People and Places and How We Use Spaces
Everyone needs a place to live, work and play. Join business owner/broker/investor, Lisa Christianson, as she has conversations with successful people who share their inspiring stories and how their interactions with commercial real estate have impacted their lives, businesses, clients, and the world. You will find insights into strategies for selecting, acquiring, leasing, financing, and investing in commercial real estate.
People and Places and How We Use Spaces
Episode 81: Learning the Business from the Bottom Up with Sean Sweeney
In this episode, Sean Sweeney's path into real estate development was anything but traditional. From growing up with no exposure to investing, to pursuing acting, to starting his career as a receptionist, Sean shares the winding road that ultimately led him to build thousands of housing units and launch his own development firm.
Sean reflects on what it was like to start at the bottom, the personal turning points that pushed him to bet on himself, and the realization that time is not guaranteed.
This episode is a powerful reminder that careers are built over time.