Brad Neihouser CBC Shook

  The Super Bowl By the time you read this blog post, the Super Bowl will be long past, and I hope your team came out on top. You might wonder, “Brad, what does the Super Bowl have to do with commercial real estate?” Stay with me. A few years ago, the New England Patriots faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl. The Falcons had dominated the game. By about midway through the third quarter, they were leading by 28 points. I remember watching as the Falcons' players, fans, owner, and even family members began celebrating on the sidelines. I turned to one of my sons and said, "They're celebrating way too soon—this game isn't over." We all know how that story ended. Tom Brady led the Patriots to one of the greatest comebacks in Super Bowl history, and New England walked away with the win. So, what happened? In my opinion, the Atlanta Falcons got too comfortable . They lost their intensity, sat back, and rested on their laurels. They took their foot off...

Applause at Home Are you a great businessman, or are you a great family man? It’s rare to find someone who truly excels at both. Over the years, I’ve noticed that most men tend to be one or the other. For nearly 50 years in business, my goal has been to be both. I’ve never understood how someone could treat their clients, customers, and friends with such respect and care, yet turn around and neglect their own family. That’s never made sense to me. I once knew a man who was incredibly successful in business but a failure at home. Watching that had a profound impact on me. I made a vow that I would never let success in my career come at the expense of my family. Two simple truths have always stuck with me: You’ll never see a Brinks truck following a hearse to the cemetery. Your family is the only thing you can take to heaven with you. So, I want to encourage you—yes, being a great businessman is rewarding. Yes, success and financial security are important. Bu...