In this episode, Kyle Matthews is joined by Daniel Hurwitz, the Co-Founder & CEO of Raider Hill, an investment and advisory firm providing asset management, leasing, development, operators, transactions, and more. Dan is a true visionary in the commercial real estate world; he spent over 35 years navigating all aspects of the real estate industry and has developed a track record of transforming public and private businesses, formulating, and executing prudent investment and operational strategies, creating trust among institutional clients and investors while maximizing value for all stakeholders.

Tune in to hear Kyle and Dan discuss the driving factors of success and motivation, how to move forward in your career, the concept of manufactured adversity, and the importance of being candid, fair, and relationship-driven.

Key Topics Discussed

• How to approach your career & the mindset behind career changes,
• The difference between being a founder & stepping into a business with infrastructure,
• The importance of moving forward and taking risks,
• How mentorship is a quintessential element of success,
• The fear of failure as a driver of success.

Show Notes

01:29 – Intro to Dan Hurwitz

07:30 – What’s keeping Dan Busy? Where is he spending his time?

13:45 – The biggest challenges facing Raider Hill

15:53 – What drives him to grind the way he does? / How have motivations changed over the years?

20:17 – Early childhood/High School

23:45 – How does athletics translate to how people see you today?

26:29 – Early Career

28:50 – The Importance of mentorship and opportunity

38:05 – What prevents people from being great?

47:04 – Common mistakes people make early in their career

51:48 –  Navigating the GFC and stepping into a role in a tumultuous time

56:18 – Work-life balance

01:02:01 – The mindset behind making a change

01:09:28– Company culture – Part of the fun is helping people build their career

01:19:08 – Advice for people starting their own company

01:23:07 – Common traits and attributes of successful people

01:25:00 – How to choose a mentor

01:31:27 – The story behind raider hill – Lessons learned from starting a business

01:48:45 – Mentality & mindset – The approach to Life

01:54:29 – Looking back, what is something you would do differently?

01:58:01 – Current economic conditions, where is the market heading?

02:10:45 – If you had $1, where would you invest it?

02:12:12 – What is one adjective people would use to describe you?

How to Reach Daniel Hurwitz

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hurwitz-84738b109/

Raider Hill – https://raiderhill.com/

Additional Resources

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