Episode 004: Mitti Liebersohn

Introduction:


Mitti Liebersohn was born in Israel, moved to Australia when he
was 3, and finally set roots in the United States when he was 13
years old. Mitti has more than 30 years of experience
representing many of the nation’s premier corporations in
transactions totaling well in excess of 25 million SF. As
President and Managing Director of Avison Young’s New York City
Office he is responsible for business development, growing
revenue and building strategic industry relationships to elevate
the company’s position in both the New York City marketplace and
nationally as well. Prior to joining Avison Young, Mitti served
as Vice Chairman at Jones Lang LaSalle, where he oversaw numerous
national account portfolios, and prior to 2011, served as a Vice
Chairman at Cushman & Wakefield, where he was named one of
the company’s top 20 brokers internationally for fifteen
consecutive years. An avid collector of hand signed vintage
guitars by legends in the music world; Mitti has two sons and is
happily married to his wife Melissa Greeenwald.


Episode Notes:


At 3:12, Mitti Liebersohn discusses working in a dog store while
going to school for television production at Hofstra University.
At 4:20, Mitti informs us on how he got his start in the real
estate industry at Sutton & Town brokerage. At 6:24, he talks
about the biggest risk he has taken in business. At 11:47, Mitti
stresses why one needs to be surrounded with the best. At 13:21,
he shares Arthur Mirante’s convincing words, which ultimately
sealed the deal in Mitti joining Avison Young. At 17:05, Mitti
points out that he is always on the search to find out how the
best coaches are the best coaches. At 17:54, he explains AY’s “no
team model” and internal competition within firms that utilize
the team model. At 21:41, Mitti’s unsolicited advice is to “Don’t
work out of a state of fear.” At 22:12, he notes that he is a
classic car fanatic. At 23:08, Mitti Liebersohn reflects on his
successful career in the real estate industry.