E9: Founder & CEO of CREXI Michael DeGiorgio

Today, Kyle Matthews is joined by the Founder & CEO of the most trafficked technology website in the commercial real estate space, Michael DeGiorgio. Michael founded CREXI in 2015 after identifying an inherent need to create an open marketplace and technology solution for the commercial real estate industry. In this episode, Michael shares his relentless and persistent mindset and how that has contributed to his success, the early challenges of founding and growing CREXI, the importance of extreme ownership, and doing whatever it takes to have a lasting impact.

Show Notes

[00:52] – Introduction

[06:04] – Business Growth & Self-Care Habits

[09:00] – About CREXI & Scaling the Platform

[18:00] – Childhood moves, high school experiences, and career goals

[24:35] – College & Epiphany

[26:45] – Early Career in Real Estate

[35:18] – The Sacrifices Made

[38:15] – Mike’s Major Breakthrough

[40:45] – Starting CREXI with a Mentor’s Support

[50:45] – Startup Funding & Growth

[52:12] – First Big Win & CREXI Metrics

[57:10] – Today’s Challenges

[01:00:00] – Main Drivers & Mindset

[01:06:49] – Defining Success

[01:12:20] – Life After CREXI

[01:14:00] – Advice and Resources to be Successful

[01:18:24] – Traits of Successful People & Their Approach to Work

[01:22:50] – Real Estate Industry Trends & Growth

How to Reach Michael DeGiorgio

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldegiorgio/

https://twitter.com/CREXI_Mike

Additional Resources

The Matthews Mentality Podcast

Matthews Real Estate Investment Services

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Follow Kyle on Twitter – @KyleMatthewsCEO

Follow Kyle on Instagram – @KyleMatthewsCEO

Follow the Podcast on Instagram – @MatthewsMentalityPodcast

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