From Getting Denied to Funding the Deals | Luis Figueroa

We don’t just get denied by the system— we get denied by what we don’t know.

In this episode, Luis Omar Figueroa joins Sean Martin for a raw conversation about resilience, reinvention, and rewriting your story when every door seems shut.

Luis shares how being denied a mortgage— despite having $50K in the bank— lit the fire that pushed him from liquor store owner to real estate powerhouse. With no training, no roadmap, and no mentors, he went from $10K a year to making $80K in 3 months, eventually founding HGRN Capital and Hudson Group Realty Network to help others get the funding they were told they didn’t qualify for.

They talk about:

• Why rejection is often your redirection
• The lessons Luis learned from losing friendships and partnerships
• How he transitioned from street hustle to structured business
• Why “I go get it” became the mantra that built his empire
• Real estate, lending, and ownership when you start with nothing
• Why financial success starts with emotional maturity
• How being raised in the Bronx shaped the way he moves through every room

This episode is about betting on yourself even when no one else does— and knowing that when the bank says no, it’s time to start building your own.

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🔥 About the Guest – Luis Omar Figueroa

Luis Omar Figueroa is a Bronx-born entrepreneur, seasoned real estate financier, and the founder of HGRN Capital and Hudson Group Realty Network. With over 15 years of experience in lending and real estate investing, Luis built his business from the ground up after being denied the opportunity to buy his first home. Today, he helps others secure funding and create ownership— especially those who don’t meet traditional requirements.

His story is one of grit, self-education, and never waiting for permission. He’s passionate about mentoring others from underserved communities and proving that your background doesn’t define your ceiling— your actions do.

From street smarts to building a legacy, Luis is living proof that with the right mindset and relentless execution, you can make your own way, no matter where you start.

🔗 Connect with Luis

Guest: @askluisomar

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🎙️ Host: @SeanMartinMotiv8 | @theseanmartin

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