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/

X: https://x.com/ToriNook

Website: https://anchorretail.com/

Host | Allison S. Weiss

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

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

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