Leasing Tip of the Day: Don’t Count Your Commission Until the Check Clears We’ve all heard, "Don’t count your chickens before they hatch," and that applies just as much in retail real estate. In this business, it’s tempting to get excited about your commission before the ink is dry, but trust me—don’t do it! I’m a big believer in setting goals and tracking progress, but I have a personal rule:…
Welcome to the "I Own A Shopping Center, Now What?" Podcast, a weekly podcast exploring the top 100 tips designed to help fellow owners and enthusiasts understand the nuances of retail real estate management. Beth's goal is to help you create vibrant and profitable retail environments! This week, Beth shares how she's handling the vacancies at one of her shopping centers, and the strategy involved in seasonal pop-ups. Listen now! Anchor | Spotify | Apple…
Leasing Tip of the Day: Do the Math Believe it or not, I used to be math-phobic. Today, I run an $80+ million portfolio, but when I started, I couldn’t tell the difference between income and expense, net and gross, or asset and liability. I had to re-educate myself (and trust me, I was an English major, not a numbers person!). Here’s the thing—if you want to excel in retail…
Welcome to the "I Own A Shopping Center, Now What?" Podcast, a weekly podcast exploring the top 100 tips designed to help fellow owners and enthusiasts understand the nuances of retail real estate management. Beth's goal is to help you create vibrant and profitable retail environments! This week, Beth talks about why it's important to engage with the cities where your properties are based. Listen now! Anchor | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Breaker | Google Podcasts | Overcast Listen on…
Leasing Tip of the Day: Find One Way to Be Useful Every Day Rockstars prove their value by being proactive, helpful, and educated about their market and deals. They don’t wait for someone to give them a task—they seek out ways to add value. (Shoutout to my mom, June Boheim, for that advice!) Want to stand out and be useful to your boss, colleagues, or prospects? Try these ideas: Organize…
Welcome to the "I Own A Shopping Center, Now What?" Podcast, a weekly podcast exploring the top 100 tips designed to help fellow owners and enthusiasts understand the nuances of retail real estate management. Beth's goal is to help you create vibrant and profitable retail environments! This week, Beth breaks down what to look for, from credit checks (including spouses!) to the importance of having a solid application. Listen now! Anchor | Spotify | Apple…
Leasing Tip of the Day: Schedule Time to Plan Rockstars don’t leave their success to chance—they plan it. The key to getting things done is to schedule time to plan, intentionally and regularly. Rockstars set aside dedicated time each week to organize the next week’s work, making sure it aligns with their goals. They don’t just work through endless to-do lists—they create priority lists. Arriving early and staying focused throughout…
Welcome to the "I Own A Shopping Center, Now What?" Podcast, a weekly podcast exploring the top 100 tips designed to help fellow owners and enthusiasts understand the nuances of retail real estate management. Beth's goal is to help you create vibrant and profitable retail environments! This week, Beth gives you tips when struggling with tricky spaces in your shopping center. Listen now! Anchor | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Breaker | Google Podcasts | Overcast Listen on YouTube: Music from…
Leasing Tip of the Day: Canvassing Karma is Real! When I’m waiting on something to happen with a deal—whether it's a signed lease or a key decision—I don’t sit around. I get out and go canvassing. Why? Because I know that if I’m out there putting in the work, the thing I’m waiting for will happen. I call it Canvassing Karma, and while it might not be scientific, it works.…
Welcome to the "I Own A Shopping Center, Now What?" Podcast, a weekly podcast exploring the top 100 tips designed to help fellow owners and enthusiasts understand the nuances of retail real estate management. Beth's goal is to help you create vibrant and profitable retail environments! This week, Beth talks about the critical decision-making process of choosing between franchisees and local tenants. Listen now! Anchor | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Breaker | Google Podcasts | Overcast Listen on YouTube: Music…
