As a broker with CBRE, one of the largest commercial real estate services companies in the world, Brice Shamberger shares how anticipating opportunities, seizing competitive advantages and executing the best possible real estate strategies has served as a springboard for him into the Kansas City commercial real estate scene.
RT (Rachel Treanor): What was your lightbulb moment to get into commercial real estate?
BS (Brice Shamberger): My lightbulb moment occurred in college, once I began to appreciate professionals who exhibited a higher level of personal accountability and responsibility. I knew I needed to dive headfirst into something that would require those traits, help me develop as a person, and give me unlimited earning potential. For those reasons and others commercial real estate seemed like a perfect fit.
RT: Who is your mentor and why?
BS: There are a number of people who deserve credit for how I’ve grown as a professional. As everyone in the industry can attest to, there is no starter manual. However, I look to Brian Bacon within CBRE as a major resource in helping me develop as a brokerage professional. I came on board a few years ago and teamed up with Brian and it’s really been a springboard for me in learning the ins and outs of the business and what it takes to get deals across the finish line.
What gets you excited to get to work every day?
BS: Really, I think just the thrill of not always knowing what’s going to happen next. Whether it be with an ongoing deal, business development, or the little things that we have to proactively take on. That coupled with knowing that the little things I do today are helping to build towards my longer-term goals makes it easier to get up and go to work every day.
RT: How do you keep your skills sharp in this competitive climate?
BS: I really make a point to always be learning new skills and pushing beyond my comfort zone as much as I can. As one progresses through their career I think this is one thing that many of us start to slack on. It’s just as important to work hard on yourself as it is on your job. Both need to happen simultaneously to stay sharp and competitive.
RT: What deal do you wish for in your future portfolio?
I wouldn’t say there is a specific deal I wish for, but with that said, a compilation of multi – market deals for a company looking to expand into other markets beyond Kansas City would be fun to facilitate.
RT: What does a Kansas City CRE Comeback look like to you?
Kansas City has the right fundamentals for companies looking to grow and expand. I think if we can continue to nurture the start – up ecosystems we have and promote the importance of in – person collaboration then the entirety of Kansas City’s CRE scene will be headed in the right direction.
RT: What leads do you look for?
BS: Building owners who are looking to liquidate, exchange, or free up capital. Also, organizations who are looking to create more flexibility and save time and money in what is often times their largest expense, their lease and associated office costs.
RT: How can prospects contact you for more information?
BS: Anytime by phone or email! 816.968.5810 or brice.shamberger@cbre.com.