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St. Louis success story, Pic the Gift, expands with new multi-purpose space lease

St. Louis success story, Pic the Gift, expands with new multi-purpose space lease

Entrepreneur Finds Success in St. Louis Wes Pickering founded Pic the Gift, LLC, in 2012, believing there was a growing desire in the marketplace for on-demand printing. Here’s how it works: Pic the Gift allows customers to choose from a variety of printable products...
How Hilliker Thrives in the Cutthroat Commercial Real Estate World

How Hilliker Thrives in the Cutthroat Commercial Real Estate World

The independent, Brentwood-based firm credits a hyperlocal approach with national connections for its success in face of its heavy-hitter competitors. When Ben Hilliker started his real estate firm more than 30 years ago, he could count his competitors on one hand....
Better Deals, Less Stress: How to Choose the Right Commercial Real Estate Broker for You

Better Deals, Less Stress: How to Choose the Right Commercial Real Estate Broker for You

I was in my early-30s when I got started in Commercial Real Estate. That was over thirty years ago! Then, as now, newer Brokers teamed up with more experienced Brokers to learn the ropes. That’s when I met Wallace McNeill. Wallace was the first person to show me how...
New business Owner Buys Commercial Real Estate with Hilliker Corp

New business Owner Buys Commercial Real Estate with Hilliker Corp

A Lifelong Dream Come True Jenny Sturm, a St. Louis native more than twenty years into her sales career, stood at a crossroads. Her full-time job, working in sales for a pharmaceuticals company, had her spending too much time on the road. Further, she had spent many...
A Family Tradition: Aschinger Electric Calls on Hilliker Corporation for Property Management

A Family Tradition: Aschinger Electric Calls on Hilliker Corporation for Property Management

An American Entrepreneurial Success In 1912, St. Louis native Otto Aschinger borrowed a book on electricity from the library. After reading it, he hired two electricians to rewire a house for him. He observed their work, making a note of everything they did. Based on...