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In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with real estate developer and artist Aaron Yassin, diving deep into the world of design-centric development. Broadcasting from Brooklyn, Aaron shares how his artistic roots and obsession with architecture uniquely position him in the real estate world.
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Highlights
00:00 Know Your Market, Know Your Edge
- The mantra Aaron lives by in real estate
- Blue state investing and high-risk, high-reward decisions
04:00 to 07:32 Art, Architecture & Inspiration
- Aaron’s background as an artist and visual thinker
07:32 Career Moves, Real Estate Entry & Growth
- How family and legacy nudged Aaron into real estate
13:43 Communication, Listening & Learning from Mistakes
- Using note-taking as a focus tool
24:59 Visionary Design Meets Practical Development
- The pivot to Passive House design and eco-conscious living
- Designing for long-term efficiency and energy savings
40:00 Creative Strategy, Team Synergy & Building for Tomorrow
- How Aaron’s design expertise boosts project profitability
- Balancing artistic vision with pro forma numbers
- Conclusion
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Quotes:
"Success is something you attract by the person you become." – Aaron Yassin
"Knowing your market isn't just streets and buildings—it's people, patterns, and politics." – Aaron Yassin
"Listening isn’t passive—it’s an active commitment to being present." – Aaron Yassin
"Design doesn’t have to be expensive—it has to be thoughtful." – Aaron Yassin
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