Episode 7
Follow Matt's story as he turned his career around in four years after realizing he was banging his head against the wall selling MSP (Managed Service Provider) services.
In this episode, Mark Mondo and Cynthia Zimmerman host a two-part series finale on commercial real estate, featuring insightful stories from Matthew Mondo and Conor Mackin. They discuss their unconventional journeys into the field, from overcoming corporate frustrations to building thriving careers in commercial real estate. The conversation highlights the grit, relationship-building, and entrepreneurial mindset required to succeed, while sharing practical advice for aspiring agents and entrepreneurs.
Key Takeaways
- Corporate Frustration: How dissatisfaction with rigid corporate structures drove Matt and Conor to seek entrepreneurial freedom.
- Skills for Success: Communication, resilience, and the ability to build trust are key to thriving in commercial real estate.
- The Role of Mentors: How brokers like Jeremiah Baron guided their paths with hands-on advice and support.
- Entrepreneurial Freedom: The advantages of owning your career path and working directly with clients.
- Turning Relationships into Results: Stories of building long-term client trust and creating multimillion-dollar deals.
In This Episode
- 00:00 – Show Introduction and Underwriter Support: Mark introduces guest Vivek Gargav and the topic of using AI for marketing.
- 05:00 – Vivek's Career Transition: Vivek discusses his journey from microbiologist to marketer and how he navigated various challenges.
- 12:00 – The Power of AI: Vivek explains how AI tools, especially ChatGPT, revolutionized his approach to content creation.
- 20:00 – Using AI to Create SEO Content: Vivek describes leveraging AI for writing SEO-optimized articles and content marketing strategies.
- 30:00 – AI’s Role in Business Pivot: How AI helped Vivek pivot his company’s focus, saving time and resources.
- 40:00 – Concrete Results from AI: Vivek shares the direct business results from using AI, including increased leads and improved content marketing efficiency.
Guest Bio
Matthew Mondo is an accomplished commercial real estate broker with over a decade of experience in property management and IT services. Since 2019, Matthew has specialized in commercial real estate in the Treasure Coast and South Florida region, earning recognition as a top performer. Before entering real estate, Matthew spent 10 years in IT support and managed service provider (MSP) sales, where he honed his client-focused approach and problem-solving skills. Today, he combines his technical expertise and industry knowledge to deliver exceptional service to clients, helping them achieve their property goals.
CoStar Awards
Q3 2022 Power Broker – Quarterly Industrial Lease
Q3 2022 Power Broker – Quarterly Retail Lease
Q4 2021 Power Broker – Quarterly Industrial Lease
Q2 2021 Power Broker – Quarterly Retail Lease
