E023: The Broker's Guide to CRE Investing and Making an Impact with Brad Ahrens, CCIM

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Are you a Commercial Real Estate (CRE) broker looking to level up and transition into investing and running your own deals? In this episode of "Commercially Speaking," we are joined by special guest Brad Ahrens, CCIM, a seasoned professional with a diverse career in real estate finance, development, brokerage, acquisitions, and dispositions. Brad shares his insights on the journey from brokerage to purposeful investing in the Real Estate Business. We discuss the key steps brokers can take to transition into becoming investors who run a deal and how to use a deeper 'why' to make a meaningful impact through Commercial Real Estate Investing. Brad Ahrens, founder of Coral Cove Investments and President at Concord Development Partners, has been involved in excess of $500M in transactions and holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, making this episode a must-listen for anyone in the CRE space. Join us as we unpack the challenges and opportunities that come with this transition and explore how aligning your investments with a purpose can lead to not only financial success but also a positive impact on the community. Whether you're a seasoned broker, an aspiring investor, or just curious about the world of Real Estate Investing, this episode is packed with insights and actionable tips to help you navigate the transition and make a difference through your investments. And don't forget, we wrap up the episode with our signature "Commercial Speaking Quickie Quiz"! Hit that subscribe button and check out our previous episodes for more enlightening conversations in the world of Commercial Real Estate. ⏰Time Code⏰ 00:00 - Start 01:59 - Who Is Brad Ahrens, CCIM? 02:39 - Blind Bird Dog 03:25 - Flipping vs Wholesale 07:51 - How Do I Become An Investor? 09:26 - Institutional Buyer 12:08 - Joint Venture 13:44 - Making an Impact 14:52 - Development vs Acquisition 16:46 - Why Here? Why Now? Why This? 17:58 - Make Fun Out Of Challenge 19:18 - Every Deal Has A Story 20:38 - Insight For The Broker 25:15 - The Other Side Of The Table 26:10 - CRE & Acting Parallels 30:04 - The Fear Of The Unknown 33:39 - Pop Quiz Links mentioned in the show: CRE Investor Coach: https://register.massimo-group.com/cre-investor-coach Concord Development Partners: https://cdpdevco.com/our-story/LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/ahrensinteam Twitter: https://twitter.com/concordpartners Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/concordpartners 📒Show Notes📒 Listen Anywhere You Get Your Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commercially-speaking/id1680750330 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commerciallyspeaking Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad036303-414c-4e30-9e89-768d30ed3ffb/commercially-speaking Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kYWQ2OTY2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw ---- 📲 Connect with us: Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@commerciallyspeaking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerciallyspeaking/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerciallyspeaking Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@commerciallyspeaking Twitter: https://twitter.com/comspeakpod Newsletter: https://barron-commercial-group.ck.page/keep-me-informed ---- Bo is the owner and operator of Barron Commercial Group in Owensboro, KY servicing the Western KY and surrounding markets. For all CRE inquiries visit http://www.barroncommercial.com Timmy is an actor, comedian, musician writer and host. You can follow him pretty much everywhere @timmyhartbarron

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