Hi, I'm Sara Young - President, CRE Workflows, a division of Business Performance Advisors LLC at CRE Workflows
I am passionate about solving complex business problems using elegant technical systems. I thrive at the intersection of engineering and real estate, where I help professionals reclaim their time and focus.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Bridged mechanical engineering and automotive product development before pivoting into commercial real estate analysis.
Operates as a specialist in industrial CRE workflow optimization and systems integration for professional asset managers.
Provides expert guidance on leveraging AI and structured business systems to reduce operational drag in niche industries.
🚀 Career trajectory
Engineering Foundation
Began as a product development engineer at Ford and intern at P&G, establishing deep roots in technical design and quality control.
✦ Mechanical Engineering
✦ Quality Systems
Real Estate Integration
Transitioned into commercial real estate analysis and asset management at Clarion Partners, applying rigorous quantitative analysis to physical assets.
✦ CRE Analysis
✦ Asset Management
Operational Empowerment
Currently scaling CRE Workflows, focusing on equipping industrial real estate firms with the technology and systems needed to dominate their markets.
✦ Business Systems
✦ Entrepreneur
💪🏻 Superpowers
Systems Architecture Architect
Engineering high-performance workflows for real estate efficiency
✦ Replaces fragmented manual processes with cohesive digital systems.
✦ Integrates Notion AI to automate data-heavy asset management tasks.
✦ Translates complex operational requirements into scalable business frameworks.
✦ Integrates Claude AI to automate data-heavy commercial real estate workflows.
Technical Performance Strategist
Applying rigorous engineering logic to market-driven business challenges
✦ Analyzes CRE portfolios with an engineer's precision and logic.
✦ Optimizes financial and market research workflows for maximum profitability.
Real Estate Innovation Leader
Driving the digital transformation of industrial asset management and commercial real estate
✦ Bridges technical product development with real-world real estate assets.
✦ Advocates for smarter technology adoption within traditional asset classes.
✦ Simplifies complex market data into actionable business intelligence.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new frontiers in AI-driven automation for niche business sectors.
✦ Collaborating with thought leaders at the intersection of real estate and technology.
✦ Accessing professional communities to scale the reach of my current business systems.
I can help with
✦ Advising on the integration of Notion for project management efficiency.
✦ Mentoring early-career analysts on transitioning from engineering to finance roles.
✦ Providing insights into industrial asset management and workflow optimization.
✦ Advising on the integration of Claude, ChatGPT, and Microsoft CoPilot into CRE workflows.
✦ Advising on which tools are right for your CRE workflow needs.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with innovative leaders in PropTech to share evolving best practices.
✦ Finding partners who specialize in advanced automation for industrial real estate.
✦ Accessing knowledge networks regarding emerging artificial intelligence tools for small businesses.