What does it take to go from poverty in Egypt to building a billion dollar business in America? In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Shalaby, founder of eMortgage Capital, host of the All In podcast, and author of Rising From the Sand, to unpack one of the most powerful immigrant success stories we have ever heard. Joseph shares how growing up in a Cairo slum without air conditioning, elevators, or resources shaped his obsession with grit, growth, and faith. We explore how he scaled his mortgage company to billions in volume, built a personal brand that creates opportunity, and why podcasting is one of the most powerful access tools in business today. We also dive into the mindset shifts, parenting principles, and leadership lessons that fuel his success and how staying rooted in purpose is the key to building something that lasts. If you are building something big, balancing ambition with family, or trying to grow without losing your soul, this episode will speak to you. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory
What does it take to go from poverty in Egypt to building a billion dollar business in America?
In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Shalaby, founder of eMortgage Capital, host of the All In podcast, and author of Rising From the Sand, to unpack one of the most powerful immigrant success stories we have ever heard.
Joseph shares how growing up in a Cairo slum without air conditioning, elevators, or resources shaped his obsession with grit, growth, and faith. We explore how he scaled his mortgage company to billions in volume, built a personal brand that creates opportunity, and why podcasting is one of the most powerful access tools in business today.
We also dive into the mindset shifts, parenting principles, and leadership lessons that fuel his success and how staying rooted in purpose is the key to building something that lasts.
If you are building something big, balancing ambition with family, or trying to grow without losing your soul, this episode will speak to you.