Play in the Sandbox You Know Says Local Legend & Pivotal Person Blaine Strickland

Have you ever wondered why some investors grow into multi-million-dollar deal makers while others stay stuck at the same level for years?In this episode of the Pivotal REI Podcast, host Ginny Bolling talks with a Local Legend and Pivotal Person in commercial real estate; veteran Blaine Strickland. They talk about what actually drives growth in this industry. They discuss the role of relationships, decision-making, and strategy, along with the mindset shifts that often determine who advances and who stalls. The conversation challenges common assumptions about leverage, risk, and opportunity in today’s market.Blaine Strickland is a commercial real estate coach, consultant, and author with more than 40 years of experience across brokerage, development, and investment ownership. As founder of One More Deal, he helps professionals strengthen strategy, improve performance, and transition into ownership roles with confidence, drawing from decades of real-world experience across multiple market cycles.  Get one of his books or get his training so you can also grow your wealth with friends and family.Connect with Blaine Strickland:Website: https://onemoredeal.net/ Email: [email protected] Books: www.amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Adapt-Disruption-Coming-Commercial-Brokerage-ebook/dp/B0857G1FH2 As an author: Blaine Strickland, CEO of HBS Resources and a best-selling author, has written several books focused on professional performance and industry disruption. His work 'Thrive: Ten Prescriptions for Exceptional Performance as a Commercial Real Estate Agent' offers actionable insights for real estate professionals. Another key book explores nine forces set to disrupt industries, helping readers anticipate and adapt to change. His writing blends practical coaching strategies with forward-thinking analysis, making his books valuable resources for entrepreneurs and sales professionals in commercial real estate.Connect with Blaine Strickland:Website: https://onemoredeal.net/ Email: [email protected] ---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalREILLC.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI