BPN w/ Karim Hutson, President & CEO of Genesis Companies GreyCast

Welcome back to Greycast! Our guest today is Karim A. Hutson, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Genesis Companies, a renowned real estate development firm. With over two decades of experience, Karim shares valuable insights on self-reflection, aligning passions with careers, and creating opportunities. We'll also explore his dedication to community upliftment and addressing housing affordability.

Takeaways
Advice for success and personal fulfillmentThe role of real estate development in building communitiesChallenges and opportunities in the real estate industryImportance of interpersonal skills and graduate education in businessStakeholder relationships and collaborations in real estate developmentQuotes

"Connect the lines between who you are, what you excel at, and what brings you fulfillment."-Karim A Hutson

"Rethink underwriting and services provision, intertwining departments to address people's needs and issues effectively."-Karim A Hutson

Featured in this Episode

Karim H. Hutson
President & CEO, Genesis Companies
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-hutson-9334a/
Personal Website: http://www.genesiscompanies.com/

Romain Sinclar
Co Host, Licensed Real Estate SalesPerson
Profile: https://greysteel.com/team/romain-sinclair/

Damani Strasner
Associate, Investment Sales, Greysteel
Profile:https://greysteel.com/team/damani-strasner

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
04:43 - Growing Real Estate Wealth for Black Families
11:16 - Family Sacrifices and Commitment to Giving Back
16:33 - Delivering Quality Products and Services to Tenants
24:09 - Affordable Housing Advocacy: The Need for Subsidies and Tax Credits
29:37 - Aligning Business Plans with Long-Term Goals
32:54 - Housing Issues and Policy Debates
39:00 - Prioritizing Sustainability and Communication
44:31 - The Value of Interpersonal Skills: Highly Esteemed by CEOs
48:27 - Collaborating with Nonprofits and Housing Authorities: The Genesis Approach
56:04 - Addressing Housing Segregation: Confronting Ongoing Societal Issues
01:01:26 - Achieving Goals through Introspection, Focus, and Dedication
01:04:05 - Conclusion

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