I was looking through a few photos recently and came across pictures from the ladies brunch I hosted at the Virtuoso Realty Group Harlem office in December, centered on the book Ask and It Is Given. It made me smile because it was such a good afternoon.
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The longer I’ve been in business, the less interested I’ve become in fitting that mold. I’d rather people know me for how I think, how I work, and what I value.
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Most people think the next move is just getting a bigger location. It’s not always that simple. If you’re thinking about expanding, there’s a smarter way to approach it.
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I’ve found over the years is that my day is usually decided before work even begins. The way I start my morning has a direct impact on how I show up for everything that follows. I’m intentional about that.
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What are you building toward? The answer usually shapes every decision that follows. Are you building a business to sell one day? Are you creating something that will generate long term income? Is it something you’ll pass on to your family? Or are you building a business that gives you the freedom to live the life you want?
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Most tenants don’t realize how much can actually be negotiated. Not just rent, but protections, concessions, and terms that impact your business long term. If you don’t have someone who understands how to structure that for you, you’re going in blind.
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At our recent SOUP NYC Next Level Networking event at the Virtuoso Realty Group office in East Harlem, the gathering was more intimate than some of our previous events. It gave us the chance to…
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Some of the most profitable businesses don’t choose the best-looking spaces, they choose the right ones. Those imperfect spaces usually come with better terms, more flexibility, and room to create something that actually stands out.
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One thing I’ve learned from working with investors over the years is that there isn’t one strategy that’s right for everyone. Two people can look at the exact same property and come to completely different conclusions. One sees a long-term investment. The other sees an opportunity to renovate, reposition, and sell. Neither approach is necessarily better. It depends on the investor behind the decision.
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One thing New York City teaches you pretty quickly is that nothing stays the same for long. I’ve spent enough years in commercial real estate and business to know that the…
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