Creating Thriving Communities: Real Estate, Philanthropy, and Psychology with Paige Hakimian

What happens when a self-made real estate tycoon with a passion for psychology and giving back opens up about her journey? In this episode, Dr. Paige Hakimian shares the unexpected story behind her company’s success, her secrets to building meaningful relationships in business, and the powerful impact of leading with values, both at work and in the community.

Dr. Paige Hakimian is a trailblazing founder, leader, and business tycoon with over 40 years of experience in real estate. Alongside her husband, she built a privately owned real estate acquisition and holding company with a portfolio approaching 3 million square feet across the Southeast. Deeply values-driven and relationship-oriented, Dr. Hakimian is also an accomplished educator and philanthropist who holds a PhD in psychology, focusing on industrial-organizational psychology and applied coaching. She is committed to community impact, particularly through first-generation and financial literacy programming, and is recognized for her dedication to empowering others and building high-performing teams with heart and intention.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

1. Values First: Dr. Paige Hakimian built her business on clear values and long-term relationships, guiding decisions and shaping company culture.
2. Relationships Drive Success: Strong, genuine connections with tenants, partners, and team members are at the heart of sustainable business and community impact.
3. Giving Back Matters: Integrating philanthropy, especially supporting first-gen and low-income students, is central to Dr. Paige Hakimian’s mission and business approach.
4. The Power of Listening: Truly seeing and hearing people fosters trust, growth, and effective leadership both in business and personal interactions.
5. Resilience in Adversity: Proactively supporting others during challenging times builds loyalty and long-term success, as shown during major crises like COVID-19.

Todays guest, Dr. Paige Hakimian, can be found online at:

Website: https://hakimianholdings.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigehh/

Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:

Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/

Harvard Extension School Faculty Spotlight: https://youtu.be/zwLai-lu-pk?si=GpKNhtxVvTrS3-pu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/