Any advice you might have for someone (late 20’s, early 30’s) that is looking to transition to a more institutional firm from a small private family business?

With regards to your question, Spencer and Michael actually have put out a lot of episodes on their audio series that talk about this specific topic. Below is the link to the entire audio series:

• The A.CRE Audio Series

Some episodes that are relevant are the following:

• Navigating a Successful Career in CRE
• Your Career’s Next Level with Jeff Wittenberg
• Advancing Your Career with an MBA Part I
• Advancing Your Career with an MBA Part II
• Finding and Landing the Job You Want
• Making the Masters in Real Estate Decision

You might also find our Careers in Real Estate Section helpful. You can find that here:

• Careers in Commercial Real Estate