Beyond the Resume Podcast with Mike Moran
The Impact Real Estate Podcast is now Beyond the Resume! In this episode, Mike Moran, co-founder of Soundwater, discusses his journey in retail real estate, the impact of COVID-19 on the sector, and the importance of relationships and mentorship in building a successful career. He shares insights on capital raising, investment strategies, and the future focus of Soundwater on grocery-anchored retail assets. Mike emphasizes the value of hard work, long-term planning, and the role of mentors in his career development, while also providing advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Soundwater Properties
02:48 Starting Soundwater Properties
07:23 Background and Entry into Real Estate
12:07 The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate
13:39 Focus on Grocery-Anchored Neighborhood Assets
17:13 Mentors and Mentoring Others
22:15 Balancing Work and Personal Life
23:48 Morning Routine and Exercise
26:41 Long-Term Planning and Taking a Chance
28:10 The Role of Luck and Paying It Forward
28:47 Conclusion
29:14 Introduction and Background of Mike
30:11 The Value of Institutional Backgrounds and Finance Skills
30:22 Insights into the Retail Industry and Starting a Company
Takeaways
Soundwater focuses on grocery-anchored retail centers.
COVID-19 has positively impacted the demand for retail spaces.
Building relationships is crucial in the real estate industry.
A finance background is essential for success in real estate.
Capital raising often starts with friends and family.
Future growth will focus on grocery-anchored neighborhood assets.
Mentorship plays a significant role in career development.
Hard work and long-term planning are key to success.
Personal fitness routines can help maintain mental health.
Paying it forward through mentorship is important.