I hired Ward Richmond because I needed a fast-paced individual who specializes in solutions for 3PLs and could deliver a comprehensive solution that maximized site value and enabled me to close the deal. His market intelligence and relentless effort on this project undoubtedly helped us secure the business with this new, Fortune 500 customer.
Ward Richmond understands the 3PL business. We rely on Ward to help solve our customers’ supply chain opportunities and provide them with logistics solutions that fit their needs.
Ward has consistently demonstrated a high level of customer service, a strong work ethic, and comprehensive understanding of transportation & logistics-related real estate.
Ward and his team have consistently delivered a high level of customer service over the course of several years and hundreds of transactions by working closely with our team in an effort to assist us with developing and implementing creative real estate solutions.
Positive attitude and customer-centered approach made for a great working relationship.
Ward and his team have consistently exceeded our expectations while working closely with our Properties Team to execute our real estate strategies and achieve our stated objectives.
The Colliers team worked quickly and efficiently to leverage their local market relationships to find KW multiple short term, flexible space solutions in an expedient and professional manner.
Ward has acted as our strategic real estate partner for several years having assisted our team during our rapid growth by utilizing strong relationships and unparalleled market knowledge to source off-market opportunities for property expansion needs.
Corporate real estate solutions
By Ward Richmond
“Winning doesn’t sharpen your sword, losing is the only thing that is going to make your sword sharper in life.” – Conrad Madsen
Conrad Madsen, aka cofounder of Paladin Partners, aka Mr Linkedin has two decades in the industry of… Industrial real estate
Grew up in the bordertown of Mission, TX
Mom and dad both worked, Dad owned a fiberglass manufacturing company
Rural upbringing on 20 acres, raising some cows and living the country life
Learned the value of hard work early from his parents
Attended Texas Tech
Conrad wanted to land an internship with the CIA after college, was told to gain some life experience before getting into the Company
Tried the Law School route into it, but decided that wasn’t the path either
Was introduced to a friend of a friend who was a talent scout/headhunter for Mark Cuban’s company at the time
Moved into a recruiting firm from that intro and began making cold calls, a lot of cold calls
After his recruiting stint, Conrad moved to Dallas and made his foray into the Commercial Real Estate business
Worked at NAI in Dallas and cut his teeth learning the biz in the shadow of The Staubach Company
Moved on from NAI to start his first business in Lee and Associates where he learned even more, making him more capable to move into his very own shop
Enter Paladin Partners, 14ish people in the building, handling Commercial real estate through a solutions obsessed approach
Advice to younger self : Invest earlier, in yourself. Find mentorship
Morning Ritual : 5-530 wake up, cardio/weights, sauna, cold shower
Favorite Hotel : Little Nell – Aspen
Favorite Restaurant : Dunston’s Steakhouse – Dallas
Book Rec : “Can’t Hurt Me” -David Goggins
Current Jam : “Wanna Be A Baller” by Lil’ Troy Spotify – Apple
“Feelin Good Again” by Robert Earl Keen Spotify – Apple
Charity : Team Luke: Hope For Minds
$100M Briefcase : Well located industrial real estate, not California
2023 Visionboard : Buy 5 pieces of real estate
Connect with Conrad:
Website:Paladin Partners
LinkedIn: Conrad Madsen
Instagram: @conrad.madsen
Connect with Ward:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wardrichmond
Instagram: @ward214tx
Website: TruckinOn.com
YouTube: Supply Chain Real Estate
Like and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you can find podcasts. Leave a 5-star review and let me know what resonates.
