Local businessman, Jason Lee, has become a force to be reckoned with in the commercial real estate industry with his successful brokerage and multifamily investment businesses.
After failing in multiple business ventures, Jason discovered his passion for real estate and dove headfirst into the industry. He now runs a thriving commercial real estate brokerage in San Diego, with a team of 11 people, and a 100+ unit multifamily portfolio with his partner.
When asked about his motivation to start his business, Jason said, “Initially, I wanted to give back to my parents for raising me through the toughest circumstances. Once I found what I am passionate about, I dove in head first, and it paid off.”
Starting a business can be challenging, but Jason believes that the biggest obstacles are limiting beliefs and lack of confidence, lack of knowledge about the best path to take, and analysis paralysis or overthinking. His advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to pick something they love and stick with it. “Success comes from finding and starting a business you love,” he said.
Jason’s success in the industry has been inspired by his old mentor and his agents. “When I first met my old broker, Brian, I knew nothing about real estate. Seeing how successful his company was made me want to intern at his company, which changed my life,” Jason shared.
Mindset is the most important factor when starting a business, according to Jason. “It is the key driver to success or failure,” he said. His day-to-day routine involves coaching and managing agents, growing his company (jlmrealestateinc.com) through marketing, purchasing investment properties, and educating people on the importance of owning real estate.
When asked about his definition of success, Jason said, “Success is being able to support the people I love and having the time to spend with them. It’s being able to give back to people who are less fortunate than myself and helping lift them up as well.”
Looking ahead, Jason’s next project is to build his personal brand so he can help reach and educate more people who are looking to achieve financial and time freedom (Jason’s Youtube channel). He is passionate about helping others succeed and believes that anyone can achieve success with strong motivation and hard work, regardless of their background or talents.
As Jason continues to make strides in the commercial real estate industry, he differentiates himself from his competition by working long hours because he loves what he does, using social media to connect with clients, and always putting their interests first.
For more information about Jason Lee and his successful real estate businesses, visit his Instagram page @jasonjosephlee, TikTok @jasonjosephlee, or his website jasonjosephlee.com.
