People Property Place #61 Shaun Simons, Founder of Compton
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Feb 22, 2024 Shaun Simons, founder of Compton, is a visionary in the London commercial real estate scene, previously founding Hatton Real Estate. In this engaging talk, Shaun shares his unconventional journey from leaving school at 16 to building impactful businesses. He discusses the dramatic transformation of Old Street, the balance of gut decisions versus data, and how WFH dynamics challenge team collaboration. He also reveals his investment strategy with a hypothetical £500 million for revitalizing underserved areas while highlighting the importance of personal branding in real estate.
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Shaun's Unconventional Start
- Shaun Simons started in real estate at 16 with no qualifications, learning on the job.
- His first deal was leasing a 9,000 sq ft warehouse, reflecting his early entrepreneurial drive.
Starting Hatton Real Estate Riskily
- Shaun and partners left their company after a deal fell through with their boss.
- They started anew with £120,000 in debt from clients, repaid quickly after initial success.
Winning The BT Headquarters Pitch
- A successful pitch for the BT headquarters marked a turning point for Hatton Real Estate.
- This deal elevated them from small mandates to managing large institutional projects.