Julian Rivera: The DJ-Turned-Diamond Realtor Taking Over Hampton Roads
November 13, 2025
From spinning records at clubs in high school to managing national retail chains, launching his own entertainment business, and eventually becoming a top-producing Realtor and brokerage owner, Julian’s story is anything but linear. It's a story of redemption, reinvention, and relentless consistency. He shares openly about his early setbacks—including time in jail—and how those moments shaped the man he is today: a father of five, a local entertainment legend, and a powerhouse in real estate leadership.
From spinning records at clubs in high school to managing national retail chains, launching his own entertainment business, and eventually becoming a top-producing Realtor and brokerage owner, Julian’s story is anything but linear. It's a story of redemption, reinvention, and relentless consistency. He shares openly about his early setbacks—including time in jail—and how those moments shaped the man he is today: a father of five, a local entertainment legend, and a powerhouse in real estate leadership.
What stands out most is Julian’s unapologetic authenticity. Whether he’s rocking an event or sitting at a listing table in jeans and Jordans, he’s showing up fully himself—and it’s exactly what sets him apart. This conversation is packed with gold: how he overcame limiting beliefs, built businesses from scratch, learned to bet on himself, and why he believes doing right by people always pays back tenfold.
If you're someone who’s chasing something bigger, wondering how to balance ambition with purpose, or need a dose of real-world wisdom from someone who’s walked the long road to success—this episode is for you.
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