Bruce M. Stachenfeld - The Real Estate Philosophers® Guide: The Secrets to Real Estate Success

The Real Estate Philosophers Guide

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The Real Estate Philosophers Guide

In The Real Estate Philosophers Guide , Bruce applies his vast experience and his deep understanding of the issues that cause friction in the real estate industry in order to propose bold and creative solutions mixed with creativity and optimism to offer refreshingly direct and intelligent viewpoints

Jason Barnett , Vice Chairman, General Counsel, and Chief Administrative Officer, RXR Realty

I look forward to Bruces insightful pieces about real estate, trends and marketing. These pieces, as well as his book The Power Niche, are required reading for executives looking to materially improve their firms expertise and market share.

Mitchell E. Rudin , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Savills

Bruce and I grew up together in real estate. We both worked our way up through hard work and total commitment. Bruce and I have a thirty-year history. He is a consummate professional and has become a close, personal friend based on shared values. He is creative, innovative, and delivers insights that others overlook. He is thoughtful and positive. His writing is both thought-provoking and a public service contributing to a more professional and principled real estate community.

Tom Arnold , Former Global Head of Real Estate of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company

As the CEO of a large real estate development company in NYC, I have the privilege of seeing lots of information. I love Bruces, The Real Estate Philosophers Guide . I get a lot of inflows and newsfeeds constantly throughout the day but nothing else like what Bruce writes. He is always creative and unique and often provokes me to think about things in a different way.

Marty Burger , CEO, Silverstein Properties

Bruce is an intensely passionate and knowledgeable member of our real estate community. His insights, whether communicated through his, The Real Estate Philosopher articles or in the countless personal interactions he fosters, are read and shared widely. His opinions are a valuable viewpoint to so many in our field.

Doug Heitner , Chief Legal Officer, iStar

I love, The Real Estate Philosopher. Always totally different thinking. Pushes me to consider ideas I wouldnt have thought of. There is no one else like him in real estate.

Valerie Kitay , General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Savanna

I am a big fan and avid reader of Bruces, The Real Estate Philosopher newsletter. On every occasion, I glean new, thought-provoking insights into what is happening on the ground in commercial real estate. Bruce unabashedly provides his well-founded points of view, and whether or not I fully agree with him, I always appreciate his candor and perspective. He challenges his readers to think critically about real-world issues facing our industry and does so in a genuinely helpful manner that can lead to enhanced investment decision-making.

Darren Powderly , CEO, CrowdStreet

I am a real estate developer. I built my own company in the toughest real estate market in the worldNew York City. It wasnt easy and is never easy. There are always challenges and judgment calls to make. I like Bruces, The Real Estate Philosophers Guide for two reasons: First, Bruce is a fellow business-builder just like me, and his unafraid advice gives me food for thought from someone with similar challenges. Second, I like someone who, just like me, is always coming up with ways to do things both different and better.

Michael Stern , CEO, JDS Development

I am the founder and CEO of a National large-scale commercial real estate development company in the most dynamic markets in the US, including New York City. I really like Bruces, The Real Estate Philosophers Guide . I like people who come up with ideas. Sometimes I agree with him, and sometimes not, but I always think about what he has to say as he offers innovative solutions. I often find myself forwarding his advice-type articles to my real estate colleagues. Hats off to The Real Estate Philosophers Guide ! Its a great read.

Don Peebles , CEO & Founder, Peebles Corporation

Bruce Stachenfeld is the pack leader when it comes to forward-thinking real estate attorneys. I have known Bruce for more than twenty-five years and have been acquiring properties for forty-two years, and he stands out brightly in the large field of real estate attorneys. Bruce has the uncanny ability to not only act as a brilliant attorney but also as a craftsman of the real estate industry. The Real Estate Philosophers Guide underscores his creative thought process when it comes to real estate trends and front-running ideas that many others havent had the temerity to predict. Bruce is a very sage lawyer and thought leader.

Marc Brutten , Founder & Chairman, Westcore Properties

Its always a pleasure to receive and consider Bruces clever insights. Hes always on point, interesting, and consistently spot-on in his judgment & guidance.

Lance West , Former Chairman & CEO, Centerbridge Partners Europe

I have been a real estate investor/entrepreneur for over twenty years. I enjoyed reading, The Real Estate Philosophers Guide for uninhibited views on not just real estate but world events. Everything in the world is interconnected these days, and Bruce has a unique knack of understanding the nuances of that interconnection and explaining it in very simple terms. His experience and wisdom are very valuable resources.

Andrew Chung , CEO, Innovo Property Group

I look forward to reading, The Real Estate Philosophers Guide . I like his applying philosophical thinking to the real estate industry. My business is all about disrupting real estate technologicallyBruces is about disrupting real estate intellectually. Certainly, there is nothing else like this in real estate.

Brendan Wallace , Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Fifth Wall

Ive been working in the real estate industry for over thirty years and have seen just about everything! I thoroughly enjoyed Bruces, The Real Estate Philosophers Guide . He does an excellent job livening up our world with his compelling thoughts and ideas and those of intellectuals from history. I find his work both thought-provoking and inspirational!

Mitchell Hochberg , President, Lightstone

Bruce is an unusual person. His passion for real estate and helping others in the industry makes The Real Estate Philosophers Guide an enormous resource for useful ideas and suggestions that has benefited my business greatly over the years. I really look forward to reading, The Real Estate Philosophers Guide and often find myself forwarding the articles to others in my network. Also, his inspiration didnt hurt during COVID when Bruce was seeking to inspire us to be our best. I hope he keeps writing it.

Joseph Farkas , CEO & Founder, Metropolitan Realty Associates

The Real Estate Philosopher has been a mainstay in my inbox for many years when I am looking for humorous and poignant insights into hot button issues facing our industry. I also teach the power niche methodology to all my graduate students at Columbia University when pushing them toward constructive career development. Leveraging proptech as a power niche has been integral to our own longevity at MetaProp, and I am grateful Bruce shared it with me when we were first starting our firm.

Zachary Aarons , Founder, MetaProp

Bruce is wired differently from his peers. The Real Estate Philosophers Guide questions the established way of thinking, providing readers with thought-provoking and creative ideas on how to think outside the box. It offers an opportunity for real estate investors to consider a differentiated approach and possibly offer them the tools to be successful in an otherwise uber-competitive environment. Bruce creates value by being a connector between and amongst his friends, clients and colleagues.