E2: Co-Founder & CEO of Raider Hill Daniel Hurwitz

In this episode, Kyle Matthews is joined by Daniel Hurwitz, the Co-Founder & CEO of Raider Hill, an investment and advisory firm providing asset management, leasing, development, operators, transactions, and more. Dan is a true visionary in the commercial real estate world; he spent over 35 years navigating all aspects of the real estate industry and has developed a track record of transforming public and private businesses, formulating, and executing prudent investment and operational strategies, creating trust among institutional clients and investors while maximizing value for all stakeholders.
Tune in to hear Kyle and Dan discuss the driving factors of success and motivation, how to move forward in your career, the concept of manufactured adversity, and the importance of being candid, fair, and relationship-driven.
[1:29] - Intro to Dan Hurwitz
[7:44] - What’s keeping Dan Busy? Where is he spending his time?
[14:11] - The biggest challenges facing Raider Hill
[16:23] - What drives him to grind the way he does? / How have motivations changed over the years?
[20:52] - Early childhood/High School “As a kid,”
[24:28] - How did you become a player in football? / How does athletics translate to how people see you today?
[27:17] - Early Career
[29:45] - The Importance of mentorship and opportunity
[39:14] - What prevents people from being great?
[48:22] - Common mistakes people make early in their career
[53:10] - Navigating the GFC and stepping into a role in a tumultuous time
[57:01] - Work-life balance
[01:03:45] - The mindset behind making a change
[01:11:30] - Company culture - Part of the fun is helping people build their career
[01:21:40] - Advice for people starting their own company
[01:23:49] - Common traits and attributes of successful people
[01:27:42] - How to choose a mentor
[01:34:22] - The story behind Raider Hill - Lessons learned from starting a business
[01:52:24] - Mentality & mindset - The approach to Life
[01:58:04] - Looking back, what is something you would do differently?
[02:01:39] - Current economic conditions, where is the market heading?
[02:14:43] - If you had $1, where would you invest it?
[02:16:14] - What is one adjective people would use to describe you?
Key Topics Discussed
How to approach your career & the mindset behind career changes,The difference between being a founder & stepping into a business with infrastructure,The importance of moving forward and taking risks,How mentorship is a quintessential element of success,The fear of failure as a driver of success.
How to Reach Daniel Hurwitz
LinkedIn - / daniel-hurwitz-84738b109
Raider Hill - raiderhill.com/
Additional Resources
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[@joncallahan838]

Dan's the best. Thanks for doing this interview!

[@Jake-mc8te]

Saw you on the Fort Worth Podcast, will be interesting to see a podcast from the broker side rather than principal