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…
Leasing Tip of the Day: Respond to Everyone Right Away Speed matters just as much as patience. A quick response makes people feel respected, listened to, and understood—half the battle in retail leasing (and any business). Rockstars return every call, respond to every email, direct message, and text, and they do it quickly. Whether it’s a prospect, job-seeker, vendor, or broker, no message goes unanswered. Why? Because Rockstars know that…
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 how to evaluate firms, the questions you need to ask, and why short-term contracts with regular communication are essential. Listen…
Leasing Tip of the Day: Turn Rejection into Profit, It’s Not About You! Worried about rejection? You’re not alone! Rejection stings for most people, but not for Rockstars. Here’s why: Rockstars know that when a prospect or tenant says "no," it’s almost never about them personally. Is your rental rate about you as a person? Is the location or CAM charges a reflection of your character? Absolutely not! The rejection…
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 discusses the nitty-gritty of property management that you might not think about until it’s too late. Listen now! Anchor | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Breaker | Google Podcasts | Overcast Listen…
