Choosing a real estate advisor is a high-stakes decision. Here's what separates our approach from the rest of the market - and why it matters to your bottom line.
Most brokers evaluate buildings by square footage, clear height, and dock doors. We start with your supply chain - inbound freight patterns, WMS requirements, labor market dynamics, 3PL relationships, and throughput targets. When your VP of Operations is in the room, we speak the same language.
MBA. Master of Real Estate Development from USC. SIOR designation (held by roughly 4,000 brokers worldwide). MCR certification. And a Master's in Supply Chain Management. These aren't wall decorations - they're analytical tools that change how deals get structured, how options get evaluated, and how negotiations get won.
Industrial Intelligence is the tenant's playbook for making smarter real estate decisions. Industrial Income is the landlord's guide to maximizing asset performance. The Industrial Insights podcast has hosted 100+ conversations with supply chain executives, developers, investors, 3PL operators, and the people shaping this industry. This isn't thought leadership for LinkedIn - it's the intellectual foundation of how we advise clients.
Berger Transfer & Storage has trusted us for over 15 years across multiple transactions and markets. That's not an outlier - it's the model. We build advisory relationships where we understand your business deeply enough to anticipate your real estate needs before you call us. The result is better timing, better leverage, and better outcomes.
Lee & Associates is the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America. That means two things for you: national reach when your supply chain crosses markets, and local accountability because every principal has skin in the game. No corporate layers. No slow approvals. Just senior professionals who own their practice and answer directly to you.
Southern California. Phoenix. Las Vegas. Seattle. Dallas. Chicago. Atlanta. New Jersey. Your supply chain doesn't respect state lines, and neither does our coverage. We've executed transactions in 104 cities across 20 states, and through Lee & Associates' 75+ office network, we bring local relationships and real-time market intelligence wherever your operations take you.
Prologis. Blackstone. GLP. Rexford. Brookfield. Irvine Company. We've negotiated against every major institutional landlord in the Western U.S. - and we also represent landlords, which means we know exactly how the other side thinks, models, and makes decisions. That dual perspective is an unfair advantage for our clients on both sides of the table.
22 years of specialization builds more than deal experience. It builds a network that no generalist broker can replicate. If you're an occupier, we connect you to the people who support your operations: 3PL operators, WMS providers, site selectors, labor analysts, supply chain consultants, construction managers, and logistics technology firms. If you're a landlord or investor, we connect you to the people who protect and grow your asset: contractors, architects, space planners, property inspectors, property managers, lease administrators, underwriters, GPs, LPs, and private equity capital. Need a warehouse developer in the Inland Empire? A WMS consultant to evaluate your fulfillment operations? A capital partner for your next acquisition? We don't Google it. We call them directly, and they pick up.
"Justin Smith presents an innovative exploration of the modern logistics landscape, featuring insights from a diverse group of industry leaders."
"Justin Smith provides practical strategies and expert guidance to maximize returns in industrial real estate. Discover the key factors influencing construction costs, leasing, and yield."
"Whether you're a seasoned developer or an upcoming investor, Industrial Income is your ultimate guide to unlocking the untapped potential of industrial property."
"Industrial Income presents an insightful exploration of the modern industrial real estate landscape, featuring interviews with industry leaders from diverse sectors."
"With a focus on practical tactics and real-world examples, Industrial Income is a must-read for investors looking to maximize their portfolio growth."
"I've witnessed firsthand the importance of deep thinking about real estate strategy. Justin Smith shares his expertise in investment analysis, market underwriting, and portfolio management."
Whether it's a lease renewal, a new market entry, or a full distribution network analysis - the first conversation is always free and always valuable.