New York Real Estate Journal

Professional Profile: William "Bill" McCollum, 2013

August 26, 2013 - Brokerage
Name: William "Bill" McCollum Title: Managing Director Company: Prime Manhattan Realty Location: 11 West 20th St., New York, N.Y. 10011 Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y. Education: Central High, Philadelphia, PA; Temple University, Philadelphia, PA First job outside of real estate: U.S. Postal Service First job in real estate or allied field: Stursberg & Fein commercial mortgage brokers - Philadelphia, PA What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Commercial leasing agent. Continue servicing clients happily until its fishing time! How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Cook a good dinner and watch a good movie! Favorite book or author: "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand Favorite movie: Two movies! "Stuck Between Stations" and "Django" Last song you downloaded? "Landslide" by Smashing Pumpkins One word to describe your work environment: Energized! Rules to live by in business: Always show clients that your customer service skills are equally important and as well-honed as your market & industry knowledge. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My father..If only I could! Ocean Grill on Columbus What is your dream job? Real dream? Commercial office leasing! Daydream? Singer/songwriter.