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hat is your great- est professional accomplishment? Thomas W. Gorman Jr., Redwood Realty Advisors “Take the risk. Make a decision and don’t second guess it. Everything is a learning experience.” W
years. Now I have a more bal - anced goal approach with gross sales benchmarks as well as personal goals outside of work. What unique qualities and or personality trait do you feel makes you most suc- cessful in your profession? Listening to the concerns and whole story of every building owner. I help educate clients on market value of their properties and rarely go for a “hard sell.” People need to feel comfort - able and that’s something I excel with my articulation and straightforwardness. What challenges and or obstacles do you feel you needed to overcome to be- come as successful as you are today? Getting through the first few years and understanding that just because I have a college degree doesn’t ensure success. I consider myself blessed to be surrounded by a strong sup - port system through friends, at work, and home. What was the most defin - ing moment for you?
Right now, reflecting – I rarely reflect on the journey, but its motivating to see how far Redwood has come and being able to mentor younger brokers for success. Who do you feel was most influential in your life when choosing this profession? Both of my parents. They encouraged me to take a risk and were extremely support - ive in my decision to pursue this career. Without them I wouldn’t have anywhere close to the same success. What outside activities do you enjoy during you free time? I try to Travel as much as possible. It is a good way to re - move and reset. I much prefer experiences to “things.” What inspiring word of advice would you give to a young executive graduat- ing from college? Take the risk. Make a deci - sion and don’t second guess it. Everything is a learning experience. MAREJ
Thomas W. Gorman Jr. Director Years with company/firm: 7 Years in field: 7 Years in real estate industry: 7
Lasting long enough to real- ize the delayed gratification as a commercial broker. What is your most notable project, deal or transaction? The sale of two new con - struction buildings in Nyack, NY. I grew up in Rockland so it was exciting to see the changes in the area over the years while playing a larger role in the community. How do you contribute to your company and/or the industry? Specifically, with Redwood I co-manage our New York office with Mike Scrima. We also have essentially created the current market metrics in the Westchester and Rockland County multi-family markets. Who or what has been the strongest influence in your career? Tom McConnell and Kevin McCrann. They have helped refine my skills in managing clients appropriately and ef -
fective communication. What impact has social media/networking had on your career? Social media is useful to a degree. LinkedIn and Trad - edNY certainly help with out - reach to new buyers. I think it’s important to distinguish between actively using social media for business purposes vs fabricated success among peers. At Redwood, we are proactive with our networking outside of social media. Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in, about your current position and why you choose the field/ profession you are in today?
I earned a Finance Degree from Manhattan College and also completed my MBA. Truth - fully, I had no idea what I want - ed to do after college. The year before I graduated undergrad, I decided to take the NYS RE course since I had some extra free time. Before my last semes - ter I interviewed with Redwood and liked the opportunity to earn on an individual level. What were some of your early goals and did any- thing happen to change them? My earliest goal was to com - plete at least one transaction within the first 12 months. After that was accomplished things have evolved over the
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