Principled Playbook: Grant Reaves on Going from Broker to Builder

This episode, Saul sits down with Grant Reaves, co-founder of Stoic Equity Partners, to explore the strategies behind scaling a $100M+ small bay industrial portfolio across the Southeast. From buying below replacement cost to navigating adaptive reuse and market overbuild cycles, Grant shares how stoic philosophy shapes both his investment decisions and leadership style.

You’ll hear:

• Why small bay industrial remains underbuilt—and what that means for investors

• How Stoic Equity Partners sources deals using custom-built market maps

• The economics of buying vs. building in today’s pricing environment

• What makes adaptive reuse work—and when it doesn’t

• How stoicism helps entrepreneurs stay grounded in volatile markets

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting in commercial real estate, this episode is packed with real-world tactics and perspective from a disciplined operator focused on the long game.

Connect with Grant Reaves and Stoic Equity Partners 🔗 stoicep.com 🗂 Raising capital for SEP Industrial Holdings II – targeting value-add small bay industrial across the Southeast.