Daniel Forcier was born on June 3, 1976. He grew up in Chelmsford, a town 40 minutes west of Boston, MA. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture at Northeastern University, ten years apart. He has worked with his father for most of his adult life. They have worked on projects together since he was a kid, and he helped him start their family's real estate business 30 years ago. He is very fortunate to still be a part of that business, which is now led by his sister, Sandy.
Daniel has been an artist, architect, and creator his whole life. His art includes stained glass, epoxy, mosaics and acrylic textured paintings. He has been commissioned for art pieces, but he considers his art more like architectural details. As an architect, he redesigns existing structures, mostly multi-families in Massachusetts. His specialty is adaptive reuse projects. His goal as an architect is to preserve history, but also to update and modernize beautiful buildings from the past.
His latest project has been writing his life story in a book titled “You are Only as Sick as your Secrets.” This book has been his most difficult project to date, but also the most satisfying. He feels as if he is getting an opportunity to start his life over and is looking forward to any and all opportunities moving forward.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That adaptive-reuse design can transform aging multi-family properties into modern, high-value living spaces.
- How preserving historical character while upgrading functionality increases both long-term value and community impact.
- Why working within existing structures often delivers higher returns than ground-up real estate development projects.
- How creative architectural thinking solves complex layout challenges in older, inefficient residential buildings.
- That integrating artistic elements into design elevates properties beyond standard real estate renovations.
- How family-run real estate businesses can scale sustainably through collaboration, trust, and long-term vision.
- Why hands-on experience from an early age builds a deeper, more intuitive approach to design and development.
- How to identify overlooked opportunities in underutilized properties and convert them into profitable assets.
- That resilience and reinvention are essential for navigating both personal challenges and professional growth.
- Why embracing creativity and authenticity can unlock new opportunities across architecture, art, and life.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
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Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
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