Listen "How to REALLY Break Into Commercial Real Estate (w/ KB Yabuku, Colliers VP)"
Episode Synopsis
Black professionals belong in commercial real estate — but nobody shows us the real blueprint.In this episode, KB Yabuku, Vice President at Colliers and 20-year CRE veteran, breaks down the truth about entering the industry, surviving downturns, building real relationships, and creating generational opportunity through commercial real estate.KB has worked across brokerage, investment sales, underwriting, retail, industrial, tenant representation, and corporate strategy — making him one of the most versatile voices in the field. He opens up about:How he got into CRE with no connectionsNavigating the 2008 market crashThe power of relationships (and how to build them the right way)How to vet partners & avoid scammersWhy mentorship, networking & humility matterWhat minorities overlook in CRESelf-storage, flex, and emerging opportunitiesBuilding a legacy with intention — not survivalWhy representation matters in appraisal, lending, and brokerageWhy CRE is not a get-rich-quick industry and how to build a career that lastsWhether you’re considering CRE as a career, want to invest in commercial deals, or need to understand how the game truly works — this episode gives you clarity, strategy, and truth.👉 Free Contractor’s Business Health Checklisthttps://bit.ly/4l6GTRq🔥 CONNECT WITH KBLinkedIn: KB YabukuInstagram: @CRE_Chronicles
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.