Meet Daniel Solomon

Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniel Solomon.

Hi Daniel, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I actually started working in real estate while I was in high school, at age 18. I worked at a real estate development company and got my first exposure to the industry early on. After that, I spent some time at a technology company because I wanted to experience something different and broaden my perspective. But pretty quickly I realized real estate was where I truly belonged, so went back to work at the real estate company while in high school.

I later went on to attend The University of Texas at Austin (the best school ever). While I was there, I attended the business school career fair and met with about 20 different real estate companies. The very last booth I visited caught my attention — it was a real estate brokerage firm based in Los Angeles. When I looked into it further, I found out they were expanding their healthcare real estate team.

Right around the same time, I was seriously considering switching majors and pursuing dentistry to follow in my father’s footsteps. My dad is an incredible father and an amazing dentist, and I’ve always had tremendous respect for the profession. After a ton of contemplation, I decided that while I loved and respected dentistry, practicing dentistry itself wasn’t the path for me.

Healthcare real estate ended up being the perfect bridge between two worlds that were already part of my life. And I’m thankful I chose that route. Today, I work with dentists, veterinarians, and other healthcare providers every single day, helping them with their real estate — so in many ways I still get to stay connected to that field.

The beginning of my career was very tough. There were plenty of 14+ hour days and a lot of persistence required to get momentum. But I stuck with it, and over time the work started to compound.

Eventually I transitioned to another firm where I found even greater opportunity to grow. Today, I lead The Solomon Healthcare Advisory Team at Kidder Mathews, where we specialize in healthcare real estate and work with clients across the country. We specialize strictly in selling healthcare real estate.

Looking back, I’m very grateful I stayed with it. What started as something I was curious about in high school has grown into something I genuinely love doing every day.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely has not been a smooth road. Real estate brokerage, especially early on, comes with a lot of rejection. Every single day you’re reaching out to people and hearing “no,” or that they’re not interested, or they simply don’t want to talk. That’s just part of the job.

Early in my career, there were several moments where I honestly wanted to quit. When you’re putting in 14+ hours a day and constantly being rejected, it can be very discouraging. But then a few doctors gave me an opportunity to sell their offices. And I became addicted to it. I still am to this day of course. I started looking at it as a numbers game, and realized the more I put myself out there, the more opportunities I’ll have. At the end of the day, I hold myself to one standard: to always be the best at what I do. And to bring that same level of commitment and excellence to every area of my life.

That process also gave me very thick skin, which I’m actually grateful for now. Learning how to handle rejection and continue moving forward is one of the most valuable lessons this career has taught me. Over time you realize that persistence is everything, and that if you simply don’t quit, things start to turn in your favor.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I lead The Solomon Healthcare Advisory Team at Kidder Mathews, where we specialize exclusively in selling healthcare real estate. Our focus is primarily on veterinary hospitals, dental offices, and other medical properties across the country.

Healthcare real estate sits at the intersection of real estate and healthcare operations. These properties aren’t just buildings—they’re where doctors build their livelihoods and where patients rely on care every single day. Healthcare is essential.

We saw this clearly during COVID-19: no matter what was happening in the world, people continued to prioritize their health and the health of their pets. In fact, more people became pet owners during the pandemic. 71% of households in the US own a pet! That consistency is what makes this sector bulletproof. Because of that, really understanding the business behind the real estate is critical. Our team works closely with doctors, practice owners, and investors to help them buy, sell, and structure real estate transactions that support their long term goals.

A few things that set us apart are our specialization, knowledge and connections in the space. Rather than trying to do everything in commercial real estate, we focus strictly on the healthcare sector. That allows us to understand the operators, the different specialties, the corporate groups, the lease structures, the different markets, and the trends happening within the medical industries at a very high level. Many of our clients have spent decades building their practices, just as real estate investors have spent decades creating wealth to invest in assets like these. We bring deep expertise, sharp focus, and a relentless commitment to excellence to every transaction we’re involved in.

It’s a pleasure to be part of Kidder Mathews, the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western United States. Our firm has more than 900 professionals across 19 offices throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and over 500 brokers working across multiple specialties. That platform allows us to combine deep healthcare real estate expertise with the broader market intelligence, relationships, and resources of a large regional firm that completes billions of dollars in transactions each year. 2025 was a record breaking year for our company. We achieved the highest net income in our entire 57 year history. 57 years! $9 billion+ in transaction volume.

Brand wise, what I’m most proud of is the reputation we’ve built around specialization, persistence, and trust.

At the end of the day, our goal is simple: help healthcare professionals and investors make smart real estate decisions while protecting the value they’ve spent years building.

We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
Some of my favorite childhood memories come from playing basketball and winning championships with the teams I was on growing up. Basketball taught me a lot at an early age – discipline, teamwork, resilience, and what it means to keep pushing even when things get tough.

Being part of a team working toward a common goal was incredibly rewarding, and those experiences stuck with me. Many of the lessons I learned on the court: consistency, competitiveness, and showing up every day ready to work and be the best, are the same lessons that have actually helped shape my career.

I still carry that same drive and passion today, and I do my best to pass those values on to the junior agents on my team. Similar to sports, success in this business often comes down to effort, persistence, and supporting the people around you. And that’s ultimately what separates the best from the rest.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://kidder.com/professionals/solomon-daniel/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-solomon-a24938115/
• Other: [email protected]