HOUSTON—A career in real estate won't be handed to you. To succeed, you have to be bold, and “raise your hand.” So says Robert Duncan, chairman of Transwestern, in this exclusive video interview. He lays out a sound course for up-and-comers looking to make it big in commercial real estate.

You'll also hear:

• If Duncan thinks the European crisis is a threat or a blessing to the US market;

• Why CRE seems to be doing so well while the greater economic recovery still progresses at a snail's pace; and

• More advice for young pros.

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John Salustri

John Salustri has covered the commercial real estate industry for nearly 25 years. He was the founding editor of GlobeSt.com, and is a four-time recipient of the Excellence in Journalism award from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

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