REWIND: Challenges and Solutions in Real Estate featuring Joe Killinger

About this episode

Joe Killinger discusses the importance of company culture and employee alignment in the real estate industry.

In this rewind episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Joe Killinger, co-founder of Commercial Brokers International. Joe discusses the importance of company culture in the workplace, emphasizing the need for alignment with employee values and work ethics from the top down. He shares his insights into building a supportive and positive work environment in an industry often lacking in trust and collaboration. He highlights the importance of active hiring practices, employee appreciation, and continuous training. The conversation also delves into how Joe has actively sought to fix broken aspects of the commercial real estate industry to create a thriving, collaborative culture at his company. KEY TAKEAWAYS Importance of Culture: The significance of establishing and living a genuine company culture that reflects in day-to-day operations. Top-Down Approach: The creation and enforcement of culture should come from the top of the organization. Collaboration and Trust: Building trust and collaboration among employees and even with competitors can be a major differentiator. Investing in Employees: Ongoing training, support, and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Darrell Amy, Larry Levine

Guest: Joe Killinger

Topics covered

• company culture
• real estate
• employee engagement
• collaboration
• leadership

Keywords

• company culture
• real estate
• employee values
• trust
• collaboration
• training
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Commercial Brokers International

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