The Smith Odom Podcast - DeLea Becker

"Building Wealth Through Family Business: Insights from DeLea Becker"

Discover how DeLea Becker, a commercial real estate leader, builds generational wealth through family business and strategic investments. From pioneering Opportunity Zones to transforming setbacks into successes, DeLea shares actionable insights into creating legacy wealth. Learn about her leadership strategies, East Austin real estate expertise, and passion for empowering future generations.

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East Austin is Makin' News & We Love Talkin' About it!

Just as people started gearing up for times reminiscent of a pre-pandemic world folks were stunned by the economic swing that has some holding on for dear life, literally, while others are watching for the uptick to take a leap into opportunities and increase their fortunes. We at Beck-Reit thought it would be helpful to compile some noteworthy East Austin news for our community of small businesses, owners, and investors. So, here’s what’s been happening in our neck of the woods!

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Dr. Lloyd Potter | TEXAS DEMOGRAPHER

For their debut episode, the Texas Triangle Podcast had the honor of gaining insight from esteemed Dr. Lloyd Potter, a Texas State demographer. Read more information and statistics shared at the 2024 Texas Demographic Conference.

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The Texas Triangle Podcast Ep. 14: Office Leasing + Pickelball

Welcome to an exhilarating episode of The Texas Triangle, where we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of office spaces. Join our hosts as they explore innovative design concepts, community-building strategies, and the surprising connection between commercial real estate and the trendy sport of pickleball. Get ready for a journey that fuses work, creativity, and boundless possibilities!

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Exclusive Insights from Globe St. Women of Influence

“I like money. I do, I like numbers, I like negotiating, I like the challenge of turning a no into a yes. I really do like money. I like knowing I have it, I grew up in a house where there was never enough. Raised by a single mom OnlyParent. Not going to sit here and tell you I only do what I do to take care of other people. Because it is OK to do it for ourselves. For how it makes us feel. Secure - yeah. Powerful - Absolutely. I am so glad that it is finally acceptable for women to talk about AMBITION openly. But don’t let money be a dirty word. We can like that too”

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Burnout is a Thing, especially coming off 2020 & 2021

2020 & 2021 = Epic, Challenging, Chaotic, Booming Market & Money to Spend

2022 is a New Year, but the writing on the wall shows we are in for more of the same, particularly if you are in the Commercial Real Estate industry. There is more liquid money in the market than ever before. People are eager to Make Money and Invest Money to Protect Wealth. At Beck-Reit we could work 24/7 but to perform and be at “Top Of Our Game” we need to “Slow Down to Speed Up”.

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Congratulations to Dick Clark & Associates - 2120 E 7th St Wins Austin Business Journal 2021 CRE Award for BEST OFFICE REHAB!

It started when DeLea and Mark met for the 1st time for breakfast at Chumikals in 2017 (a favorite East Austin Joint for both) and the breakfast stretched into lunch. A couple of days later the property was toured and under contract - the rest is Award-Winning History!

The inspiring architects at Dick Clark & Associates have been rightfully recognized for their incredible office design at 2120 E 7th St - winning the Austin Business Journal’s 2021 CRE award for Best Office Rehab.

Originally an 80s pawnshop, 2120 E 7th was built like a concrete bunker with just one window and no insulation or even air conditioning for most of the space. DCA’s ground up design and construction has transformed the site into an eye-catching functional space perfect for creative office and retail needs.

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Ann Richards - My Idol

Ann Richards is my idol + 45th Governor of Texas. Shortly before I moved to the Capitol of Texas in 1993 Ann Richards had become the Governor of Texas. It is a big deal when any Woman reaches a Position Of Power, it is an enormously BIG DEAL when a Woman takes the most Powerful Seat in a Red State that has long been run by men.

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Congratulations to the UCREW 2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate Challenge Winners!!!

We are so proud of all 12 participants in the 2021 Austin UCREW Women in Commercial Real Estate Challenge Winners!

Every year Austin’s CREW puts on this educational event to help expose female students at local universities to the possibilities of a career in Commercial Real Estate. This past year, Beck-Reit Commercial took part in the event as a committee member, wearing one of the 5 hats for “anatomy of the deal” from a developer’s perspective, & mentoring one of the competitors.

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