Apprentice Questions: Control What You Can Control

Today’s Question is for Peter Laville, Land Specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Katrina: What is one way you’re able to stay positive when a deal isn’t running as smoothly as you hoped?

Peter Laville: One way I try to stay positive is by controlling what I can control. Anytime you’re doing development, there are so many things during the due diligence period that you’re just not in control of. You’re working with state and local governments, trying to get approvals, curb cuts, permits, and plans. I focus on being the agent, being the broker of the deal. If I do my job well, make sure the contracts are on time, and ensure everyone is communicating well, everything else will work out.

ELIFIN® apprentices are encouraged to be curious and ask questions to get the most out of the program. “Being an apprentice is different than being an intern,” says Mathew Laborde, President & CEO of ELIFIN®. “It’s more exclusive. It’s more substantial.” ELIFIN® apprentices dig into hands-on work from day one, getting experience that sets them apart in the commercial real estate industry and beyond.

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