The Impossible Story of Chandler Commons
Have you ever heard of Central Pop, Pie Express Chandler, or Hālau Ho'okahi I Ka Hula?
We’d like to share the story that brought these spectacular businesses to Chandler Commons:
Rob had a goal. A goal to do something that most would have called impossible. 20 years of work had not changed anything; why did Rob think he could do things differently?
Rob is one of the longest license-holding real estate brokers in California. After 44 years in commercial real estate, he knows a thing or two about the industry. Now mostly retired, he does hang on to one strip mall on the corner of Cooper and Ray: Chandler Commons.
What was his impossible goal?
Rob wanted 0% vacancy in Chandler Commons even though it hadn’t been done in 20 years.
So, he hired a leasing agent who adopted the goal as her own: Susan McCall. Tirelessly, they worked together. Rob’s goal was never thrown on Susan’s backburner and today they celebrate 100% occupancy! They did what couldn’t be done!
Picture credit: https://www.facebook.com/centralpopaz/
Picture credit: https://www.facebook.com/hulainaz/
The best part is the amazing small businesses they found homes for! Without Rob and Susan’s dedication, the Chandler neighborhood probably wouldn’t know about these three businesses (among other tenants):
Central Pop: Craft popcorn that nails the classics and introduces fun new flavors; Gifting, parties, and more!
Hālau Ho'okahi I Ka Hula Hawaiian Dance Studio: Embrace Polynesian customs, culture, and dance with a Hawaiian-to-the-soul creative director.
Pie Express Chandler: Enjoy the most delicious comfort foods from pizza to burgers to teriyaki.
If you haven’t already, we hope that soon you’ll pop into Central Pop for some samples, drool over a meal from Pie Express, enjoy Hālau Ho'okahi I Ka Hula’s next recital, and check out the other businesses in Chandler Commons.
It isn’t just the accomplishment of a goal that feels good, it’s being able to bring businesses like this to a wonderful corner of Chandler!
Picture credit: https://www.facebook.com/Pizza.Chandler
