Branton Retail

Retail Broker, Deal Maker, Self Proclaimed Coffee Snob.

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@DrewLukacs I agree with you, when your inventory is coming from overseas, how can this not cripple your margins? It’s going to sideline lots of brands for a while until this gets sorted.

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On the heels of @ICSC NY, remember (and own) this statement - “the fortune is in the follow up.” If someone gives you their valuable time, reward them with effort and value. #retwit #cre #brantonretail #sitesourceretailnetwork #conviserpg

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@bethanyjbabcock 💯 I tell clients that each clause has a story that probably doesn’t involve you.

Also that a 70 page lease is 2 pages for “what needs to happens” and the other 68 for “what if it doesn’t”.

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3x in the past few weeks prospects I have been reaching out to have announced new deals or plans to expand via other brokers.

It’s tempting to be deterred, frustrated or give up. Don’t.

My view is I was digging in the right places. Keep Going.

#cre #retwit

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#credadjoke - If you go into a biglots going out of business sale, aside from the signs, is it really any different?

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@Bethazor1 100%, Canvassing is planting seeds. Not all will make it to Harvest.

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I've been doing some digging on #AI in #CRE, searched the top retail real estate brokerages in greater Boston.

Biggest take away, the brokerages that made the list were not #bigbrokerage but the boutique companies that push out the most content.

#marketing #retwit #retail

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@TopherNOW Its surprising how much better boutique brokerages are doing with SEO and having their websites optimized for AI search than the big boys.

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I love the #AI meeting summaries. The machine takes great notes. However, this is not an excuse for not paying attention or taking your own notes.

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When your local team wins (aka @celtics ) the other winners= retail stores selling merch, and restaurants and bars near the stadium, hotels, parking garages.

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Unless you're Nike, Using the word "Just", Don't do it. It serves zero purpose. The CRE worst offender, "Just following up." Surely you have something better to say.

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@CoyDavidsonCRE What sort of derivative do they use to calculate that commission split.

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@bethanyjbabcock Yes, and also gag inducing.

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Here is my no.1 regret about @ICSC Las Vegas this year. Not enough taken photos with friends and colleagues. The people and relationships are the magic.

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#crefam & #retwit - I want to hear your captions on this one from @NewYorker

i’ll go first - “do you think this one is in receivership too?”

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I read this AM that the LVCC is undergoing "major" construction...@ICSC suggests adding 20 minute travel time...and not just from South Hall to Central Hall...

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I really want to know who voted this way. I like your style, but you & I know, you do the exact opposite.

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If you attend ICSC, ULI, SIOR or CCIM conferences, Which is your top choice in order of priorities?

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@bethanyjbabcock @ForesiteCRE well done. interesting barometer on your markets.

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@CREgir1 resmercial agents…isn’t it more important to see if its a fit for their clients? if its not, does the commission rate even matter?