If there’s one thing I’ve discovered in this journey called life, it’s the importance of finding and embracing your own power. And for me, that power lies in connecting people with opportunities. It’s something I was born for, something that fills me with joy, and something I am wholeheartedly committed to throughout my time on this earth.
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From the wild day we drove into the city with a mattress strapped to the truck, to my first day of classes in a campus squeezed into the urban landscape, and the exhilarating moment I signed my first office lease for my business, I have always recognized the immense influence of this city on these milestones. Fueled by my faith and a deep-rooted belief in utilizing my abilities for good, I am grateful for the path that led me here and excited for the journey ahead. Whether amidst the bustling streets of Midtown Manhattan, the charming brownstone blocks of Fort Greene Brooklyn, or within the walls of a century-old establishment in the Bronx or Queens, New York City never fails to amaze, inspire, and offer a sense of limitless possibilities!
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Another one of the biggest mistakes I see commercial tenants make is waiting too long to think about their lease renewal. If you are only starting the conversation a few weeks before the lease expires, you may already have given up a lot of your leverage because the landlord knows relocating the business may no longer be realistic.
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Living and working in New York City for as long as I have, one of the things I appreciate most is how much the city puts in front of you. As a commercial real estate broker, I also get to see the city from a business perspective. I see companies open, expand, relocate, reposition, and respond to what is happening around them. You start to notice which neighborhoods are changing, where new activity is coming from, and how quickly people adapt.
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AI asks me the questions, and I give real answers based on more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and commercial real estate specialist in New York City. I get to share what I’ve learned from building businesses, making decisions, navigating challenges, and working in commercial real estate.
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I’ve noticed is that when people plan to open a brick and mortar business, they usually do a great job estimating the obvious expenses. They know they’ll have rent, utilities, insurance, and renovation costs. Those are expected. It’s the expenses beyond the lease that catch people by surprise.
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One thing I’ve seen over the years is that wealth does not always start with making more money. A higher income helps, of course, but if there is no structure behind it, that money can disappear just as quickly as it comes in. The people I see build wealth most consistently usually have a clear understanding of what is coming in, what is going out, what they are saving, and what they are putting to work.
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The biggest costs in a brick and mortar aren’t the ones you plan for. It’s everything else that adds up. Staffing, systems, maintenance, marketing, things breaking, things needing to be replaced.
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Another one of the biggest mistakes I see commercial tenants make is waiting too long to think about their lease renewal. If you are only starting the conversation a few weeks before the lease expires, you may already have given up a lot of your leverage because the landlord knows relocating the business may no longer be realistic.
Share:
Living and working in New York City for as long as I have, one of the things I appreciate most is how much the city puts in front of you. As a commercial real estate broker, I also get to see the city from a business perspective. I see companies open, expand, relocate, reposition, and respond to what is happening around them. You start to notice which neighborhoods are changing, where new activity is coming from, and how quickly people adapt.
Share:
AI asks me the questions, and I give real answers based on more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and commercial real estate specialist in New York City. I get to share what I’ve learned from building businesses, making decisions, navigating challenges, and working in commercial real estate.
Share:
I’ve noticed is that when people plan to open a brick and mortar business, they usually do a great job estimating the obvious expenses. They know they’ll have rent, utilities, insurance, and renovation costs. Those are expected. It’s the expenses beyond the lease that catch people by surprise.
Share:
One thing I’ve seen over the years is that wealth does not always start with making more money. A higher income helps, of course, but if there is no structure behind it, that money can disappear just as quickly as it comes in. The people I see build wealth most consistently usually have a clear understanding of what is coming in, what is going out, what they are saving, and what they are putting to work.
Share:
The biggest costs in a brick and mortar aren’t the ones you plan for. It’s everything else that adds up. Staffing, systems, maintenance, marketing, things breaking, things needing to be replaced.
Share:
Living and working in New York City for as long as I have, one of the things I appreciate most is how much the city puts in front of you. As a commercial real estate broker, I also get to see the city from a business perspective. I see companies open, expand, relocate, reposition, and respond to what is happening around them. You start to notice which neighborhoods are changing, where new activity is coming from, and how quickly people adapt.
Share:
AI asks me the questions, and I give real answers based on more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and commercial real estate specialist in New York City. I get to share what I’ve learned from building businesses, making decisions, navigating challenges, and working in commercial real estate.
Share:
One thing I’ve seen over the years is that wealth does not always start with making more money. A higher income helps, of course, but if there is no structure behind it, that money can disappear just as quickly as it comes in. The people I see build wealth most consistently usually have a clear understanding of what is coming in, what is going out, what they are saving, and what they are putting to work.
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I have never believed that networking only happens at business events. Some of the strongest relationships I have built started in places where business was not the first thing on anyone’s mind. That could be through a shared interest, a professional organization, a class, a community group, or simply being around people who enjoy some of the same things you do.
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SOUP Network, also called the Society of Urban Professionals NYC, brings entrepreneurs, small business owners, executives, and professionals together in East Harlem to connect, learn, and grow.
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After more than twenty years in business, I wanted to build the kind of networking experience I would actually want to attend. A room filled with entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and community leaders who came with the intention of building real relationships. That’s what Next Level Networking is all about.
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