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When it comes to business, John Kafi has made all the right moves. And it has paid off in nearly every facet of his life. This 40-year-old entrepreneur took a degree in business administration from the University of Houston and turned it into an empire.

One of the secrets of success is building a solid network. Kafi excelled in this endeavor by maneuvering in circles that include Robert Kiyosaki, the globally recognized mogul who wrote the smash bestseller Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Other acquaintances include hospitality maven Robert Rivani, investor David Grutman, and Los Angeles home builder Ramtin Ray Nosrati.

This network helped to propel John Kafi’s impressive empire. As the founder and CEO of Mobhero, a global ad network, his first business venture boasted internationally recognized clients such as Samsung, Adidas, and Walt Disney. Kafi sold Mobhero to embark on a new career path.

This endeavor was to found and serve as the CEO of Kafi, Inc. John Kafi shifted his focus from mobile ads to real estate. Specifically, to establish a firm specializing in residential and commercial acquisitions, new construction, dispositions, and private equity financing.

There is no doubt that Kafi has a golden touch. He made his first million at just 26, owned a lake reserve, and traveled the globe, but he is wise enough to realize that life is not all about money. Raised to treat everyone with kindness, Kafi understands that the most significant accomplishment is to change people’s lives for the better.

Though he is tremendously successful, Kafi is equally familiar with loss. He has lost money through poor investments but has always bounced back with a new plan and a renewed vision. He sees failures as learning experiences; perhaps the healthiest stance one can take as they “change their own game,” as Kafi puts it.

And this is sage advice when it comes to building an empire.