As we embark on the holiday season—a time to express joy, happiness, positivity and gratefulness for the blessings we have—and as we embrace the spirit of this season, I want to take a moment to truly express my appreciation. At NewMark Merrill, we are so lucky and …
Train Your Mind, Change Your Life. The power of mindset lets you take control, improve performance and get results. Mental Performance Consultant Charlie Smith is no stranger to transformation. With a background in commercial real estate, Charlie could have continued down a traditional path, but went on a mission …
From Know-it-All to Learn-it-All Back to school rituals remind us of the enduring benefits of nurturing selfless curiosity and becoming a lifelong learner In the second half of summer, soaring temperatures and family vacations begin to give way to back-to-school sales, and young people start to see the end …
American Dreaming In July, we celebrate the independence of the United States of America and the vision of our Founding Fathers of a land of opportunity. The phrase “land of opportunity” conjures up the most noble of business ideals: innovation, perseverance, tenacity, transformation, success, and financial security. These ideals …
Centered on Community Inglewood, California-based Crenshaw Imperial Plaza is a shining example of how we intentionally elevate not just a retail center, but an entire community. At NewMark Merrill, we are focused on making an impact in our surrounding communities. We’ve used the Minute to talk about how philanthropic …
Convention-al Wisdom The list of things I know now that I wish I knew before my first ICSC Las Vegas conference. My first shopping center and proud to say my very first tenant, Choony’s Donuts, is still in business in the same location in Sylmar, California. The annual ICSC spring …
The More You Give NewMark Merrill’s philosophical and operational pillars are built on a foundation of giving back. Leading from the heart means building real and meaningful connections, meeting people on their own terms, and recognizing that there is a lot more that goes into the bottom line than …
People Power Culture, connections, and the not-so-subtle art of translating good intentions into meaningful and sustainable professional currency. Building and maintaining a team of connected and committed professionals isn’t easy, especially when your business model is built on an org chart capable of managing a large portfolio of shopping …
Why the Mouse Clicks An iconic place and an iconic brand had some valuable lessons to teach us about what matters. I recently had the opportunity to take my granddaughter to Disney World. As any grandparent knows, the kids might be the ones who get excited about trips to …