Nick Hazzi is a local realtor in Kelowna who is passionate about the city we live in. Nick's love for his family is evident and his hard work and sense of adventure have taken him on worldly travels and expeditions. Nick's positive attitude and determination make him a great asset to the city of Kelowna.
Nick took some time to (thoroughly) answer our questions below:
What is your name?
Nick Hazzi
Where do you work?
Vantage West Realty
Where can people find you or your business online?
http://www.vantagewestrealty.com
What do you always find yourself saying?
How lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place!
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
If it were my last, my Brother AJ. But in general, I would say Christopher Walken
If you were to receive any existing public award, what award would you like to win?
Diana Memorial Award
If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would you choose?
Mohammed Ali
Who inspires you?
Richard Branson
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Securing financial security to the point where I can allow my parents to retire and live life at their leisure.
I am most definitely a victim of the travel bug; I must see every continent. I would love for the opportunity to do a full year of travelling again.
I have always wanted to be able to play the guitar.
If you had an enormous yacht, what would you name it?
After Taxes
If you could foresee a single day of your future in its entirety, what date would you select?
The first day of the African Safari my brother and I have always promised our mother
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about many things, first would be my friends and family. I have such an amazing group of people that surround me. I am also passionate about being the best I can be and helping others along the way. I feel that there is so much we can all do to help each other. Without a helping hand at one point or another, none of us would be where we are today. I am passionate about fun and enjoying life through new experiences. I am a firm believer in the philosophy work to live, not live to work. If you aren't having fun then what's the point? Enjoy life, you've only got one!
What has been your favourite day of your life, up to this point?
Wow, probably toughest question yet. I have been blessed with such an amazing life and to pin point a specific day is impossible. Can I change the question a bit? Looking back at one of my life changing moments it would have to be seeing my older brother off when I was a child when he went travelling. Before that moment we were arch enemies. Upon saying good bye it was like a paradigm shift for both of us it felt like. We both broke down and there was a new found love and respect for each other (I was no longer the annoying little brother in his eyes and he was no longer the terrorizing jerk of an older brother ;) ). Since then we've been best friends and inseparable. It was the beginning of a new relationship that has become one of the most important things in my life, without my brother I wouldn’t be where I am today. Love you bro.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
My proudest accomplishment to date would potentially be saving enough through high school on my own to fund my travels along with crunching my schooling to be able to graduate 6 months early. I then went on to back pack for 3 years in the south pacific at 17 years old. Surviving that trip, making it home in one piece AND with money in the bank is probably something I'm most proud of.
If you were trapped in an elevator with several wealthy investors from any field, which field would you want them to be experts in? What would say to them/talk about?
Real Estate, precious metals, .com and web guru's.
I would like to discuss the main fundamentals that correlates between all of them that make them successful. I feel that no matter what your field of expertise, to be wealthy you must first have a certain set of qualities that allow you the mindset and opportunity to obtain and excel your expectations of wealth and prosperity.
Where is your favourite place to dine in Kelowna?
Can I have two? Raudz and Waterfront Wines
What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
Summer time most definitely boating! Winter would be snowboarding and sledding.
If I could change 1 thing about Kelowna, it would be:
I think with the new council in place we are well on our way to achieving this but I would truly love to see the waterfront expansion and downtown revitalization plan be fulfilled. We have such an amazing city and I see no end in sight for its potential growth. Can I be cheeky and ask for another once again? I would also love to see more of a corporate presence here in Kelowna. We are so limited in what job offerings we have in the valley. We need some big name companies to plant roots in our beautiful city, to allow for young people the opportunity to stay here. It is such an expensive city, with no high paying jobs how do we expect to keep our youth local?
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
Kelowna is great for so many different reasons! We have such an amazing climate, from hot and sunny summers to mild yet snowy winters! World class golf, exquisite wine, our stunning Okanagan Lake AND some of the most beautiful people on earth! I love with all my heart our little city.
Some general comments I would like to share are:
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