MBA · CCIM · SIOR
Entrepreneur.
Visionary.
Avid Reader.
Husband. Father.
Building better businesses, stronger communities, and a life rooted in purpose.
MBA · CCIM · SIOR
Building better businesses, stronger communities, and a life rooted in purpose.
The Story
I'm an entrepreneur, investor, and business operator focused on building companies, developing leaders, and creating long-term value. Over the past two decades, I've worked across commercial real estate, business acquisitions, and operating companies — helping organizations grow through strategic vision, disciplined execution, and strong relationships.
At my core, I'm energized by building. I thrive in fast-moving environments where opportunities need to be evaluated quickly, decisions need to be made confidently, and teams need to align around a clear vision.
Philosophy
"Making deliberate choices about how to spend money and time is the essence of making the most of your life energy."
A book I read a few years ago changed the way I think about time, money, and legacy. The premise is simple: don't aim to die rich — aim to die with rich memories. Money is only valuable to the extent that it creates meaningful experiences while you're alive.
That idea pushed me to stop waiting. It's why I leaned hard into teaching entrepreneurs in Brazil through the Academy for Creating Enterprise, why I give when it matters most rather than leaving it behind, and why I ask myself constantly — is this a life experience or a life lesson? My legacy is now. I'm not building toward it. I'm living it.
Read the full post →Recent Writing
May 13, 2026
How a book on intentional living tied to the work that fills my bucket — and the nine rules I keep coming back to.
Read →Nov 7, 2025
Frameworks for addressing difficult conversations directly — without losing the relationship.
Read →May 2, 2025
The shows Tanner is listening to right now — and why they're worth your time.
Read →Feb 20, 2025
A personal reflection on organ donation and why it matters.
Read →Dec 18, 2024
A personal reflection on defining your mission — and making sure it still fits who you are today.
Read →Aug 29, 2024
An updated look at the daily habits that set the tone for everything else.
Read →Jul 2, 2024
How to run a quarterly business review that actually moves the needle.
Read →Jun 12, 2024
What years of working with a life coach taught me about clarity and accountability.
Read →Jun 5, 2024
The habit of writing goals, decisions, and lessons — and why it changes everything.
Read →ACE Program
I've also found deep fulfillment through my work with the Academy for Creating Enterprise, teaching individuals in developing countries how to start income-generating activities that lift families out of poverty and help shape brighter futures.
The sessions are taught in Portuguese — practical frameworks anyone can apply. Click any resource below to access it directly.
Explore ACEPratique a Venda Sugestiva
Practice Suggestive Selling
Diferencie o Seu Negócio
Differentiate Your Business
Pague a Você Mesmo um Salário Justo
Pay Yourself a Fair Salary
Regras de Ouro para Imobiliária
Golden Rules for Real Estate
O Documentador de Processos
The Process Documenter
Escreva Metas Diárias e Semanais
Write Daily & Weekly Goals
Compre Baixo, Venda Alto
Buy Low, Sell High
Pratique Kaizen
Practice Kaizen
Comece Pequeno, Pense Grande
Start Small, Think Big
Pratique Entidades Separadas
Practice Separate Entities
Gere Lucro Todos os Dias
Generate Profit Daily
Ferramenta da Semana
Tool of the Week — Video Playlist
Book List
I read constantly — often a few books at the same time. This is a curated list of the ones I've actually found useful: on leadership, business, mindset, and life. Not a wishlist. A record of what's shaped my thinking.
The Magic of Thinking Big
A reminder that mindset is the first lever. Small thinking caps everything else.
Think and Grow Rich
The blueprint for desire, persistence, and disciplined thinking. I re-read it annually.
The Gap and the Gain
Measure backward from where you started, not forward from an ideal. It changed my paradigm.
Good to Great
Why some companies make the leap and others don't. The discipline framework I return to often.
The full book list — titles, categories, and notes — lives here and I keep it updated.
View Full Book ListPodcasts
A few conversations where I've shared what I've learned about commercial real estate, building businesses, and leadership.
June 2022
The Dentist Money Show — What Should You Do with Your Building?
December 2021
Growth Think Tank — Hiring Slow and Firing Fast
October 2021
Pass the Secret Sauce — Specializing Niches in Commercial Real Estate
April 2016
Dentist Money, Industry Expert Series — Interview with Tanner Milne & Rich Andrus
March 2015
Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran — Navigating Commercial Real Estate
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