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Commercial real estate and instant gratification do not belong in the same sentence. If you want fast results, order fast food. If you want generational wealth, pack your patience.

I think dedication breeds optimism and enthusiasm. Being committed to something and believing in the why, provides purpose in all aspects of life. But it is exceptionally true in business. Dedication is ongoing and requires …

Starting with Sunday’s announcement of CEG winning Gold – Best Commercial Real Estate through Minnesota’s Best and ending with 4th of July, our country’s 250th year of independence on Saturday, this has been quite the week to celebrate!

Have you ever felt someone’s good mood lift you up? Or have you noticed a person in a bad mood can bring down the energy in the whole room? Just like the downtown skyline reflects a gorgeous sunset, humans tend to mirror each other.

One of our team members went up north last weekend for some much-needed respite. Driving through Duluth’s impressive industrial landscape of various commercial property types, past miles of trees, and through small communities along the way to Grand Marais, she wondered: What’s the breakdown in Minnesota between commercial real estate, public land, and private properties?

What’s the best advice I have for small business owners? Invest in your business. In other words, use your business to buy a building. You won’t have to negotiate leases, succumb to landlord pressure, or deal with the logistics and expense of moving. And you will benefit from …

Being active and involved in community is one of the key aspects of Blue Zones, places in the world with the most people aged 100 or older. These areas were identified by Minneapolis local Dan Buettner (sparked from his travels while biking around the world) along with a team of researchers. Community involvement …

As a veteran and with Memorial Day approaching, it’s time to remind people of the meaning behind the day –– a solemn day of remembrance for American military personnel who died in active service. There are 13 families that are deep in it this year.

There are probably thousands of studies about the benefits of being part of a community out there. But one only has to BE part of a community (hopefully a positive one 😉) to know when you’re part of a group, you feel better mentally and physically. You may notice a burst of energy or the world looks a little brighter. Maybe you feel supported or it gives you a sense of purpose.

Commercial Equities Group is happy to announce Max Giblin is joining the team as a brokerage intern. A student at Augsburg, Max plays college hockey so he understands about dreaming big and working hard to meet goals. I’ve been so impressed with his approach and work so far.

Over my son’s spring break, Josie, Levi, and I went to Italy. Starting at Naples and working our way south, we had an amazing trip! I was so glad Levi had a chance to experience it. Of course, the food was amazing, and the historic sites were captivating. While Josie was into the art and history side of things, I kept marveling at the engineering and construction accomplishments of commercial structures that have lasted over 2,000 years.

Knowing your home neighbors definitely has benefits, especially after our last big snow. Our neighborhood usually helps each other out if someone is sick, out of town, or doesn’t have a snowblower. Being part of a community fulfills our need for belonging and connecting, whether at home or with a commercial property.

Commercial real estate has been a fantastic profession for me and my family. However, around 75-80% of new brokers leave in the first year and 50-65% of within the first five years. So what makes one broker progress to success and another to stagnate and thus drift away?

Since we’re approaching the summit of the NFL 2025-2026 season, let’s talk offense and defense! No, I’m not going to break out game strategy for the Seahawks. Levi has more experience playing football than I do. However, I know the strategies of making “plays” happen in commercial real estate and business. Here are my five tips to move your professional career down the field …

You may live a better, longer life from simply acting with intention, kindness, and generosity. Studies show helping others can reduce …

Today is the first blank page of a 364-page book. Put yourself in the position to write a good one. While you're at it, read a good one.

It’s that time of the year! It’s hard to believe another year has flown by. After reflection, I see a common theme in my top 5 of 2025: change.

This season, embrace the love, light, and joy with a side of weird! 😆 When you walk into a holiday party looking like a galactic supernova of yarn and symbols, just remember ...

If you had the choice of feeling joy and contentment or misery and hopelessness, which would you chose? Most people would choose the former rather than the latter. But because of life experiences, mental health conditions, or having a negative mindset, some people struggle to get there.

Next Tuesday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a day when we honor those of us that served in the Armed Forces. Decades ago, I took the Oath of Enlistment when I joined the Army, and that oath holds a lifetime commitment.