If you’re familiar with the writings of Jason Fried of 37 Signals CRM and his book, Rework, than the idea of how to do things differently and more effectively in business is firmly planted in your belief system. Think about how you go about your daily life and ask yourself, “Is this everything it could be? Could I actually be enjoying the best of both worlds right now?”
“Workaholics aren’t heroes. They don’t save the day, they just use it up. The real hero is home because she figured out a faster way.”
― Jason Fried, Rework
This snippet could exemplify a misconception of staying in place in say, San Francisco, working an exorbitant amount of hours in the office, never to get out and get some fresh air, when you very well could be operating right here in North Lake Tahoe. And before I get too tied down to one person’s ideas, the reason Jason Fried sticks in my mind today is because of his next yet-to-be-released book, REMOTE: Office Not Required, which dives into the topic of changing business environments with concepts like, showing “both employers and employees how they can work together, remotely, from any desk, in any space, in any place, anytime, anywhere.” And add to such a concept the new services of Clarity.fm, an advisory website from entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs from people who have been there and done that. Here you can hire Pros by the minute to help guide your daily business and have those mentors always on call and that know your industry.
I really want you to reflect on how you can actually make the transition to a successful professional life in Lake Tahoe, and that no longer are the requirements of running your business in some major city your only consideration because access to the best employees has never been more advantageous.
Truckee, CA alone offers a wide variety of commercial spaces ready to house your business headquarters and you’re not alone in such a transition. Companies like Clear Capital, a multi-million dollar appraisal management business, whose owners made the transition from the Bay Area to operating right here at the newer Pioneer Commerce Center, and got their start in a small office space above the Blue Coyote Sports Bar at the Truckee River Business Center. (Add another local example.) And remember Lake Tahoe is a year-round world-class resort area attracting professionals from all over the world, so your next team could already be living here, you just need to open up the conversation and set the idea in motion.
Maybe you’re just getting your start and ready to make your break, so before I get into these different commercial developments, consider the number of options the perfect home office in Tahoe Donner, Donner Lake, Glenshire, Sierra Meadows, Grey’s Crossing, Martis Valley or Olympic Valley might provide with perfectly adorned meadows, mountains, and streams and changing views throughout the seasons to continuously spur your creativity. The point I want to make is that it all starts with a simple weekend trip or a phone call and such a reality is right around the corner.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect retail space in Old- or New-town, an industrial space for your trade, or finding that professional building that will represent the next stage of your business, Truckee has all the amenities you could be searching for. Office and retail spaces range from $10-24/sf/yr , with some reaching as high as $29 and $42/sf/yr in some of the highly trafficked thoroughfares. Spaces range from 480-9,000/sf, so there is definitely space for a variety of businesses to accommodate your needs.
These areas include:
- Martis Outlook Building (Near Truckee Airport)
- The Phoenix Executive Building (Truckee’s Finest, Silver LEED certified offices)
- Airport Office Center (12242 Business Park Drive)
- Brickelltown Office/Retail Suites (Donner Pass Rd. Old Town)
- Truckee River Business Center (Adjoining 7-Eleven & Blue Coyote Sports Bar)
- The Rock – Beautiful, Upscale Office/Retail (Adjoining 50/50 Brewery)
- Pioneer Commerce Center (Pioner Trail Rd. off Donner Pass Rd & Hwy 80)
- Downtown Truckee Professional Office Suites (Jibboom St.)
- Donner Park Center (Donner Pass Rd., Mid-Donner Lake)
- Sierra Sun Building (12315 Deerfield Drive, Donner Lake area)
Once again I ask, “How will you make the transition to Tahoe with your business?” Any number of opportunities abound and a wealth of professionals are right at your fingertips to help you succeed with your dreams. Feel free to contact me anytime Email or call me at 530-582-8103. My professional network and I are ready to show you a future in Tahoe you have been waiting to realize.
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