The Nick Huber Show
Ep 113: Interview with Chris Powers of Fort Capital
Aug 28, 2023
Chris Powers, a serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of real estate experience, talks about industrial real estate in the Dallas Fort Worth area, raising funds, selling to larger institutions, wealth and personal goals, managing risk in the industry, factors driving demand, streamlining investments with Juniper Square, real estate deal structures, the impact of Twitter, and finding balance between ambition and contentment.
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Quick takeaways
- The industrial real estate sector and self-storage industry showed resilience and positive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating potential investment opportunities.
- Selling a large industrial real estate portfolio during the pandemic presented emotional and financial challenges, highlighting the importance of making informed decisions and being empathetic to employees.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Real Estate Market
When COVID-19 hit, the real estate market was thrown into uncertainty, causing fear and concern for entrepreneurs and business owners. The podcast host shares his personal experience of feeling scared and worried about the future of his business and the impact on his employees. However, despite the initial challenges, the industrial real estate sector and self-storage industry showed resilience, with high demand and positive growth. The host advises entrepreneurs to consider their financial goals, weigh the potential benefits of selling assets, and the importance of finding contentment and giving back.
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