Are you tired of conforming to the norms of your industry? Are you ready to break free from the confines of the status quo and carve out your own path to success? Adam Sharif shares his inspiring journey of thinking differently and finding success by venturing into uncharted territories.

In the realm of commercial real estate, Adam highlights the divide between debt guys and equity guys, with little communication between the two. Adam, however, sees the value in bridging this gap. Despite facing initial skepticism and misunderstanding, Adam persists and carves out his own lane. Adam also talks about the importance of thinking differently, seizing opportunities, and embracing innovation.

Learn how Adam's unconventional approach helped him achieve success in an industry where conformity was the norm. Gain valuable insights and inspiration as he shares the challenges he faced and the triumphs he experienced along the way. If you're ready to break free from the traditional mold, tune in now and discover the power of carving out your own lane and embracing your unique perspective.

Episode Highlight:

01:37 - When I first started in commercial estate, the debt guys were debt guys, the equity guys were equity guys, and  they didn't talk very much to each other. They didn't communicate, and in many cases, they didn't even like each other. I mean debt doesn't go anywhere without equity. Equity is supreme no matter what. Yet the way it was set up, depending on your definition of the equity side, there was a sort of a caste system in place. What I discovered is that you can't do one without the other. Yes, equity is king. I knew that. Without equity, nothing happens.

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