The Man Who Built New York City With No Money

The Man Who Built New York City With No Money | Larry Silverstein

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3 ай бұрын

In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with another legendary real estate developer, Larry Silverstein. Best known for the 99-year lease he signed for the World Trade Center, just six weeks before 9/11, Larry’s story is one of persistence and strategic partnerships-and a whole lot of chutzpah. He shares with us today how he leveraged partnerships, refurbished properties on a shoestring budget and built a business that today is valued at over $10 billion. As with many successful Jewish entrepreneurs, family is at the center of it all, and Larry speaks with extreme gratitude about his children and wife Klara. You won’t want to miss hearing about how Larry very narrowly missed being at ground zero during 9/11, and how his wife supported his efforts in rebuilding the World Trade Center.
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In This Episode We Cover:
(03:19) How Larry got established in real estate with no money
(09:59) Why Larry turned down a 100k profit on his first contract
(12:51) How Larry leveraged investors to land million-dollar properties
(14:22) The low-budget, resourceful way Larry’s team refurbished buildings
(16:31) How Larry collaborated with competitors in purchasing 711 Fifth Avenue
(24:42) Coca-Cola’s purchase of 711 Fifth Avenue
(26:43) Why Larry worked with partners
(27:33) The beginning of Larry’s journey toward buying the World Trade Center
(35:22) How Silverstein Properties built their own electric plant
(45:28) The drama of signing Salomon Brothers
(52:44) Larry’s accident and acquiring the World Trade Center
(58:45) Why Larry was absent from the building on 9/11
(1:00:20) How Larry decided to rebuild the World Trade Center
(1:04:21) When Larry knew he made it
(1:06:28) Larry’s philanthropic efforts paying the tuition of medical school students
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Where to find Larry Silverstein:
Silverstein Properties: www.silversteinproperties.com/
The Rising: The Twenty-Year Battle to Rebuild the World Trade Center: www.amazon.com/Rising-Twenty-Year-Battle-Rebuild-Center/dp/0525658963
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@pharroekemet529 Ай бұрын

The one person that Profited the most from 9/11. Double the insurance of the buildings weeks before the attacks.

@emeraldgreenman Ай бұрын

He knew who was behind it and should be in jail

@jimbobalob2491 23 күн бұрын

And he didn't go for breakfast in the towers that day, even though he did every other day.

@mikeschmittinger51 8 күн бұрын

It was a coincidence! Insinuating that he had knowledge of the terrorist attack and bought insurance to profit from it is disgusting. Some would even say its antisemtic, as you probably only think that because hes jewish.

@dustinator4u2000 4 күн бұрын

Fishy tucker isnt he@@jimbobalob2491

@kevorka3281 2 ай бұрын

Hey there it's LUCKY Larry! Very very lucky indeed ;)

@soraya2218 2 ай бұрын

Oy vey you just can't keep them jews down

@jeririce4928 2 ай бұрын

hes hell bound very soon it looks like

@HonestAbe689 2 ай бұрын

Jealousy is a powerful emotion. Work hard and be happy with your lot and you will have a happy life. No need to hate on others who have more.

@victorblock3421 2 ай бұрын

Your anger,hatred, envy & jealousy is destroying you. Listen and learn. The people who succeed, especially those who worked for it, they are the happiest and most fulfilled.

@DevotedDisciple-x 2 ай бұрын

@HonestAbe689 I don't think anyone is jealous of him profiting massively off of the souls most on 9/11. He's a snake.

@Lolllll344 2 ай бұрын

@jeririce4928 your right, image 4.5 billion, I mean it’s a lot of money so much it almost makes you wanna commit insurance fraud 🤡🤣

@loveyahshayah8855 Ай бұрын

@@victorblock3421do you comprehend what he did ?

@ThatMichaelTGuy 2 ай бұрын

Did he "pull" Building 7..?

@soraya2218 2 ай бұрын

Isn't it unbelievable that lucky Larry Silverstein who rarely missed work had a doctor's appointment on the morning of 9/11 !! It really seems like they're chosen and specially protected by God huh?

@valbrooks6982 2 ай бұрын

He said, “pull it!’

@ThatMichaelTGuy 2 ай бұрын

@@valbrooks6982 And "pull it" they did.

@ThatMichaelTGuy 2 ай бұрын

@@soraya2218 Why, it's a... it's a _miracle!_

@valbrooks6982 2 ай бұрын

@@soraya2218 also his daughter and son that worked in Silverstein properties in the WTC was told not to come to work on that day.

@konstantinoskalmanides8219 Ай бұрын

Lucky Larry! Hey he’s still kickin. Ain’t that a sight for sore eyes! Terrorist insurance…who would’ve thunk, huh?

@dmaug3596 2 ай бұрын

something about the way he reflects on 9/11 has an eerie aura to it; it reminds me of sheev palpatine.

