Dallas Commercial Real Estate: 46 Years, $3B in Deals & the Meyerson Symphony Center Site | Tom Metcalfe

What does it take to build a lasting career in commercial real estate? Dallas commercial real estate veteran Tom Metcalfe knows. He has closed over $3 billion in deals across 46 years, including the Meyerson Symphony Center site.In this episode of With Hat and Cattle (previously Suite Mornings), host Dani Raschel Chou sits down with Tom Metcalfe, President of Metcalfe Commercial Realty, to explore the foundations of his 30+ year journey through the dynamic world of real estate development in Dallas, Texas. He shares how relationships, not commissions, carried him through every crash since 1980, and why he says money is an illusion.Tom came to Dallas in 1979 to manage apartments, got his license while bartending on Knox Street, and turned the investors at his bar into his first clients. In this episode, you'll learn about the S&L collapse and its 125% loans, the Borden Milk deal that made way for the Symphony Hall, a client relationship 37 years strong, mentors Herb Weitzman and Joe Bowers, the leap to founding his own firm in 2003, and the networking advice he’d give anyone starting out. Also, the night he waited on George Harrison.Whether you're a seasoned investor, someone curious about the future of commercial real estate in Texas, or interested in how to craft a successful, lasting career, this conversation offers industry wisdom and a deep dive into the mindset of a long-term market leader.Tune in and take notes. Your next move might just start here.Tom can be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/metcalfecommercialrealty/You can also learn more about him at https://www.metrealestate.net/That's the With Hat and Cattle promise: Bringing you stories from people who walk the walk and leave you better off for listening.Connect with Dani Raschel Chou on Instagram @withhatandcattle or via email at [email protected]. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conversations that leave you better off for listening: With Hat and Cattle I Hosted by Dani Raschel Chou - YouTube! Go to www.withhatandcattle.com to sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss weekly insights. Be sure to check out our affiliate links!