Description

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Blueprint Podcast, Slava Men shares his journey from Ukraine to becoming a successful commercial real estate investor. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, the lessons learned from analyzing deals, and the strategies for building a successful real estate business. Slava discusses the current state of the commercial real estate market, funding strategies, and the evolution of his company, Good Harbor Commercial Real Estate. He also shares insights on lifestyle design, work-life balance, and the importance of being intentional while traveling and managing a business.

Takeaways

• Surround yourself with talented individuals to accelerate learning.
• Real estate can be a side hustle while pursuing other ventures.
• Commercial real estate offers a repeatable business model.
• Mentorship is crucial for speeding up the learning process.
• Analyzing deals requires both science and art.
• Building a successful business involves optimizing for time and energy.
• Retail and industrial markets are currently distressed.
• Leasing requires proactive efforts and relationship building.
• Traveling while managing a business requires intentionality and planning.
• Freedom of time and money is essential for a fulfilling lifestyle.

Commercial Academy Live in Orlando—January 30th through February 1st, 2026—is where you get in that room.

Learn from operators who've already done the deals. To position yourself for success in 2026.

Text BLUEPRINT to 888-653-1199. That's BLUEPRINT to 888-653-1199 for an exclusive discount on your Commercial Academy Live registration.

Remember—it only takes ONE DEAL, ONE TIME to change your life forever.

Commercial Academy Live in Orlando—January 30th through February 1st, 2026—is where you get in that room.

Learn from operators who've already done the deals. To position yourself for success in 2026.

Text BLUEPRINT to 888-653-1199. That's BLUEPRINT to 888-653-1199 for an exclusive discount on your Commercial Academy Live registration.

Remember—it only takes ONE DEAL, ONE TIME to change your life forever.

Hope you enjoy & God Bless!

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