Ever wondered what it takes to succeed in commercial real estate? In this episode, Los Angeles-based commercial broker Joe Killinger shares his journey from residential to commercial real estate and explains how his passion for numbers and deal structuring fueled his success. Joe dives into the challenges new commercial agents face, the high dropout rates, and why proper training, mentoring, and market knowledge are essential. He also offers insights on building successful real estate companies, maintaining the right mindset, and finding the right brokerage to thrive in commercial markets. Tune in now to learn his proven strategies for mastering commercial real estate and accelerating your career!
Listen to today’s show and learn:
- Get to know Joe Killinger [00:00]
- Joe Killinger’s Real Estate Journey [00:26]
- Building Successful Real Estate Companies [01:11]
- Challenges in Real Estate Training [03:03]
- What are Effective Training Strategies [04:36]
- Mindset and Structure for Success [10:43]
- Advice for Aspiring Commercial Agents [16:19]
- Final Words of Wisdom [18:02]
Joe Killinger
Joe Killinger has been an active member in the real estate industry for over 30 years, wearing different hats, and at times multiple hats! Over the years he has been an Agent, Investor, Syndicator, Founder and Operator of companies as well as properties he invests in. He has been personally responsible for the sale of and/or directly involved in the marketing of over 6,500 assets, resulting in closed transactions totaling over 950 million dollars throughout the United States.
Joe invests his time and money into several real estate brands, he works with these brands to ensure they remain at the forefront of what’s achievable through the power of content, community, and business innovation.
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