The NFL to Commercial Real Estate Pipeline

This episode explores veteran NFL player Justin Pugh’s journey into commercial real estate investing and his roadmap to lasting financial success.

The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. 
 

In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, host Ashley Kobovich sits down with Justin Pugh, former NFL offensive lineman and current investor at IDM Companies, to discuss his transition from  successful football player to commercial real estate investor. Justin shares his journey into real estate, the challenges he has faced, and the lessons learned. 

He highlights the parallels between discipline in the NFL and real estate, including the importance of health, networking, consistency, and leveraging one's background. Justin also elaborates on his nonprofit initiatives to support athletes' transitions and financial literacy.
 

• Meet Justin Pugh: NFL Veteran to Real Estate Investor
• Justin's Journey into Real Estate
• Parallels Between NFL and Real Estate
• Mentorship and Influences
• Lessons Learned and Key Fundamentals
• Brand Building and Networking Strategies
• Transition to Commercial Real Estate
• The Lucky Break: First Real Estate Deal
• Learning the Ropes: Becoming an LP Investor
• Challenges in Phoenix & The Downsides of Real Estate
• Diversification and Interest Rates
• Future Plans: East Coast Projects
• Starting a Family Office
• Leveraging NFL Connections for VC Investments
• Justin’s Three Pillars: Relevancy, Profit, and Non-Profit
• Athlete and Us: Supporting Athletes' Transitions into New Careers
• Giving Back: Philanthropy and Mentorship
• Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Advice

About Justin Pugh:

Justin Pugh is a seasoned NFL veteran with 11 years of experience, having spent 6 years with the New York Giants and 5 years with the Arizona Cardinals. He is a graduate of Syracuse University, where he earned a degree in finance. Justin currently resides in Arizona but is in the process of relocating back to the East Coast, specifically Florida and New York.

Although he is a free agent, Justin has strategically transitioned into his post-playing career by consolidating his investment and business activities into a family office alongside his trusted advisors. He has recently taken on roles with ESPN and Sirius XM, positioning himself for a successful "2.0" chapter, whether or not he continues his NFL career. He also started a company called Athlete + US that aims to help athletes as they transition out of professional athletics. Lastly he also sits on a board of a non profit called Blue Light Next that helps college athletes get internships in real estate.

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