People Who Perform - The Real Estate Careers Podcast
The real estate industry plays a major role in Canada's economy and offers some of the most interesting and rewarding careers paths available. Each episode, we bring you conversations from business leaders and up and coming stars in the real estate industry in Canada. Our guests share their unique career journeys, passions and advice on what it takes to be successful in this industry. If you’re passionate about real estate and want to learn more about what it takes to be successful, then this podcast is for you!
People Who Perform - The Real Estate Careers Podcast
Carrie Ashfield | Writing A New Chapter
Nicola Denning-Millar connects with Carrie Ashfield
Carrie had a serendipitous start to her real estate career after accepting a temporary assignment working for a development company. Carrie would soon discover that her personality, head for numbers and work ethic allowed her to flourish in a world that she previously never knew existed.
In this episode Carrie discusses the following:
- The merits of embarking on a career in real estate management
- The skills (hard and soft) needed to be a successful property manager
- It's all about dealing with people!
- Why women lead the way and are ideally suited to the business
- The benefits of leaning into industry associations (shout out to TCREW!)
- The importance of mentors and personal cheerleaders
- Leaving it all behind and becoming an entrepreneur
- Role model growing up
- Tips for finding balance (body and mind)
- Lessons and advice for anyone starting out in the industry
- How to raise your game