From Deals to Day Drinking: A New Way to Set CRE Goals - with Renè Nelson, CCIM

Ready to break barriers and succeed in commercial real estate? In this inspiring episode of Commercially Speaking, Bo and Timmy Barron sit down with Renè Nelson, CCIM, to explore her journey from mortgage lending to becoming a multifamily specialist and commercial real estate trailblazer.

Renè shares her insights on mastering the multifamily market, empowering women to step into CRE, and setting bold goals (like her famous bingo card goals for 2025). Whether you’re an aspiring investor, broker, or looking to shake up your career, this episode is packed with actionable advice and laughter.

Key Takeaways:

• The challenges and opportunities for women in commercial real estate
• How to transition from residential to commercial brokerage
• The importance of CCIM education for real estate professionals
• Bold ways to set and achieve personal and professional goals

🎧 Don’t miss this candid and inspiring episode! Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

Resources Mentioned:

• Eliminate The Suck with an Executive Assistant: https://superpowershq.com/
• Renè’s Book: They’re Gone: The Survivor’s Guide to Real Estate https://www.amazon.com/Theyre-Gone-Survivors-Protect-Estate-ebook/dp/B01EKF9BNC
• Learn about CCIM: ccim.com
• Connect with Renee: 1031guru.com

00:00:00 - Start 00:05:31 - Lender for 20 Years 00:08:35 - $1,000,000 Club 00:11:18 - Family first 00:12:54 - Jazzercise or Dog Walker 00:14:11 - Empowering Women 00:16:19 - If you’re a Residential Agent there is a path to Commercial (Learn it to Earn it) 00:19:56 - CCIM Scholarships 00:22:51 - I did not want to be “Bob’s Wife” 00:25:00 - Executive Assistant or Easy Access? Superpowerhq.com/commerciallyspeaking 00:32:12 - 2025 Bingo Card 00:35:46 - Fail 5 Times A Month 00:38:27 - Get In A Bar Fight 00:41:05 - Day Drink In A Kiddie Pool/ Fire A Client 00:43:11 - 2 Simple Things to Slow Down The Hamster Wheel Of CRE 00:45:59 - Watch A Meteor Shower 00:46:30 - Meditate For 30 Days 00:48:21 - Advice for Investing In Multi-Family 00:54:18 - Timmy Impresses His Dad 00:55:50 - Advice For Women Investors 00:59:09 - Advice For Women Brokers 01:00:50 - Pop Quiz 01:06:39 - A Better Way Of Setting Goals 01:08:41 - Timmy’s Secret Game with Isaac Grant