Beyond the Resume Podcast with Merrie Frankel

Beyond the Resume

The Impact Real Estate Podcast is now Beyond the Resume! In this episode we chat with Merrie Frankel, the President of Minerva Realty Consultants. She shares her extensive career journey in real estate capital markets, discusses her experiences as a professor, author, and board member. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the four quadrants of capital markets, the value of networking, and the role of mentorship in career development. Merrie also reflects on the traits that contribute to success in various real estate roles and shares memorable experiences from her career.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Merrie Frankel’s Career Journey

02:51 The Four Quadrants of Real Estate Capital Markets

06:07 Transitioning Through Careers: From Law to Real Estate

12:12 Networking and Career Opportunities in Real Estate

17:58 The Role of Mentorship and Building Relationships

23:46 Insights on Student Traits and Career Development

29:56 Memorable Experiences and Lessons Learned

Takeaways

Merrie Frankel has taught real estate capital markets for over 20 years.

The four quadrants of capital markets are debt, equity, public, and private.

Networking is crucial for career advancement in real estate.

Mentorship plays a significant role in professional development.

Flexibility and the ability to deal with numbers are key traits for success.

Merrie emphasizes the importance of having a personal board of directors.

She believes in helping others and giving back through mentorship.

Real estate deals are fascinating and keep professionals engaged.

Merrie's book aims to fill a gap in real estate education.

Building relationships is essential for long-term success in any career.