Brad Perozzi is managing director of Trammell Crow Residential, a real estate firm that designs, develops and builds multifamily housing in major markets across the country, including Southern California.
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– & #8201;Name: Brad Perozzi.
– & #8201;Company: Trammell Crow Residential.
– & #8201;Title: Managing director.
– & #8201;Education: Bachelor of Science in economics from Arizona State University;
master’s in real estate development from the University of Southern California.
– & #8201;Birthplace: Orange.
– & #8201;Age: 43.
– & #8201;Current residence: Tustin.
– & #8201;Family: Wife, Michelle; daughter, Olivia, 8; son, Mason, 5.
BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY
Essential business philosophy: Work hard, good things will come from it.
Best way to keep a competitive edge: Knowledge and information.
Guiding principles: Keeping a strong ethical standard.
Yardsticks of success: The friends you keep and setting a great example for my team.
Goals yet to be achieved: A couple of grand slams in the next real estate cycle.
JUDGMENT CALLS
Best business decision: Going back to graduate school to obtain my master’s degree.
Worst business decision: I have learned an important lesson from all of the poor decisions; the key is not to repeat them.
Biggest missed opportunity: 4S Ranch real estate development.
Word that describes you: Hardworking.
TRUE CONFESSIONS
What you like best about your job: In real estate development every day is different from the day before; the variation requires numerous skill sets.
What you like least about your job: Nothing.
Pet peeves: People that talk so much they can’t seem to find time to listen.
Most important lesson learned: Surround yourself with intelligent people.
Three greatest passions: Family, golf and providing people with the satisfaction of being a homeowner and a place to live.
First choice for a new career: Professional basketball player in Europe.
PREDILECTIONS
Favorite quote: “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy” , Benjamin Franklin.
Most influential book: “The Way of the Peaceful Warrior,” by Dan Millman.
Favorite restaurant: Bistro West in Carlsbad.
Favorite place for business meetings: Bluwater Crossing (TCR’s development in Carlsbad) construction trailer.
Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere with abundant outdoor recreation and a slower pace of life.
Favorite way to spend time: Golfing, coaching/watching kids sports.
, Andrew Schweizer