Ashleigh shares his story of growing up in an immigrant family and how his experience in the military led him to a career in commercial real estate. He speaks frankly about “being the only” and bringing your whole self to work. Hear how one of Ashleigh’s most pivotal career moments was all about how he simply “followed up!”
Ep.5 Ashleigh Simpson – Grosvenor
Show Notes
Structured Finance
A financial instrument available to companies with complex financing needs, including collateralized debt obligations. Typically used to manage risk and develop financial markets for complex emerging markets.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/structuredfinance.asp
Core Properties
High-quality and lowest risk properties with stable target returns that typically have stable tenants.
https://www.yieldstreet.com/blog/article/commercial-real-estate-cre-can-appeal-to-different-risk-return-profiles/
Joint Ventures
Business agreements where two or more businesses combine their resources to meet a goal. For example, a local business creates a partnership with a foreign company to enter a new foreign market.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/j/jointventure.asp
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.)
One of the world’s most diverse and largest real estate investment management firms, focused on real estate securities, comingled funds, and global indirect investments.
https://www.us.jll.com/
CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)
A certification denoting individuals who have completed advanced coursework in financial and market analysis and demonstrated extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry.
https://www.ccim.com/about-ccim/the-designation/
Brokerage Firm
A company that connects buyers and sellers to facilitate a transaction—also known as a middleman. Typically compensated by a flat annual fee or transaction fees.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brokerage-company.asp
Proclivity
Inclination or predisposition towards something.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proclivity