The Slums of Detroit
Our local real estate market in New Brunswick, like any market, has its ups and its downs. Prices fluctuate, the number of multiple offers varies according to economic conditions, and there are times that are better than others. That’s the nature of real estate. But nothing could prepare me for what I saw when [...]
Entrepreneurs Are a Strange Bunch
I’m currently reading Ray Kroc’s autobiography, Grinding It Out. It’s been a great read with lots of interesting stories from the man who grew McDonald’s into what it is today. One passage, early in the book, made me laugh out loud, as it reminded me that entrepreneurs are really wired differently! Kroc was telling the [...]
Historica’s Forward-Thinking
Last weekend I had the chance to catch up with my friend Keith Brideau of Historica, who showed me his company’s latest purchase in uptown Saint John. I’ve been impressed with what Keith has pulled off in the real estate world with his project on the corner of Canterbury/Princess/Prince William Street and also the former Tapp’s building [...]
Some Thoughts On The Entrepreneur Summit 2011
Last week I listened to The Entrepreneur Summit, a two day virtual conference with a great lineup of speakers. A number of people that I talk with weren’t able to take part in the conference, so I wanted to post some things that I took from it. This is a small sample of the notes I [...]
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Marc Mawhinney is an Atlantic Canadian entrepreneur, real estate investor and President/Founder of Grand Slam Property Buyers.
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