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A little something different this week!
I’ve been busy creating some content lately, and thought it would be fun to share three things that reflect some of the different worlds I spend my time in these days.
People: Behind the Scenes at the Laguna Playhouse
For my friends in coastal Orange County, here’s something fun!
I was recently invited to spend some time with the cast of The 39 Steps, the new production opening October 27 at the Laguna Playhouse.
As part of my Field Notes series for KXFM 104.7, I put together a short, behind-the-scenes audio feature with the cast. What a delightful, talented, and interesting group of people! We had a great time talking about the production, their careers, and what makes live theater so special.
The show runs into November, and I hope you’ll consider checking it out.
Listen to the interview: The 39 Steps, Behind the Laughter at Laguna Playhouse
Also available on podcast platforms.
Possibilities: What Comes After the Big Career?
On a more personal note. I was recently invited by the USC Alum Association to contribute an article for an upcoming alumni publication.
I decided to write something pretty candid about a subject that I suspect resonates with a lot of people in my network: what happens after you’ve spent decades building a career and begin wondering what the next chapter might look like?
The article, The Years Between: Navigating Life After a Senior Career, explores identity, reinvention, uncertainty, and the possibility that some of our most interesting professional years may still be ahead of us.
If you’re navigating your own professional 2.0—or know someone who is—I hope you’ll give it a read. And feel free to pass it along.
Read The Years Between: Navigating Life After a Senior Career
Places: When the Best Real Estate Strategy Isn’t the First One
And yes, we’re still talking real estate!
One of my more interesting recent advisory assignments involved helping a longtime client navigate a significant real estate transition and a 1031 exchange.
The original plan was to reinvest in coastal California real estate. But as we evaluated opportunities, the combination of low investment yields, high property values, and financing costs made the strategy increasingly difficult to justify.
Rather than force a transaction, we broadened our thinking.
Ultimately, an opportunity emerged through the client’s own professional relationships, involving fractional ownership in institutional-quality commercial real estate through a private investment structure.
It’s a good reminder that sometimes the most valuable thing an advisor can do isn’t find the opportunity. It’s help a client recognize and evaluate the right one.
I put together a short, one-page case study about the experience.
Read the case study: When the Best Strategy Isn’t the First One
Thanks for staying connected
After 30 years in commercial real estate, one thing I’ve come to appreciate is how often the most interesting opportunities emerge from unexpected conversations, relationships, and experiences.
Whether it’s a real estate challenge, an interesting story, or a conversation about what’s next, I always enjoy hearing from you.