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How compatible are residential real estate agents for commercial businesses? Oct 02, 2024

You probably already know that there aren’t enough experienced commercial real estate professionals.

This talent gap is the biggest obstacle to growing a commercial real estate business.

Since this shortage isn’t going away anytime...

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Easy wins to boost team culture in your business (no alcohol required) Sep 25, 2024

A client recently asked me a question that got me thinking:

What are other commercial real estate principals doing to bring their people together without relying on alcohol?

Not long after, I noticed all the buzz on LinkedIn about R U OK? Day.

...

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How to stop being frustrated when people don't act the way you expect Sep 18, 2024

When I first started leading others, I did not fully appreciate the need to communicate my expectations to drive the behaviours that would lead to a particular result.

I wanted people to act in ways that seemed like common sense to me, however it...

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The benefits of consistently sharing content on social media platforms Sep 11, 2024

For years I’ve been encouraging anyone who’ll listen to invest time in growing their personal brand.

Some of my clients and members have taken my advice, become masters of the craft and reaped the rewards. 

If you don’t...

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Turning 1-star Google reviewers into 5-star fans of your business Sep 04, 2024

Imagine waking up to find a one-star review on your Google business profile.

It might give you that sinking feeling, right?

I recently helped a client formulate a strategy to deal with this exact scenario….

And we managed to turn a...

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Consistently spending more time within your zone of genius Aug 28, 2024

I’m not sure if you noticed, but a few months ago I stopped releasing the podcast every week and I got into a new rhythm of fortnightly episodes.

I did this because I just wasn’t feeling motivated to release episodes every single...

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From commercial real estate transactions to business and personal transformation Aug 15, 2024

 Would you go into business with one of your best friends?

There’s no correct answer to that question, but for Rocco Tripodi and Andrew Bozza of Belle Property Commercial Inner West, it’s been a formula for success.

Last week, I...

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Here are the metrics and strategies to boost your revenue in your business. Jul 31, 2024

How much revenue should a commercial real estate agency be producing per employee?

The answer depends on the age, size, location and composition (that is, the revenue split between property management and sales & leasing) of the...

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From cleaning buildings to leading his own commercial real estate business Jul 17, 2024

I’m excited to share with you the latest episode of our podcast, Commercial Real Estate Leadership.

This one follows the story of Tony Aminian, who used to clean offices and factories after school with his dad.

Now – as the principal...

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Passion, personal branding and building a performance-based culture Jul 03, 2024

It’s time to do the opposite.

Will Tong - the Founder of Property Lions, host of the WTF podcast and client of CRE Success – is interviewing me on Commercial Real Estate Leadership.

In this episode, I spill the beans about my personal...

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Prepare thoroughly, network genuinely, and go after what you want. Jun 19, 2024

Simon Borham moved from Sydney to Newcastle during the COVID years, but the big changes in his life didn't end there.

This husband and father of three kids under 5 then left a secure and senior corporate job to start his own property advisory...

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Revamped marketing channels for reaching commercial property owners. Jun 05, 2024

Despite the decline of legacy media around the world, radio is still going strong in Australia.

Fully 79% of Australians listened to the radio last week…and it’s an even higher proportion of people aged over 40 years.

This makes it a...

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