Testimonials
Hear from the many professionals we've worked with.
Consulting Review
“Blaine has provided invaluable insight as I have worked to propel our business into its second decade of service. Together, we have retooled our policies, reorganized our leadership structure, and as Blaine likes to say, “defined our lighthouse.” I have never felt better about the future of our company, and Blaine gets a lot of credit for helping me become a more focused and confident leader. It is rare to find a consultant such as Blaine that has as much experience and knowledge in the commercial real estate field.”
President
Hanley Investment Group
Coaching Review
“Having a trusted advisor in your corner when you are building a business from the ground up is a huge advantage. I met Blaine when he instructed one of my CCIM courses and quickly realized he would be the champion I needed to take my business to the next level. Blaine has given me the tools and confidence needed to plan and launch a successful new line of business for my company.”
Broker
Real Property Experts
Coaching Review
“I have worked with Blaine for several years now. His guidance has played an essential part in redefining my role in my company and allowing the company to grow, at a significant rate. Blaine has assisted in all aspects of our organization, from sales, marketing, processes and personnel.”
Founder & President
The Massimo Group
Coaching Review
“Blaine was instrumental in helping me think differently about my business. He was able to help me define a territory, create a business plan, and craft a value proposition that would help me penetrate and differentiate myself in the market. He also helped me develop high quality conversations with my target market, which gave me a process to grow my business. I was able to secure a listing within the first 60 days of working with Blaine. I am now in a position to dominate my market.”
Sales Representative
Lennard Commercial Realty
Consulting Review
“Blaine provided our firm with an in depth look at how we conduct our existing operation and how we can become more efficient and productive. His experience in many areas of the commercial real estate industry proved extremely valuable to our entire group and as a result of his work, we’re seeing positive results in a relatively short period. Blaine also provided my partner and me with sound strategic advice on how we can take our business to a higher level of service and, ultimately, revenue.”
Broker/Owner
PernaFrederick CRE
Consulting Review
“When I was searching for a coach, Blaine really stood out in his approach. From the first day we spoke, Blaine has made me feel like an invaluable client and partner. His ability to cut through the noise and help me find clarity on what I really want out of my career has had a huge impact on my daily work as well as giving me purpose and a dream to work toward. The time I’ve spent with Blaine has had a tremendously positive impact on my relationships with others and has helped me learn to navigate some very challenging conversations that were previously holding me back.”
Chief Marketing Officer
Pacific Elm Properties
Consulting Review
“I asked Blaine to help me grow my business to higher levels. He led me through a comprehensive assessment of our existing operation and helped me identify obstacles hindering our growth and opportunities for significant expansion.”
Advisor
100Units.com
Coaching Review
“Blaine has worked with me for more than a year now, and fundamentally changed the way I run the company and conduct my life. Blaine has helped us define our goals, hire senior talent and given us clarity at many forks in the road.”
President
Crossmarc Services LLC
Mastermind Review
“I can’t express enough how profoundly my professional journey has evolved since joining the One More Deal Mastermind Groups. The content is nothing short of extraordinary. Members have unmatched access to a wide range of expertise at all levels. The information is not just informative; it’s actionable, providing us with practical steps to implement immediately into my business. What sets the One More Deal Mastermind Groups apart is the level of talent within the community. The diversity of industries represented fosters a rich environment for learning and collaboration. Every meeting is a well-structured blend of motivation and accountability. We set actionable goals, and there’s a genuine commitment from everyone to help each other achieve those goals.”
Senior Vice President
Med West Realty
Mastermind Review
“I’ve been part of the One More Deal coaching group for a while now, and it’s been nothing short of transformative for my career as an investment advisor in commercial real estate. From day one, I felt welcomed into a community of like-minded professionals who are all striving to reach their highest potential. The group aspect is real; it’s a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth, a space where everyone listens, contributes, and holds one another accountable. It’s clear that a lot of thought and expertise goes into curating the materials we use to better our practices. For anyone serious about taking their commercial real estate career to the next level, One More Deal is a game-changer. It’s where content, community, and accountability come together to create something truly special.”
Regional Vice President
Stirling
Consulting Review
“Blaine is the change my business needed. After 10 years grinding through models that yielded flat growth, headaches, Blaine challenged me to redefine my next 10 years. He benchmarked my firm, gave me tough feedback, and immersed himself with me to develop a clear business strategy and structure to grow market share and revenue, while harvesting double-digit profitability.”
Principal
Mansard
Consulting Review
“Following years of linear growth, I engaged Blaine to truly scale our business. His battle-tested business acumen coupled with rigorous preparation uncovered both strategic opportunities and tactical implementations to realize this goal. I emphatically endorse Blaine. Be prepared for a sharp intellect and truly immersive experience. You and your business will be changed for the better.”
Principal
RealSource Group
Consulting Review
“Blaine has provided invaluable insight on the structure of my existing business and guidance to me as a high producing professional. Without a doubt, his counsel has given me the confidence to move forward. I now know what I need to do to take my business to the next level.”
President & CEO
Healthcare Realty Group
Consulting Review
“Blaine has been instrumental in assisting our organization sharpen our focus and increase results. After spending considerable time analyzing and assessing our current operations, he put new systems and processes in place to help us meet our goals and continually measure our progress. He has a unique approach that helps simplify and focus the company. I strongly recommend him for any organization looking to enhance their business.”
