M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — Thriving Under 30 — June 2023 — 7A
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T hriving U nder 30
Dan Ringel Director Cushman & Wakefield Years with company/firm: 2.5 years Years in field: 2.5 years Years in real estate industry: 2.5 years
Torsten Thaler Senior Director Cushman & Wakefield Years with company/firm: 5 years Years in field: 5 years Years in real estate industry: 8 years
What is your most notable project, deal or transaction? I relocated a client from two buildings, totaling nearly 900,000 s/f, into a single building of 600,000 s/f. That single project, spanning 1.5 million s/f of transac - tions, included two sublease assignments and one relocation assignment – it was a rather complex transaction. Who or what has been the strongest influence in your career? My partner Ben Brenner. His mentorship & guidance has been monumental, and I couldn’t have achieved this recognition without his unwavering support from day one. What impact has social media / networking had on your career? Networking has played a major role in my career. At the end of the day, com - mercial real estate is a relationship business and building strong relationships with the right partners and clients will set up all parties for long term success. 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?
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/pro - fession you are in today? I always knew I wanted to work in real estate or construction. During my high school and college years, I had worked in a small but very successful family busi- ness in which we maintained residential, commercial and industrial properties. I started my professional career at Kushner Companies as an intern. During my internship, I served in multiple capacities that allowed me to see the busi- ness from several perspectives. Eventually, I realized that I wanted to work at a commercial real estate brokerage. Through successful networking, I landed an Associate position with Chuck Fern and his team at Cushman & Wakefield. I enjoy working in the field because it is a very competitive business and there is always an opportunity to become better at your craft. The business and the market is constantly evolving and changing, so no two days are ever the same. continued on page 30A
Like a lot of people in com- mercial real estate, I happened to fall into this industry. I had been working in tech sales previously and was tired of my personal success being restrict- ed. In commercial real estate, you can build your own book of business under the umbrella of a major firm that is loaded with resources like Cushman & Wakefield, and there is no limit to the amount of success you can have. I’ve always had an entrepre- neurial drive, and this business was my avenue to create my own path and build something from the ground up. It was a no brainer to make the move and join Cushman & Wakefield. What was the most defin - ing moment for you? The most defining moment was sourcing and closing a 600,000 s/f tenant rep as- signment within my first 15 months at Cushman & Wake - field. When that deal closed, I realized I had what it takes to compete for business in this hypercompetitive industry. What outside activities do you enjoy during you free time? I really enjoy golfing and fly fishing. Both allow me to un - plug for a few hours and reset. While both can be frustrating at times, their rewards surpass any frustrations. What inspiring word of advice would you give to a young executive graduating from college? I would tell them to stay patient. They’ll see some of their friends find their dream job instantly, and others will dislike their first job or two. It is important to learn as much as you can and stay on your own path and timeline. Do not be concerned with your peers – focus on your career. MAREJ
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Cushman & Wakefield is proud to congratulate Torsten Thaler and Dan Ringel for being named to Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal’s “30 under 30”
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