From Boardrooms to Bookshelves:

Insights on Business, Leadership, & Life

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Rob Finlay shares real-world strategies on building businesses, leading with purpose, and navigating life’s defining moments.

Books

The library of featured books from Rob

Beyond the Building

The strategic lessons of commercial real estate and business leadership.

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Hey Dad...

The ultimate guide for young adults stumbling into adulthood

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Real Reads

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A Visionary Leader

Rob Finlay combines decades of experience in commercial real estate, finance, and entrepreneurship. He’s a leader who’s built, scaled, and sold multiple companies.

More than that, Rob is passionate about sharing insights on business, leadership and life. Through his books – Beyond the Building and Hey Dad… – Rob connects with readers on both business and personal levels, sharing life lessons that resonate beyond just business.

Rob Finlay is trusted by individuals, families, and business leaders alike for his rare blend of entrepreneurial grit and grounded life wisdom. Whether you’re navigating your first big career move, scaling a business, or facing everyday decisions that shape your future, Rob offers real-world guidance born from experience—not theory. He’s built and sold companies, advised the next generation, and lived the risks and rewards of going all-in. Rob doesn’t just teach success—he lives it, shares it, and wants to help others build it too.

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What Others Say

"There aren’t a lot of things in the industry that Rob hasn’t done at some point. Rob has spent more than two decades bridging the gap between innovation and technology to push the boundaries of commercial real estate."

"In the fast - paced world we operate in, Rob's adaptability and openness to new ideas are truly inspiring. Working with him has shown me the importance of staying agile and embracing innovation to stay ahead in our industry."

"Working with Rob has helped me progress in my career. Rob has this incredible ability to break down complex ideas into simple, actionable steps."

"Rob doesn't mind shaking things up. He's all about trying new things. Even when the market shifts, he quickly steers the ship in the right direction. It keeps things interesting and ensures we're on top of our game."

"Rob Finlay, is a real estate entrepreneur and pioneer who has been at the forefront of implementing technology to improve performance of your portfolio. Finlay shares his experiences and insights on how technology is changing the way we buy, sell, and man age properties."

"Finlay’s story of starting and growing his companies and portfolio is a tremendous inspiration."

"Finlay's arguments for becoming data - driven and embracing technology are persuasive and well - supported. He provides valuable insights into recognizing market trends and enhancing leadership skills, which are essential for staying competitive."

"Rob Finlay, a real estate expert, has an important message for your real estate business: the use of data and fresh ideas is the need of the hour. The traditional ways of doing things will not serve the purpose anymore. What worked in the past is simply irrele vant today. But sadly, several small and mid - sized real estate firms are still working on the old - age methods."

"Rob Finlay's advice is straightforward and practical, demonstrating how to scale up your real estate business. With this informational companion, embrace the future of real estate."

Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Author. Father.