Managing Partner
Keystone Equities
Consulting Review
“Blaine has been an invaluable advisor. We developed a well thought out business plan for my team to grow exponentially and best serve my clients. We identified the blue ocean strategy to differentiate us from the competition and find new market opportunities. I would strongly recommend him to any one or company looking to take their real estate business to the next level.”
Principal
Avison Young, NYC
Coaching Review
“Blaine has provided expert advice to help my firm navigate the awkward start-up phase and build a foundation for success moving forward. Through his guidance, our company has improved its structure and practices. I’ve increased my bottom line tremendously by restructuring our compensation packages to remain competitive yet sustainable. My personal book of business has grown considerably through our work together. Moreover, I have a better work-life balance enabling me to more clearly focus on working on the business. I look forward to continuing to work with Blaine as I build the company and its brand.”
Founding Principal/Broker
Beyond Commercial
Coaching Review
“Over the past several years, Blaine has helped my partner and me get out of our comfort zone and create concrete and actionable strategies that we have put into practice. He has offered us very valuable, innovative strategies that challenge us to employ best practices and to play to our strengths. Blaine has scrutinized our operation very carefully and helped us envision a clear path for me personally and our organization.”
Senior Vice President
CBRE Group
Speaking Engagement Review
“Blaine has instructed an undergraduate real estate course for us four times over the past three years. The course is highly rated by our students and has grown in popularity to the point where it is often oversubscribed. Blaine’s ability to convey both fundamental concepts and real world experiences is first rate. He’s a very effective presenter, smart, well read and a valuable resource to our UNC Real Estate program.”
Executive Director
UNC Center for Real Estate Studies
Consulting Review
“After nearly 10 years of growing our company, my partner and I found ourselves trying to take the next step. We knew we needed more strength in our leadership team. With Blaine’s expert guidance we now have crystallized our “lighthouse” and are proceeding full steam ahead with confidence. Thanks, Blaine!”
Partner
LandQwest Commercial
Book Review: Adapt
“Adapt is a great book for any CRE professional that wants to be prepared for the wave of technology sweeping through the Commercial Real Estate industry. Strickland’s writing style is informative and compelling.”
Jill F. Sullivan
Book Review: Thrive
“Blaine provides the roadmap that will make real estate brokerage professionals consistently more successful. Drawing on his extensive industry experience, Blaine identifies key challenges and provides spot-on solutions to the issues with which many real estate professionals deal. If you are interested in accelerating your real estate sales success, THRIVE is a must read.”
SR Managing Director
CBRE
Book Review: Adapt
“Adapt takes a deep dive into what the future of commercial real estate could look like. The truly successful among us are always focused on being proactive to achieve our goals as opposed to being reactive and advancing the goals of others. Blaine provides thought-provoking insights into the world of tomorrow which are critical perspectives for our vital proactivity to continue.”
Chairman
NY Investment Sales, JLL
Speaking Engagement Review
“Blaine was excellent: enthusiastic, well-versed and interactive. Let’s get him back next year!”
Ann Dillon
Director of Professional Development
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Course Review: Engaging the Prospect
“This in-depth material is not often covered in sales meetings or even office sales trainings. It is very valuable when launching a prospecting project. It is also very encouraging to know that 20 ‘no’s’ is hard to get meaning chances are you’ll get to a ‘yes’ before you know it. Really amazing sales content!”
Course Review: Form Follows Function
“I really really really enjoyed Form Follows Function. I needed to hear the message and thought you did an awesome job.”
Regional Vice President
Stirling
Book Review: Thrive
“I have been in this business for many years, usually working in very small shops and as my own shop, and this short book spelled out many things I have not done well as an agent/broker. It has an abundance of good ideas and is, clearly, one of those books that can help all agents in the business regardless of their years of experience.”
Rodney Gustafson
Course Review: Engaging the Prospect
“I learned much more hearing both perspectives about this topic and felt inspired to practice this more!”
Carmen Gloria Delgado
Course Review: Deal Makin' Hero: Christyne Albury
“This was my absolutely favorite interview thus far. It was very encouraging. I am signing up for CREW right now!”
Melissa Donnahoe
Book Review: Thrive
“I had Blaine as a CCIM instructor and was struck by the clarity and directness of his teaching. Every segment of his teaching covered not just the topic, but how to effectively use the subject matter in your daily CRE business. Being relatively new to the business, I knew I could use some extra guidance and I couldn’t ask for a better coach and guide. His book gets right to the point of each topic just like he does. I highly recommend this book for anyone in the business, no matter your experience level. And top level brokers and firms hire Blaine for the same reasons..”
Everett Stonebraker
Book Review: Adapt
“Having spent nearly 20 years in financial services and surviving the Great Recession, the path into commercial real estate four years ago was paved largely by seasoned brokers who have weathered similar storms and know how to adapt to change. Blaine Strickland does an incredible job breaking down all the factors that impact change in our business and why it’s so important to understand the value you bring to your clients. At a time when Covid has interrupted supply chains, jobs, and the GDP, Adapt drives home an even bigger phenomenon and that’s disruption in the marketplace and technology. If you want to think ahead you have to stay ahead.”
Tammy Dixon
Speaking Engagement Review
“Blaine was excellent: enthusiastic, well-versed and interactive. Let’s get him back next year!”