From Corporate Retail to Commercial Real Estate Legend with Stan

Are you curious about what it takes to pivot careers and conquer the commercial real estate world? In this episode of SlumDogg Millionaires, hosts Desiree and Kayla sit down with Stan, a powerhouse commercial real estate developer and broker in Sarasota.Stan shares his incredible transition from running national women's clothing chains to dominating the Sarasota commercial market for the past 24 years. He breaks down the patience required to succeed in commercial real estate and shares the behind-the-scenes story of securing 34 acres for the new $400 million Sarasota Orchestra. Stan also opens up about surviving the 2008 crash, his marketing strategies, and highlights the incredible work of JFCS (Jewish Family and Children's Services) in supporting the local community.🎧 Hosted by: Desiree & Kayla🎤 Featuring: Stan Rutstein, Commercial Real Estate BrokerStan Rutstein is a commercial real estate broker and leader of the Rutstein RE Group based in Bradenton, Florida. With over four decades of experience, he specializes in commercial sales, leasing, and investment across the Sarasota-Manatee market.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The Retail Pivot: How Stan transitioned from running corporate clothing chains to commercial real estate.✔️ The Orchestra Deal: A behind-the-scenes look at securing 34 acres for a $400 million facility.✔️ The Commercial Mindset: Why success requires immense patience and surviving the development "snake pit."✔️ Florida's Economy: A candid discussion on tourism, real estate, and proposed tax changes.✔️ Giving Back: A spotlight on JFCS and their work stabilizing families in need.🎙 Connect with Stan Rutstein:🌐 Website → http://stanrutstein.net/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/stan.rutstein/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rutsteinstan/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleyhrutstein/🎙 Follow SlumDogg Millionaires:🌐 Website → https://desireedoggett.sarasotahousehunt.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/people/SlumDogg-Millionaires/61576754805249/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/deztin8cion🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/desiree-doggett-46776814/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/kaylaLovestoSell/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kaylalamb1217/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate → https://iconsofrealestate.com/