The Spotlight Episode 13: From Intern to Industry Leader: Tori Nook's Journey in Commercial Real Estate

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/   

Website: https://www.crerecruiting.com/   

Women Speak CRE   

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