Is a “social media connection” enough? In CRE, relationships still close deals. Social is the intro. The real work? Happens in real convos—with trust, consistency, and actual connection.

Lately, I’ve been embracing late-night work sessions with Pandora on and Dave Matthews Band setting the vibe

See you there!

Sometimes it takes one all-hands-on-deck call to save the deal. Get it coordinated. Get everyone on the line. That’s when progess happens—together

Used AI to fill in a client matrix on Monday.com that would have taken at least an hour to complete, reduced to a minute or two.

Being broke is hard. Building wealth is hard. Choose your hard. Only one pays off.

Reminders worth keeping: ⭐️ Your energy sets the tone ⭐️ The best meetings happen off the floor ⭐️ Delay the follow-up, and you ghost your own momentum

Share value. Create value. Become valuable. Discipline. Focus. Positivity. Let’s see what happens

If you want to master the mind… get addicted to hard work.” — David Goggins Can’t Hurt Me hits hard. Highly recommend if you’re chasing discipline and mental grit

My goal in every meeting is simple: → Bring genuine value to the conversation. Especially during conferences, where time is tight and the rooms are packed

Just landed in Orlando for ICSC FL! Red eye flight in… coffee… let’s go! Retail on my mind 🤩

I always ask myself: Who do I know? What do I know? How can I help? Sometimes the value isn’t directly from me—but I’ll connect the dots, share a resource, or offer insight that is valuable.

Let’s make every meeting count. Not just for us—but for the people we sit across from.

A few takeaways that stuck with me: ✅ Deals aren’t just about numbers—they’re about people ✅ Relationship equity = real leverage ✅ Optionality is only useful if it’s trusted ✅ The first call usually goes to someone you’ve built with

Be resilient. See what happens.

At go time, most people don’t chase the highest return. They go with who they know will get it done. Whether it’s a lender, broker, or buyer, familiarity wins over flashy offers

From side hustle ➡️ full-time career ➡️ a full-fledged firm. No shortcuts. No secrets. Just work

Your side hustle can become your career. Your career can become your business. The path is simple—just not easy.

Success doesn't have to look like anyone else's. Mine sure doesn't

The decisions you make during a refi don’t just impact today—they shape the next decade of your asset’s financial health. Choose smart over easy