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
Anthio Yuen | Big Picture Thinking
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HighView Partners
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Season 2
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Episode 1
Richard Costello connects with Anthio Yuen.
Anthio is Director, Research Services and Strategy at GWL Realty Advisors, responsible for the organization’s market research and investment strategies across Canada.
Anthio has a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning and Development from the University of Toronto and an Undergraduate Degree in Urban Geography from Simon Fraser University. Anthio is actively involved in NAIOP Vancouver and is President elect for 2021.
In this episode we discuss the following:
- Why GWL Real Estate Advisors places such emphasis on research and data.
- A typical week in the role of Director of Research.
- Insight into Anthio’s early years and influences.
- Motivation behind his education choices.
- How the role of research differs in the brokerage environment compared to working for an institutional real estate group.
- Getting into the details of a recent study called ‘Office Demand in the New Economy: Looking Beyond Covid-19’. https://www.gwlrealtyadvisors.com/research_report/office-demand-in-the-new-economy-looking-beyond-covid-19/
- Stepping up to become NAIOP Vancouver President for 2021. The value of being apart of this community and expectations in the new role.
- The importance of finding a mentor (or three!).
- Creating a legacy and making an impact.
- Passions outside of work.
- Quick fire questions including this book – Decisive https://heathbrothers.com/books/decisive/