As I write this, I’m looking out over the vast blue Pacific Ocean. My wife, Carla, and I decided to splurge for our 46th wedding anniversary. The horizon stretches endlessly, a full moon reflects on the ocean, waves roll in with steady crashing, and I can’t help but reflect on…
Every thriving Southern California manufacturing or logistics company started somewhere—often at a kitchen table or in a garage. What happens between that first spark of an idea and the eventual decision to sell the company is a fascinating—and often overlooked—journey. The…
In 2009, I tried something new. While many of my colleagues were still marketing with postcards and cold calls, I started a blog called Location Advice. It was not common at the time for commercial real estate brokers to share insights publicly, but I wanted a way to connect…