CRE and America's Manufacturing Renaissance

This episode covers promising  macroeconomic factors for CRE in manufacturing and beyond with Mike Spears, Managing Principal at Lee & Associates.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Ashley Kobovitch sits with Mike to dive into his bullish thoughts of the state of commercial real estate, current happenings in Houston industrial, the importance of staying ahead of the curve as a broker, and much more. Their wide-ranging conversation includes:Introductions and early career movesEarly lessons working in development and understanding owner/client POVs Key mentors and the importance of building relationships in-marketImportance of proactivity, non-stop networking, and building credibilityMaximizing the hours in your day and putting in the reps to improve skillsThe importance of developing good habits and maintaining themCurrent overview of Texas’ and Houston’s CRE market and important trendsHouston and US manufacturing shifts that bode well for industrial/economic trendsKey differences between today and previous market cyclesFundamentals that make Texas such a promising CRE investment marketAdvice for clients, peers, and younger brokersNew opportunities and tools available to folks entering CRERapid-fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Mike Spears:Mike Spears, SIOR, CCIM, has established a remarkable career spanning over 22 years, with more than $1.5 billion in transactions. He specializes in the greater Houston area, focusing on industrial property, land, and investment sales. Before his affiliation with Lee & Associates, Mike spent 15 years with TNRG, serving as the company's president for seven years, where he was involved in over 700 transactions, including leasing, sales, and industrial project development. In addition to his commercial real estate success, Mike is an active member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), an exclusive, nationally-recognized organization whose members produce at the top of their respective markets while upholding the highest ethical standards. He also holds the designation of CCIM (Certified