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I have maximized the value of my relationships by "paying it forward".
I am a…
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Welcome Farbman Group and Huntington Construction Company as a Member of REAL Professionals Network - Chicago Mastermind Group!
Welcome Farbman Group and Huntington Construction Company as a Member of REAL Professionals Network - Chicago Mastermind Group!
By Rick Lackey
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Northern New Jersey's May Meeting Take Aways!
Northern New Jersey's May Meeting Take Aways!
By Rick Lackey
Contributions
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Brenda Nguyen with CoStar Group presented to our Philadelphia Chapter with a Market-by-Market overview at the September meeting. The Presentation was…
Brenda Nguyen with CoStar Group presented to our Philadelphia Chapter with a Market-by-Market overview at the September meeting. The Presentation was…
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Brenda Nguyen with CoStar Group presented to our Philadelphia Chapter with a Market-by-Market overview at the September meeting. The Presentation was…
Brenda Nguyen with CoStar Group presented to our Philadelphia Chapter with a Market-by-Market overview at the September meeting. The Presentation was…
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Join me for some CRE Networking and smack talk about college football today at 4 PM on Zoom https://lnkd.in/er3ScVmb
Join me for some CRE Networking and smack talk about college football today at 4 PM on Zoom https://lnkd.in/er3ScVmb
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Experience
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REAL Professionals Network, www.REAL ProfessionalsNetwork.com
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Studied under founder Don Sullivan and coach Shannon Waller for 15 years. Dan is widely recognized as the worlds top entrepreneurs coach. He best known for doubling his clients income and free time simultaneously by helping them identify and narrow their focus to their Unique Abilities and Strengths. Shannon is recognized as an expert on entrepreneurial delegation and team building strategies that support entrepreneurs Unique Abilities and Strengths. Their coaching lead to the formation of REAL…
Studied under founder Don Sullivan and coach Shannon Waller for 15 years. Dan is widely recognized as the worlds top entrepreneurs coach. He best known for doubling his clients income and free time simultaneously by helping them identify and narrow their focus to their Unique Abilities and Strengths. Shannon is recognized as an expert on entrepreneurial delegation and team building strategies that support entrepreneurs Unique Abilities and Strengths. Their coaching lead to the formation of REAL Professionals Network.
Licenses & Certifications
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MCR, Master of Corporate Real Estate
CoreNet Global Institute of Corporate Real Estate
Volunteer Experience
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President, Board Member and Member
Touchdown Club of Atlanta-National Football Foundation Chapter
- 11 years
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Board Member
University of Georgia Alumni Association
- 6 years
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Board of Governors
Buckhead Club
- 16 years
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Member Board Of Directors
Institute of Corporate Real Estate
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Advisor
DBM Executive Advisory Counsel
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Member Board Of Directors
NACORE International
- 4 years
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Member
Forbes Real Estate Council
- Present 3 years 11 months
Forbes Real Estate Council is an invitation-only organization for senior-level executives in the real estate industry that is associated with Forbes.
Publications
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14 Challenges Holding Your Real Estate Firm's Social Media Efforts Back
Forbes
Social media has become a necessary tool for most businesses in the modern world. It allows quick and easy connection with potential clients and returning customers, in addition to showing off other sides to your business.
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12 Novel Ways To Attract And Engage Potential Real Estate Clients
Forbes
With demand for flexible leasing and accommodation options growing, the desires and expectations of real estate clients are pushing the industry in new directions. To keep up in a changing world, real estate professionals have to be willing to do something new to continually attract new clients.
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14 Important Factors Impacting Commercial Real Estate In 2021 And Beyond
Forbes
Like nearly every industry, the Covid-19 pandemic has rattled the commercial real estate (CRE) sector. As businesses reopen, owners are being forced to make tough decisions, such as whether or not they should continue to rent office space. Consequently, landlords and other CRE investors may see a continued impact on their revenue stream.
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15 Ways To Deliver A First-Rate Real Estate Experience
Forbes
A good first experience can make a potential client a client for life. That’s why real estate professionals of all stripes go to great lengths to give their clients a first-rate experience, whether they're buying or selling. The loyalty reaped from these experiences is paramount to their success.
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11 Ways To Find New Opportunities For Vacant Commercial Spaces
Forbes
Vacant commercial spaces have always been an issue for brokers in the real estate market. After the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020, many businesses were forced to shut their doors for good. This led to an increase in the number of vacant commercial spaces throughout the world
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15 Simple Ways To 'Test Out' Real Estate Investing
Forbes
As an aspiring investor in the real estate industry, you might be hesitant to commit to your first investment. You don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket, especially right away.
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11 Predictions For Innovation In Commercial Real Estate
Forbes
The impact of Covid-19 has greatly been felt across the commercial real estate industry. Many businesses had to shut down, while others moved to working remotely. Few new businesses opened due to the uncertainty the pandemic brought. During this time, there was little need for buying or renting commercial buildings. However, as agents know, the impact of crises on real estate does not last forever.
