Covid-19 has presented a myriad of challenges to our daily life, both personal and professional. Yet, there is a “silver lining” that can always be found, even in the most challenging times … if you look hard enough and want to see it. Online book sales have soared in the last year, with a resulting explosion of ‘at-home’ reading by people of all ages.
While many people looked to books to provide entertainment and comfort during the stressful times, it also presented a great opportunity to explore topics to further their career knowledge or look into topics they do not normally have the time, desire, or attention span to focus on. 
This includes educational and professional books.
The pandemic slowed the world down, may have increased family time, and helped many people rediscover their love of reading. Let’s face it, in the age of e-books and online accessibility through Amazon, the sky is the limit!
You may not realize it, but there are many local authors right here in Metro Detroit who remain under the radar, unless you are looking.
One such author is Lynn Drake, a local real estate broker who is the president and founder of Compass Commercial. She focuses her business on representing tenants and buyers within the commercial real estate (CRE) industry.
Lynn has a passion for helping business professionals find the right office space but can only take on so many clients. Her solution was to write a book to share her knowledge of the real estate industry.
Her book, Do You Speak Lease, offers practical advice for “do-it-yourself enthusiasts and aspiring real estate agents”, which can be found on Amazon.
If you are a tenant, agent, broker, buyer, or just interested in learning more about CRE leasing or buying, support a local author and gain knowledge of a complex industry sector.
The office market is going to open back up — get ready with the perfect vacation read and learn more about leasing and buying property while on a beach with a cocktail!