Favorite Parts of Working in the Homebuilding Industry as a Land Acquisition Project Manager
Hayden, a Land Acquisition Project Manager, finds the tight-knit nature of the industry most rewarding, stating that "everyone's happy to help" and share advice, even competitors. This collaborative environment fosters strong relationships, crucial for a career where future collaborations are likely.
Networking, Professional Relationships, Collaboration, Real Estate, Land Acquisition
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Hayden Berson
Land Acquisition Project Manager
D.R. Horton
California Polytechnic State University
Environmental & Related Sciences
Real Estate
Real Estate
Video Highlights
1. Strong sense of community and camaraderie within the industry: Professionals are generally willing to help each other and share advice, even across competing companies.
2. Networking opportunities: The close-knit nature of the industry provides ample opportunities to build relationships that can be beneficial throughout your career.
3. Importance of maintaining good relationships: Building and preserving positive relationships with colleagues and other professionals is crucial for success in this field.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
It's a very small industry. Everyone knows everyone, whether they're best friends or someone they've only met once.
Everyone is happy to help and give advice, whether it's from competitors or a consultant. It's just a small industry; we all know each other.
We're all willing to help each other. You never know when you might have to work with someone again. So, it's always good to maintain good quality relationships and always be yourself.