Clayton Collins

About Clayton Collins

Most companies don’t have an office problem — they have a people problem their office is making worse.Professional‑services firms feel this more than anyone. When your business is your people, the space they work in either helps them do their best work… or quietly drains performance, culture, and morale. I hear the same frustrations from CEOs, CFOs, and Heads of People:“Our space isn’t supporting how people work now.” “We’re paying for square footage no one uses.”“We can’t attract or retain talent with a space that feels outdated.”“Our culture is slipping — and the office isn’t helping.”Your office should be one of your biggest competitive advantages. When it isn’t, you feel it everywhere — hiring, culture, client experience, and the bottom line.What I doI help professional‑services firms (CPA, law, architecture, engineering, construction, real estate, and consulting) fix the office problems that quietly cost them money and talent.That usually means- saving money through smarter, data‑driven space decisions- designing spaces that attract and retain high‑performing talent- aligning office strategy with how people actually work today- creating environments that strengthen culture instead of straining itI don’t start with square footage. I start with people, performance, and goals.When your space finally works for your people, everything clicks- better collaboration- stronger culture- easier hiring and retention- reduced wasted spend- a better client experienceThe office becomes an asset again.Why me?Before commercial real estate, I spent a decade as a television producer telling long-form stories across the country. That work taught me how to listen deeply, uncover what truly matters, and simplify complex decisions. Now I use that same lens in real estate — understanding what makes your people and business tick, then aligning your space to support it.How we can work togetherIf your office has stopped working for your people — or your budget — let’s talk.Sometimes the answer is renegotiating space.Sometimes it’s rethinking how you use what you already have.Sometimes it’s a complete reset.Either way, the conversation to your next step may be clearer than you think.

Experience

1. Commercial Real Estate Advisory Services - Office Occupier Leasing

   CBRE

   Nov 2020 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   2025 Raleigh Magazine “Millennial Mavericks” 2025/2026 TCREW Rising Leader in Commercial Real Estate nominee20••••27 Caring House Board of Directors2025 - Inaugural Member - Dix Park Conservancy2024 NAIOP Bus CaptainCBRE Rising Professionals Organization memberFirst Tee of the Triangle - Game Changers Executive Council founding member2023 CoStar Power Broker Award2023 TRAOBA President2023 NAIOP Developing Leader2022 NAIOP Bus Captain

Education

• The University of Alabama

  BA

Skills

• Broadcasting
• Editing
• Team Leadership
• Digital Photography
• Stage Lighting
• Audio Editing
• Film
• Video Production
• Celtx
• Theatre
• Content Development
• Final Cut Pro
• Field Producing
• Avid Media Composer
• Feature Films
• Media Production
• Directing Talent
• Post Production
• Television Production
• Film Production
• Voice Over
• Social Media
• Music Video Production
• Acting
• Videography
• Video
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Original Programming
• Cinematography
• Time Lapse Photography
• Stage Management
• Documentary Production
• Video Editing
• Directing
• Television
• Voiceover
• Camera
• Music Videos
• Final Cut Studio
• Reality Television