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Faith and Business: Faith and relationships helped him build the largest African American-owned pure tenant commercial real estate firm in the country.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show
The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Episode • Nov 14, 2024 • 26m

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith.   

Founder and CEO of T. Dallas Smith & Company, the largest African American-owned pure tenant rep commercial real estate firm in the U.S. The discussion focused on mentorship, breaking barriers in real estate, and transformative community development.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Breaking Barriers in Commercial Real Estate

  • Smith shared his journey as a trailblazer in commercial real estate, overcoming industry challenges as a Black entrepreneur.
  • He emphasized the importance of representation and mentorship in helping minorities enter the field.

Transformative Community Development

  • His firm is focused on revitalizing marginalized communities through strategic real estate investments.
  • He discussed the impact of Microsoft’s land acquisition near Bankhead Highway, which has led to new development opportunities.

Mentorship & Leadership Growth

  • Smith launched the Wisdom Circle, a mentorship initiative to educate young professionals about commercial real estate.
  • He believes that exposure is key to increasing diversity in the industry.

Atlanta’s Commercial Real Estate Boom

  • As President of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, Smith highlighted the $47.6 billion in transactions completed by its members.
  • He stressed that brokers play a crucial role in shaping urban development.

📘 About T. Dallas Smith

  1. Dallas Smith is a visionary leader in commercial real estate, dedicated to mentorship, community uplift, and industry transformation. His firm specializes in tenant representation, office space, industrial facilities, and land acquisitions.

 

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