From Intern to Industry Leader: Tori Nook's Journey in Commercial Real Estate

In this episode of The Spotlight: A Women Speak CRE podcast, host Allison Weiss interviews commercial real estate entrepreneur Tori Nook. Tori shares her journey from her beginnings at John Carroll University to becoming a stand-out retail broker and industry leader.

She discusses the importance of internships, networking, and flexibility in achieving success. Tori also highlights her transition to starting her own company, Anchor Retail, and how she has built a culture of flexibility and empowerment within her firm.

The conversation delves into the significance of vulnerability, work ethic, and maintaining relationships in driving professional growth. Tori also speaks about her recent foray into social media to expand her influence and connect with broader audiences.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:28 Tori's Journey into Real Estate

01:26 Internships and Early Career

03:17 Transition to Commercial Real Estate

04:49 Building a Network and Gaining Experience

06:44 Launching a Career in Retail Real Estate

08:44 Keys to Success in Real Estate

22:34 Entrepreneurial Leap and Starting a Business

34:39 Hiring Challenges and Solutions

35:21 Flexibility in the Workplace

38:30 Adapting to COVID-19

44:29 The Importance of Social Media

00:52 Early Career and Internships

01:07:25 Persistence Pays Off: Early Lessons

01:08:14 Balancing Motherhood and Professionalism

01:09:12 The Importance of Hard Work and Integrity

01:15:23 Entrepreneurial Journey: From Broker to Business Owner

01:24:47 Building a Flexible and Supportive Work Environment

01:35:32 Embracing Social Media for Business Growth

01:44:35 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom

Guest | Tori Nook

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tori_nook/

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Website: https://anchorretail.com/

Host | Allison S. Weiss

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/

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Finding Balance in CRE: Abigail Sievers' Success Story

In this episode of The Spotlight - A Women Speak CRE Podcast, host Allison Weiss interviews Abigail Sievers, an industrial broker at JLL in Indianapolis. Abigail shares her journey into commercial real estate - from her early dream of becoming a news anchor to finding her niche in industrial brokerage.

She details the challenges and obstacles she’s faced throughout her career, including navigating maternity leave & motherhood in a male-dominated industry, and prioritizing family while growing a thriving brokerage business.

Abigail emphasizes the importance of mentorship, authenticity, and having an abundance mindset.

Today’s conversation also covers Abigail’s strategic use of LinkedIn for business development, the boundaries that help her balance a busy personal life with professional ambitions.

Abigail’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and finding support in both personal and professional spheres.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:41 Abigail Sievers' Career Journey

05:06 Transitioning from Marketing to Brokerage

08:35 Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Development

18:15 Balancing Motherhood and Career in CRE

20:48 A Supportive Business Partner & Ally

25:14 Navigating Career Transitions

29:03 Mindset and Personal Growth

31:27 Building Relationships in a Small Market

39:11 Balancing Work and Family

41:00 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts

Guest | Abigail Sievers

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-sievers-ab987226

Firm Profile: https://www.jll.com/en-us/people/bio-broker/abigail.sievers

Host | Allison S. Weiss

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonsweiss/

Website: https://www.crerecruiting.com/

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Connecting Beyond Walls: Garland Fuller on Third Spaces and Community

In this episode of The Spotlight - A Women Speak CRE podcast, host Allison Weiss interviews Garland Fuller, an award-winning third space culture and belonging consultant. With over 15 years of experience, Garland specializes in creating environments that foster community and connection.

During the conversation, Garland discusses her journey into commercial real estate, her role in transforming AAREP LA, and her current work focused on reimagining community spaces.

The discussion covers the necessity of nuanced approaches to office space utilization, the importance of integrating human-centric design, and innovative ways to activate underused spaces.

Highlights include Garland Fuller's “People, Place, Program” framework, the concept of third spaces, and the impact of evolving work environments on community building.

This episode underscores the importance of adapting to new cultural and technological shifts to create meaningful, engaging workspaces.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:09 Garland Fuller's Background and Career Journey

06:49 Diversity and Inclusion in Commercial Real Estate

10:06 Transforming AAREP LA

17:02 Reimagining Work and Space

25:36 Resetting Expectations in the Workplace

27:12 Challenges of Returning to the Office

28:23 Innovative Uses of Space

30:42 Revitalizing Community Gatherings

32:14 The Role of Virtual Reality in Real Estate

33:41 Event Trends Making an Impact

39:23 Implementing Effective Organizational Changes

43:05 The Third Space Academy

48:43 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

Guest | Garland Fuller

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garlandfuller/

Website: https://garlandfuller.com/

Third Space sign up: https://bit.ly/EnrollThirdSpaceAcademy

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Host | Allison S. Weiss

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