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748 DAYS.... Let me share with you my rollercoaster tale of persistence and trust-building. Strap in, because I've got a story that will leave you inspired and motivated to never give up. On January 19, 2022, we delivered a pitch presentation for a Taco Bell portfolio to a new client we were in the early innings of building a relationship with. It was well-received, but the opportunity never materialized because the tenant exercised its ROFR and acquired the properties. Little did I know that this would be the start of an extraordinary journey, filled with ups and downs, challenges, and countless hours of dedication. From the very beginning, I made it a point to stay in touch with my client regularly. Whether it was a quick check-in call or sharing valuable insights about the market, I ensured that I remained top-of-mind throughout the process. I sent them comps. I sent them recent successes of our team closing Taco Bells around the country. I sent them Taco Bell to their offices for lunch. I sent them pictures of me eating Taco Bell – Please get a laugh from the picture below. I flew down to Texas to have dinner with them to discuss their needs and dreams. It wasn’t and isn’t just about business for me. I genuinely like to invest time to truly understand my clients’ vision, and together, we navigate the complexities of the market. Then we finally got our shot – We were engaged to sell these two Taco Bells at the end of last year. Built the best team on the field with Jason DeWitt, Jeffrey Cicurel, Alex Geanakos, and Will Bowater. They are unstoppable and produced superb outcomes! So, what's the key takeaway from my 748-day odyssey? It's this: success in real estate, or any industry for that matter, is built on trust, perseverance, and genuine human connection. It's about staying in touch, listening, empathizing, and going the extra mile to understand your client's needs. It's about forging relationships that withstand the test of time. Today, as we celebrate the culmination of this long and arduous journey, we want to thank our client for placing their trust in us and joining us on this incredible ride. Thank you and to many more! #trustbuilding #perseverancepaysoff #nevergiveup #buildingconnections #nnn #saleleaseback

Happy holiday weekend from me and my Easter chick. He's in a good mood today and even did his out of tune tune. Q1 has had it mixture of highlights and low points and I'm looking forward to a good Q2, including the launch of a FREE beta program (details coming next week!) What are your plans for Q2? #whatinspiresme #goals #gettingthingsdone

Perhaps there is a different way to #interview people to determine if they are a fit for your organization. #seniorliving is a people-first, service industry. You can teach and model many of the skills necessary to provide the best customer experience, but changing people and their #softskills are a whole other animal. The next interview I do will be at a restaurant. For fun, I may tell the server to purposely mess up their order just to see how they react! Mistakes happen everyday in the workplace, but people people have total control over their reactions. https://lnkd.in/ejR2ETJ3

Embracing obsession with what you do is far more fulfilling than merely going through the motions. For him, the ultimate reward lies in his customers' genuine love for his product. Check out the story here: https://lnkd.in/guSJjydY

In honor of McDonalds embracing its alter-ego, our young professionals tested their knowledge of #WcDonalds in anime. How well did you do? Read their full article here: https://bit.ly/3J791TV

In March’s Pathways & Perspectives with the Taco Bell Foundation, I spoke about leaning into discomfort and trusting your gut. No matter your next move or pursuit, have faith in yourself. Check the snippet out below!

I often tell my wife that I'd do whatever it takes 🍔👑 I'd work at Burger King if that's what it meant. But she loves me enough that she'd never ask me to give up my dreams. 🙌❌ When you have someone who supports your dreams and loves you unconditionally, you do whatever it takes for them. ❤️ #motivationalvideos #success #business #personaldevelopment #inspirationalvideos

Get one, two or three on National Taco Day. On October 4th, the day recognizes the savory tortilla stuffed with fillings. It doesn't have to be Tuesday, so get out and enjoy your favorite. . . . #NationalTacoDay #youthdevelopment #youthengagement #relationships #change #fun #socialjustice #strengthsdevelopment #strengths #teambuilding   #teamculture #nuevaepoca #organizationaldevelopment

Ever played bullshit bingo? I have. And I won. Every time. People throw around buzzwords all day ever day without ever giving them any real thought. Back in my corporate days I'd gladly tick off 20 buzzwords from my list of bullshit every day. Words like synergy, low-hanging fruit, leverage, bandwidth & ecosystem. Meaningless twaddle. But one word I have grown to love is authenticity. 10 years ago, it didn't mean anything. But it does today. In any high-street restaurant the only thing that sets us apart from the guys next door is our personality & service. Giving our team the space to be themselves is not just polite, but necessary to achieving success. We can all smell a lie a mile off. We get this creepy feeling whenever someone is being off with us, or cagey or hiding their true self. As humans, we are conditioned to recognise that and remove ourselves from it. So as much as we can train our teams in their approach, we also need to allow them the space to be who they need to be.

Are you or your colleagues attending the MAT Strategy Forum today or tomorrow? My colleagues Jodie Forshaw and Joshua Mitchell-Smith are at the event discussing how iAM Compliant can help MATs of all sizes improve how they manage their H&S compliance records. If you're interested in having a chat stop by our stand or reach out to me and discuss further. #healthandsafety #education #compliance #multiacademytrusts #edtech #saas