David Shamszad is an accomplished entrepreneur and the CEO of SG Real Estate — a full-service real estate firm based in Berkeley, CA, specializing in property management, sales, leasing, and development.
With over 15 years of experience in the dynamic world of real estate, David has developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit that has helped him successfully navigate the industry’s challenges. Over the years, David has worked with numerous clients, honing his skills and expertise in real estate investments, developments, and management.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- David Shamszad opens up about overcoming mental health and substance abuse challenges
- The most harrowing moments in David’s life and how he faced them
- Tracing David’s entrepreneurial spirit back to his childhood candy-selling ventures
- David’s entry into the real estate industry during the difficult economic times in 2007
- The impact of the pandemic on the real estate market
- David talks about the benefits and value of EO membership
In this episode…
Are you looking to build a successful real estate business, but you’re unsure of where to begin? Do you want to learn from someone who has overcome personal struggles and persevered in the face of adversity?
The path to success is often filled with challenges, and overcoming them can be a crucial part of the journey. David Shamszad’s story of battling mental health and substance abuse and building a thriving real estate business is a testament to resilience and determination. His experiences in real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal growth can provide valuable insights for those looking to create their own success story.
In this episode, host John Corcoran of Rise25 sits down with David Shamszad, CEO of SG Real Estate. David shares his journey through personal struggles and the challenges of starting a real estate business during difficult economic times. He also discusses the importance of mentorship, his experience with EO, and how he navigated the pandemic as a real estate entrepreneur.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
- EO San Francisco
- EO Accelerator
- John Corcoran on LinkedIn
- Rise25
- David Shamszad on LinkedIn
- SG Real Estate
- Richard Odenheimer
- MRE Commercial Real Estate
Sponsor for this episode…
EO San Francisco
This episode is brought to you by EO San Francisco.
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 14,000+ influential business owners with 198 chapters in 61 countries.
If you are the founder, co-founder, owner, or controlling shareholder of a company generating over $1 million a year in revenues, and want to connect with other like-minded successful entrepreneurs, EO is for you.
The EO San Francisco chapter enables leading entrepreneurs in the Bay area to learn, grow, and achieve greater success.
The EOSF chapter was founded in 1991, and today we have over 100 members in industries ranging from marketing to agriculture to tech and professional services.
To learn how it works, or to come do a test drive come join us at www.eonetwork.org/sanfrancisco/.
This episode is also brought to you by my company, Pacific Crest Group.
Pacific Crest Group provides outsourced CFO, Controller, and bookkeeping services. You can learn more about us at https://www.pcg-services.com/
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