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What Makes You Stand Out? What comes to mind when asked this question? keep doing business with you? