#42. He’s Sold $24B in Real Estate… So Why Is Bob Knakal More Motivated Than Ever?

<p>40 years in the business. Nearly 2,400 properties sold. Over $24 billion in transactions.</p><p>Bob Knakal is a legend in commercial real estate.</p><p>But at 63 years old—when most are slowing down—Bob is operating with more energy and drive than ever.</p><p>In just the past three years, he’s written multiple books, built a massive presence as a social media business influencer, launched a podcast, started his own brokerage, and even appeared on the Netflix series <em>Owning Manhattan</em>.</p><p>So where does that drive come from?</p><p>According to Bob—it’s simple: he loves the work.</p><p>From his early days as a small-town kid shoveling sidewalks to buy baseball cards (more interested in the stats on the back than the picture on the front), to becoming one of the most data-driven minds in the industry, Bob has always believed that commercial real estate is a business of information.</p><p>That mindset helped build his iconic “Knakal Map Room”—a true Mecca of market data that has fueled decades of success.</p><p>On this episode of <em>Love in the Land</em>, Austin sits down with Bob to break down the mindset, habits, and philosophy behind a career that continues to evolve. They dive into:</p><ul><li>Why putting clients first is still the ultimate competitive advantage</li><li>How social media has transformed Bob’s business (and how you can use it too)</li><li>Lessons learned from getting fired—and starting over</li><li>What continues to motivate him after $24B in deals</li></ul><p>You can follow Bob on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, and learn more about his work at BobKnakal.com.</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and follow <em>Love in the Land</em> with Austin Love for more conversations with top performers, creators, and business leaders.</p><p><br></p>