The NYREJ recently sat down with Adam Glassman, a principal at Property Buyers Group, for a question and answer session. Q: Describe how you chose your profession and how you have succeeded in this industry? A: I just got tired of working for other people and doing the same old grind day after day. So after close to 20 years in the catering and hotel business I said I am done working for the man. I always loved HGTV and all those other real estate shows and said that's what I want to do. I have succeeded but not exactly where I want to be. I have a lot of thoughts in my head everyday and still have a lot to accomplish. Q: What is your proudest accomplishment? A: Getting married! Is that a bad thing to say? Q: Describe something exciting that just happened at your company. A: We just brokered a deal on 111 Clarkson in Brooklyn. It has a lot of history and an owner with an emotional attachment. Q: If you could use one word to describe your work environment, what would it be? A: Do you what you want but get the job done. Q: What is the best advice you have ever received? A: Don't eat yellow snow...just kidding. I would say "There are never problems, only solutions." Q: Rules to live by in business: A: Always be closing and don't burn bridges, honesty. Adam Glassman is a principal at Property Buyers Group, New York, N.Y.