September 11, 2023

From Tech Startup to Real Estate Visionary: Unveiling Denver's Hidden Gems with Danny Newman

40 minutes

How does perseverance play a pivotal role in the path to achieving entrepreneurial success?

Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Danny, a trailblazing real estate investor in Denver. Join us as Danny shares his remarkable career transition from tech startup entrepreneur to visionary developer. Learn about Danny's ingenious use of no income/no asset loans to acquire three buildings in Rhino, Denver, which he transformed into thriving workspaces. Discover the invaluable lessons he learned from his mentor, Charlie Wooley, and the significance of perseverance on the path to success. Plus, find out how attending meetups and immersing yourself in post-lockdown gatherings can deepen your knowledge and passion for your chosen projects.

Don't miss this immersive episode as we uncover Denver's hidden gems with Danny, the true embodiment of visionary entrepreneurship!

[00:01 - 06:50] From Exploring Abandoned Spaces to Becoming a Real Estate Developer in Denver

Danny Newman is a story of an entrepreneur who learned to invest in real estate out of necessity

He specializes in adaptive reuse and has bought three churches, a movie theater, old gas station and the clock tower

He came back to Denver and started the city's first co-working space on Larimer Street

[06:51 - 13:29] Danny's Journey from Adaptive Reuse to Cultural & Hospitality

He moved to Denver and bought three buildings in Rhino with Nina Loans

He created budget workspaces and modernized them after that

He learned how to be an operator versus just an investor

[13:30 - 20:42] From Sneaking In To Buying

Danny and his business partner Paul started Invisible City, a secret society that hosts unique events in unexpected spaces

Danny purchased the clock tower, which was Denver's first skyscraper, in 2018

[20:43 - 27:43] Perseverance Pays Off

Adaptive reuse of a historic building

Biggest setback was the impact of COVID on hospitality industry

Perseverance and sticking with something long enough to make it happen is key advice

[27:44 - 34:56] The Leap Year Insanity at Invisible City Before Pandemic

Perseverance is key in order to make progress

Planned serendipity encourages cool things to happen

Coolest event was a leap year insane party at the clock tower

[34:57 - 40:02] Closing Segment

Key Quotes:

“Covid post lockdown, getting out and just being around humans again is nice.” - Danny Newman

“If you keep pushing, you know, a lot of times in the long run, things happen.” - Danny Newman

Connect with Danny:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/danielvincentnewman

Visit us on our Website: https://www.naiop-colorado.org/

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By NAIOP Colorado