In this episode, I speak with with my guests about attracting new talent to the commercial real estate industry. Up until now, this industry has not done a great job of recruiting younger generations. First, Warren explains the journey that led him to his 18 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. Then, Jose gives his perspective as a current college student. Later, the three of us discuss job interviews, networking events, and much more! Warren Mead is a seasoned real estate executive bringing plenty of experience in the areas of property management (office/retail/mixed use), sales, construction management, acquisitions, financial reporting & budgeting, staffing, and leasing. Mr. Mead is a strategic and creative thinker with strong technical and business skills. He demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively across corporate functions and at all company levels. Jose’s motivation is financial. He likes to work, move around, and do things. Since 2014, Jose’s dad has owned a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. Helping his dad find a property was Jose’s first experience with real estate at the age of 11. These days, property management keeps him busy. Additionally, Jose holds a degree in finance which allows him to bring an abundance of valuable knowledge to the role. Jose shares his thoughts on Generation Z now graduating college and what he has learned from a tenant’s point of view. Resources from this episode: Warren’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-mead-1a281350 Monster: https://www.monster.com/ BOMA: https://www.boma.org/ Cushman & Wakefield: http://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en San Francisco State University: https://www.sfsu.edu/index.html

In this episode, I sit down with three amazing industry professionals to discuss what is like to switch into the Commercial Real Estate industry after having a career in a completely different field.