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2019 Ones to Watch: John Hurley, Isa Realty Group, LLC

Name: John “Jack” Hurley 

Title: Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Company Name: Isa Realty Group, LLC

Year that you entered your current field? 2018

Who or what do you attribute to your success?

Perseverance and integrity are two attributes I have always lived by; these attributes I learned from my parents. 

Who are some leaders that you admire and why? ?

Anyone who steps up and attempts to lead deserves some level of admiration. However, leaders who know how to bring people and expertise together, like Bill Gates stand out.

If you have a mentor, who is it and how have they influenced your personal & professional growth?

My professional mentors are Joseph Isa and Louis Franco of Isa Realty Group, both who have decades of experience between them and have been extremely successful in the commercial real estate field. Personally, my go-to mentors include my grandfather and uncle. 

How have your life experiences impacted who you are professionally?

I realize the value of being passionate about what you do and have had the good fortune to surround myself with supportive people. Commercial real estate has become a passion and I am working for exceptional mentors.

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