Bethany Babcock: A Journey from Outsider to Industry Leader

In this episode of the Spotlight, a Women Speak CRE podcast, your host Allison S. Weiss welcomes Bethany Babcock, an industry titan who has made significant strides in property management, leasing, and investment sales over the past 20 years.

The discussion covers Bethany's unconventional path into commercial real estate (CRE), her founding of Foresite Real Estate, her desire to leave CRE a better place than she found it, and how she manages to be innovative and authentic on social media.

Bethany shares her journey from starting out in CRE through divine intervention to spearheading successful industry programs like the CRE Launch Program.

This program has helped train and retain new talent across various universities and brokerage firms, cultivating a unique culture and earning accolades like the 'Best Place to Work for Small Businesses' by the San Antonio Business Journal. The episode also delves into the critical roles mentorship, values, and personal branding play in one's career, while highlighting Bethany’s impressive ability to balance her professional ambitions with personal life commitments.

Following in our friend Beth Azor’s footsteps, we encourage listeners to support the CRE Launch Program through scholarships, mentoring, or volunteering, emphasizing the importance of fostering the next generation of talent in CRE.

00:00 Introduction to the Spotlight Podcast

00:12 Meet Bethany Babcock: A Titan in Real Estate

03:55 Bethany's Journey: From Missionary Kid to Real Estate Professional

06:01 Accidental Beginnings: Bethany's First Job in Real Estate

07:41 Transitioning to Brokerage: Challenges and Triumphs

09:43 The Importance of Mentorship in Bethany's Career

11:24 Starting Foresite Real Estate: A Leap of Faith

13:06 Leveraging Values and Mentorship for Success

16:50 The CRE Launch Program: Bethany's Passion Project

18:12 Launching a Virtual Internship Program

18:49 The Evolution of the CRE Launch Program

20:19 Program Structure and Opportunities

22:52 Balancing Ambition and Family

24:47 Personal Branding and Social Media Strategies

27:19 The Importance of Resilience in Real Estate

31:27 Reflecting on Career and Future Goals

32:52 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Social Media Details

LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube: @WomenSpeakCRE

Website: https://www.womenspeakcre.com/

Host | Allison S. Weiss

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/

Instagram: @allisonsweiss

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

Guest | Bethany Babcock

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanybabcock/

Website: https://foresitecre.com/

X: https://x.com/bethanyjbabcock

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