PREPARE FOR NETWORKING
JOIN “ZOOM AT 8”
HOST A FUNDRAISER
After over 5 years, ZOOM at 8 has been wildly successful with LIVE conversations and networking. We break out into small rooms that the attendees cherish. It’s like going to a conference for free. We have built strong relationships that support general partners, and find investors. Attorneys find clients, investors find sponsors, and lenders like me grow my business. Networking is the lifeline to success in Commercial Real Estate. You can’t go at it alone. By consistently showing up and engaging with others, you create a community that uplifts everyone and opens doors that may have seemed out of reach.
As a host, it’s a privilege to bring people together. Invite attendees who can bring value to each other and foster a diverse mix. Create an open, welcoming environment with “who/what/why” introductions, and make intentional connections by knowing your guests’ expertise. As a guest, choose events that align with your interests and goals. Be curious and show genuine interest in others, asking open-ended questions and listening actively. Have a clear, concise pitch about who you are and what you do. This approach helps build meaningful connections that will grow your network.
Over the past three years, Dothan Housing has held several landlord networking events to attract, recruit, and retain Section 8 landlords. These events include a Brunch & Profit, Landlord Symposiums, and Real Estate Investor & Landlord Summits. At the end of each landlord educational session, we held a “party with a purpose” fundraiser, such as Casino Royales, All White Parties, and Mixers. The educational sessions and fundraisers allowed landlords to network with each other and build relationships. These networking events catalyzed the 150 new units and 75 new landlords who joined the Section 8 Program over the past three years.
THE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND FUNDRAISERS ALLOWED LANDLORDS TO NETWORK.
HAVE A CLEAR, CONCISE PITCH.
YOU CAN’T GO AT IT ALONE.
Julie Anne Peterson Senior Director Old Capital Lending Connect on LinkedIn
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Dr. Michael Threatt Principal and CEO Elevate Housing Solutions, LLC Connect with Dr. Threatt
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