We had the good fortune of connecting with Stephan Burke Luxury Lifestlyes Real Estate and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Stephan, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I was always fascinated with nature and properties. I enjoyed driving around in a car and looking at properties in different locations and along with that sidewalks, trees, birds, people, walking their dogs, all with the common denominator of a house with a roof.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business career is a passion filled thrilling fulfillment known as Real Estate. This is a big word, REAL ESTATE. It encompasses so much and that’s a big part of the excitement of this career. From selling beautiful properties to office buildings to income properties and more, it is never boring and you learn so much. I still learn, everyday almost. I am where I am today because of my devotion to my life long task of the thrill of selling real estate. It is a difficult job and never easy, but you always have to pick up and keep going. Business always seems to fall from the sky but over so many years of meeting new people, becoming friends and clients, the referral side of the business increases and establishes a steady flow of business however timing is not guaranteed.

I think one of my most exciting accomplishments in my career was the first sale in United States history to sell a property using only Bitcoin cryptocurrency from wallet to wallet. I studied this for a few years and along with my business partner Carol Cassis and trusted real estate title law firm, we made the impossible happen in 2017.

I want the world to know that buying a property is one of the most important decisions they will face in their life and it is also the one investment that over time , will make them the most money in their life, in my opinion. The fastest, safest way to get a return on investment.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
There is so much to see in Miami that I don’t know where to begin. But here we go, I would take them to the famous Cipriani Restaurant on Brickell Avenue. This is the place to be seen for lunch and dinner. With a great view of the Bay and the mouth to the Miami River, the views are stunning. Celebrities and the top business patrons go here day and night. Straight from Venice and New York, excellent food and famous Bellinis to drink. I would also take them see the beautiful Vizcaya Mansion Museum. Drive thru the beautiful neighborhoods of Brickell Avenue,Coral Gables,Coconut Grove and Miami Beach as well. Go to the beach to see the beautiful crystal clear azul colors of the ocean and sugar white beaches. We have the Carribbean Islands right here in Miami Beach. For a weekend trip, drive down to Key West and see this incredible island city, only 90 miles from Cuba ! Then to the Design District shopping in Miami and of course the very hip night life of Miami’s electic WynWood District. Fun Fun Fun.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
For me it all starts with growing up around my family business. From the corporate world to the hospitality world, being around my family businesses taught me, discipline , consistency, repeat, rewards. Then as an adult , I learned to study work hard and formulate structure with positive results. My grandparents, parents,spouse who taught me blind faith and meditation and business mentors gave me the visions to succeed with rewards.

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