"Why Sales?"

The first time I took a class in Sales, it was more than just trying to sell something. I am driven by a desire to strengthen my interpersonal skills. This motivation has inspired me to deepen my connections in a way that matters. I choose to challenge myself through my involvement with sales because it puts me in uncomfortable places. I feel strongly that no growth comes within the comfort zone. As I pursue a career in commercial real estate, I recognize that every job is a sales job. 

My Library

Reading is important to me. There are people who have lived longer than me and have been in my position before. When talented people take the time to write books about their stories, and how they navigated life, I find it important to take the time and listen. To be a student is to be a sponge. 

A couple of these authors below I have had the amazing opportunity to interact with personally. Amy Calandrino, an immensely intelligent woman I met at my first conference, took the time to have lunch with me. We discussed her book, From Perfect to Real, and had deep conversations about what it is like to be a woman in commercial real estate. Bob Knakal, a gentleman with the biggest portfolio in all of New York City, took the time to talk to me during a networking event he was hosting in his office. I have started reading this book and am currently in the process of finishing it.