12C — June 26 - July 16, 2020 — 30 Under 30 — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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30 U nder 30
Griffin Conaty, DSM Commercial “Get creative, be patient, and think outside the box”
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Griffin Conaty Leasing & Sales Agent, Development Associate Years with company/firm: 1 Year Years in field: 2 Years Years in real estate industry: 2 Years Real estate organizations/ affiliations: Commercial Industrial Reality Council (CIRC), ICSC ing to discover new ideas and trends in the market.
My most notable (and ongo- ing) project involves working for our Development team. Our biggest client has been Wawa, being their Preferred Developer in Delaware, we tend to stay pretty busy. Who or what has been the strongest influence in your career? Robert Wittig &TrippWay, both managing partners and founders of DSM, have gone the extra mile to build such a successful company with sev- eral different arms – includ- ing construction, brokerage, property management, and development. What impact has social media/networking had on your career? Social Media has made it much easier to build my over- all brand. Nowadays, anyone can go online and inquire about a property… The chal- lenge is to find ways to bring the most attention and traffic to your work, this is where I get to be creative while try-
Robert Wittig &TrippWay, bothmanaging partners and founders of DSM, have gone the extra mile to build such a successful company with several different arms – including construction, brokerage, property management, and development.
move home and get to work. What unique qualities and or personality do you feel makes you most suc- cessful in your profession? Growing up in Delaware has been a huge help as far as learning the real estate market once I was ready to dive into the industry. I also think that being approach- able and willing to start a conversation with anyone is a great way to get your foot in the door and build a network of professional connections. What challenges and or obstacles do you feel you needed to overcome to become as successful as you are today?
already seen how beneficial a good swing can be. In this in- dustry, golf is one of the best ways to build professional relationships and network with peers and colleagues. Who do you feel was most influential in your life when choosing this profession? As a kid, my dad was most influential in my life when it came to choosing this field. He specialized in interior design but always had a keen eye for real estate. Growing up, I still remember assist- ing him with managing our rental properties, although I’m not sure I was much help
free time? Fortunately, I was raised in the sand of Rehoboth Beach, DE every summer for as long as I can remember, it’s hard to beat a good day in the sun. If I want to work-out, another one of my favorite things to do is go play Basketball at my neighborhood park. What inspiring word of advice would you give to a young executive graduat- ing from college? Get creative, be patient, and think outside the box. Find something that you en- joy doing and work as hard as possible to surpass your goals. MAREJ
Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in, about your current posi- tion and why you choose the field/profession you are in today? I began my career early on in college by interning for a residential firm in Rehoboth Beach, DE. This led me to learn a lot about the industry as a whole and eventually want to dabble in the com- mercial realm. I worked for a small firm in Charleston, SC before getting to know the founders of DSM and even- tually packed my things to
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