On this episode of The Long Game, Prosper Group CEO Jay Roberts sits down with Manny Angelo Varas, Founder, President and CEO of MV Group USA, the luxury builder known as the “Billionaires’ Builder.”
Manny has spent more than two decades building and renovating some of South Florida’s most extraordinary homes, with projects for high-profile clients including Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jennifer Lopez, and members of the Bezos family. He shares how he went from taking on a $200,000 government housing renovation early in his career to leading projects that now range from $50 million to $100 million.
Jay and Manny discuss the power of “terminal value thinking,” relationship economics, and why focusing on long-term value instead of short-term profit helped build MV Group into one of South Florida’s leading luxury construction firms. Manny also breaks down the financial strategy behind ultra-luxury homes, how he approaches building for billionaires and family offices, and why great design can completely change the value of a property or neighborhood.
They also dive into Manny’s work on Rick Ross’ Star Island estate, the evolution of Miami’s luxury market, what the world’s most successful people have in common, and MV Group’s new partnership with legendary Italian design house Pininfarina to create a limited collection of branded luxury homes.
🎯 TAKEAWAYS:
• How Manny went from small interior build-outs to $50M–$100M luxury projects
• Why he believes in “terminal value thinking” over transactional thinking
• How relationship economics helped grow MV Group
• The story behind the Coral Gables estate purchased by the Bezos family
• How Manny transformed Rick Ross’ Star Island estate and created significant additional value
• What billionaires and family offices actually look for when building homes
• Why carrying costs, efficiency, and pre-construction planning matter so much
• How Miami’s luxury neighborhoods and buyer demands are evolving
• What the world’s most successful people have in common
• Inside MV Group’s new Pininfarina branded-home concept
• Manny’s advice for building relationships, creating value, and playing the long game
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