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Writings from Mark A. McLaughlin

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  December 27, 2022

  Retention, Recruiting, and Acquisitions as Operating Leverage

  We Are a People BusinessI do my best reading and creative thinking while riding my bike that goes nowhere (aka my stationary bike). Yesterday,…
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  November 30, 2022

  M&A Update l The Art of Luxury

  Congratulations AKGCongratulations to Aaron Kirman in Beverly Hills and the entire AKG team to have found an amazing exclusive brand with…
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  November 9, 2022

  Course Correction – Now Overdue!

  Vision Through AdversityDear Real Estate Leaders,This article was originally published at RealTrends.com on March 29, 2022.While we…
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  October 25, 2022

  M&A Update l Two Amazing Cultures Will Create Greatness

  Congratulations to Richardson Properties in San Luis Obispo County, CA to have found an amazing merger opportunity with LIV Sotheby’s to create Richardson Sotheby’s International Realty.
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  October 4, 2022

  Q4 2022 & The Chess Board

  Vision Through AdversityThe 4th quarter of 2022 is off and running. I am seeing new distinct behaviors in the residential real estate market. The…