The Industrialist

In this episode of Confessions of a Street Broker, Jeremy sits down with commercial real estate powerhouse Diane Williams, founder of Diane Williams Commercial Real Estate & Company (DW & Co.). With nearly two decades of experience in the competitive Dallas Design District, Diane shares insights from her journey as a broker and a developer. 

Since launching DW & Co. in 2013, Diane has been instrumental in revitalizing the Dallas Design District and Bishop Arts District, selecting tenants that capture the spirit of these vibrant areas. 

Join Jeremy and Diane as they discuss the everything from fostering strong client relationships and the future of commercial real estate in the ever-evolving Dallas Design District. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the dedication, strategy, and creativity it takes to shape a city’s landscape.

Special thanks to our sponsor of the segment “Craziest Cold Call Story,” First Citizens Bank. You can check them out here: First Citizens Bank

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Brandon Avedikian is the founder of Aspire Commercial, a commercial real estate firm established in 2023 with ambitions to disrupt the industry. Brandon has a passion for real estate and a proven track record of achieving exceptional results for clients. Throughout his career, Brandon has executed over 450 transactions with a total transaction volume in excess of $155 million. 

Prior to founding Aspire Commercial, Brandon spent seven years with Hold Lunsford Commercial, most recently serving as a Managing Principal of the Houston Office. Brandon graduated from Abilene Christian University with a BBA and Masters in Accounting. He is a Texas real estate broker, CPA, and member of NAIOP. 

Special thanks to our sponsor of the segment "The Craziest Cold Call Story," First Citizens Bank. You can check them out here: ⁠First Citizens Bank⁠.

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Meet the market directors at Mercer Company!

In this part two episode of Confessions of a Street Broker, Jeremy sits down with Tom Ling to continue their conversation. Tom, who joined Mercer Company in 2021, oversees the recruitment, coaching, and retention of Market Directors while managing day-to-day sales activities. With a focus on growing the Mercer Company markets in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Oklahoma City. Tom shares his unique approach to sales management, highlighting the importance of trust, strong relationships, and putting clients first.

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In this two-part episode of The Industrialist, host Jeremy Mercer sits down with long-time friend Tom Ling, Sales Manager at Mercer Company, to explore Tom’s journey into the industrial real estate sector. In part one, Jeremy and Tom share their history, talk football, and dive into Tom’s diverse career path, which spans commercial construction, scrap and recycling, global sales, and management roles at companies like Liebherr and Atlas Copco. The episode concludes as Tom prepares to transition into the commercial real estate industry with Mercer Company... TO BE CONTINUED.

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In this episode of The Industrialist, Jeremy Mercer sits down with Andrea Heist, Business Development Manager at Fort, to explore her impressive journey in the commercial real estate industry. Andrea started as an intern and quickly advanced to Assistant Property Manager, Property Manager, and then Operations Coordinator at Fort. In July of 2024, she took on the role of Business Development Manager, where she now drives growth initiatives and builds strategic partnerships for Fort.

Andrea shares how her passion for operations shaped her career and how her expertise in property budgeting has helped the company’s finance team forecast portfolio assets. Her story is a testament to being a team player, offering support wherever needed, and continuously seeking opportunities to learn and grow in the CRE industry.

A graduate of Texas Christian University with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Andrea brings a fresh perspective to the industry. Raised in El Paso, Texas, and fluent in Spanish, Andrea also talks about her love for music, family, and hosting Horned Frog tailgates.

Tune in to hear how Andrea’s commitment to development and innovation is driving her success in real estate and beyond.