👀 YouTube: https://youtu.be/VlYaLxptAlw • 👂 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4oUQ62r
On this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker welcome Peter DiCorpo, co-founder of Brook Farm Group, for a candid conversation about his journey from auditor at Arthur Andersen to building a multifamily development company during one of the most challenging real estate markets in decades.
Peter shares how deep friendships, trust, and complementary skillsets fueled the launch of Brook Farm Group during COVID, and how the firm has already delivered projects in Georgia and Florida despite market headwinds. He reflects on the lessons from working at global institutions like AIG and CBRE, the freedom and speed of entrepreneurship, and why capital raising requires persistence, honesty, and long-term relationships.
Listeners will hear Peter’s framework for career growth, his philosophy on hiring for character, and his take on how AI will reshape the industry. He also shares a memorable story about the “deal that got away” — and why sometimes the best investment is the one you don’t make.
Packed with practical insights, timeless advice, and personal stories (including his father’s influence as an Italian immigrant who modeled grit and work ethic), this episode is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and building a career with integrity.
Chapters
(02:12) From Math Major to Arthur Andersen
(05:38) Business School & Breaking into Real Estate
(09:11) Launching Brook Farm Group During COVID
(13:18) First Projects in Georgia & Florida
(16:48) Institutional vs. Entrepreneurial Lessons
(20:22) Career Advice: Learn, Focus, Build
(26:09) The Challenge of Capital Raising
(33:37) AI’s Impact on Real Estate
(39:52) Memorable Deals & Lessons Learned
(43:23) Hiring for Character & Cultural Fit
(45:56) Mentors, Mistakes & A Father’s Work Ethic
Links
YouTube: https://youtu.be/VlYaLxptAlw
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4oUQ62r
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3I3nkG9