Titans of industry. Giants in their field. An individual that has gone beyond the 10,000 to become an expert in their respective craft and etch out their place in the history books. Our CEO at DOBI Real Estate, Simon Thomas is our host with co-host, Realtor, John Lionas sit down with a new guest each episode to talk about their evolution to greatness. We cover the highs, lows, and everything in between.

Here in our second episode we feature Jeffrey Schostak, President of Schostak Brothers & Company Inc. A true titan in the real estate industry. With a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 2005, Jeffrey's journey began in Chicago, where he honed his expertise in retail leasing and acquisitions, amassing a remarkable $200 million real estate portfolio.

In 2010, Jeffrey returned to his roots in Michigan, joining Schostak Brothers & Company, Inc. as its President, marking the fourth generation of his family to contribute to the company's legacy.

Among his standout achievements, Jeffrey sourced a 93,000-square-foot Build-to-Suit HQ for MASCO Corporation, followed by a groundbreaking 110,000-square-foot Build-to-Suit HQ for Cooper Standard Automotive. Notably, he orchestrated the acquisition of the iconic 110-acre former Palace of Auburn Hills, once home to the NBA's Detroit Pistons.

Jeffrey's responsibilities encompass every facet of real estate: from overseeing new ground-up projects to revitalizing existing assets and executing value-driven acquisitions. He's also spearheading efforts to attract retail, office, industrial, and healthcare tenants to Schostak Brothers' vast 1,000-acre land holdings in Southeastern Michigan.

Recognized as a rising star, Jeffrey Schostak earned a spot on L. Brooks Patterson's Elite 40 Under 40 list in 2012, further solidifying his reputation. In 2016, Crain's honored him on their prestigious 40 Under 40 list, recognizing his profound impact on the industry.

Join us to hear more about Jeffrey and how the Schostak legacy has been able to maintain healthy growth through generations, and how they plan to continue that growth.

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