We were lucky to catch up with Moses Hall recently and have shared our conversation below.

Moses, appreciate you joining us today. Day to day the world can seem like a tough place, but there’s also so much kindness in the world and we think talking about that kindness helps spread it and make the world a nicer, kinder place. Can you share a story of a time when someone did something really kind for you?

In business, it’s not often that client’s become family. However I had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to befriend Pastor Gicele Gi-Gi Wray-Lindley and Dr. Omar Lindley. I was a recent college graduate and looking to start my career in commercial real estate. Fate would have it that I would cross paths with Pastor Gi-Gi at a political fundraiser in downtown Chicago.

Being enthusiastic about breaking into this industry, I was excited to meet new people and network. I was blessed to have the opportunity to talk with Pastor Gi-Gi and share my endeavors in this industry.

Being the person that Pastor Gi-Gi and Dr. Omar Lindley were, they invited me out to dinner downtown.

At dinner I discovered that they own several businesses and own several pieces of real estate.

They shared with me their vision for expansion and growth.

Even though being newer to the industry they encouraged me and gave me some of my first opportunities in commercial real estate.

They took me in as family and Pastor Gi-Gi often referred to me as her little brother.

Over the years we have gone to sell and buy millions of dollars worth of commercial real estate together.

And it all started with a belief in me.

This is meaningful to me as a look back over my career to see where I started to where I am now, I am amazed. I have been blessed to win Top Producer Awards and Realtor’s Magazine 30 under 30 Award.

I owe my launching pad to success to these two individuals. Sadly we lost Pastor Gi-Gi unexpectedly recently, which took us all by surprise. She was an amazing pillar in the community and impacted so many people lives with her kindness, dedication and love for helping others.

Thank you for all that you do and have done.

Moses, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

Moses E. Hall is an award-winning commercial real estate broker, developer, entrepreneur, and investment professional based in Chicago. He is the founder and managing broker at MoHall Commercial & Urban Development, a full-service, client-centered commercial real estate brokerage committed to representing the interests of investors, landlords, tenants and property owners and clients locally, nationally and internationally. Moses’ career in real estate launched after becoming a licensed REALTOR® in 2014, when he was offered a role as a real estate broker with Ani Real Estate. Over his three-year tenure with the company, he attained top producer status and consistently received 5-star client reviews on Zillow.com and Realtor.com. In 2017, he stepped into a role as a senior investment broker specialist with Miller Chicago Real Estate (a top producing commercial firm in Chicago), where he was the designated specialist, serving diverse clientele, including international investors from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Looking to the future, he branched off on his own to launch MoHall Commercial & Urban Development in January, 2019, where a client-driven approach is the cornerstone of their business. At MoHall C.U.D., they combine the unrivaled attention to detail and personal touch of a boutique firm with the extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of a large enterprise.
Dedicated to serving their clients, and under Moses’ leadership, the company relies strongly on community ties to offer a full range of services, including property disposition, investment sales, leasing, and tenant representation. However, the ultimate mission and vision of his firm has been to revitalize underserved communities on Chicago’s south side. This is led through visionary commercial real estate collaborations that maximize value and build wealth for all parties involved.
As one of Chicago’s business leaders, Moses’ work has been recognized through numerous awards and accolades. Some of his highlights include consistently achieving Commercial Top Producer status by the Chicago Association of REALTORS® since 2019 as well as being recognized by Realtor Magazine’s 30 under 30 award. In addition, his work has been highlighted in several publications, including Connect Commercial Real Estate Media and the Ariel Investments/WVON Radio 40 under 40 Game Changer Award in 2020. He will also be awarded with the highly coveted Commercial Achievement Award by Chicago REALTORS® in the fall of 2022.

Although he is a hands-on driven leader, Moses believes in continuous professional development. In 2016, he was accepted into the highly competitive Project Real Estate Associate Program (REAP) and completed the Community Investment Corporation (CIC) Property Management course. He is currently a candidate seeking his CCIM designation, which is expected in 2023.
An active community servant, Moses contributes his time as an expert advisor on several committees and boards. Currently, he is on the Board of Directors for Certified Commercial Investment – Chicago Chapter and the National Association of REALTORS®. He also volunteers his time politically as the Illinois REALTORS® State Legislative designated contact with State Representative Marcus Evans.
Moses is originally from New York City, the entertainment capital of the world, and as a trained pianist, his first love has always been music. He moved to Chicago for his undergrad studies to obtain his B.A., in Music Business. In 2019, Moses decided to concurrently pursue his passion for music with the launch of MoHall Music Publishing. This company actively acquires music publishing rights to various notable music celebrity artists throughout the globe.

Where do you think you get most of your clients from?

The best source of new clients for me is referrals. I am intentional about attending certain industry related events and networking with everyone in the room. I am in a relationship oriented business. It’s also important to leverage social media to continue the growth of brand awareness. Let your audience know what events you will be at and also things you are working on. For my business model, LinkedIn has been a great tool for helping to generate new business.

How did you build your audience on social media?

Social media can definitely be overwhelming for many business owners, but it can be rewarding once you discover what works best for you. Each platform usage depends on your target audience. If you are a service provider educational content is always important. However you have to mix up business related post with personal post as well. With platforms like Instagram that have rolled out Reels, it’s now easier to get discovered by potential new customers.

You can use trending audio to get boosted higher on people’s feed.

If your business is more B2B then Linkedin would be great platform to market on as well.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://mohallcommercialud.com/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/moseshall