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Most Common Real Estate Marketing Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Forbes
Real estate agents have to become experts in marketing to connect with potential buyers and land sales. But all too often, they’re missing the mark and losing out on leads.
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15 Ways To Land A Good Real Estate Deal
Forbes
Real estate can be a competitive field, and with so many new investors vying for the same inventory, it's becoming more difficult to secure good deals. However, even though the industry is packed with skilled professionals, it doesn't mean that it's impossible to get outstanding agreements with sellers. It just takes a bit more work.
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How Real Estate Pros Can Prepare For Future Environmental Regulations
Forbes
Environmental activism has made many strides over the last quarter century, and it's led to a revolution in several industries. Although real estate is still relatively untouched by regulations based on environmental concerns, it's only a matter of time before this happens.
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16 Challenges For Real Estate Investors And How To Deal With Them
Forbes
16 members of Forbes Real Estate Council weigh in on the challenges investors typically face and how to deal with them in the coming year.
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15 Professional Tips To Turn Real Estate Into A Fortune
Forbes
Panel Discussion on 15 Professional Tips To Turn Real Estate Into A Fortune
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Deliberately Networking: Three Keys To Success In Commercial Real Estate
Forbes
Deliberately Networking: Three Keys To Success In Commercial Real Estate
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Georgia lawmakers believe casinos, sports betting could be the answer to budget cuts
The Athletic
With the state of Georgia facing up to a 14 percent budget shortfall that could amount to $3.5 billion in cuts for the fiscal year 2021, there is an expectation that legislators will look to revive legislation that would give citizens across the state the chance to vote for the legalization of casino gaming, horse track betting and sports betting.
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Georgia Casino Backers, Landowners Bust In State Legislature's Crossover Day
Bisnow
Since floating the idea in 2018 for a bill that would legalize casino gambling at a number of potential Georgia mega-sites — including one in at College Park in Metro Atlanta — Stephens and his colleagues switched strategy earlier this year and instead pushed for a statewide referendum, putting the burden of legalizing casino gaming with Georgia voters. Gov. Brian Kemp — a staunch opponent to legalized gambling — told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution last month that he would not veto such a…
Since floating the idea in 2018 for a bill that would legalize casino gambling at a number of potential Georgia mega-sites — including one in at College Park in Metro Atlanta — Stephens and his colleagues switched strategy earlier this year and instead pushed for a statewide referendum, putting the burden of legalizing casino gaming with Georgia voters. Gov. Brian Kemp — a staunch opponent to legalized gambling — told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution last month that he would not veto such a measure, allowing for a vote in 2020. Stephens said next year’s strategy will follow a similar route — push for a referendum in 2020 to legalize gaming, and if passed, create a gaming commission that would control the licensing of what he termed “destination resorts” to defined sites throughout the state.
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Georgia Landowners Actively Courting Casinos In Anticipation Of Gambling Legalization
Bisnow
A veteran commercial real estate executive has been tapped by a host of Georgia landowners to market their properties to casino operators.
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New Georgia Push For Legalized Gambling Includes 3 Billion-Dollar Casino Resorts
Bisnow
The political father of Georgia's generous tax credits for TV and movie production in Georgia has another vision: three multibillion-dollar resorts spread throughout the state — including one in Metro Atlanta — that also will feature casino gambling.
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Former players coordinate a night to do ‘Business with Bulldawgs’
Columbus Ledger Enquirer
Former players coordinate a night to do ‘Business with Bulldawgs’
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REAL Professionals Welcomes National Land Realty to their Gulf Coast, Atlanta, Charlotte and Houston Mastermind Groups
National Land Realty
In response to the slow down created by the Great Recession, RPN was founded in Atlanta in 2009 by Rick Lackey together with a group of senior level independent commercial real estate brokers. As a result of RPN’s success in creating early stage pipeline, the groups expanded very quickly to include all disciplines in the real estate and development industry.
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Extending a helping hand
National Deal Estate Investor
Upon taking over the Atlanta office about 14 months ago, Lackey instituted a philosophy of “work hard, play hard and give back,”
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Lackey's hardly lackadaisical about doing deals
Atlanta Business Chronicle
The top performing commercial agent last year did more than 40 deals totaling more than $60 million.
Honors & Awards
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25 Hottest Brokers in the Country
Real Estate Times / Commercial Property News
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Associate Member of the Year
NACORE International
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Life Member Million Dollar Club
Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club
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Phoenix Award Winner
Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club
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Superstar Broker
Real Estate Forum
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Top 5 Producer
Advantis GVA Worldwide
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Top 50 Power Brokers in Atlanta
Catalyst Magazine
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Top Five Producer
Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club
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Top Five Producer - Presidents Roundtable
Royal LePage Commercial Real Estate
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Top Producer
White & Associates
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Who's Who in Commercial Real Estate
The Atlanta Business Chonicle
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