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
Nic Paolella | Building On Strong Foundations
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Season 1
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Episode 28
Richard Costello connects with Nic Paolella.
Nic Paolella is the Vice President of Development at Marcon, responsible for leading all new development projects. As part of the second generation of his family’s real estate development firm, Nic is helping build on the success of the company’s 35 years and 12,286 homes to date. Nic is passionate about urban planning and design and aims to create better, more livable communities.
In this episode, Nic shares his insight into the following:
- What is was like growing up in the business
- Background of Marcon
- Why starting out as a construction company makes Marcon a better developer
- Proudest project to date
- Developing and maintaining company culture
- What is takes to be successful as a Development Manager
- Housing supply in Vancouver - where do things stand five years on from a Globe article focused on land speculation
- The ‘Missing Middle’ - Opportunities and challenges to gentle densification
- Finding Inspiration
- What success looks like
- Advice for anyone starting out in the industry
- Passions outside of work