Skip to content
CRE OneSource

Author

Collin Michels

When AI Starts to Reason, Not Just Respond

One Observation

When AI Starts to Reason, Not Just Respond

I've watched every new AI model release over the past few years and with each one I've had the same question in the back of my mind: is this

Thumb – Negotiating With Your Own Client (1)

CRE – The Unspoken Truth

Negotiating With Your Own Client

On today's episode of CRE – The Unspoken Truth, we talk through negotiating with your own client. Sometimes the best thing a broker can do fo

Screenshot 2026-07-08 at 4.35.25 PM

The Source

Chop Wood Carry Water

A student comes to his master and asks: what does it take to be the best? The master's answer: chop wood, carry water.

AI IN CRE

One Observation

AI in CRE

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. And AI is in CRE, it doesn't take genius to figure out whether to fully embrace it or...

Screenshot 2026-07-24 at 10.16.45 AM

The Source

Finding David

How do people actually find excellence? Not the idea of it. The practical, day-to-day version of it.

Screenshot 2026-07-09 at 9.57.53 AM

The Source

The Gas Station

Picture this. You drive your car down the road and you are running out of gas. You pull into the gas station, fill up, and get back on the...

Screenshot 2026-07-02 at 8.34.39 AM

The Source

Sales is a Foundational Skill

Cold calling helped me realize that sales is a foundational skill, let me explain. In the beginning cold calling looks like a mountain...

Screenshot 2026-06-18 at 4.50.24 PM

The Source

Finding Full Throttle

Finding full throttle has made me realize I meet with a lot of people that constantly feel like they are behind the eight ball on what they..

Lessons from 10,000+ Cold Calls (FULL)

CRE – The Unspoken Truth

Lessons from 10,000+ Cold Calls

On today’s episode of CRE- The Unspoken Truth, we talk Lessons from 10000+ Cold Calls. We changed it up once again as Brock joins the...

Where is AI Slowing You Down

One Observation

Where is AI Slowing You Down

As I continue to use AI, I also think about the question "where is AI slowing you down?" I've watched a few companies go all-in on AI this

Why Your Relationships Matter

One Observation

Why Your Relationships Matter

Clients and customers aren’t loyal to transactions, they’re loyal to their experience. Thats why your relationships matter!