Joshua Winslow - winslow@findnycoffice.com - More Info "When people come looking for space, one of us knows that industry," says Joshua Winslow, founder of Winslow & Co. And that explains how Winslow & Co. does business. "I built my organization by finding people with real world backgrounds," he says. "One of my brokers is an architect. Others come from finance, media, restaurant management. I myself have a degree in mechanical engineering." Tech tenants saved hundreds of thousands of dollars when Winslow & Co. uncovered secure locations that already met large, sensitive equipment specs. No renovation required! In other cases law firms were put in midtown, fashion and retail in the garment center, even a former governor chose Winslow & Co. to find the right consulting location. Joshua insures his brokers prove themselves by knowing a client's profession so well they can analyze space with an eye on what it takes to succeed in that profession. "We don't push quick deals," says Joshua. "We have long term relationships. Because when the location works, word gets around." Just ask and dozens of Winslow & Co. clients will tell you the same thing.

Jeffrey Anderson - janderson@findnycoffice.com - More Info The reason people set up shop in the world's most vibrant city? More opportunity than anyplace on earth. And if you look for it, there's also talent you won't find elsewhere, talent beyond "just a broker." Jeff Anderson is a credentialed architect with a master's in urban design. Jeff says his clients turn to him for more than leasing. "I've studied the work of architects who built the spaces I'm showing," Anderson says. "When clients find out my background they know I'm qualified to give them other advice, like design ideas. More than once clients have said they had a richer experience with me than with pure sales guys." Anderson has found the right space for firms with very particular and sometimes non-negotiable specifications, including law practices, financial services, media and tech companies. "I can't think of any firm in any industry that won't find what it needs in New York City, " Anderson says, "if there's an accomplished, educated professional working alongside as a partner that provides more than addresses."

Brad Belmont - bbelmont@findnycoffice.com - More Info "We represent tenants and have access to any landlord in the city," says Winslow & Co.'s Brad Belmont. He recalls when an event planning company learned the importance of access, after another broker showed only its own properties. "The client needed an outdoor space with the deal," says Brad, "but the other guy tried to talk them out of it, simply because his firm owned no outdoor space in that range. When the client came to me I discovered the space required, in Chelsea no less, a neighborhood better for that business!" Brad has been particularly effective for retailers, from nationals to mom and pops. And, he even helped a non-profit advocate group expand, for less money, by moving from Grand Central to City Hall, the same area as their constituents. "It's not just about square footage," he says. "I study your business and think what can I do to help you develop?"

Dan Benchimol - dbenchimol@findnycoffice.com - More Info "I began my real estate career in Brooklyn, spearheading a commercial services division at a prior firm. I am now a tenant-broker, with manifold experience in all forms of metropolitan commercial real estate transactions. When I provide good service, I become a partner to the client, and always treat their business as though it were my own."

Greg Bonura - gbonura@findnycoffice.com - More Info Clients report that Greg Bonura's passions and detailed work ethic go hand in hand. He spent six months on a search for a prominent designer and restaurateur. The client's conclusion: "The space of my dreams!" "People tell me they like my energy and due diligence," observes Greg. A U.K.-based wireless entertainment firm asked him to search for its first office space in the U.S. Greg worked as hard on that first 1-year deal as he does on his 10-year deals. Later on, the firm came back for a new 3-year lease when it needed a bigger space. Another client described going through three brokers before meeting Greg and never had the service and attention they got from him. "If you call people back, do what you say you'll do, they tend to stick with you," he says. Because to Greg, an avid surfer and fashion industry veteran, all deals are important.

Camille Dulac - cdulac@findnycoffice.com - More Info "It is important for me to spend enough time to understand my clients' real estate needs and to develop a trusting relationship, since securing commercial real estate is not only a financial decision, but an emotional one as well." Camille's many years in the New York restaurant business with both small and large establishments offered him a great opportunity to learn how to take care of people's needs. Camille organized very large private functions during his tenure at these well-regarded New York restaurants. In addition to his vast experience working in the restaurant industry, Camille has direct experience renting and purchasing retail properties in New York for many years, and more recently assisting businesses locate ideal office spaces.

