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Apprentice Questions: Why Did You Choose Your Specialty? Pt 1

Today's Question is for Peter Laville, Land Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/fVd21z29cPE?si=UhEE4WzZam2KHrFy[/embed] Kevin: Why did you choose your specialty? Peter Laville: When I got into real estate, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I started working in land deals, learning about the development world, and found it fascinating. So, I kept with it, kept studying, and my favorite thing...

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Apprentice Questions: Value as a Young Agent

Today's Question is from Laurie Badeaux in our Lafayette, LA office. Mathew Laborde, President & CEO at ELIFIN®, shares his insight. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/z-ABxcFhCQI?si=MTO7rRujOC98zV1F[/embed] Laurie: What is a good response when a prospect has doubts about your age and/or experience? Mathew: Let's say I'm on a prospect call and someone asks me, "Hey, how long have you been doing this?" First, I would tell them exactly...

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Apprentice Questions: Mindset or Skillset?

Today's Question is from Caden Leblanc in our Baton Rouge, LA office. Alex Ruch, a Senior Associate in Industrial Sales & Leasing at ELIFIN®, shares his insight. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/iFsnRBVQxeM?si=KFRf7DboEg2dl5rX[/embed] Caden Leblanc: My question to you is, what's more important: mindset or skill set? Alex Ruch: Mindset over skill set, all day. You hear all the time about someone who was really good at sports...

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Apprentice Questions: What’s Your Greatest Accomplishment?

Today's Question is from Dwane J Tillis Jr in our New Orleans, LA office. Mathew Laborde, President & CEO of ELIFIN®, shares his insight. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BRyAkdMSQCc[/embed] Dwane: Since starting Elifin, what would be your number one accomplishment within the company so far? Mathew: Typically, those that start commercial real estate brokerages are existing commercial real estate agents. Typically, these agents are great producers but...

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Apprentice Questions: First Thing in the Office

Today's Question is from Laurie Badeaux in our Lafayette, LA office. Elon Valdivieso, Retail Sales & Leasing Associate with ELIFIN®, shares her insight. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/g67XIeYJIFg?si=gU9pZjbOAOxdJDCd[/embed] Laurie: My question is, what is the first thing you do when you get into the office? Elon: The first thing I always tackle on my to-do list is anything that someone I have a current relationship with has...

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Apprentice Questions: Deciding on a Career

Today's Question is for Mathew Laborde, President & CEO of ELIFIN®, from Lukas Swaney in our Columbus, Ohio office. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/SVgXdfKZBJI?si=gZ0M3wZJ4gNzTbhr[/embed] Lukas Swaney: When did you know that this is the field you wanted to pursue in life? Mathew Laborde: I would never limit myself to say that this is the field I want to pursue in my life. When you're coming up in...

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Apprentice Questions: Successful Morning Routine

Today's Question is for Mathew Laborde, President & CEO of ELIFIN®, from Katrina Stapleton in our Columbus, Ohio office. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/4ldDE9dybGg?si=fK479tI2zxIQll1n[/embed] Katrina: What is one thing you have to do every morning to set yourself up for a successful day? Mathew: There are two things that come to mind. First, I make my wife coffee every single morning. For a large part of my life,...

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Should You Sell or Lease Your Office Building? What to Consider.

Choosing whether to sell or lease your office building can be a big decision. You need to think about different things like your property, the market, and your personal and business goals. We talked to Jacob Loveland, an Office Sales & Leasing Specialist at ELIFIN, to get his advice on what to consider when making this choice. Sell vs. Lease Office...

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How to Manage and Maintain Your Rental Property

Managing and maintaining commercial rental properties can be challenging. We asked Keagan Finley, Senior Vice President of Multifamily Sales with ELIFIN®, to break down some of these challenges and give his advice on when and how to handle them.  Small vs. Large Rental Properties Size is one of the biggest factors on the personal effort required to care for the property. For...

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Should I Invest in Real Estate or the Stock Market?

Investing offers diverse opportunities, from real estate to the stock market. Each option presents unique benefits and potential returns, and you may wonder which option is right for you. According to Mathew Laborde, President & CEO at ELIFIN®, the answer depends on your personal situation, goals, and interests. Real Estate vs. Stocks: A Comparison Laborde says, "Real estate, depending on how and...

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