The Real Reason Some Careers Accelerate
From The Matthews Mentality Podcast by Kyle Matthews
June 9, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 118
About this episode
Kyle Matthews interviews Brian Finnegan about his career journey and insights on leadership and growth in the real estate industry.
In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Brian Finnegan, President and CEO of Brixmor Property Group (NYSE: BRX), one of the largest open-air shopping center owners and operators in the United States. Brian’s story is a masterclass in leadership, patience, and long-term career growth. Starting as a leasing representative in 2004, he spent more than two decades working through nearly every operational role in the company before ultimately becoming CEO of a publicly traded real estate investment trust with 344 shopping centers, 62+ million square feet of retail space, and more than 900 million annual consumer visits. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Welcome to the Show 02:25 Understanding Brixmor Property Group 05:10 Retail's Resurgence 08:04 Supply and Demand Dynamics 11:19 Same Store Growth 12:51 How We Met 15:13 Networking as a Young Professional 16:49 Brixmor's Evolution and History 20:41 Lessons from Being Young 22:30 Philadelphia Roots 24:29 Getting Into Real Estate 26:49 Brokerage Lessons 28:33 Cold Calling Stories 30:56 Dealing with Rejection 34:32 Time Blocking and Prospecting 35:10 Maximizing Your Current Role 38:01 Moving Across…
People in this episode
Host: Kyle Matthews
Guest: Brian Finnegan
Topics covered
- career growth
- leadership
- real estate
- networking
- business strategy
Keywords
- career acceleration
- real estate
- leadership
- networking
- Brixmor Property Group
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Brixmor Property Group, NYSE: BRX
Places: United States
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