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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this episode, Lange discusses the competitive edge of the Dallas Fort Worth brokerage community, emphasizing the significance of excelling in this dynamic market. Reflecting on a career that began over two decades ago, Lange shares his personal journey from New Orleans to SMU, and the early experiences that shaped his path in real estate. With stories from notable positions at CB, Weingarten Realty, and Affinius (formerly USAA Real Estate Company), he provides valuable insights into pivotal transactions, including deals with Amazon, and international expansions into Europe and Mexico. Additionally, Lange offers anecdotes from his commercial real estate adventures, touching on product distribution in Texas, humorous and dramatic tales, and his personal interests such as favorite books, movies, and music. He also speaks about his philanthropic efforts, particularly in youth sports and childhood cancer research, and underscores the importance of mentoring new talent in the fiercely competitive yet supportive real estate community in Dallas.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to Dallas Fort Worth: The Great Equalizer01:17 Reflecting on 22 Years in Brokerage02:26 The Unique Dallas Brokerage Community04:58 Journey from New Orleans to Dallas06:26 College Days and Career Beginnings11:36 Early Career Challenges and Breakthroughs16:29 Building a Career in Industrial Real Estate17:29 Transition to Weingarten Realty25:24 Joining USAA Real Estate Company30:29 Partnering with Amazon42:13 Active Asset Management and Market Dynamics42:20 Capital Markets Feedback and Competitive Environment44:16 Investment Opportunities and Market Trends48:01 Development Projects and Market Insights51:26 Expansion into Mexico and Nearshoring Trends54:16 Challenges and Opportunities in Mexico01:03:23 C-Suite Closers and Final ThoughtsLange's favorite movie: Saving Private RyanLange's favorite book:Master BuilderAmazon Music's Classic Country PlaylistCheck out Lange's LinkedIn:Lange Allen LinkedInCheck out Great State Hat here! greatstatehat.comHelp support the podcast by subscribing!Watch the full podcasts on The C-Suite Show YouTube!Follow me on Social Media!LinkedInInstagramXInterested in my real estate brokerage firm? Check it out here: Paladin Partners!
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