From drumsticks at an early age, to chalkboards after college, and then to pens that inked profitable real estate deals, Jim Baker has successfully wielded them all. The winding road of his experience is marked by highs and lows, especially with the times of tremendous personal and professional challenges and growth. These landmarks are chronicled in Jim's book, Confessions of a Commercial Real Estate Broker. Jim is an accomplished musician who began his career performing professionally, and later taught and directed high school music. A heart-breaking experience on the job, as well as family crises and losses, brought Jim face-to-face with the realization that he needed to follow his heart and change careers. His journey led him eventually to his current award-winning position in commercial real estate. Bathed in honesty and written to prepare others for the field of his passion - commercial real estate, Jim shares his advice, expertise and humor, divided conveniently in entries for every day of the year. Each day opens with information that relates to commercial real estate, followed by a helpful "Lessons Learned" section. The closing piece of each entry, "On This Date," reflects the author's extensive research with names of people, events, and highlights associated with the date. These may be familiar, even nostalgic to the reader, and surely informative. His nuggets of wisdom will certainly give you conversation starters around the table with your family or at the office with business associates. Jim's purpose for his book is to prepare you for a career in commercial real estate, enhance your success and give you valuable points to ponder as you work with others.