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Bill Douglas: Journey From Entrepreneur to CEO
- 2025/03/15
- 再生時間： 36 分
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In this episode of the Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Bill Douglas, CEO of OpticWise. Bill shares his entrepreneurial journey, the inception and services of OpticWise, and the impact of technology on commercial real estate. He discusses the importance of digital infrastructure, the onboarding process for property owners, and the advantages of owning digital assets. The conversation also touches on the effects of the pandemic on the real estate market, the innovative 'Building of Things' strategy, and future trends in technology and data usage. Bill emphasizes the need for digital transformation in the industry and the democratization of technology for smaller property owners.TakeawaysBill Douglas is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for building companies.OpticWise specializes in data and digital infrastructure for commercial real estate.The company focuses on operations and revenue generation for its clients.Digital infrastructure ownership can significantly increase property value.The pandemic has accelerated changes in the commercial real estate market.OpticWise's 'Building of Things' strategy integrates various technologies in buildings.The commercial firewall concept helps property owners control vendor access.Data management is crucial for reducing operational costs and improving efficiency.Future trends include touchless technology and dynamic pricing for services.Digital transformation is essential for the commercial real estate industry. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Consulting Spotlight01:06 Bill Douglas's Entrepreneurial Journey02:36 Understanding OpticWise and Its Services04:28 Engagement Examples in Commercial Real Estate10:23 Onboarding Process for Property Owners12:59 Advantages of Digital Infrastructure Ownership17:27 Impact of the Pandemic on Commercial Real Estate22:11 The Building of Things Strategy24:51 Revenue Streams from Digital Infrastructure31:02 Future Trends in Technology and Data Usage34:06 Democratizing Technology in Commercial Real EstateSubscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter https://softwareoasis.com/subscribe/ to stay updated with more insights from technology leaders and transformation experts. -> Strategic Consulting Partnerships: Live Q&A Webinar Today!Consulting Firms: End Cold Outreach Today. Learn to generate warm introductions now.Strategic Consulting Partnerships: Live Q&A. Learn to build referral networks.Instant Networking Today: Streamline your pipeline with qualified referrals.Target 25+ Consulting Categories: Learn to generate warm referrals from strategic partnerships with top AI, cybersecurity, marketing, firms and more.Register Now (Webinar Today) https://www.softwareoasis.com/gold-> Career Stalled?Earning $40K-$90K+ in tech is possible. Explore 10 in-demand career paths with 1M+ job openings.Fast-track tech career courses – no experience or degree required!Start Free Course https://softwareoasis.com/start-free-course-> Subscribe to our Fan Newsletter and Get ahead in your B2B tech career.Weekly data, trends, analysis, interviews, and insights to your inbox every Tuesday. Unsubscribe at any time.https://softwareoasis.com/newsletter-> Join our Patreonhttps://softwareoasis.com/patreonWhat can you expect from our Patreon?By becoming a patron, you're investing in your own success and unlocking a range of exclusive benefits, including:Exclusive Content: Bonus episodes, extended interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and early access to recordings.Direct Influence: Suggest topics, ask questions for guests, and participate in polls to shape the future of the podcasts.Personalized Advice: Patrons get access to group Q&A sessions with me, Michael Bernzweig.Community Access: Join a private channel to connect with other listeners.Software Oasis Free Course Access: Get access to one free course from Software Oasis's trending tech and career courses, valued at $249 to $399.Weekly Fan Newsletter: Packed with exclusive insights, updates, and curated resources.