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.
Focus on physical health as much as mental. Regardless of your work environment, create a positive space to nurture the lives of those around you. Mike Shapiro – the Chairman…
Meet Mike Shapiro – CEO & Chairman of HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty
I really do believe in the 80/20 rule: only 20% of what we do delivers 80% of the bottom line value–and so we focus on that 20% relentlessly The consummate…
My reputation, difficult choices, doing the right thing and proper treatment of others has brought me clients, lifelong friends and success more than anything else. William Nakulski is a successful…
You want to surround yourself with people that challenge you and promote growth. Todd Lubar is President at TDL Global Ventures, LLC and Sr. VP to Legendary Investments. He is…
I consider every moment, success and failure a part of who I have become today. Hussain Sajwani is the founder and Chairman of global property development company DAMAC Properties. He…
Meet Hussain Sajwani – Founder and Chairman of DAMAC Properties
Don’t take shortcuts in life. Do the work; do things the right way. Peter Bubel is the founder and managing member of PANA Rentals, a family-owned and operated property management…
Meet Peter Bubel – Founder and Managing member of PANA Rentals
Don’t try to be something you are not. Focus on what you are good at and develop that skill to be better at it than anyone else. Peter Vekselman is…
Life is a lesson and whatever path we take is an essential part of our growth. Samuel Strauch completed his undergraduate degree in business at Hofstra University in New York….
Take bigger risks in business. Worst case scenario, you may lose some money and time but the lessons learned from the risks will outweigh the trials. This will also help…
Strategy needs to be reflective of the business vertical. In a broad context, talent is the key to success: identifying the talent, persuading talented people to your vision or that…
It’s important to balance vision and mission with what can actually be implemented. Ron Moelis is the CEO and Co-founder of L+M Development Partners, a real estate development firm that…
Meet Ron Moelis – Co-founder & CEO of L+M Development Partners
More than anything, being consistent and even-keeled makes people trust you. No one trusts someone who’s always changing his mind. Dan Neiditch is the president of River 2 River Realty,…