November 27th 2023.
Troy Nash, a veteran of the United States Air Force, is the first African American principal in the history of Kansas City's top commercial real estate firm, Newmark Grubb Zimmer. With a passion for education, Nash has obtained a wide range of degrees including his bachelor's and master's in economics, a master's in political science, a joint J.D./M.B.A. from the UMKC Bloch School of Business and School of Law, and a Ph.D. in education from St. Louis University.
Nash has gone on to have a successful career, beginning his path as city councilman, and then serving on the board of directors for various entities, becoming a gubernatorial appointee to the Missouri Housing Development Commission, and working as a developer for the $3 billion Village West project. His most recent success is the $1.3 billion facility for the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Nash believes that anyone has the potential to become an entrepreneur, even in the workplace. To help in this journey, Nash has shared eight key actions that have helped in his climb:
Firstly, Nash advises to strengthen skills by cultivating the natural talents we are born with. Secondly, he tells people to face their fears and not let the fear of failure keep them in mediocrity. This is followed by the idea of climbing with purpose by controlling what is seen and heard, and by actively pursuing career and business goals.
Innovation is also key, as is preparation by researching the target market and understanding what the customers need. Nash encourages everyone to expand their education, open their eyes to the wider world, and to consider their community when reaching for the top.
These eight points of advice from Troy Nash demonstrate the potential to become an entrepreneur in the workplace, and are great advice for anyone looking to take their career to the next level.
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