Professional Profile: Erik Rodriguez 2017

Erik Rodriguez

Name: Erik Rodriguez

Title: Partner & Vice President of Sales

Company: Bestreich Realty Group

Location: 1000 Dean St., Brooklyn, NY

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY

Family: My wife and I have been married for just over two years and have a son who’s 1½ years old.

College: SUNY Canton – Double major in Liberal Arts and Science and Computer Science.

First job unrelated to your current field: I worked at Merrill Lynch for eight years as a technical liaison working directly with researchers and bankers.

First job in current field: I rented apartments in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. It was an amazing experience and a great way to learn how market demand differs from area to area.  

What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Our primary area of focus is multifamily, mixed-use buildings and development sites throughout Brooklyn and we’re consistently hiring new talent to expand into the outer boroughs.

Hobbies: Spending quality time with my family and motorcycling. 

Favorite novel: “The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.” It’s important to keep a clear mindset in a competitive business. Knowing what your goals are and seeing them come to fruition by staying positive is impactful.

Favorite film: “Backdraft” directed by Ron Howard

Keys to success: Have a clear understanding of what your clients’ goals are and always be honest, consistent and diligent.

Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): I admire anyone who’s always striving to do better and are able to become stronger and smarter regardless of what hurdle lies in front of them.

If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Firefighter