Real Estate 101 for Small Business Owners with Lawrence Dickstein

Real Estate 101 for Small Business Owners is covered in this video, along with the following subjects:How much space do I need?What does it cost to lease or purchase an office or industrial space?Who can help me understand all the options that are available?***************************************Join Andrew Frazier and Lawrence Dickstein for a livestream on "Real Estate 101 for Small Business Owners." Choosing the right space can make or break a small business, but most owners don’t speak “real estate.” This session breaks down how to determine how much space you really need, the trade-offs between leasing and buying, and the key differences between retail, office, and industrial properties. You’ll learn what to look for in a lease, how build-outs and landlord responsibilities typically work, what zoning and inspections can mean for your timeline and costs, and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to expensive, long-term problems. If you’re planning to sign a lease, expand, or open a new location, this Real Estate 101 overview will help you approach the process with clarity and confidence.Lawrence Dickstein is President and CEO of Dickstein Real Estate Services, which he founded in 1995 after 20 years as a broker and executive with Fortune 500 firms like Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch. The firm serves private investors, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 companies in commercial real estate. A New Jersey-licensed broker with an MBA from Fordham University, he authored The Complete Survival Guide to Negotiating an Office Lease and serves on the board of the Bedrock Clinic for autistic children.