@elizabethwinsor-strumpetqueen 2 ай бұрын

Pull it ......

@loveyahshayah8855 Ай бұрын

The love of money is the root of evil.

@KungFuChess Ай бұрын

Lucky Larry

@janettemcgregor5712 Ай бұрын

& he made sure he added terrorist attacks on the insurance policies & made a whopping $6.4 billion Yea, he got lucky on the all the blood loss

@mikebeats3281 2 ай бұрын

Larry was buying up everything after the Great Depression when no one had any money!😂🎉

@mikeholloway4467 2 ай бұрын

Scam artist extraordinaire

@cosmicart7399 9 күн бұрын

How is this monster still living.

@AtownOriginal Ай бұрын

Dude bought up practically everything in New York except for pants that fit.

@ivanta6283 Ай бұрын

its cuz hes sitting

@David-j4v3u 2 ай бұрын

For the first few minutes I thought this was satire. Yikes.

@ashishpatel350 2 ай бұрын

oye hey dont notice building 7

@soraya2218 2 ай бұрын

fun fact if you turn the number 7 on its head it looks like a nose

@alin4507 2 ай бұрын

So he is sexy and he NOSE it? @soraya2218

@alainportant6412 2 ай бұрын

That nose 👃 comment made me puke my 🍺😂😂

@alainportant6412 2 ай бұрын

because it's true

@huevograndebingbing 2 ай бұрын

This was an amazing treat to listen to this man tell his stories but please allow him to speak without interrupting next time 🤨

@savegas2008 2 ай бұрын

It's a pattern with every one of their interviews. Maybe if u post this on every vid, and it gets upvoted on every vid, they will realize how to improve their interviewing skills.

@Omega-EP 2 ай бұрын

Yeah. Good stories!

@Omega-EP 2 ай бұрын

@@savegas2008What do you mean improve? It's already perfect!

@ivanta6283 Ай бұрын

what? they aren't interrupting him tho? this interview is perfect

@theagency7576 3 ай бұрын

I love how excited you both are to talk to Larry. It’s refreshing to see you both show it. Many podcasters try to act like they aren’t excited as if they want to appear on the same level as a guest with decades of knowledge and success to contribute. This is beautiful.

@davidsegal468 3 ай бұрын

🙏🏼

@bigshotpodcast 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-sb2yw5xd9r 2 ай бұрын

I completely agree. This is a great interview with a developer I've admired for a long time.:)

@patrickdoherty6211 23 күн бұрын

these two interviewers are incredibly phony and over the top in their admiration for this man. its Cringe.

@marcelacasals3259 2 ай бұрын

One of the things I noticed was that Mr. Silverstein has vision that is not stained by greed (a very human fault, often an addiction, I believe is at the root of much of what ails society) His heart is joyous and so his vision is vast and a blessing to us all. Thank you for sharing this amazing man with us.

@guzakuza4221 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this video!!!

@bigshotpodcast 2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@worldmadjoshglad4527 2 ай бұрын

Why can't I find any photos of Larry as a young man

@imagine_xd 12 күн бұрын

what building is the topping out beam on display in the interview scene from?

@antonyperez1075 2 ай бұрын

Incredible interview, amazing to be able to listen to one of the greats.

@Omega-EP 2 ай бұрын

He's definitely one of the greats. One of the great liars.

@mikeholloway4467 2 ай бұрын

Dude helped pull off the greatest inside job of all time, worlds class scam artist

@-JVBUILDS- 2 ай бұрын

Great man, Great interview!

@bigshotpodcast 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@AbdussalamMisbahudeen 2 ай бұрын

"Great man"😂

@RobertSoul123 Ай бұрын

@@AbdussalamMisbahudeen Great like Mystery Babylon the great, mother of harlots and the abominations of the Earth.

@3b3id 7 күн бұрын

Very very lucky Larry…😉

@seanmichael1524 13 күн бұрын

“I was calling you Larry!”

@annabellepundaky5655 2 ай бұрын

Incredibly inspiring and love everything about big shot! Just applied to the position

@bigshotpodcast 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Annabelle!

@howardhaimhelfgott4494 17 күн бұрын

WOW Guys Excellent Video Interview Luved it.. Lets Do more.! i have Great People to Interview

@yazidbecdaigle4709 Ай бұрын

buiddding 7 crimmmmal satttann in human form

@micb36 2 ай бұрын

amazing

@Gnashercide 25 күн бұрын

Very Lucky

@92menachem 3 ай бұрын

Loved the episode some constructive criticism let the guest talk more , less interrupting! ❤

@bigshotpodcast 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Always looking to get better

@RobertSoul123 27 күн бұрын

26:15 Not the only time he did that.

@valbrooks6982 2 ай бұрын

How much did they pay you to put this evil man on a pedestal?

