The Miracle That Shut Down A Strip Club

Shalom Jacobs arrived in America with just $1,200 in his pocket. Today, he's a successful real estate investor, hotel owner, entrepreneur, and philanthropist—but his journey was anything but ordinary.In this inspiring episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, Michael sits down with Shalom to explore the remarkable path that took him from growing up in a Chabad family in Scotland to building businesses across the United States.Shalom shares the incredible story of helping shut down the infamous High Heels strip club in Queens and transforming it into a symbol of hope for the community. He also reflects on immigrating to America with almost nothing, working for $7 an hour, navigating the 2008 financial crisis, investing in real estate, raising capital, building a hospitality business, and the lessons he's learned through decades of entrepreneurship.The conversation explores business, real estate investing, leadership, Chabad, faith, immigration, financial risk, giving back, and why true success is measured by the impact we have on others.Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, business owner, or someone looking for inspiration to build something meaningful from humble beginnings, this episode is filled with practical wisdom, unforgettable stories, and powerful life lessons.