PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH: Jesse Schluter

Schluter shared his career insights with In Business Madison this month.

What are the most challenging and rewarding parts of your job?

As a contingent fee business, time management is one of the most challenging aspects in commercial real estate brokerage. You can be super busy in this industry but not productive. Effective time management and a laser focus on high impact activities is critical. 

Commercial real estate is 100% a people business. The most rewarding part of being a broker is forming long-term relationships with clients and helping them grow their business or investment portfolio.

Who do you admire in business and why? 

Craig Culver. Craig and his family started Culver’s in 1984 and have grown the brand to over 1,000 restaurants throughout the country. I’ve been fortunate to represent Culver’s corporate and several Culver’s franchisees with site acquisitions over the years. They are a people-focused company from the top down and have experienced tremendous success yet maintain small town Wisconsin values. 

I sat in a meeting with Craig years ago and will never forget his advice: “Surround yourself with people that say please and thank you.”

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RSK: In case you missed it. Knowing Jesse for a long time , he is a true professional and outstanding person. Get to know him. Your life will be a bit richer in more ways than one.

Ken Notes: The answer to the last question must be, "Being the lead story in Cirex news!" congrats...