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Becoming a Networking Broker

CHICAGO—During a Friday session at last week's SIOR conference, Steven H. Podolsky advised brokers to think creatively about networking. GlobeSt.com has exclusive coverage of the conference.

By Brian J. Rogal | Updated on October 27, 2013

CHICAGO—Much of the talk at the SIOR 2013 Fall World Conference in Chicago revolved around branding. And in an afternoon session on Friday, Steven H. Podolsky, the managing broker of Podolsky Circle CORFAC International, challenged attendees to build their own personal brand by becoming what he called a “networking broker.” Above all, a networking broker avoids passivity.

“Do not assume [clients] are reading your promotional material,” such as the bios most firms put up on their websites. Instead, actually tell clients what professional organizations, such as SIOR, you belong to so they fully understand your qualifications. And even after a deal gets finalized, “ask if you can serve their real estate needs elsewhere.”

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