Real Finds Podcast

Office Space Matters With Vinny Di Meglio – Real Finds Podcast #12

Host: Gordon Lamphere, Director of Sales and Leasing at Van Vlissingen and Co. Guest: Vinny Di Meglio, Senior Vice President at Jones Lang LaSalle

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEuvANcoFXo

Summary:

Welcome to another captivating episode of “The Real Finds Podcast,” with our host Gordon Lamphere. In this episode, we have the privilege to hear from Vinny Di Meglio, a Senior Vice President at Jones Lang LaSalle. With over a decade of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Vinny brings substantial office space expertise to the podcast, having contributed to hundreds of lease transactions and nearly $50,000,000 in transactional value.

This conversation takes us through a broad spectrum of topics, starting from Vinny’s personal journey as the son of an Italian immigrant in central New Jersey to becoming one of the region’s most successful brokers. Gordon and Vinny delve into the importance of hard work, advice for young brokers looking to establish themselves in the industry, and compare and contrast between the central New Jersey and Chicagoland markets.

The dialogue continues with an examination of the hub and spoke office model’s successes and failures, the current state of returning to the office, and practical tips for office investors to maximize profits during a market downturn.

This episode is packed with invaluable insights and advice, whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting in the industry. So, make sure to hit the like button, subscribe to our channel, and never miss an episode of “The Real Finds Podcast.” Stay tuned for more enlightening interviews with leaders in the commercial real estate industry!

The recommended books for this episode are:

“Walt Disney: An American Original” by Bob Thomas, available here.

“How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie, available here.

Gordon Lamphere J.D.

Gordon is a licensed Illinois & Wisconsin Real Estate Broker, who manages the commercial sales and leasing team. Gordon also leads Van Vlissingen and Co’s media marketing team. He is an honors graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and holds a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University Law School.

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