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Kevin Higgins, All Things Brokerage

Kevin Higgins, SIOR is a top producer’s top producer! Weeks before we recorded this episode he and his business partner became the first Vice Chairmans with CBRE Las Vegas. That is the highest title a broker can receive at CBRE worldwide based on production and experience.

Kevin began his career in 1985 with Coldwell Banker before opening the first Voit Real Estate office in 2002. Kevin was at Voit for 12 years, became the Executive Vice President, and was the number one producer for 11 out of those 12 years. Kevin moved to CBRE and became the number one producer in all of CBRE Las Vegas and a top 10 producer in all of CBRE nationwide. Kevin has won numerous awards, and his credentials are stacked, but his credentials only tell us part of the story of who Kevin is.

You Get Out What You Put In

Originally from Chicago, Kevin is the 5th of 10 children. His parents moved out west to chase the warm weather. Kevin credits his parents as the most influential factor in his success. “My parents raised 10 kids, and everyone had to do their part. Everyone had a job at home, and everyone had a responsibility.” Since he was eleven, Kevin had a job. He learned that it’s up to you to make your world. Don’t wait for someone else to make it for you.

Despite his parents’ plans, Kevin didn’t become a doctor or FBI agent. However, becoming a high achiever was always a part of his foundation.

SIOR & NAIOP

SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) is a place where brokers come together to have an audience with the developers, contractors, lenders, etc., in commercial real estate. Kevin served as the chapter president in 2004 and 2009, and his team has won the coveted Southern Nevada Industrial Broker or Brokerage Team of the Year 13 times and was the Southern Nevada Top Producer Industrial Specialist from 2017 through 2022. In fact, my first time meeting Kevin was at an SIOR lunch.

But that isn’t the only connection we have. Kevin served as the NAIOP Southern Nevada President in 2003. I served as Chapter President in 2022. Getting to know the larger developers, architects, and engineers is important in Kevin’s opinion. NAIOP Southern Nevada helped facilitate those connections. As Kevin would put it, “the relationship… the more connectivity we have within our industry, the better we are as brokers.”

Takeaways From This Episode

Other Key Takeaways in this episode include:

Don’t expect success to be given to you just because you showed up – it takes more than that.

Be the best you can – no sense in doing something half baked.

In the commercial real estate world, lone wolf brokers have become teams and generalists have become specialists.

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In this episode, Hayim Mizrachi sits down with Jeff LaPour, founder and President of LaPour Partners, a commercial real estate and hospitality development firm active throughout the western United States.

Jeff shares his path from Hilton Hotels to brokerage to development, along with lessons learned from complicated projects, market cycles, mentorship, and failure. He also breaks down what it really takes to be a developer: patience, risk management, conviction, and the courage to act when you believe in an idea.

Key Takeaways:

– The importance of mentorship

– Keep it simple and trust your conviction

– Failure can be the best teacher

– Action separates ideas from results

– Love what you do and believe in it

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Brian Sorrentino is a director at ROI Commercial Real Estate and one of Las Vegas’ leading specialists in retail, the resort-corridor, and experience-driven destinations. His work has helped redefine what retail can be by blending restaurants, entertainment, and immersive concepts into places people remember. From Strip landmarks to AREA15, Brian has helped Las Vegas stay bold, inventive, and ahead of the curve.

Mike Chernine is the Principal and CEO of IndiCap, a development company focused on industrial projects ranging from 50,000 square feet to more than one million square feet. With seven million square feet in the pipeline across Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Reno, Mike has become a major force in Western industrial development and a trailblazer in reading where the Las Vegas market is headed before others see it.

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As the current Mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley stands as a true political trailblazer. She began her career in law and public service at a time when female representation was scarce.  By actively paving the way for future generations, she built a distinguished legacy that includes tenures in the Nevada Assembly and the Board of Regents, as well as service in Congress.  After further leading Touro University as CEO and Provost, she has returned to her roots, proudly serving as Mayor of her hometown.

Marc Badain is currently the President of the Athletics of Major League Baseball and a central figure in Las Vegas’s emergence as a global sports mecca. Described as the "guy on the ground," he has served as a vital bridge between franchise owners and the local community. Mr. Badain was instrumental in relocating the Raiders to Las Vegas and overseeing the construction of Allegiant Stadium, transforming the city's skyline and economic diversity forever.

NAIOP Southern Nevada Breakfast Program January 15, 2026

Program Speakers

Peter Kroner, Director, National Industrial, Market Intelligence - Avison & Young

John Restrepo, Principal - RCG Economics

Moderator:

Kyle Nagy, Founder and Director - CommCap Advisors

Sponsored by Martin-Harris Construction

Michael Greene and Jerdin Lindquist sit at the next generation of Las Vegas office brokerage: Greene with 18+ years in corporate finance, gaming, lodging, and private equity before joining MDL Group; Lindquist with a crowd-facing hospitality background, UNLV real estate track, and relationship superpowers. Together, they represent talent crossing into CRE with modern vision and data-driven discipline.

Michael Naft is a Clark County Commissioner for District A, overseeing some of Southern Nevada’s most complex and high-profile areas, including parts of the Las Vegas Strip, unincorporated communities, and regional infrastructure. Appointed in 2019 and later elected, he has become a key civic leader—helping guide landmark moments like Las Vegas hosting its first Super Bowl while modernizing how local government serves a rapidly growing region.