How One Entrepreneur Climbed the Construction Ladder to Become a Real Estate Mogul

Jeffrey Levine of Douglaston Development sits down with Jessica Abo to share his advice for anyone who wants to work in real estate.

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Jeffrey Levine has wanted to work in real estate since he was a kid. As chairman of Douglaston Development LLC, Levine Builders and Clinton Management LLC, Levine has directed the new construction and rehabilitation of thousands of residential units, student housing, senior living, hotels and health care facilities. He also has worked on millions of square feet of commercial retail, office and institutional space. When he is not wearing a construction hat, you will find Levine rolling up his sleeves to support several causes close to his heart. He sat down with Jessica Abo to discuss how his humble beginnings and willingness to hustle helped make him the success he is today.

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Jessica Abo

Entrepreneur Staff

Media Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Author

JESSICA ABO is a media trainer, keynote speaker, and bestselling author who uses her 20+ years of TV news experience to help entrepreneurs, C-Suite executives, celebrities, and philanthropists share their stories with the world. An award-winning journalist, Jessica has presented all over the country including at TEDx, Facebook, Microsoft, Delta Airlines, WW, and the United Nations. She has appeared on The TODAY Show, ABC News, Access Hollywood, KTLA, CBS, and NY1 and in Forbes, Fast Company, and Women's Health.  Her debut book Unfiltered: How To Be As Happy As You Look On Social Media sold out on its first day and empowers readers with tools they can use to take back their happiness IRL (in real life).

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