The Spotlight Episode 12: Finding Balance in CRE: Abigail Sievers' Success Story
Finding Balance in CRE: Abigail Sievers' Success Story
In this episode of The Spotlight - A Women Speak CRE Podcast, host Allison Weiss interviews Abigail Sievers, an industrial broker at JLL in Indianapolis. Abigail shares her journey into commercial real estate - from her early dream of becoming a news anchor to finding her niche in industrial brokerage.
She details the challenges and obstacles she’s faced throughout her career, including navigating maternity leave & motherhood in a male-dominated industry, and prioritizing family while growing a thriving brokerage business.
Abigail emphasizes the importance of mentorship, authenticity, and having an abundance mindset.
Today’s conversation also covers Abigail’s strategic use of LinkedIn for business development, the boundaries that help her balance a busy personal life with professional ambitions.
Abigail’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and finding support in both personal and professional spheres.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:41 Abigail Sievers' Career Journey
05:06 Transitioning from Marketing to Brokerage
08:35 Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Development
18:15 Balancing Motherhood and Career in CRE
20:48 A Supportive Business Partner & Ally
25:14 Navigating Career Transitions
29:03 Mindset and Personal Growth
31:27 Building Relationships in a Small Market
39:11 Balancing Work and Family
41:00 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts
Guest | Abigail Sievers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-sievers-ab987226
Firm Profile: https://www.jll.com/en-us/people/bio-broker/abigail.sievers
Host | Allison S. Weiss
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonsweiss/
Website: https://www.crerecruiting.com/
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