10D — June 17 - July 21, 2022 — 30 Under 30 — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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hat is your great- est professional accomplishment? Vice President, Breslin Realty Development Corp. 3rd Generation, Justin Breslin introduces the family business to a new multifamily product W
the very best real estate profes - sional I could be. After work - ing as a licensed salesperson, I learned how hard the job could be, and I thought that a legal education could enhance my understanding of the real estate business. What unique qualities and or personality do you feel makes you most suc- cessful in your profession? Patience. Not many people in today’s world have the requisite patience needed in the Real Estate business. In today’s world everything is instant gratification. The Real Estate business is not like that, it takes both patience and perseverance to be successful in this industry. What challenges and or obstacles do you feel you needed to overcome to be- come as successful as you are today? Being the third generation in a real estate family I feel it’s important to distinguish myself from other genera - tions. My goal was to intro - duce the family business to a new multifamily product. What was the most defin - ing moment for you? and helpful to each person and how to create mutually beneficial relationships that advance everyone involved. 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 as an Administrative Assistant for a Fire Protection Engineer - ing firm when I was a single mom, was asked to transition to Marketing/Proposals which slowly transitioned into some Business Development activi - ties. From there I was asked to join a firm based in Boston, representing their Philadelphia office/Mid-Atlantic region and then moved to a Civil Engineer - ing firm in the Philadelphia area. I chose to build a career in this industry because since the beginning, I’ve been given opportunity or even allowed the chance to create my own opportunities. In doing so, I’ve become a more versatile profes -
The most defining moment of my career so far has been the final approvals related to the construction of a 201-unit multifamily project - The Lang - don in Lynbrook, NY. Six years ago, the project was a dream with potential experienced partners thinking it would never get done. Today, those same would-be partners are now calling to get involved in our next multifamily project. Who do you feel was most influential in your life when choosing this profession? My grandfather, Wilbur Bre - slin. Seeing his legacy and all the work he has done sets the standard for me to strive for. What outside activities do you enjoy during you free time? During my free time, I most - ly enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I grew up playing competitive hockey, and still enjoy playing recre - ationally, as well as tennis and golf. sional and have had the chance to learn many different pieces that make up the commercial real estate industry. What were some of your early goals and did anything happen to change them? Early in my career, I focused on my title. I wanted to be “Manager” and then I wanted to be “Director”. I thought that these titles would give me the credibility I needed in the in - dustry to appear more profes - sional or more qualified at my job. My goals have changed as I realized that being qualified and having that “big” title have little to no correspondence. What unique qualities and or personality trait do you feel makes you most success- ful in your profession? I believe that being empa - thetic combined with being a motivated self-starter has al - lowed me to understand, be an active listener and connect the dots in order to build meaning - ful and long-term relationships that create fruitful business partnerships. MAREJ
Justin Breslin Vice President Years with company/firm: 6 Years Years in field: 6 years Years in real estate industry: 6 Years Real estate organizations/affiliations: ABLI, LIBI, LIREG, ICSC
In my first year out of under - grad, I joined the Breslin Or - ganization which has for over 69 years been Long Island’s premier retail developer and brokerage. Seeing the tides of change in the retail world with the continuing rise in e-commerce, I successfully managed to lead a pivot along with David Orwasher, Chief Development Officer at Breslin into the multifamily world. What is your most notable project, deal, or transaction? My most notable project has been the development of the 201-unit Transit Oriented De - velopment, formerly the Feath - er Factory in Lynbrook, NY. How do you contribute to your company and/or the industry? My biggest contribution to my company has been my abil - ity to bring in new and fresh ideas to a company that has been very successful in doing the same thing for 69 years. Who or what has been the strongest influence in your career? The strongest influence in What is your greatest pro- fessional accomplishment? “I’m incredibly proud that I gathered an outstanding group of professional women to bring Wellness for Women in Real Estate (WWIRE) to Philadel - phia from Boston. I believe I filled a void in the Philadelphia commercial real estate industry with this organization. I love to watch it grow and see all of the opportunity it brings to those involved. WWIRE offers the opportunity to share experi - ences with your network while also supporting professional women’s health and wellbeing. What is your most notable project? CHOP Inpatient Tower How do you contribute to your company and/or the industry? I bring people together and build relationships that benefit everyone involved. Creating an ecosystem of innovative commercial real estate profes - sionals is what makes me most passionate about what I do. Who or what has been the
my career has definitely been my grandfather, Wilbur F. Breslin. He is a pioneer in the retail real estate industry on Long Island and at 95 years old is still successfully running our company on an everyday basis. Wilbur has taught me some of his most important philoso - phies and strategies that have made him the success he has been over his career. What impact has social media/networking had on your career? Social Media has been a great tool. Its ability to in - crease my reach and audience is only expanding the com - pany’s business opportunities. 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 working in the Com - mercial Real Estate world as soon as I graduated from col - lege, at 21 years old. I gradu - ated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Science in Com - munity, Environment and Development, with a focus on Economic Development. While working at Breslin Realty, I completed my law degree at Hofstra University, and was admitted to the New York State Bar in March of 2022. I had always planned on be - ing the third generation at Breslin Realty, so the decision was easy. What were some of your early goals and did any- thing happen to change them? My early goal was to become
What inspiring word of advice would you give to a young executive graduat- ing from college? Don’t be afraid. Use your twenties to explore. MAREJ Sadie Maney brings Wellness for Women in Real Estate to Philadelphia, PA
Sadie Maney Director of Business Development Landcore Years with company/firm: 8 Months Years in field: 7 Years in real estate industry: 7
CRE organizations/affiliations: Wellness for Women in Real Estate (WWIRE), Society of Marketing Professionals Services (SMPS), Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Creating an ecosystem of innovative commercial real estate professionals is what makes me most passionate about what I do.
years of various experience and have been willing to share their stories with me. What impact has social media/networking had on your career? Networking is primarily the most important piece of my role. Understanding different people and what motivates them, how to be supportive
strongest influence in your career? Of course, having four chil - dren by the age of 27 has been quite the influence and drive to grow something my children can be proud of. However, I’m incredibly lucky to have an out-of-this-world mentor pool. Those from many different places in the country that have
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