Navigating Coopetition and Legacy in Commercial Real Estate: A Conversation with Bob Young

04/06/2025 1h 12min
Navigating Coopetition and Legacy in Commercial Real Estate: A Conversation with Bob Young

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Send us a textIn this episode, Bob Young reflects on his extensive career in commercial real estate, detailing the cooperative yet competitive nature of the industry. He shares his daily routine of staying informed about market trends, his career journey from working with notable figures like Jerry Foltz and Herb Weitzman, to his foundational experiences at companies like Levi Strauss and Blockbuster. Bob discusses the importance of continuous learning, relationship-building, and adaptability in achieving success. He also touches on the significance of community engagement and details his personal and professional background, offering insights into the qualities that differentiate successful brokers in the industry.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Coopetition in the Industry01:19 Meet Bob Young: A Journey Through the Industry02:00 Breaking into the Business Post-9/1102:39 Early Career and Mentorship04:06 Upbringing and Family Influence05:57 College Years and Early Jobs10:55 Levi Strauss Experience15:10 Transition to Real Estate17:43 First Real Estate Deals and Lessons Learned21:58 Tenant Representation and Industry Evolution24:40 The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate26:53 Reflections on Coopetition and Continuous Learning29:11 Influential Figures: Jerry Foltz and Herb Weitzman33:58 Early Career and Real Estate Networking34:15 Memorable Encounters with Herb Weitzman36:05 Career Transitions and Joining Weitzman38:22 Learning and Growing at Weitzman41:59 Building Company Culture51:02 Changes in Commercial Real Estate53:53 Personal Stories and Reflections01:02:09 The C-Suite ClosersCheck 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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