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From Refugee Roots to Business Titan: Sam Mahrouq on Integrity, Community, & the Journey to Success

From Refugee Roots to Business Titan: Sam Mahrouq on Integrity, Community, & the Journey to Success

Update: 2025-08-07

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In this episode of the Bigger Than Business Podcast, host Jeff Holler sits down with Sam Mahrouq—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Mahrouq Enterprises International. Sam shares how he rose from a Palestinian refugee camp to building a business empire that includes Automax dealerships, MEI Auto Finance, Ikon Technologies, and more. He opens up about integrity in business, the value of community, and how setbacks shaped his future success.

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