Military Leadership & Success in NYC Real Estate with John Dugan
On this episode of The LEAD, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman sits down with John Dugan, a top-producing Brown Harris Stevens real estate agent and former U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Combat Team Leader, for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, and performing under pressure. Drawing on his experience leading troops in combat, including his deployment to the Battle of Fallujah, John shares how discipline, loyalty, grit, and the ability to rise to the occasion during challenging moments have shaped both his personal and professional life. Following his military service, John transitioned into Manhattan's fine-dining industry, where he advanced to Chef de Cuisine at Michelin-starred restaurants before bringing his leadership experience and high-performance mindset to New York City luxury real estate. Together, Bess and John explore the qualities that define effective leadership, the importance of accountability and adaptability, and how lessons learned in the military and hospitality industries translate into building a successful real estate business. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Host: Bess Freedman https://www.bhsusa.com/bhs-leadership/bessfreedman Guest: John Dugan https://www.bhsusa.com/agents/john-dugan Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://bhsusa.com/
