Hughes Marino stands apart from other firms of its kind thanks to its sole focus on occupier representation rather than landlord representation (or both). Serving cities throughout the United States as well as around the world, the business works with international clients from Munich, Sydney, Beijing, London, Toronto, and more. The company’s leadership says it gains new clients every day.
According to hughesmarino.com, despite the company operating on a global scale, its approach to delivering total commitment to excellence remains the same. Regardless of where clients are located, the commercial occupier representation business (also known as tenant representation) ensures those customers will have their long-term real estate needs met along with optimum service. The brand has helped U.S.-based brands identify, negotiate, and secure commercial properties overseas to propel their international growth.
Culture Remains at Core of Company’s Success
Some of the services at which Hughes Marino excels include commercial tenant lease and buyer representation; program, project, and construction management; culture consulting; planning (interior architecture) and design; green building guidance; portfolio lease administration; lease expense auditing; and advisory services.
Its program, project, and construction management team has more than a century of combined experience and has managed more than $1 billion in construction projects. From architect and engineer coordination to building standards and base systems evaluation, the team works closely with clients to deliver each one’s property needs.
Hughes Marino has been recognized for its culture by Entrepreneur, Fortune, and Inc., and continues to offer its cultural consulting expertise to clientele around the world. The company was highlighted in business coach Joe Calloway’s book The Leadership Mindset as a prime example of how culture drives success. Hughes Marino has also been featured in business coach Mike Robbins’ recent book We’re All in This Together, and his impressive client list includes Google, Microsoft, and various professional sports teams, to name a few.
Its planning and design (interior architecture) team spends time with clients to understand their commercial space goals and collect data based on a company’s needs, recommending efficient space utilization and furniture floor plan strategies, including furniture sourcing and negotiations.
By adding meaningful artwork, luxurious touches such as comfortable couches and gourmet kitchens, eco-conscious office assets, and playful office accents such as a gaming table or unique lighting, Hughes Marino’s leadership says they’re reigniting the power of office culture one detail at a time.
Additional culture consulting benefits include helping brands develop their own set of core values to resonate with workers and customers, as well as a checkup on team communication and why it matters more now than ever.
“When we founded Hughes Marino, it was on the principle that great companies deserve the best representation out there,” Managing Director Tucker Hughes says. “We committed ourselves to providing our clients with professional services that are not only cutting edge but are entirely comprehensive. Simply put, we’re about getting our clients the best possible results while saving them time, reducing their risk, and maximizing their flexibility. We’re revolutionizing our industry while simultaneously changing the game for companies and how they tackle finding real estate solutions.”
He adds the operation works to educate companies to learn what options are available and help them make the best decisions possible.
Hughes Marino Keeps Focus On Values Locally and Globally
Although it continues expanding nationally and soon internationally, owner Shay Hughes says it’s still about the power of the handshake and the importance of developing business relationships with integrity and solidifying lasting professional bonds. “We are proud to call our clients partners, in a collaborative effort to grow our respective companies through organic, strategic, and tactical growth,” she says.
With a hyperfocus on client relationships, Shay Hughes says the organization relishes the opportunity to bring its insight and expertise to new markets and is continually on the lookout for its next big endeavor.
A significant push behind what has made the institution so sought after both nationally and internationally, according to Hughes, is the team’s culture, as well as the team itself.
“The best companies in the world second the value of recruiting the best people and making them a first priority,” she adds. “The common thread behind award-winning companies is outstanding people.”
Hughes Marino has a very meticulous approach to attracting new talent and Shay Hughes says it’s made all the difference in setting the firm apart from competitors.
Hughes Marino also recognizes businesses around the world in the “Spaces We Love” section of its website, highlighting its commitment to beautiful workplaces with a goal of enhancing company culture. From Lululemon’s Vancouver, Canada, headquarters to IKEA’s Innovation Lab in Copenhagen, Denmark, to booking.com’s Singapore office, Hughes Marino team members keep a close eye on national and international trends, design, and construction.
At Hughes Marino, the mantra around its various offices continues to be “Success is not an entitlement. You have to earn it every day.” As the corporate real estate advisory enterprise continues to expand its worldwide footprint, the company is boldly moving through its 11th year in operation.
The agency also expanded stateside during the COVID-19 pandemic, opening a Denver office and continuing to set its sights on new opportunities.
