Bob has been president and CEO of Smith & Associates for some 30 years. The firm is one of the largest independent real estate brokerage firms in the Tampa Bay region, selling properties in St Petersburg and Tampa. The firm has also helped bring more than 40 upscale developments to the region. On this episode Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon and Bob talked about how Bob has adapted to three decades of big changes in big-ticket real estate sales. They also talked about his go-to leadership characteristics and his go-to mentors.

3 Takeaways:

(10:45) Leaders need to have empathy

(12:50) The truth 100% upfront is always best

(17:30) You need to give back to the community

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Bob Glaser, CEO, Smith & Associates

(04:30) How Bob got into real estate

(08:00) How Bob adjusts to changes

(10:25) What do you look for in leaders?

(11:50) How have you evolved as a leader?

(13:10) Leadership advice

(14:45) Handling “gray areas”

(16:20) Mentors

(18:15) Overcoming setbacks

(19:40) Smith & Associates in 2025

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