Anthony Kolich
Failure isn’t always a bad thing. There are invaluable lessons when things don’t go according to plan. This doesn’t just apply to business but also with your personal life, friendships,…
real estate
Real estate is where big money meets brick and mortar. Also plumbing problems, zoning laws, and the unique stress of deals that take months to close. The founders in this section are building companies across the entire real estate landscape. And they have stories.
These interviews cover residential and commercial. PropTech platforms. Brokerage firms. Property management. Real estate investing. Development. The kind of work where a single deal can change everything, for better or worse.
What makes these conversations useful is the range of perspectives. Some founders are disrupting traditional real estate with technology. Others are thriving within traditional models. Some think the industry needs a complete overhaul. Others think the fundamentals are timeless. Reading across these interviews gives you the full picture.
You’ll find insights on market analysis, deal structuring, property technology, building a real estate team, and the challenge of operating in an industry where every market is local and every deal is different. If you’re in real estate, investing in real estate, or building tools for the industry, these founders have hard-won wisdom worth hearing.
Peter Racco
Try something new and different whenever you can. Always keep learning and never think that you know enough. Never get comfortable. Peter Racco is a licensed real estate agent…
Neil Sullivan
Always try and find a way to do something better. If an issue arises, find a way to avoid it in the future. Neil Sullivan, Managing Partner for Sullivan…
David Simonini
Don’t be afraid to listen to the opinions of others in your industry. Discussing ideas with likeminded professionals can spark more creativity in your process. The Simonini Group with…
Evan Harney
Whatever calendar system you use, get your life on your calendar. This goes for meetings, calls and personal time. Evan Harney, real estate and tech innovator, is the Co-founder…
Aaron Gorin
You’ll make more money being a pessimist than being an optimist. Aaron Gorin is a lifelong New Yorker and grew up on Long Island in Suffolk County. He went…
Craig Douglas
Do what you love, not what earns the most money – and keep learning! Craig Douglas is the co-founder of the luxury holiday apartment provider, Reserve Apartments based in Edinburgh,…
Matthew Wu
Making money is only possible if you are supplying goods that people desire. “Matthew Wu Financial” is non-surprisingly run by Matthew Wu. Matthew Wu currently lives in Santa Barbara,…
Darryl Parmenter
Deals don’t get done from behind a desk. Always be willing to go outside, shake hands, and complete the transaction. Currently headquartered in Miami, FL, Parmenter has maintained a…
Alexis Assadi
An entrepreneur has to work even harder when it’s boring, demotivating and depressing. You cannot give up. Alexis Assadi is an entrepreneur, investor, blogger and podcaster. He manages a…
Wilson McDowell
Research, read and LISTEN. Wilson McDowell is a Managing Director and Principal at Cite Partners, an Orlando, Florida-based commercial real estate firm. He has been active in the commercial…
Tom Haughton
Embrace change and listen to your heart and gut. Thomas Haughton is the Vice President of Winnipeg-based My Place Realty, also known as MPR, and has helped lead the…