Brett Gartner - bgartner@findnycoffice.com - More Info With over six years experience in commercial real estate Brett has participated in over 300,000 square feet of transaction worth over $70,000,000. A specialist in office leasing Brett enjoys helping his clients find space which makes the most sense for them. "The most satisfying part of my job is knowing that a client is pleased with their new space. Making that happen for them; that is what I do." Brett has worked with a variety of different organizations throughout the course of his career including not-for-profits, educational institutions, technology companies, healthcare organizations and others. "The most interesting part of my job is that every transaction has its own requirements, intricacies and unique sets of challenges. Understanding needs and addressing concerns is critical to finding a tenant the right space."

Nick Griffin - ngriffin@findnycoffice.com - More Info When a major European bank needed its first offices in the U.S., Winslow & Co.'s Nick Griffin kept one word in mind. "Trust," says Nick "was the key to this search. The client was traveling the world on other business, didn’t know New York, but knew I was available no matter what time zone they were in." The bank’s trust in Nick paid off when he found 10,000 sq. ft on 6th Avenue with views of Central Park. And when a growing financial services firm needed high profile retail space, Nick took it upon himself to research foot traffic and demographics near a spot the client hadn’t considered. Nick’s calculation was right. The client shared his vision, and now thrives at a 5th Avenue location where no national brand ventured before. "I have clients, not customers," says Nick, who holds an MBA. "I don’t sell them anything, rather I’m their advocate. That’s the key to success."

Paul Maass - pmaass@findnycoffice.com - More Info Paul Maass has been helping businesses find great office spaces while strategically planning for the future for almost 5 years. "A lot of brokers make lofty promises, but I always try to underpromise and overdeliver." Finding a great office space, at the right budget, in the right neighborhood can be very difficult in New York City. Paul makes it easy by handling all of the legwork involved so his clients only have to decide if a space works for them, instead of thinking about how to find and procure their next office.

Patrick Nash - pnash@findnycoffice.com - More Info "The lifeblood of what I do is relationships," says Winslow & Co.'s Patrick Nash. "Becoming a trusted partner brings clients back." A former congressional staffer, Patrick puts his listening skills to use for clients as diverse as a designer whose dresses were worn at the Emmys to an activist turned equities dealer. "I always picture myself in a client's shoes," says Patrick. In the case of the fashion group, the designer discovered hidden fees in a deal another firm was pushing and decided to go with Patrick instead. "From day one I showed him respect and kept him informed. He realized I was looking out for his interests and not just getting the deal done," says Patrick. Another time, a software developer thought he needed midtown, but Nash discovered space in Chinatown better for that business. "He loved the area we found, and we'll be with him when he renews or expands."

Brian Sakon - bsakon@findnycoffice.com - More Info When Brian Sakon of Winslow & Co. takes on a client he starts with the client. "I visit the office, see what the employees are like, how they work," he says. "That way I get a picture of what they need to thrive." An ad agency thought it couldn’t find the right combination of cost, space and location. Then Brian secured offices within budget and steps away from the client's key customer target: the world’s largest department store chain. For a website security firm, Brian found an access-only facility, even better than the lobby guard the client had in mind. A trained music teacher and musician, Brian succeeds by putting pieces together in commercial leasing too. "We’re the communicators, organizers and expeditors," he says. "The client’s audience becomes my audience. Once I determine who the client needs to reach, I can concentrate on details, negotiate with landlords, so my clients can concentrate on their businesses."

Mike Stock - mikestock@findnycoffice.com - More Info "In the end," observes Winslow & Co.'s Michael Stock, "the tenant-broker model must focus on long term relationships, not snagging a deal." For Stock, that was especially clear when a U.K.-based consulting firm asked him for help. "The satellite office had to coordinate with the parent company, which had different ideas. After understanding the company culture I realized time was needed to develop relationships with both. Without that, any deal could have left one of them unhappy." Combining guidance with patience, Stock took the firm from Soho to Union Square to finally settle in midtown. He even helped secure the furniture they needed. "We get calls from all over the country for tips on expanding here," says Stock, a 3rd-generation Manhattanite. "Success in New York is sweeter than any place else." That's true of most businesses here and especially true of the client experience with brokers like Michael at Winslow & Co.