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Posted: June 24, 2013
Professional Profile: Robert Shapiro 2013
Name: Robert Shapiro
Title: First Vice President of Sales
Company: Massey Knakal Realty Services
Location: 275 Madison Avenue
Birthplace: New York
Education: SUNY Albany Economics Major, Business Minor
First job outside of real estate: Started at Massey Knakal the day after I graduated college.
First job in real estate or allied field: Associate for Paul Massey
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Currently I sell investment property in northern Manhattan. I am planning continue to grow my business and utilize my knowledge of multifamily properties to seek out great opportunities.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I play Squash competitively and play in a league.
Favorite book or author: Anything by David McCullough
Favorite movie: Almost Famous or American Psycho
Last song you downloaded? Entire Beetles Collection
One word to describe your work environment: INTENSE!
Rules to live by in business: Reputation isn't the only thing it's everything. Return EVERYONE's phone call within 24 hours. Hire good people whose strengths are your weakness.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Steve Jobs - Someplace with really good orange juice.
What is your dream job? - New Product Tester for Apple.
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