• In the Black

  • Changing the Dominant Narrative in the Commercial Real Estate Industry
  • By: T. Dallas Smith
  • Narrated by: Aaron Goodson
  • Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (19 ratings)

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In the Black

By: T. Dallas Smith
Narrated by: Aaron Goodson
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With In the Black, T. Dallas Smith identifies the centrality of honest and open relationships to success within the world of high-dollar commercial real estate deals. His advice to “build relationships before you need them” is complemented by personal stories highlighting the importance of identifying one’s advocates. Smith is keen to recognize the people—some of them sense-making and some of them unexpected—who helped lift him up in a field the primary practice of which has been to reject diversity among its practitioners. Smith shows how making one’s way in an industry that has historically rejected Black men and women may be challenging but is in no way impossible. His own story is proof that one can both be a trailblazer and use one’s hard-won position to open doors for others.

©2023 T. Dallas Smith (P)2023 Advantage Media Group, Inc.

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Entertaining, Informative, and Inspirational

I am very to have met and done business with Dallas, Dexter, Leonte, Corey, and Cedric! Phenomenal brothers with a passion for service. Great All (African) American Story!

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Awesome!!!

Loved it! This is more than just a commercial real estate story. It's about perseverance, how to overcome objectives, a love story about two very different people and how to stay focused.

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Inspiring Story!

I recommend this book to anyone interested in pursuing a career in CRE or current CRE professionals. T. Dallas Smith’s story is so inspiring. This book is a must-have for sure.

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Excellent on every level

Thank you for writing this book! I am truly inspired and grateful for your shared experiences!

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Thoroughly Enjoyed

Great hearing Dallas story. Since getting my real estate license in 2017, I've ran across Dallas a couple dozen times and heard a lot about the company, but never knew the history until now. Truly inspiring! There definitely needs to be additional books going into details of some of the deals.

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Great storytelling! Must have for any entrepreneur

This book was an easy fun read. Very hard to put down. Inspiring and entertaining!!!!

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Inspirational

This book served as confirmation for me that I am headed in the right direction. The story was truly inspiring and I am grateful for you sharing it with the world.

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