The "Better Way" Blog
We take a different approach at brokering. We see things from every angle, and don’t seek the easiest route or solution – we seek the correct one. Get inside the heads of the experts at Cardinal and learn what gives us our competitive edge.
“Is Sherwin Williams moving its HQ to CLT?”
Dear El Cardinale, I heard that Sherwin Williams is considering moving its Headquarters to Charlotte. What do you make of it? – Painting the Town Dear Painter, Cleveland has been the home of the Sherwin-Williams Company for more than a...
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Tips For Faster Growth and Exceptional Quality of Life
When I was in my 40s, I participated in the Strategic Coach program. When I turned 50, I pulled out the journaling that I did as a part of the program. It took a week to distill everything down to its essence. I then used this information to...
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Education: It’s the one thing that can’t be taken from you
My family has always been a big supporter of public education. When my dad served on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education in the early 1970s, he stood for the right for all Charlotteans to have the opportunity to get a quality...
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Rare Trust-Worthy Advice on Capitol Hill
I headed up to Washington, D.C. last week for a new assignment. The trip was for a family office client I have who pulls me in from time to time. For over 20 years I have consulted on wide-ranging topics for them. Everything from warehouse...
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My Top Productivity Tips For You
Small business is clumpy. My father says that it’s a series of “soaring victories and crushing defeats.” Days are often a mix of loneliness and being super busy. I have a full plate between work, home, social and civic...
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The Kaiteki Approach to Real Estate Solutions
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately in Virginia real estate markets. I’m consulting on the sale and redevelopment of a large parcel owned by a Japanese chemical company. I’ve learned a lot not only about this market but also...
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Waterskiing in SouthPark? It’s possible
Are you interested in knowing what may be the next big thing in the Queen City? Read on and check out Crystal Lagoons. Founded by a biochemist-turned-real estate developer, Crystal Lagoons builds Carribean beach experiences ANYWHERE. You name it:...
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“Are Carolinas hurt by Trump tariffs?”
Dear El Cardinal, I haven’t heard much about the Carolinas Industrial market lately. Are we immune to the pressures resulting from the Trump tariffs? Should we be worried? – Tariff-ied Ted, Dear Tariff-ied, In May, Trump more than...
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From Dumpy to Praise-Worthy in 7 Steps
I recently got a listing on a landfill located on Tyvola Road at I-77 in Charlotte. I’m in the midst of doing the due diligence and submitting a work plan to the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. It got me thinking: How do you sell a...
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Important Update from John
You may have heard that I’m moving on from Brennan Investment Group (BIG). I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with those folks. Brennan’s mission is to be the leading value-add owner/operator of industrial real estate in the nation....
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