Name: David Sloan, CCIM
Title: Broker/Owner
Company: Sloan Commercial Brokers, LLC
Location: Rochester, NY
Birthplace: Oswego, NY
Education: Bachelor of Science from Rochester Institute of Technology, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
First job outside of real estate: Mechanical/Industrial Engineer
First job in real estate or allied field: Commercial Sales & Leasing Agent for Coldwell Banker
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Broker/Owner of my own firm, Sloan Commercial, that I operate with my daughter and Broker Christina Sloan. I specialize in Office, Industrial, Land, and Development. Christina specializes in Multi-Family and Retail/Office. Looking forward to more great opportunities in 2014.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? A glass of wine and having dinner with my wife Jane. Also exercise, golf, and reading.
Favorite book or author: "Think and Grow Rich," Napoleon Hill and most recently David Baldacci.
Favorite movie: "The Godfather"
One word to describe your work environment: Ever-changing
Rules to live by in business: Treat every client and customer with respect.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Bill Gates (at HIS house)
What is your dream job? 'm in it! After 30 years in the business, it doesn't seem like "work" because each day brings new opportunities.
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