This is the Women of Influence Podcast series, delivering next level insights and expertise live from GlobeSt.’s Women of Influence Conference.The Women of Influence Podcast Series is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, produced in collaboration with GlobeSt. The Crexi team visited Women of Influence and recorded in Lake Tahoe, California, from the floor of the conference, highlighting movers and shakers in commercial real estate. The Crex...
This is the Women of Influence Podcast series, delivering next level insights and expertise live from GlobeSt.’s Women of Influence Conference.
The Women of Influence Podcast Series is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, produced in collaboration with GlobeSt. The Crexi team visited Women of Influence and recorded in Lake Tahoe, California, from the floor of the conference, highlighting movers and shakers in commercial real estate.
The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.
In this episode, guest host Holly Amaya and Crexi’s Shanti Ryle sit with Carolyn Pistone, President & Managing Director of Clear Blue Commercial, and Jennifer Keen, EVP & Manager of Western Operations at IPX1031, to cover wide-ranging topics, including:
- Introduction and Welcome
- Meet Carolyn Pistone
- Carolyn's Environmental Awakening
- Starting Clear Blue Commercial
- Achievements and Impact
- Leadership and Values
- Advice for Young Women in Real Estate
- Meet Jennifer Keen
- Jennifer's Early Career Journey
- Challenges and Growth in Real Estate
- Insights on 1031 Exchanges
- Demographic Shifts and Real Estate Strategies
- Conclusion and Contact Information
About Carolyn Pistone:
Carolyn is a committed Earthling dedicated to saving the planet using her real estate license! Carolyn is the President and Managing Director at Clear Blue Commercial. She has held various senior positions in the entertainment, real estate, and hi-tech industries.
In addition she serves on the Environmental Committee of the Sonoma County Alliance, the Climate Action 2020 Stakeholders Advisory Group, former President of the Board of Trustees for the Petaluma Community Foundation, and a founding board member of 100 Sonoma People Who Care. She is a proud REALTOR®, EcoBroker®, and Certified Green Building Professional®. These experiences have inspired her to work to build a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment for clients, team members, and, yes, even the planet, to thrive.
About Jennifer Keen:
Jennifer Keen is the Executive Vice President and Western Regional Manager for IPX1031. During her 20-plus years in the real estate industry, Jennifer has served in numerous senior level roles, all with a main emphasis on 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges. Her expertise centers around structuring the technical aspects of 1031 transactions and has since expanded her skillset to managing and motivating the staff of the largest Exchange Company in the nation. Prior to joining IPX1031, Jennifer was involved in the founding, creation and development of 1031 Exchange companies ranging from smaller regional title companies to large Fortune 500 title operations.
Jennifer travels regularly throughout the Western US and is a frequent keynote speaker and educator to those interested in learning more about the nuances and complexities of exchange transactions and how that affects the real estate economy as a whole. Jennifer earned her degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and is an affiliate member of organizations such as NAIOP, CREW, FEA and CCIM to name a few.
About GlobeSt. Women of Influence:
The Women of Influence Conference is an exclusive two-day event that celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward. These influential leaders will discuss the critical issues facing CRE now and in the future, what it means to be a woman in business today and how women CRE leaders can uplift and support each other on their journey to the top.
For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.
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