On this episode of Millennial Millionaire with Steven Cohen, we sit down with Andrew “Ace” Pacheco — Vegas nightlife OG, entrepreneur, investor, and devoted father. From grinding in Boston fine dining to becoming one of the most respected VIP hosts in Las Vegas, Ace reveals the lessons learned from building relationships with billionaires, navigating the chaos of the party scene, and turning setbacks into massive opportunities.
He shares how faith, accountability, and relentless work ethic helped him transition from nightlife into successful ventures in lending, real estate, and luxury goods — all while raising his two sons and building a legacy beyond the clubs. This conversation is packed with insights on networking, resilience, and the mindset shifts needed to go from survival mode to thriving in business and life.
Chapter Markers:
02:30 – Staying focused in a city built on distractions
04:01 – Miami vs. Vegas: status, money, and access
09:12 – Childhood struggles, fatherhood, and building drive
12:02 – Networking strategies that set him apart
21:33 – From nightlife to entrepreneurship
23:47 – Faith, adversity, and betting on himself
27:13 – Brotherhood, mentorship, and accountability
30:25 – Superpower: refusing to conform
35:15 – Thriving in chaos as an entrepreneur
41:20 – Fatherhood, balance, and legacy
47:07 – Rejecting victim mentality
49:22 – Humility and stoicism through highs and lows
50:25 – Who you know vs. what you know
51:07 – Advice for building networks and taking the first step
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Connect with Ace Pacheco: https://www.instagram.com/acepacheco/
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