@Omega-EP 2 ай бұрын

Couple grand most likely.

@valbrooks6982 2 ай бұрын

@@Omega-EP sounds about right.

@Omega-EP 2 ай бұрын

@@valbrooks6982 But shit, they ain't doing it for free. Nobody would sell themselves like that without ulterior motives.

@victorblock3421 2 ай бұрын

How jealous, angry, stupid are you?

@alainportant6412 2 ай бұрын

It's a community thing. They help themselves out for free.

@hooverelondono9946 Ай бұрын

buikding 7 lets pull it ......down WTf ?????

@cradlenyalungu5563 2 ай бұрын

The giver is in a Suit and tie and those in need are in sneakers and Tshirts. Interesting world

@melvincervantes1391 2 ай бұрын

This was awesome

@marksoberay2318 2 ай бұрын

He loves the challenge...i retired at 43 was bored and been busier than ever at 53

@gregoryranger3268 2 ай бұрын

Great interview!

@tytylive4u 2 ай бұрын

shoutout to Kyrie making the Western conference finals

@buenobomb 2 ай бұрын

Loved this episode. Would love to assist in doing the same in Los Angeles.

@anirudham4430 Ай бұрын

This channel is so underrated from all those noice thats out there. Keep up your good work team!!! Please continue doing this!!!

@libby8395 Күн бұрын

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@byronrich2780 2 ай бұрын

I love these old school interviews with titans of the real estate business

@shantboyadjian2688 3 ай бұрын

It really is a privilege to hear this man speak , y’all are doing amazing ❤❤, plus I applied 😂

@bigshotpodcast 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and we'll be in touch about your application :)

@YoungAtlas 2 ай бұрын

Amazing interview! An NYC/world wide legend!

@isaiahfritz 3 ай бұрын

So good. Love his love and partnership with his wife.

@bigshotpodcast 3 ай бұрын

So good!

@soraya2218 2 ай бұрын

that's clearly a dude lol

@harleyf 3 ай бұрын

Larry is a legend!

@Shah-wp6do Ай бұрын

The guy in the black tee is not genuine, his fake, he’s a pretender.

@davidsegal468 3 ай бұрын

One of my favourite episodes

@mandygibbons 2 ай бұрын

This was absolutely awesome, Harley and David... ❤ I'm so excited to see the new episodes out. And I felt like I was sitting on the edge of my seat also LOL, in anticipation of what Larry was sharing here... What shines through so much in each episode is the incredible values in family, relationships, personal, business and finance that these awe-inspiring Men have - the world needs more of that. Thankyou to you both!... And Harley and David, I hope you don't mind me putting in a request for a guest... I'd love to see you interview Bob Burg (Go-Giver series and 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success) on "Big Shot". The impact he's had in the world of business has been life-changing for so many... An incredibly inspiring Jewish Man and Leader. PS... I loved hearing about Larry and Klara's relationship... and how they powerfully and beautifully have each other's back. You can tell they adore each other.

@bigshotpodcast 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and we couldn't agree more. Larry is an incredible human and entrepreneur.

@mandygibbons 2 ай бұрын

@@bigshotpodcast Yes he is... The wisdom, true caring and life experience shared by these amazing Men...I love every episode. ❤ So much GOLD and insights.

@SamWeinstein 3 ай бұрын

💯

@bigshotpodcast 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Sam!

@427spicey 2 ай бұрын

Incredible man, you gents asked great questions and let him speak for the most part. Way to go. I took away so many subtle things from his stories. Two of which were his relationship building and his love and respect and partnership with his wife. His character in congratulating Steve Ross and offering the great financing and then calling him directly to hear from him the deal had fallen through. I loves this mans rags to riches story. His roll w the punches attitude about twice losing large lease deals and his Hutzpah and continuous fortitude in working on financing on the very first deal. Had me leaving the episode wanting me to be a better man.

@glennmukooyo993 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful.....lessons you can never pay for !

@atsquantum 2 ай бұрын

This Jewish prosperity is great, but what about all the children in Palestine?

@alainportant6412 2 ай бұрын

It's not great it is the world's #1 problem

@dustinator4u2000 4 күн бұрын

Just his body language screams lies

@1apklein 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Absolutely loved this. Kol Hakavod LS.

@lebjussos 2 ай бұрын

This man is absolutely incredible

@mohaumotloi1523 2 ай бұрын

Very inspirational 👏🏿

@jlcmarble8722 2 ай бұрын

Great Guy

@jessescott3558 2 ай бұрын

❤

@atsquantum 2 ай бұрын

What Kind of “hate” are you guys facing???

@ArmaanMehta 2 ай бұрын

Who watched the full video? I know I did

@miskwainini Ай бұрын

Disgusting.

@RobbieSalome 2 ай бұрын

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