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Summary:Seth Bradley and Michael Flight discuss how his success in commercial real estate stems from decades of consistent “reps,” experience gained through countless deals, leases, and relationships since 1986. Michael Flight explains that this repetition allows him to instantly evaluate properties and markets with precision. His diverse background across nonprofits, advisory boards, and marketing gives him a broad business perspective, while his long-term relationships with national tenants help him quickly optimize deals.
Seth Bradley and Michael Flight emphasize that true mastery comes from experience and pattern recognition, not shortcuts. Discussing risk, Michael Flight shares both bold moves and periods of over-caution, ultimately stating that his biggest and best “risk” was getting married and having kids. Michael Flight highlights that faith, family, and legacy drive his outlook, believing that population growth, family stability, and trust in God are essential for both personal fulfillment and a healthy economy.
Bullet key highlight:
- Success comes from decades of reps and consistency, not shortcuts. - Experience allows him to instantly analyze any commercial property based on surroundings. - Strong tenant relationships give him leverage to raise income and cut expenses quickly. - His work on nonprofit boards and advisory roles expanded his knowledge of marketing, insurance, and compliance. - Both he and Seth agree that pattern recognition from experience separates top performers from the rest. - Retail real estate demands understanding each tenant’s business model, unlike other asset classes. - Michael views risk-taking as essential to reaching the top 1%, even when others see it as reckless. - He admits that at times he’s been too cautious, sitting out while markets kept climbing. - His greatest and most rewarding risk was starting a family — marriage and children. - He believes faith, family, and population growth are vital for personal joy and a thriving economy.
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Michael Flight’s Links:https://www.instagram.com/mjflight1/?hl=en&utmhttps://www.facebook.com/michael.flight.9/?utmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-flight/?utm
