Welcome back to Greycast! Our guest today is Karim A. Hutson, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Genesis Companies, a renowned real estate development firm. With over two decades of experience, Karim shares valuable insights on self-reflection, aligning passions with careers, and creating opportunities. We'll also explore his dedication to community upliftment and addressing housing affordability.

Takeaways

• Advice for success and personal fulfillment
• The role of real estate development in building communities
• Challenges and opportunities in the real estate industry
• Importance of interpersonal skills and graduate education in business
• Stakeholder relationships and collaborations in real estate development

Quotes

"Connect the lines between who you are, what you excel at, and what brings you fulfillment."-Karim A Hutson

"Rethink underwriting and services provision, intertwining departments to address people's needs and issues effectively."-Karim A Hutson

Featured in this Episode

Karim H. Hutson
President & CEO, Genesis Companies
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-hutson-9334a/
Personal Website: http://www.genesiscompanies.com/

Romain Sinclar
Co Host, Licensed Real Estate SalesPerson
Profile: https://greysteel.com/team/romain-sinclair/

Damani Strasner
Associate, Investment Sales, Greysteel
Profile:https://greysteel.com/team/damani-strasner

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
04:43 - Growing Real Estate Wealth for Black Families
11:16 - Family Sacrifices and Commitment to Giving Back
16:33 - Delivering Quality Products and Services to Tenants
24:09 - Affordable Housing Advocacy: The Need for Subsidies and Tax Credits
29:37 - Aligning Business Plans with Long-Term Goals
32:54 - Housing Issues and Policy Debates
39:00 - Prioritizing Sustainability and Communication
44:31 - The Value of Interpersonal Skills: Highly Esteemed by CEOs
48:27 - Collaborating with Nonprofits and Housing Authorities: The Genesis Approach
56:04 - Addressing Housing Segregation: Confronting Ongoing Societal Issues
01:01:26 - Achieving Goals through Introspection, Focus, and Dedication
01:04:05 - Conclusion

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