Would you allow an ex-drug dealer to sell your home? Before you say no, read about Jermaine Morrison of Sotheby's who used to hock crack to homies before turning a new leaf to hockin' homes. Pretty amazing!
Lots of gems in this New York Observer article The Powder Broker: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Real Estate ‘It’ Guy, written by my galpal Helaina Hovitz:
Lots of gems in this New York Observer article The Powder Broker: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Real Estate ‘It’ Guy, written by my galpal Helaina Hovitz:
“You learn supply and demand,” said Mr. Morrison, now 32. “I had people working for me, so I had to learn staffing. You learn organization. You learn to be strategic. You learn about inventory. You learn how to keep the flow of your business going. Although you sell drugs, you still want to be relatable to people. I was nice to my clients. I took them out to lunch.”
