Episode 032: David Restainer

Introduction:


Overlooking the beautiful waters of Southern Florida, we are here
today in Brickell with the Managing Director and leader of
Douglas Elliman’s Commercial division in Florida, David
Restainer. In addition to being an agent of change in the
community and an active member in the Miami District of Certified
Commercial Investment Managers, among David’s many talents is
that of an expertise in hospitality, acquisitions, dispositions,
investment sales and development. His passion for making a
difference for his clients and life extends to that of his
exemplary involvement in the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce,
the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the
National Council of Friends of the New World Symphony.



Episode Notes:


At 2:06, David Restainer shares that “truth” and “justice” is
what he stands for in business. At 3:20, David discusses his
career path, starting out on Wall Street, and the importance of
reading. At 4:59, Restainer highlights the empowering
entrepreneurs leading Douglas Elliman. At 6:02, he advises one to
focus its time in the market instead of trying to time the
market. At 7:54, David speaks on Miami’s growth, and attributes
the growth to a change of politics in the city of Miami. At
10:17, Restainer points out that Miami is not a sleepy place
anymore, as it continues to attract people from South America, as
well as from all around the world. At 11:06, he does not see
“darkness on the edge of town” in Florida, and notes that the
state of Florida is well positioned for the future. At 12:32,
David touches upon risk and failure. At 15:41, Restainer talks
about the leadership team at Douglas Elliman, and brokers having
their finger on the pulse while driving company innovation. At
17:00, he believes that confidence comes from knowing what you
are talking about. At 18:32, David mentions his appreciation for
his parents never pressuring him to be anything but a responsible
human being. At 20:48, Restainer touches upon leadership training
and participating in community service initiatives. At 25:09, he
utilizes a baseball analogy in regards to both failure and
adversity. At 25:55, David voiced that results, and not
perception, is the reality. At 27:13, Restainer closes out the
podcast with a message on working every day to make the world a
better place for his son, as well as everyone on this earth.