Episode 63 - Transformative Journey: From Cutthroat Real Estate to Collaborative Success

The Andrew Holland Podcast

Jonathan Keyser, founder and managing partner of Keyser Commercial Real Estate, shares his journey from a ruthless approach to business to a selfless and authentic one. He discusses the challenges he faced in aligning his core values with his career and the realization that there was a better way to succeed. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of visible examples of selflessness in business and the need for individuals to genuinely transform themselves. He highlights the difficulties of staying the course and the impact of fear and scarcity mindset. Ultimately, Jonathan believes that selflessness is the most selfish business strategy and envisions a world where people selflessly help each other. Throughout the conversation, he discusses the impact of technology on facing fears, the transformation of leadership and society, and he provides examples of selfless leaders and the role of money in achieving success through service. He shares insights on the state of commercial real estate and the perception of success and wealth in society. Finally, he offers advice to his younger self and encourages embracing change and resilience.
Takeaways

• Transitioning from a ruthless approach to a selfless and authentic one in business can be challenging but ultimately rewarding.
• Visible examples of selflessness in business are crucial to inspire and guide others on a similar path.
• Fear and scarcity mindset often hinder individuals from embracing a selfless approach, but it is possible to overcome these barriers.
• The transformation process requires consistency, self-reflection, and a genuine desire to help others.
• Selflessness is a powerful business strategy that can impact the entire world.
• Overcoming failure and rebuilding is a necessary part of personal and professional growth.
• Technology can both hinder and help individuals in facing their fears and becoming better.
• The transformation of leadership and society requires embracing selflessness and collaboration.
• Success and wealth should be viewed in a broader context, considering the impact on others.
• The state of commercial real estate varies depending on product type and geography.
• Embracing change and resilience is crucial for personal and professional development.
  

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcasting
00:50 Background and Entry into Commercial Real Estate
03:30 Transition to a New Approach in Business
04:40 Discovering a Different Way of Doing Business
07:16 The Difficulty of Helping Others
11:40 The Impact of Technology on Facing Fears
16:33 The Difficulty of Changing Behavior
17:20 The Need for Visible Examples of a Different Approach
19:25 The Challenges of Living Authentically
26:50 The Power of Selflessness
30:46 The Transformation Process and Staying the Course
32:24 The Impact of Fear and Scarcity Mindset
34:20 The Consequences of Ruthless Behavior
35:00 The Transformational Journey
38:21 Overcoming Failure and Rebuilding
40:23 The Next Generation of Selfless Leaders
46:16 The Real Deal: John Mackey
47:12 Success Through Service and the Role of Money
48:38 The Transformation of Leadership and Society
49:56 The Impact of Selling to Amazon on Whole Foods
50:12 Creating a Culture of Support and Fear Reduction
50:59 Change, Resilience, and the Future of Society
58:20 The Perception of Success and Wealth in Society
01:00:44 The State of Commercial Real Estate
01:04:55 The State of Commercial Real Estate in Arizona
01:07:49 The Recovery of Major Downtown Markets
01:13:22 Advice for Younger Self and Embracing Change
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