Ask me how I met Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban

Before I became a Los Angeles office broker, I had an unexpected introduction to the world of business: I ran a venture capital conference. The event brought together top-tier VCs, tech founders, and startup teams from across the country. My biggest task? Find a keynote speaker who would set the tone for the entire event.

This was before “Shark Tank” existed. But I had heard of Mark Cuban—he had just sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo for billions. I cold-pitched him, confident in my event vision and determined to land the right speaker. To my amazement, Mark Cuban said yes.

It was an unforgettable moment.

The executive producer introduced me onstage by saying, “We had to find a Hollywood producer to make this conference entertaining—that’s why we hired Nina Steiner.” At the time, I was known as “Nina Dot Com” thanks to my background in television production.

Mark Cuban’s keynote was electric. I still remember him saying, “I just made 50 interns millionaires overnight,”  “Mark—I’ll get your coffee, sweep the floors, work 24/7—please make me an intern!”

I didn’t become his intern. But I walked away knowing I had the ability to connect people, navigate high-stakes negotiations, and create meaningful experiences. All of that shows up in my work today as a commercial real estate broker in Los Angeles.

How That Experience Helps My Commercial Real Estate Clients

That conference taught me three key lessons that shape how I serve tenants today:

1. Relationships build everything. The conference was a masterclass in networking. I now bring that same energy to office space leasing in Los Angeles. It’s never just about square footage—it’s about understanding each tenant’s goals and making the right introductions.

2. Presentation is power. Whether producing a high-level conference or touring office space in Culver City, first impressions matter. I help clients find not just any office—but the right office to support their team, brand, and growth.

3. Take bold action. I emailed Mark Cuban with zero connections. That mindset fuels me today—whether I’m uncovering an off-market listing or negotiating a lease that works for my client’s future.

Why This Matters to Office Tenants in L.A.

Leasing office space in a competitive market like Los Angeles requires more than market knowledge—it requires strategy, insight, and drive.

When clients work with me as their Los Angeles office space broker, they’re partnering with someone who thinks like a producer, connects like a networker, and negotiates like a founder.

It’s not just a transaction. It’s your next chapter—and I’m here to help make it a successful one.