John Gaffer

Simply Vegas

$2 billion real estate empire

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John Gaffer is the founder of Simply Vegas, a real estate company that has grown to a $2 billion enterprise. He is a former contestant on The Apprentice and previously worked managing nightclubs and as a multiunit manager for Hooters of America before transitioning into real estate in 2006.

Episodes with John Gaffer

From Working Nightclubs To Running A $2 Billion Real Estate Empire

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Nov 11, 2025

From Working Nightclubs To Running A $2 Billion Real Estate Empire

Steve Trang interviews John Gafford, founder of Simply Vegas, about building a $2 billion real estate empire. Gafford shares his journey from managing nightclubs to starring on The Apprentice to creating a luxury-focused brokerage with 585 agents. He reveals his '2-2-1' business strategy and emphasizes the importance of vertical integration through title and mortgage companies.

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