I am so proud that my sons have invested in my shopping center adventures. My son Grant is now posting to help me raise institutional capital to expand the work that we do at Chicago TREND. His story cracks me up:
➡️ When I was a kid, driving around with my dad was a struggle. I always ended up feeling nauseous. He'd stop and start constantly to check out an overgrown park, or a construction site, or even make U-turns into oncoming traffic to get his eyes on a vacant lot.
🌱But all of this discomfort was worth it because I witnessed him living out his core purpose right in front of me: "Seeing opportunity in people and places often overlooked and undervalued."
💭Amidst my complaints from the back seat, feeling stressed, queasy, and likely running late, these car-sick moments turned into my earliest lessons in business. I listened as he dreamed, envisioned, and strategized.
🤔I absorbed questions like, "What would it take for a rundown building to become a thriving property, creating real wealth for its owners?" or "How can we attract tenants who stay so this vacated property becomes an asset for the local community?"
🏢Real estate folks, y’all can testify. These aren’t questions with easy answers. The complexities of economic development can leave anyone scratching their heads.
🚀 Now, my dad and his team are pouring this passion into the #WeOwnThis campaign, aimed at helping communities reclaim ownership of their shopping centers and turn them into assets for building wealth.
➡️ He's seeking impact investors to join the cause, and I think it's an incredible initiative. You can get all the benefits of his expertise without the stomach turns 🤣🤷🏾♂️.
👇🏾If you're curious to learn more, check out this article! It's a testament to my dad's unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in real estate and empowering communities along the way:
https://lnkd.in/eeHtZ3TE
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