Beginner Steps to Commercial Leasing ? ?

[Scott Anthony]

Hello everyone.  I am new here and wanted to pick your expert brains a bit!

Within the next couple-few years, I would like to start my own business and be able to lock down a great location for it.  I currently work in the medical health and fitness field and I know pretty much what I am looking for as far as size is concerned, general location, etc.  The biggest draw is I have no clue where to start.  I am a novice to commercial real estate/leasing.  What are my first steps to locating a property to lease?  What about potential investors/partners?  Thanks well in advance :)