William Porterfield's (willporterfield) Blog

As a brand new commercial broker, entering the field from an unrelated field, I found it incredibly challenging to pick up all the nuances related to this industry.  Don't misunderstand, my firm went above and beyond what was required to train me... assigning an experienced mentor, weekly lunches...

Just over one year ago I chose to begin a career in commercial real estate.  I filed away my management oriented resume, promising myself that I would never again use those credentials to prove my worth.  I remember vividly telling myself that, "I'd rather be a beginner in a field that excites me...