For anyone questioning the continued relevance of the American dream, the story of Sammy Poori serves as a powerful testament.
Poori arrived in America as a refugee from Iran in the late 1990s, supported by a church that sponsored him and helped him get a job as a janitor at a Nashville hospital.
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With limited financial means, Poori says he managed to save $1,000, which he used to purchase a 1989 Toyota Camry. The car became his home.
“I parked at Wal-Mart, which was the only place at the time that was open 24 hours. I parked where employees parked, so I could sleep safely. I went to a gym to take a shower and clean up and go to work,” he told USA Today via The Tennessean.
Subsequently, Poori ventured into the food service industry, taking on various roles at establishments such as Burger King and Subway.
Starting his own business
Poori says he made the decision to become his own boss when his wife became pregnant.
Partnering with his brother-in-law, Poori bought a “junk tow truck” and started his own business. He went to car dealerships to find work moving cars, working grueling 14-to-15-hour days.
This entrepreneurial spirit paved the way for further opportunities. In 2005, Poori launched BBB Auto Sales.
Earnings from the car dealership enabled Poori to venture into real estate investments.
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