Robert Kohns

Robert Kohns; 19 years in commercial real estate creating options, generating leverage, and getting deals done.

My 19 year exposure to commercial real estate investment opportunities and owners has trained me in understanding business cycles. Working through challenging situations (business, financial and personal) while keeping a positive outlook is a learned skill I've developed reasonably well. My goal is to assist my clients' in their real estate challenges while expanding my income through additional property ownership. Family is a big deal to me. Supporting my five kids through directing them in work skills, educational pursuits, spirituality and career choices is important. If I fail at this, the ramifications are not pleasant!

Office leasing and sales agent at Welsh Companies

1992 - 1993

Leasing and sales of class C-D-F office buildings primarily in Downtown St. Paul. The biggest benefit to my job was that "every day there was more space to lease". Great experience in dealing with property owners without cash. I learned from some of the best commercial real estate minds in the business. Position forced creativity and follow through. Additionally, I was exposed to investment sales and senior housing development. When my mentors left I started my own brokerage.

Sales Manager at Lyon Food Products

1989 - 1992

Sold dead fish in a jar to people who ate it and washed it down with cheap beer.

Sales Coordinator Chicagoland Independent Retailers at Hormel Foods

1988 - 1989

Coordinated the sales of retail meat products throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. I made all headquarter calls on the three coop warehouses and store chains. Developed coop advertising promotions and inventory management. Called on and telemarketing meat managers to increase distribution. Call it trench warfare as Hormel had a very small market share just after the P9 Union strike.

Real Estate Broker at Kohns Commercial Real Estate

March 1993

Acting as a commercial real estate broker, I specializing in being a generalist adding value to transactions by creating the best match possible. My motto is "Creating options, Generating leverage, Getting deals done." This takes ongoing training in a wide variety of business disciplines. It also requires creating a network of experienced professionals to cover all the services clients' needs. Call me to see if I can add value to your situation 763-559-9490. .

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

1986 – 1988

MBA

Minnesota State University, Moorhead

1980 – 1984

B.S.

Concentration: Finance / Economics