Author: Shay Hughes
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Hughes Marino is one of the fastest growing commercial real estate brokerage firms in the country. We specialize in representing companies in their real estate needs rather than professional landlords, and that hyper-focus and mitigation of the rampant conflict of interest inherent in firms that represent both landlords and tenants has spring boarded our national…
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Hughes Marino, the national flagship brand for providing commercial real estate services, exclusively for tenants and buyers, has unveiled the design of its latest office in Downtown Seattle to the public this month. The company opened their Seattle office in early July, and is one of many companies recently expanding to the Seattle market, as it has rapidly become the…
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In any interaction, the power of a first impression can go a long way. The day we decided to open our first office outside of California, I knew we needed to make a stunning first impression on Seattle’s bustling business world. In addition to hiring amazing team members, we needed a beautiful workspace that would wow both our team and…
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Much more than a collaborative place to conduct business, our offices are where we spend thousands of hours each year, and they become a home away from home for many. Within that second home lies a great opportunity–the opportunity to develop a rich company culture that attracts and retains team members, and also inspires and enriches the lives of anyone…
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Hughes Marino has proven time and again that employees are their most treasured asset. This is the fourth year for the company’s acknowledgement as a Best Places to Work winner. “We believe that if our team members are happy, fulfilled and motivated, then their output will in turn yield great results for the company,” said President, COO, and co-owner Shay…
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Last month I was asked to present to a room full of executives on advice that has been valuable in my life and could be of value to others. Considering the room was almost entirely filled with men, it was a bit unconventional to speak on the topic that I did, but I thought it pertinent to share given the…
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Here is a thought exercise that can help leaders think about and identify the keys to creating a truly great team: Pick any existing company. You will then be given the assignment to take the people in that company out of their present industry, profession, or endeavors, and put them in a business completely different from what they presently do.…
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Seattle’s white-hot commercial real estate market has attracted another brokerage. San Diego-headquartered Hughes Marino has leased a 7,300-square-foot office in the 42-story Russell Investments Center (1301 Second Ave.).
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We believe what differentiates a great company from a good one is a culture that feels more like a family than a place of work. That is what we have always strived to do since we first opened our doors many years ago. Our unique culture is something we take great pride in, and year after year it has led…
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What is every company’s greatest strength and also its greatest limitation to growth? People. Finding the right people to grow a company is the single biggest contributor to and constraint on the success and growth of an organization. In other words, it’s extremely important!
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Talk about great news! For the second year in a row, our company has ranked on Entrepreneur’s Top Company Cultures list – #3 in the nation for medium sized companies! Each and every day we make a conscious effort to ensure that our team members feel happy, appreciated, and at home – all while working hard and having a lot…
