Are you a Commercial Real Estate (CRE) broker looking to level up and transition into investing and running your own deals? In this episode of "Commercially Speaking," we are joined by special guest Brad Ahrens, CCIM, a seasoned professional with a diverse career in real estate finance, development, brokerage, acquisitions, and dispositions. Brad shares his insights on the journey from brokerage to purposeful investing in the Real Estate Business. We discuss the key steps brokers can take to transition into becoming investors who run a deal and how to use a deeper 'why' to make a meaningful impact through Commercial Real Estate Investing.Brad Ahrens, founder of Coral Cove Investments and President at Concord Development Partners, has been involved in excess of $500M in transactions and holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, making this episode a must-listen for anyone in the CRE space.Join us as we unpack the challenges and opportunities that come with this transition and explore how aligning your investments with a purpose can lead to not only financial success but also a positive impact on the community. Whether you're a seasoned broker, an aspiring investor, or just curious about the world of Real Estate Investing, this episode is packed with insights and actionable tips to help you navigate the transition and make a difference through your investments.And don't forget, we wrap up the episode with our signature "Commercial Speaking Quickie Quiz"! Hit that subscribe button and check out our previous episodes for more enlightening conversations in the world of Commercial Real Estate.⏰Time Code⏰Links mentioned in the show:CRE Investor Coach: https://register.massimo-group.com/cre-investor-coachConcord Development Partners: https://cdpdevco.com/our-story/LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/ahrensinteamTwitter:https://twitter.com/concordpartnersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/concordpartners📒Show Notes📒Listen Anywhere You Get Your Podcasts:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commercially-speaking/id1680750330Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commerciallyspeakingAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad036303-414c-4e30-9e89-768d30ed3ffb/commercially-speakingGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kYWQ2OTY2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw----📲 Connect with us:Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@commerciallyspeaking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerciallyspeaking/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerciallyspeakingTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@commerciallyspeaking Twitter: https://twitter.com/comspeakpodNewsletter: https://barron-commercial-group.ck.page/keep-me-informed----Bo is the owner and operator of Barron Commercial Group in Owensboro, KY servicing the Western KY and surrounding markets. For all CRE inquiries visit http://www.barroncommercial.comTimmy is an actor, comedian, musician writer and host. You can follow him pretty much everywhere @timmyhartbarron--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commerciallyspeaking/message