BJ serves as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Kinect Real Estate Partners and as Chief Executive Officer of American Capital Group (ACG), the firm’s affiliated operating platform. With more than two decades of experience in the real estate sector, Mr. Kuula’s expertise spans various domains including design, development, construction, acquisition, property management, asset management, and finance. His notable career achievements encompass $2 billion in real estate development, $1.5 billion in value-add acquisitions, and nearly $4 billion in real estate finance.

BJ is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue, where he leads the Revenue Development Committee. He was nominated for Globe St.’s Top 50 under 40 in Commercial Real Estate in 2021.

BBA, University of San Diego; MBA, University of Washington Foster School of Business.

In this episode, Karen and BJ discuss:

• Success Story of BJ
• Commit to Get Leads
  • Be forward-facing in the community and create connections as you go. Put yourself out there and don’t be afraid to ask. 
• Consult to Sell
  • Reaching investors starts with thought leadership. 
• Connect to Build and Grow
  • Look for overlooked areas in your field. You can make an impact in those areas, especially when they touch your heart. 
• Success Thinking, Activities and Vision
  • You can’t fall in love with real estate, and you can’t outrun the capital markets. Invest the right way, not just to create activity.
• Sweet Spot of Success