
#10- The American Dream- Entrepreneurship with Co- Founder & CEO of Pioneer Communities; Guest- Nick Hakim
08/16/23 • 43 min
Nick Hakim is a Co-Founder and Principal of Pioneer Communities. As Chief Executive Officer, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the due diligence process as well as managing the implementation and oversight of capital improvement plans, and day to day management of Pioneer’s portfolio.
Having held various professional roles since a young age, Nick has more than 11 years of experience in the real estate industry. Prior to co-founding Pioneer, Nick worked at City Urban Realty, a leading commercial real estate investment firm in New York City. During his tenure at City Urban, Nick led the acquisitions team in sourcing, repositioning and operating a wide range of asset classes including land, office, multifamily, mixed-use and ground-up construction.
Nick holds a B.S. in Entrepreneurship & Business Management from Quinnipiac University. Nick is a recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, B.S.A.’s highest honor, and is a Licensed New York State Real Estate Salesperson. Nick is a frequent guest at the Society of Exchange Counselors (S.E.C.), the Nation’s premier real estate exchange and investment group.
Born and raised in Upstate New York, Nick is an avid skier, cyclist, and outdoorsman.
Nick resides in Charlotte, NC and shares of his entrepreneurship journey from New York to North Carolina.
Listen to hear about the start of his entrepreneurship journey!
Mackenzie Moser Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
If there is someone whose story needs to be shared on American Made Stories, please feel free to reach out!
Nick Hakim is a Co-Founder and Principal of Pioneer Communities. As Chief Executive Officer, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the due diligence process as well as managing the implementation and oversight of capital improvement plans, and day to day management of Pioneer’s portfolio.
Having held various professional roles since a young age, Nick has more than 11 years of experience in the real estate industry. Prior to co-founding Pioneer, Nick worked at City Urban Realty, a leading commercial real estate investment firm in New York City. During his tenure at City Urban, Nick led the acquisitions team in sourcing, repositioning and operating a wide range of asset classes including land, office, multifamily, mixed-use and ground-up construction.
Nick holds a B.S. in Entrepreneurship & Business Management from Quinnipiac University. Nick is a recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, B.S.A.’s highest honor, and is a Licensed New York State Real Estate Salesperson. Nick is a frequent guest at the Society of Exchange Counselors (S.E.C.), the Nation’s premier real estate exchange and investment group.
Born and raised in Upstate New York, Nick is an avid skier, cyclist, and outdoorsman.
Nick resides in Charlotte, NC and shares of his entrepreneurship journey from New York to North Carolina.
Listen to hear about the start of his entrepreneurship journey!
Mackenzie Moser Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
If there is someone whose story needs to be shared on American Made Stories, please feel free to reach out!
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# 9- Athletics to Entrepreneurship with founder of Jetton & Meredith, PLLC- Guest: Mark S. Jetton, Jr.
Entrepreneurship with founder of Jetton & Meredith, PLLC & Elite North Carolina Lawyer- Mark S. Jetton, Jr.
Mark S. Jetton, Jr. is an accomplished trial attorney who focuses his practice on criminal defense, personal injury, and workers compensation. He has been named one of the Best Attorneys of America, a legal Elite and has won many prestigious awards.
Mark S. Jetton Jr. played college football and brings a competitive approach to the courtroom. He has earned an impressive reputation of being an aggressive, hard working attorney inside and outside the courtroom.
"I apply the two basic principles to the practice of law which I have lived my life by: hard work and toughness. I am a firm believer if a person is willing to work hard and stay tough, they will be successful in whatever they do. I promise my clients from the outset, I will work hard an be a tough advocate for them to the conclusion of their case." - Mark S. Jetton, Jr.
If you would like to learn more or reach out to Mark S. Jetton, Jr.:
www.jettonmeredithlaw.com
Mackenzie Moser Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
If there is someone whose story needs to be shared on American Made Stories, please feel free to reach out!
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#11- America's Marketplace with Founder of Public Square- Michael Seifert
An amazing interview with the founder of Public Square, Michael Seifert. We love hearing the story behind the founding of America's Marketplace! Tune in to hear about the first years of pioneering, ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, and the future vision for the company!
Michael Seifert is the Founder, CEO, and President at PublicSq. Michael is a recognized thought leader in the areas of business development, politics, and culture. Michael has a proven track record of growing businesses with past experience as the head of marketing for a notable recreational equipment firm with over $1 billion in assets and $3 billion in in sales. He also has a proven track record for leadership as the Executive Director of the University Program for one of the most successful non-profit organizations in the United States. Michael lives in Carlsbad, California, with his wife, Sarah Gabel and their daughter, Lily.
Join the Public Square movement:
https://publicsq.com/
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