Pandemic Silver Linings
I try to find the “silver lining” in all situations, even when seeing it seems next to impossible. I’ve discovered that glimmers of hope seem to emerge when I least expect them.
Culture | Leadership | Office | Our Team
The Slow Unnecessary Death by Meeting
We’ve all been there – eyes rolling, sighing loudly, waiting for it to end – death be meeting! Death by Meeting The slow unnecessary death by meeting! For quite a bit of my child-raising years, I worked as a Worship Pastor for a small, local church. Part of my job involved “managing” teams of volunteers….
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Found Advisors: Proud Partners of Exis
Exis Partnership At Found Advisors, we like to think of ourselves as a team. We might be small in number, but we are a cohesive team that delivers exceptional service to each and every client. Being part of a team allows us to see different points of view, contribute to the best of our ability…
The CRE Timeline for a Smooth Transition
The CRE Timeline It’s hard to imagine, but I keep our office CRE timeline handy on my desk at all times. And there’s a good reason why! I can’t begin to tell you the number of times someone has called our office with the conversation going like this: Me: Good afternoon! This is Dana. How…
The Commercial Real Estate Process
Our Project Life Cycle At Found Advisors, we approach all projects and clients with a fresh mindset, because we realize not all clients are the same. Depending on how much time each client has and how far along in the commercial real estate process they already are, we work with them at various stages of…
Wellness and Training for the Great Allegheny Passage
Wellness Core Value One of our core values at Found Advisors is wellness. We recently purchased desk treadmills for the office. Typically, I average about 15,000 to 20,000 steps a day while I work. Of course that depends on how many meetings I have. I have had to learn how to type and walk. It…
The Office Treadmill Desk Experiment
This is a picture of my treadmill desk at the office. Remember the movie, Up? I loved every part of it – from the tear jerker beginning to the happy ending and everything in between. Among other things, I think it’s because I relate a little too much to the talking dog. You know the…
Must Have Solutions For a New Year
Must Have Solutions Okay, I don’t believe in time management at all. I know we have limited time. In addition we each must manage the time that we do have. However, don’t you find that something always comes up that is outside of your control? Therefore you can’t manage it. For me, being efficient and…
On-boarding New Hires – All Aboard!
On-boarding – All Aboard! Does your on-boarding process work for new hires? New employees…they bring energy, new ideas and complications. Will they assimilate? Can they add to the bottom line? How quickly will they add value to your organization? Even more questions come to mind, thinking about on-boarding. When will you know what they’ve bought…
Unity On The Go – Pokemon Go! Unites
Pokémon Go! Unites This picture does not depict the reality of the Pokémon Go craze. Nor soes it reveal just how easy it is to see our community join together in even the smallest way. However, let me try to explain. My 11-year-old son, Zane and I recently took a day trip to Erie, Pennsylvania…
Team player? What does it mean?
Part of a Team I talk about it all the time – team, part of the team, team player – the words flow out of my mouth like I invented them. Yesterday though, one of our team members asked what I meant when I said something about being part of the same team. I don’t…
Service project with Hosanna Industries
April Service Project As a service project, our company recently paired with Hosanna Industries. We were tasked with gathering 53 sets of new twin sheets for their volunteer dormitory. We’re now over halfway to our collection goal. In addition, our office traveled to Slippery Rock for some hands-on participation. The Project The day had finally come…