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The LineUp Turns 1!
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It was right around this time last year when I published the very first post on the LineUp’s Substack. Now we have more than 950 followers…Help us to pass 1,000 soon! More on that in a minute.
One year ago, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it’s been a great journey! From sharing the best real estate placemakers, to investigating the tech making our endeavors more impactful, to chatting with innovators in the real estate space. My favorite thing about this ride has been connecting with all of you.
Make a Connection & Grab a Coffee (Free $20 Starbucks Gift Card)
One of my goals with this newsletter is to meet new people and encourage others to do the same. New potential partners and connections are a key element of entrepreneurial success. To get you out there I want to share a small gift with you in the hope you’ll share it with others.
So as a thank you to our community, we’re giving away $20 Starbucks gift cards to the first five people who share the LineUp with a new business contact or old colleague in the real estate space—AND invite them to join you for coffee.
After you share it, just send a screenshot of the share & invite, and if you have one a pic of you meeting up, to info@pughmgmt.com and we’ll send your gift card.
But wait, the celebration continues!
Quote of the Week:
“If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you are no longer a racing driver,” F1 champion Ayrton Senna
Our Most-Read Posts of the Past Year
At the LineUp, our audience matters! So in case you missed it, we’d like to reshare our Top 5 most-read posts.
3 Important Lessons in Finding the Right General Contractor for Your Real Estate Project
Learn a Stoic's 8 Rules for Superior Value Add Multifamily Returns
Somehow the post featuring our new OpenAI ChatGPT, Chaz Your Fav Real Estate Bro came in 6th! If you missed that post, you can still find it here!
It’s been so much fun reminiscing and learning what resonated most. But we don’t want to stop there. We want to make year 2 even better!
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It’s been a fantastic year! There is a whole lot more to come.
Cheers, John
What We Are Reading This Week
Commercial Observer - CRE Distress Rate Hits Third Straight Monthly High
The Real Deal - Don’t expect the housing market to crash anytime soon
WSJ - Developers sit on empty lots after historic apartment boom
Thank you to our sponsors Pugh Management! Developing mixed-use, multifamily, and industrial in New England and Central Florida.
Celtics are on a roll! They have taken the series to 2-0 against the Mavs with an impressive win in Game 2 at the Garden last night. Unfortunately their star center, Porzingis seems to have re-injured himself during the game. The entire team looked sharp. The Celtics were led by Jrue Holiday (26 points and 11 rebounds), Jaylen Brown, and Jason Tatum. And you have to love that 3 pointer from half court by Pritchard to end the 3rd quarter!
I can hear the crowd now outside the Boston Garden….Let’s go Celtics!!!
The NBA Draft is coming up soon! I wonder if Zach Edey will go first or 2nd? What do you think? The draft is strong this year, I’m excited to see who ends up with what team.
Until next time, John
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