Who or what do you attribute to your success?
Always caring about the client/person first has been my biggest attribute. Clients take for granted that you are knowledgeable in your field. Clients don’t care how much you know until…
How did you get your start in your current field?
In March 2013 after completing service in the Israeli army I started working as a research intern for my father Yona Edelkopf. The first week on the job…
How do you contribute to the future of your industry?
In addition to my real estate practice, I created a niche for myself as the “lottery lawyer.” I have been able to use…
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
I owe all of my success to all of those who believed in me from day one, particularly my three partners…
How did you get your start in your current field?
My best friend (and co-founder at VTS) started working at Cushman & Wakefield and loved the entrepreneurial spirit of brokerage. And, one of my mentors was a senior broker at CBRE at the time. After talking to them, I realized…
How did you get your start in your current field?
I was offered a position out of high school to rent out high-end, short-term furnished apartments. The second I rented out a $15,000/month apartment for the summer season, I was hooked…
How do you motivate or inspire your colleagues?
By showing excitement about great opportunities; modeling how to respond creatively to client needs; teaching people how to tackle new challenges; and being open about my mistakes and what to do about them…
How do you motivate or inspire your colleagues?
I motivate my team by giving them real-time scenarios on project-related issues, trying to determine the root cause of a problem, from installation problems and system overloads to systemic deficiencies. I also make an effort to…
How do you motivate or inspire your colleagues?
I strive to take a very optimistic perspective on most aspects of my life. In the wake of this alleged “retail downfall,” I prefer to…
How did you get your start in your current field?
I started out as an engineering cadet in the Merchant Marine. I trained aboard ships learning about shipboard electrical and mechanical machinery, performed hands on engine room training and travelled to 30 or so ports over 12 years. I took any internship in engineering…
