Looking for a mentor
I have been in the Real Estate industry full time for about 9 months now. I have a finance degree from UNC Charlotte and I currently work at my father's real estate firm since he gives me a 90% split on commission. 

My dad is completely old school and just runs his business primarily on referrals. I do not have that luxury, however I have been making huge strides in my own eyes towards my goals. 

In the past 6 months I have closed 5 deals on my own (one being my first commercial lease) that have totaled around 3.2 million dollars worth of real estate. I am currently gaining clients and need to shift my goals and focus higher then I currently have my vision set. 

I am looking for someone who has been in the Industry for a while and that understands how to set up the process to not only grow my own business but also grow my dad's company so that I can actually have my dad retire and not be working till he's 80. I have had my grandma and uncle pass away in the past year and it has taken a toll on my dad and I want to set him up with residual income on a monthly basis. 

Basically if there is someone out there that wants to give me some guidance on a weekly basis I would be forever grateful. If you feel like you might be able to help or know someone who might be interested, please write me back. 

Thanks
[{"id": "djvfyx8", "text": "I just graduated with the same degree trying to do CRE. What is your job title? Let me know of your firm is looking for people, i am looking for a job.", "replies": [{"id": "djvi0bf", "text": "I am trying to get my dad's firm to the point of hiring more people. We are not there yet.", "replies": [{"id": "djw7p7f", "text": "Dude just start hiring. If you use the excuse that you aren't here yet you'll never get there. \n\nStart on boarding some personnel -one person for now - even if it means giving up a piece of your split(yes it hurts but you're going to need to spend money to make money). \n\nDon't be the guy 30 years from now who tells stories of how he was almost ready but waited too long. ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "djwit1x", "text": "So to recap, you're looking for some one to come in and grow your dad's business for him so your dad can leave it to you, and in return you'll be \"forever grateful\"? \n\nSounds like quite an opportunity. Please be weary of anyone qualified enough to do this that thinks it's a good idea. They'll likely have ulterior motives. \n\n", "replies": [{"id": "djwk44p", "text": "No I am not here to bring someone in or hire anyone or anything like that. I am here looking for a mentor so that I can bounce ideas off of them and see what sticks. \n\nThere are too many of you making assumptions about why I am here.\n\nLitearlly looking for someone experienced to talk to on a regular basis that has built a company. ", "replies": [{"id": "djwv8fj", "text": "You might want to look into a commercial real estate consulting and coaching company. The coaches are all experienced and like to mentor. Definitely worth it.  ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "djwza05", "text": "&gt; making\n\nTypically, people who are looking to learn the business side (not the \"agent\" part) will spend a few years in the bigger firms (Newmark, RKF, etc...). My boss spent 3 years at Newmark before opening his own business with his old school father. He ended up hiring me a year later to create a backbone for his small real estate firm, his father being an excellent record keeper but not very good with technology, and him wanting to focus on making deals and not spend an hour everyday explaining computers to his dad or why he's doing something a particular way. So, I'm an office manager but not \"managing people\", more like \"managing to get things done\". I'm a guy who can fix your network, set up your VOIP phone system, answer the phones, build an intranet, make flyers, billboards, pitch books, do basic accounting (not qualified for taxes), design forms and come up with procedures to keep everything smooth and communication clear.\n3 years later, we are at a point where we've grown from 3 to 20 agents, started doing building development and management, old school dad spends more and more time in Florida, and I am relied upon to run the office. This is our story so far in a nutshell. Your dad is not going away until he knows for sure he has a proper successor. I know you're not hot on the idea of hiring right now, but you should consider hiring an office administrator/manager/MC (not a receptionist, not an assistant): it would allow you to focus on business development (getting clients) while you have someone at the office who understands what you're trying to do, offers practical  solutions to your problems, can support you properly and doesn't argue with you on how to get things done like your dad probably does!\n", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]