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What does it take to turn a skyline into a story that buyers believe in? We sit with Miami native and market shaper Daniel Guerra to trace the real mechanics behind Brickell’s rise, from construction know‑how and brand strategy to policy wins that clear the runway for bold projects. Daniel grew up on job sites, ran a major subcontractor in his 20s, and now represents top developers delivering towers that anchor entire districts. That experience fuels a simple but powerful idea: the best operators don’t chase comps—they make them.

We dig into how selling a condo stack differs from typical brokerage work: you must sell the first and last unit with a plan that holds under pressure. Daniel breaks down the role of curated ground-floor retail, hospitality partnerships, and branded residences like Viceroy and Baccarat in setting expectations—and prices—across Miami’s distinct submarkets. Brickell, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Doral aren’t interchangeable; each has its own buyers, pricing bands, and amenity logic. We talk through why larger floor plans came roaring back, how Coral Gables’ townhome niche defied skeptics, and how Doral’s amenity-rich model created a walkable, self-contained lifestyle.

Beyond the projects, we go inside the civic engine: planning boards, design review, and RPAC’s issue-first advocacy that helped reduce Florida’s business rent tax and safeguard 1031 exchanges. With wealth migration accelerating and firms like Citadel, Microsoft, Amazon, and Blackstone expanding, Daniel highlights a pressing need for private and charter schools to support relocating families. Add Miami’s global flight network, tentpole events like Formula 1 and G20, and steady international demand, and the city’s long runway becomes clear.

If you want a grounded playbook for creating value—one that blends construction literacy, brand strategy, and policy fluency—this conversation delivers. Subscribe, share with a colleague who loves Miami or market strategy, and leave a review with the insight that challenged your thinking most.

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