It looked like a great deal. A four-year-old apartment community. About 100 units. Located in a strong market. The bank financing was already in place. The seller
It was my 15 minutes of fame. 30 years ago, I wrote my first op-ed. The column I was targeting was called In My Opinion.
Most leaders think they’re building a business. They’re not. They’re building people. And the quality of those people determines everything that follows. A recent study
Your expectations may be guaranteeing an ordinary outcome. That sounds harsh, but I’ve observed it repeatedly over nearly 40 years in business. Many people want
That statement sounds ridiculous. I’ve owned and operated businesses for nearly 40 years. We serve thousands of residents, vendors, prospects, lenders, contractors, and business partners.
For a brief moment, employees held all the cards. Workers quit jobs in record numbers. Employers scrambled to fill openings. Remote work became commonplace. Signing
There is probably a better way to make buggy whips. A better process. Better material. A better supply chain. A better marketing strategy. A better
For the past two years, the dominant narrative surrounding artificial intelligence and employment has been straightforward: AI is coming for white-collar jobs, especially entry-level jobs
For decades, higher education operated with the confidence of a business model that seemed untouchable. Enrollment would keep rising. Student loans would always be available.
Lessons from 40 years in business. There are no deadlines, only negotiations. Make sure your coworkers are aware of the chaos in your personal life.
Most people think the next great technology breakthrough will be artificial intelligence. It might not be. It may be cheap, clean fusion energy. And if
Every real estate cycle creates a new kind of participant. In today’s market, that participant is the accidental landlord. Home sellers who can’t sell… So
America is quietly getting wealthier. Not everywhere. Not evenly. But enough to matter. Over the past several decades, a growing share of households has moved
Over the past two years, something subtle—but significant—has happened. People are drinking less. Not dramatically enough to dominate headlines. But enough to show up in
Every real estate cycle creates a new kind of participant. In today’s market, that participant is the accidental landlord. Home sellers who can’t sell… So
Let me start with a confession. I use AI increasingly. For thinking. For structuring ideas. For decision trees. For pushback. For sharpening arguments. For organizing
Over the past few years, working from home has shifted from emergency necessity to workplace expectation. Many employees now view remote work as the default
In 1983, roughly half of American 16-year-olds had a driver’s license.By 2022, that number had fallen to about 25%. Most teens eventually get licensed. They’re
Over the past week on LinkedIn, I wrote about Trend Vision — the discipline of recognizing structural change before it becomes conventional wisdom. Most people
Last week on LinkedIn, I wrote about standards — the quiet force that determines outcomes long before results are visible. Most people focus on goals.
Over the week of February 23red on LinkedIn, I wrote about a theme that separates high performers from everyone else: execution. Ideas are everywhere. Ambition
Recent reports include a story that should send a chill down the spine of anyone buying real estate — especially investors wiring large sums of
Every real estate conference has someone pitching the “next big upgrade” that will supposedly unlock $200 more per unit in rent. Quartz waterfalls. Smart mirrors.
If you own rental property, operate a business, or invest in real estate, payment apps are no longer optional. They’re part of modern commerce. Tenants
Hey friends, I haven’t been as faithful about keeping up with the blog! Let that be a tardy New Year’s resolution. Meaningful content is in
Milwaukee has always been a city of builders—tinkerers in Bay View garages, families running multi-generation shops along North Avenue, and entrepreneurs betting everything on an
Finding an affordable place to live in New York City is notoriously difficult, but the city’s severe housing shortage isn’t simply the product of high
Everywhere you turn, someone is sighing about how “things used to be better.” College is too expensive. Cars cost too much. Housing is out of
Check fraud itself isn’t new, but it’s been on the rise and fraudsters are finding new ways to scam consumers with fraudulent checks. Get the
In business, success often hinges on decision-making—the ability to choose the right path at the right moment with clarity and confidence. Yet even the best-trained