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Posted: April 22, 2025
2025 Ones To Watch - Industry Leaders: Jennifer Stewart, IBM
Director - Head of Global Real Estate, Americas
IBM
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To share tips with others in the real estate field, consider the following strategies: Leverage Social Selling: Develop your social media presence and improve outcomes by building connections and establishing your personal brand. Utilize platforms to share relevant content, engage in discussions, and demonstrate your insights. Collaborate with Your Team: Work with colleagues to enrich content, improve productivity, and share techniques, messaging, and tips. Focus on Relationship Building: Connect with people, leverage mutual connections, and nurture relationships with top customers & clients.
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Be kind, honest and FIERCE! Go after your dreams, be passionate and share the journey with others!
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