This Power Broker Shares the Best Way to Build Connections with Ron Koenigsberg, Ep. 638

Ron Koenigsberg is a highly successful real estate broker with several decades of experience in sales and service. He is the founder and owner of American Investment Properties, Inc., a New York-based commercial real estate brokerage firm and recipient of the 2017 Long Island Business News Commercial Broker of the Year.  Ron holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from American University and a master’s degree in Real Estate Development from New York University. He was honored to be recognized in 2015 as a CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) by the CCIM Institute, an elite designation held by only six percent of commercial real estate practitioners. Ron is the author of the Power Broker: how to be successful in business and life, an indispensable guide to learning and utilizing classic sales and interpersonal skills.   In this episode, we talked to Ron about reaching out to brokers for deals, his book Power Broker, and about active listening. We also discussed how he approaches different asset classes, his advice for scaling a portfolio, building strong relationships, and much more.   Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Becoming a Power Broker; 02:52 Ron's background; 19:22 How to reach out to brokers for deals; 22:58 Ron's book, and about active listening; 27:56 How he approaches different asset classes; 30:53 Advice for scaling a portfolio and building strong relationships; 33:34 Round of insights   Announcement: Download our Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights Apparent Failure: The deals he lost and learned lessons from. Digital Resource: CoStar. Most Recommended Book: Never Split the Difference. Daily Habit: Working out 3-4 days a week. #1 Insight for standing out with brokers: Being friends with them and caring about relationships.   Contact Ron: His Book: Power Broker Website: https://www.ronkoenigsberg.com/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.