Larry Connor
Built The Connor Group, a real estate firm that runs luxury apartment communities as operating businesses.
- Industry
- Real estate
- Country
- United States
- Format
- Video interview
- Interviewer
- Richard C. Wilson
- Source
- Forbes profile
Watch the Interview
About Larry Connor
Larry Connor is a billionaire who founded The Connor Group. The firm specializes in luxury apartment communities. It manages over $5 billion in assets across 18 markets (firm assets under management, not personal net worth). He also owns an investment firm that manages about $750 million. Larry grew up in the Midwest. He says he was not a good student. He went to Ohio University and studied English with a focus on Shakespearean literature. Before real estate, he worked in the computer industry. His computer company failed, and he carried those lessons into his next business. He and his partners have owned and operated eight businesses. Seven of them were very successful. The Connor Group treats each apartment community as an operating business. Larry has traveled to outer space and the deep sea. He set a world record by jumping from a hot air balloon while raising over $1 million for charity.
What They Shared in the Interview
In Their Words
“We believe that 90% of your problems are people problems, and 90% of your solutions come from people.”
“If you gather a group of people who share the same commitments and philosophies, and aim high, you can do the impossible.”
“You can get lucky, but what lasts long-term is rooted in people, grit, and perseverance.”
“You’ll make mistakes along the way, but the key is to not stop.”
“Success relies on the four P’s: getting the right people, having a plan, building processes, and maintaining perseverance.”
FAQs
What does The Connor Group do?
The Connor Group is a real estate investment firm that specializes in luxury apartment communities. It runs these communities like businesses. It manages over $5 billion in assets across 18 markets (firm assets under management, not personal net worth).
What are Larry Connor's four P's?
The four P's are People, Plan, Processes, and Perseverance. Larry says that with the right people, a solid plan, effective processes, and perseverance, your chances of success are high.
How does Larry Connor give back?
Larry believes that people who have been successful should give back. He supports programs for kids and communities, especially underserved ones. He has invested in the first private school in Ohio focused on under-resourced kids.
