Therefore, Victoria, Grace, James, and Daniel simply could not understand how Manouchehr could multitask, with such productivity; he seemed to run huge construction projects, teams, and business decisions quite comfortably all together.
Manouchehr explained that he organizes his tasks by priority: what needs attention right now, what can wait, and what to let others handle.
He also emphasized the ability to set realistic goals. “You can’t do everything at once,” he said, “or you’ll get overwhelmed.” His approach is always to have his eyes on the big picture while handling day-to-day tasks.
Grace: First of all, let’s talk about the financial issue. How do you feel about managing money concerning your projects?
Manouchehr: Thank you, Grace, that is a very good question. Every project has to have financial management. I always make a comprehensive budget and then do the best to try and stick to it. Then, every so often, compare costs to the budget, just in case everything goes well. But most importantly, I have always managed to put some extra aside for that some days. Just plan carefully and be organized.
James: That makes sense. How about negotiating real estate?
Manouchehr: Negotiation is all about preparation. You have to know the market, what the value of something is, and what you want. I always go for a win-win negotiation. Either side has to like the deal. Building a good relationship and good reputation is going to help you a lot too.
Daniel: And what about tenants? How will you attract and retain them?
Manouchehr: That’s simple: add value. Keep your properties in good condition and have things in them that tenants actually want. Communication and quick responses mean trust. Happy tenants will remain longer, and word of mouth will spread for the betterment of your long-run businesses.
Victoria: That’s brilliant. How do you manage the possible legal problems which may appear?
Manouchehr: Well, all the legal issues sometimes can be a bit tricky, but I always have strong legal who will review all the contracts. Also, the understanding of local laws is very important. If an issue appears, the quicker and more professional it is resolved, the less risk it carries.
Grace: The last thing: how to keep projects in line with your vision?
Manouchehr: The communication should be very clear, and the leading part is very important to keep a project in line. I have certain goals regarding any given project and do follow up regularly if we’re on the right way to achieve them. You also have to be flexible-stuff doesn’t always happen the way you want it to. So, openness to change and knowing what you want is important. Patience allows taking time for something to get it right.
James: That was great, Manouchehr. Thanks so much for sharing your advice.
Manouchehr: The pleasure was mine, James. I’m excited to see where your careers take you. Just remember to stay passionate, work hard, and keep learning. If you put in the effort, there are plenty of opportunities in construction and real estate.
