"3 Questions With" highlights the diverse and talented individuals who contribute to Savills success.  Through three questions, get to know professionals from various business functions, including recently hired or promoted executives, rising stars, and members of Savills Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). The series provides a glimpse into the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of these individuals, while also showcasing the value they bring to our company. Through "3 Questions With," we celebrate the diversity and excellence that defines Savills and our people.

There is no better way to celebrate the excellence of our team than with a spotlight on Greg Taubin. Greg was recently recognized as Savills North America's top revenue generator for the year.   

With an impressive tenure spanning nearly three decades in the New York market, Greg carries a wealth of insight and invaluable perspective on the past, present, and future. In our latest spotlight, we learn more about Greg’s approach to client service, his advice to emerging real estate advisors, and what he’s most optimistic about in a changing world.

You’re speaking to someone who has never worked with Savills or with Greg Taubin. How do you want them to feel, or what do you want them to know, when they walk away from the meeting?

We’re an extension of a client’s team and advisors to their decision-making process and execution. In this critical role, we aim to deliver intelligent real estate solutions with their best interests in mind. Throughout my career, I’ve prided myself on trust, zealous advocacy and reliability in my approach to client service. I earn trust by being responsive (which is much more than simply answering emails and phone calls), and learning all I can about a client’s business, their people, and their specific requirements. Staying connected with and being aware of clients’ evolving needs has led to incredibly productive long-term relationships. A client should always know they are getting me to run the process from start to finish, with no handoffs, and will conclude with superior results.

30 years in commercial real estate is surely a milestone you can be proud of. What advice would you offer to a young Greg Taubin or emerging brokers to succeed in their careers?

Appreciate that every day is different, whether you’re pounding the pavement, looking at office spaces or working on transactions. Be proactive, be prepared, be ready to learn. Complacency never wins in this business. The time you put in to seeking and servicing clients will directly impact their (and your own) success. After 30 years in commercial real estate, I’m as driven as ever.

With our industry (and world) experiencing rapid change and unprecedented challenges, what keeps you up at night? What are you most optimistic about?

There are organizational shifts happening to companies of all sizes, in all industries, in all markets. We’re seeing these shifts at a more rapid rate over the last three years in particular, leading me to be even more nimble with a more nuanced understanding of what my clients will need today, tomorrow, and well into their future. What keeps me up at night are the relationships and how leadership changes or strategic re-direction will impact the solutions we’re able to deliver. That said, when you have a great team of trusted advisors looking out for you, confidence in our work and our commitment to a client’s business objectives will always be paramount.