Meet Moses Hall

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Moses Hall a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Moses , so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

I did not find my purpose in a single moment. It found me slowly, piece by piece, through experiences that forced me to grow. There were seasons when I felt completely lost, when I questioned if what I was doing even mattered. But I have learned that sometimes being lost is part of being guided.

For a long time, I thought purpose was something you achieved once you reached a certain level of success. I kept chasing goals, thinking they would fill the quiet space inside me that still felt empty. But what I discovered is that purpose lives in how we serve others, not just in what we accomplish.

It became clear to me when I started to see the impact of helping people rebuild their communities. When I watched hope return to a block that had been overlooked for years, I realized this was bigger than real estate. It was about healing, about showing people that beauty can rise from broken places. That understanding changed how I see everything.

I believe purpose is revealed through both pain and patience. It shows up when you stop pretending to have all the answers and start listening to what your soul has been trying to tell you. Every challenge I’ve faced was preparing me to stand where I am now.

If someone reading this feels unsure about their direction, I want them to know that their story isn’t over. Purpose isn’t hiding from you. It’s already within you, waiting for you to trust that where you are right now is part of your preparation.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I am originally from New York, but Chicago is where I found my calling. When I moved here in 2008, I had no idea that this city would shape my entire purpose. I came with ambition, but what I found was something far deeper. Chicago became my classroom, my proving ground, and the canvas where I learned that success means nothing if it does not lift others with you.

I am the Founder and Managing Broker of MoHall Commercial and Urban Development. My company was built on faith, vision, and perseverance. We specialize in commercial real estate brokerage and urban revitalization, but what truly defines us is our mission to rebuild hope. I wanted to create a firm that looked beyond profit and focused on transforming communities that have been overlooked for far too long. Every property we help restore is a chance to rewrite a story and give people a reason to believe in what their neighborhoods can become.

What inspires me most is seeing transformation take shape. There is nothing more powerful than walking past a building that once sat empty and now hums with new life. It reminds me that impact does not always arrive with applause. Sometimes it comes quietly, in the form of a small business opening its doors or a young person realizing that their community still holds promise. That is the heartbeat of my work.

MoHall Commercial has grown to represent both private investors and local governments, helping to bridge the gap between real estate and economic development. Our projects aim to attract investment, create jobs, and bring pride back to commercial corridors that once defined entire neighborhoods. What started as a dream in a small office has evolved into a purpose-driven company with a national vision.

At its core, my story is about faith and resilience. I believe that purpose reveals itself when you refuse to give up, even when the path is uncertain. Every closed door has guided me toward a greater opportunity, and every challenge has shaped the way I serve others.

I want people to know that no matter where they start, their story can still lead somewhere extraordinary. Hope is not just a word. It is a decision to keep believing that what you are building matters.

That belief is what fuels MoHall Commercial and Urban Development. We are not just in the business of real estate. We are in the business of restoration of places, people, and possibilities.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

When I look back on my journey, I realize that success was never just about talent or opportunity. It was about the kind of person I was becoming through the process. The three qualities that shaped my path the most were vision, resilience, and faith.

Vision taught me to see beyond what was in front of me. In business and in life, the ability to see what others overlook is the foundation of transformation. Before any building is restored, it must first be imagined. I learned that vision is not about having all the answers, it is about believing in what is possible even when no one else does.

Resilience became my greatest teacher. There were moments when everything seemed to fall apart, when deals collapsed, when doors closed, and when doubt crept in. But resilience is what turns adversity into wisdom. It is the quiet decision to get back up when the world expects you to stay down. If you can endure the seasons that test you, you will emerge stronger and more focused than you ever thought possible.

Faith is what keeps it all together. Faith in God, faith in the process, and faith in yourself. There will be days when your plan does not make sense, but purpose often hides in the middle of uncertainty. Faith gives you the courage to move forward before you see the full picture.

For those who are early in their journey, my advice is simple. Start where you are, and do not wait for perfect conditions. The greatest growth comes when you learn to build while still becoming. Read, listen, and study those who have walked the path before you, but remember that no one else can define your timing.

Your gifts will make room for you, but they need your patience and preparation. Learn to be faithful in the small things. Each step, each lesson, and each obstacle is preparing you for something far greater.

Success begins with how you think, grows with how you persevere, and flourishes when you stay true to who you are.

How would you spend the next decade if you somehow knew that it was your last?

If I knew I only had ten years left, I would spend them building people and rebuilding places. I would devote every moment to helping others see the beauty in what they already have, and the potential in what they can still become. I would use every ounce of strength to show that faith, purpose, and community can rewrite any story.

I would walk through neighborhoods that others have forgotten and remind people that revival begins in our hearts before it shows up in our streets. I would continue developing communities, not just with bricks and blueprints, but with vision and belief. I would gather young entrepreneurs, single mothers, and dreamers who feel invisible, and teach them how to see opportunity where others see obstacles. Because transformation does not begin with funding. It begins with faith.

I would use my voice to inspire those who feel lost. I would tell them that brokenness does not mean the end. It can be the beginning of something sacred. I would remind them that they are still here for a reason, that God has not forgotten their name, and that hope is often reborn in the darkest seasons.

If I had ten years left, I would spend them creating a new blueprint for what it means to build wealth with purpose. I would help investors see that real estate is not just about buildings. It is about breathing life back into entire communities. It is about giving children safe places to dream, business owners spaces to grow, and families the dignity of belonging.

I would teach that legacy is not about how much you accumulate, but about how much light you leave behind. I would show that economic development can be spiritual work when it restores faith in people as much as it restores property.
I would mentor young leaders who have vision but lack guidance, helping them find their voice in rooms they never thought they would enter. I would tell them that leadership is not about perfection, it is about presence. It is about showing up every day with humility, grace, and the courage to keep going.

If I had ten years left, I would fill every one of them with purpose. I would travel to cities where people feel forgotten and remind them that they are the foundation of the future. I would keep developing land, buildings, and dreams that connect faith with finance, vision with action, and hope with tangible change.

And when the time came for me to leave, I would not leave quietly. I would leave knowing that I used my gifts to lift others higher. That I helped restore communities, rebuild belief, and prove that one person’s purpose can spark a generation’s transformation.

Because in the end, what matters most is not how long we live, but how deeply we loved, how boldly we believed, and how faithfully we built something that outlives us.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moseshall/?hl=en
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moseshall/