In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Peter Borzak, the Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Pine Tree, a leading national retail real estate company. Peter shares insights from his nearly 30-year career in developing, acquiring, and operating retail assets, and the journey that shaped Pine Tree into a $3 billion portfolio company. The discussion includes Peter's career beginnings, his experience navigating the 2008 financial crisis, and tips on leadership, trust, and resilience in the real estate industry. Peter also delves into Pine Tree's strategic focus on necessity-based open-air shopping centers and their coast-to-coast presence in the United States.

00:00 Introduction to Peter Borzak and Pine Tree

01:49 Peter's Early Career and Real Estate Beginnings

04:26 Founding Pine Tree and Overcoming Challenges

07:15 Navigating the Real Estate Market and Scaling Pine Tree

11:23 The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis

17:20 Rebuilding and Future Outlook

38:21 Realizing the Importance of Effort Over Results

39:52 Balancing Business and Family Life

43:26 Coping with Stress and Maintaining Health

45:21 The Responsibilities and Challenges of Being a CEO

50:04 Motivations and Influences

57:15 The Importance of Listening and Learning

01:02:13 Pine Tree's Success and Future Plans

01:07:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts