In this episode, Asmar Akman shares the harrowing story of being kidnapped and held hostage at gunpoint at just 12 years old, tied up with his two sisters for over 13 hours while the men targeting his family's jewelry store waited to rob it, and how that single night shaped the fearless mindset he's carried ever since. Asmar discusses: Surviving a home invasion and hostage situation as a child, the two paths trauma survivors take and why he chose the one that made him unshakeable, watching his immigrant father rebuild the family jewelry business the very next day, building a pawn shop from nothing into a 21 year business, getting arrested and facing years in prison over a paperwork delay, how a hedge fund that followed him on social media for years ended up buying his business, and rebuilding a jewelry brand with celebrity clients from the ground up. Whether you're an entrepreneur, someone who's faced real adversity, or just looking for proof that resilience can be built, this episode is packed with wisdom and real world experience. 📚 Connect With John Haremza 📖 If you'd like a copy of my book, text POI to 26786 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnharemza ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnHaremzaOfficial. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.