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I Failed the Other Day… Now What?
I failed the other day. It was frustrating, and I clearly wasn’t at my best. The reality is, I have learned over my career that I will fail at something again soon. In a world where we often tend to promote the big wins and success stories, I felt compelled to write about the other […]
SIOR – Always Looking Forward
Over the next few months, the Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) will be working to finalize its newest strategic plan. Our focus – reimagining what our organization will look like five years from now. Early meetings led by a vibrant, forward-thinking group of leaders have me inspired. We are building the SIOR of […]
Embracing Innovation, Culture, and Change
THE KEY TO FINDING SUCCESS IN 2022 Perseverance. Innovation. Change. Hope. Empathy. These characteristics certainly defined the past year. With the challenges of a global pandemic, related uncertainty, and a rapidly changing industry, commercial real estate brokers needed to demonstrate a long list of unique qualities to succeed. But perhaps the most critical has been […]
Why Tech Isn’t Replacing Your Real Estate Broker Any Time Soon
For years, the commercial real estate industry had the unique benefit of holding the keys to exclusive data. To gain relevant information on availabilities, comparables, and related trends, consumers had to work directly with brokers. Today’s digital world has transformed the access to these same resources and in the process, it has forever altered the […]
Three (3) Lessons Courtesy of Coffee
Recently I had the opportunity to speak on the velocity of change that is occurring all around us – but more specifically, in commercial real estate. Further, the direct impact it will have on the people and organizations that are unwilling to innovate. The discussion brought back memories from one of my first jobs directly […]
Welcome to the Waiting List for L.A. Industrial Real Estate
Looking to lease or purchase industrial real estate in Los Angeles? If so, welcome to the extensive waiting list of other businesses all seeking similar solutions for their space needs. The L.A. vacancy rate is roughly 4% below the national average, sitting at 1% or lower in most submarkets. The limited inventory of available industrial […]
Mentorship Key To Development For Young CRE Professionals
As the business landscape continues to evolve, the need to mentor young professionals becomes all the more critical. The world is beginning to emerge from the pandemic, and the ways that we work and interact are changing rapidly. The fundamentals of how to achieve success in the real estate industry, however, remain the same. We […]
Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore #CRE any Longer
Last week, industry leaders Ken Ashley, Nick Luczyszyn and The Wilbert Group released the #CREi Top LinkedIn Influencers in Commercial Real Estate. Taking a closer look at this list and related content provides a bold reminder why you can’t afford to ignore social media and that hashtag #CRE any longer. It’s not exactly a secret, social media created a significant shift […]