Risk & Business Magazine Hardenbergh Magazine - Fall 2019 | Página 5

ACCU SPOTLIGHT STAFFING CLIENT into the commercial real estate industry, going into brokerage to learn the ins and outs of all aspects and services within the industry. Along the line, Jason decided to do a “Jerry Maguire” and go out on his own. After working more than 17 years in the commercial real estate industry— years of growth and success at two top national commercial real estate firms— he took that expertise, his marketing background, and his people skills and founded WCRE in early 2012. Ever since, Jason has made a point of not only pushing things forward and setting new standards but also changing the culture around how business is done inside and outside of the office. To accomplish that, WCRE combines the market knowledge, professionalism, and national resources that large firms are known for with the personal attention and commitment to client goals that are more often seen in a boutique setting. Starting off with just a logo, Jason set as WCRE’s mission from Day 1 to build a culture of community-driven, team- oriented players. With the community commitment initiative, a portion of fees earned is donated back to the community at large. Additionally, WCRE runs two major charity events to help distribute donations, holding a number of events based around the goal of altruistic fundraising. Over the years, they have held everything from celebrity hockey tournaments to golf outings. The end result is that the WCRE Foundation has raised over $315,000 in the last four years, funds that are given back to local organizations that are making an impact on those in need within the communities where WCRE lives and works. Surprisingly, the way that WCRE differentiates itself the most from its competitors is simply by not competing with itself. Having top earners and a competitive team is a bonus to companies, but it can also lead to negativity in the workplace and a culture of individualism. At WCRE, teamwork is fostered. Jason Wolf struck out on his own and formed WCRE to build on his own vision and values, using them as the foundation to build what the company has become today. A big part of that is the way the team is put together. MANY EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY, FROM THE SALES TEAM ON UP, ARE FORMER HIGH- LEVEL ATHLETES. THE GOAL OF HIRING TEAM- ORIENTED PEOPLE IS EASY WHEN YOU FIND PEOPLE WHO ALREADY KNOW HOW ESSENTIAL TEAMWORK IS. The head of business development is in the Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame. Chris Henderson is a partner, and a former player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The list goes on. Hiring people who can metaphorically (and sometimes literally) play ball or compete at a high level is the essential component that keeps things flowing in the right direction. When someone is brought on that doesn’t fit, it brings the entire team down, so negativity and toxicity simply aren't tolerated. WCRE is all about having a winning team and a locker room of positive team players that want to win. Since its founding, WCRE has received many accolades, including winning the CoStar Power Broker Award from CoStar Group, Inc. for five years in a row from 2013 to 2017. The culture that Jason and his team have put together is based on teamwork and a complete commitment to clients and community. To that end, they make client goals into their own goals, leveraging the deep roots and extensive experience they have in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey to connect those clients with the properties, resources, and opportunities that best fit them. The rapid growth of the company is all the proof one needs to see that their approach works. Today, over 200 properties comprising five million square feet are under the exclusive representation and management of WCRE. They not only provide clients with access to properties but they also provide a number of services including owner representation, tenant and buyer representation, property management, appraisal and advisory evaluation, and corporate lease portfolio management. By taking a holistic approach to their clients’ needs, they aim to make everything as easy and painless as possible. + TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WCRE AND TO LEARN WHAT JASON WOLF AND HIS TEAM CAN DO FOR YOU, REACH OUT TO THEM AT 856-856- 6300/215-799- 6900, OR [email protected] OR VISIT THEM ONLINE AT WOLFCRE.COM. 5