Mar 10, 2026
Most commercial real estate brokers don’t start their careers playing 200 shows a year in dive bars.
But that’s exactly how Ward Richmond’s career began.
Before becoming Vice Chairman at Colliers and building a high-performing industrial brokerage team, Ward was a touring musician. When that chapter ended, he stepped into commercial real estate… and eventually built a business very intentionally around people, culture, and personal growth.
We get into:
- How a financial scare and a baby on the way forced Ward to rethink how he was working
- The moment he realized the difference between being a business operator and a true business owner
- Why he invested heavily in coaching and personal development (including Tony Robbins and Grant Cardone)
- The core values he uses to build and manage his team
- And why gratitude, humility, and discipline matter just as much
as market expertise
If you’re thinking about leadership, team building, or what it
actually looks like to build a career that aligns with your values,
you’ll enjoy this one.
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