The journey in the fast-paced commercial real estate (CRE) industry can frequently feel like too much to handle. It's simple to lose focus when faced with evolving tenant needs, altering markets, and the ongoing need for strategic decision-making. "I live my life a quarter mile at a time" is a potent slogan that can help us overcome the obstacles. This quotation, which is well-known for being connected to the Fast & Furious movie series, captures an attitude that can be very inspiring in both life and business.
Being Authentically You: Embracing Your True Self in a World of Disguises
What I Do Have Are a Very Particular Set of Skills: The Power of Empathy in CRE Negotiations
Negotiations in the high-stakes world of commercial real estate (CRE) can often look like an action movie scenario. As Liam Neeson's character in "Taken," you may envision yourself telling the other person, "What I do have are a very particular set of skills." However, the skill set I'm talking about here isn't about finding kidnappers; rather, it's about empathy, which is considerably more powerful and frequently undervalued in the business world.
No Soup For You!: Why Not Every Client is YOUR Client in CRE Brokerage
The famous line from the popular sitcom Seinfeld, "No soup for you!" can be a helpful reminder in the world of commercial real estate (CRE) brokerage that not every possible client is a good fit for your company. Walking away from a customer can sometimes be the greatest course of action for both your long-term career and mental health, even though it may seem counterintuitive to do so.