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The Story of U.S. Business Is the Story of Real Estate

Leading Blog

T HE STORY of American business is the story of real estate — a story of more than 200 years of claiming, seizing, developing, settling, and speculating in vast areas of land. Even though business histories often give more attention to the history of the manufacturing industry, real estate has been the more dominant factor.

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Business And Life Lessons From Entrepreneur Miguel Leal

Eric Jacobson

Be flexible, but ruthless with your time and energy. Here are his business and life lessons : Passion can find you when you least expect it. Desire more. Desire better. Create your opportunity. Adopt a mindset of making it happen no matter what. Push to be better at what you do every day – even 1% better.

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The Right Way to Cut Costs

HR Digest

Real Estate Another significant expense for many companies is real estate. Communicate openly about the reasons for considering real estate changes and emphasize the benefits, such as cost savings or increased flexibility. Consider whether you could consolidate your offices or move to a smaller location.

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Disciplined Thinking

Lead Change Blog

Since my most current challenges revolve around shifting my professional focus toward the world of real estate, the examples that come to mind to illustrate these three areas will relate to that particular and very personal transition. Discipline comes at a cost in terms of time, energy, and assets. SELF-DISCIPLINE. IN SHORT ….

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Learn Everything You Can From Everyone You Can

Eric Jacobson

Prior to becoming CEO of Compass, a real estate company and technology platform, Reffkin completed a B.A. The only reasons I’ve accomplished anything is because I learned early how to bounce back with unrelenting energy and passion and come up with a new dream every time I stumbled.” Collaborate without ego.

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Learn Everything You Can From Everyone You Can

Eric Jacobson

Prior to becoming CEO of Compass, a real estate company and technology platform, Reffkin completed a B.A. The only reasons I’ve accomplished anything is because I learned early how to bounce back with unrelenting energy and passion and come up with a new dream every time I stumbled.” Collaborate without ego.

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No One Succeeds Alone

Eric Jacobson

Prior to becoming CEO of Compass, a real estate company and technology platform, Reffkin completed a B.A. The only reasons I’ve accomplished anything is because I learned early how to bounce back with unrelenting energy and passion and come up with a new dream every time I stumbled.” Collaborate without ego.