Luke Rivera | From the Ice to Industrial: Crafting a Career in Commercial Real Estate

In this episode of Pucks to Properties, we sit down with Luke Rivera, a former college hockey player who transitioned seamlessly from the rink to a thriving career in industrial real estate. Luke shares how his upbringing, surrounded by a legacy of real estate expertise from his grandfather, father, and uncles, shaped his path and inspired his pivot to commercial real estate after hanging up his skates. Now a Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield, Luke discusses his rise through the ranks, from an unpaid internship to a senior leadership role. He highlights the parallels between hockey and real estate—discipline, teamwork, and resilience—and how the lessons learned in the rink prepared him to navigate the grind of starting in a competitive industry. Luke also reflects on the challenges of balancing personal goals with familial support, emphasizing the importance of persistence, goal-setting, and adaptability. Whether you're a hockey enthusiast, an aspiring real estate professional, or someone contemplating a career pivot, Luke’s story offers valuable insights into leveraging athletic discipline for long-term success in business. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about grit, growth, and finding purpose after sports. Connect with Luke: Instagram (@luke_rivera_industrial_re) https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-rivera-aa4995156/ __ Pucks to Properties is powered by REVA Global Virtual Assistant Services. REVA Global is the premier provider of highly-trained real estate Virtual Assistants that allow real estate professionals to get their time back and focus on the money-making activities that grow their businesses.   Pucks to Properties Socials: Pucks To Properties Podcast Pucks To Properties Podcast Instagram (@puckstoproperties) Pucks To Properties Podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/pucks-to-properties-podcast/   REVA Global Socials: Highly Trained Real Estate Virtual Assistants - REVA Global https://www.facebook.com/trainedvirtualassistants Instagram (@revaglobalva) https://www.linkedin.com/company/reva-global-llc REVA Global Virtual Assistants on TikTok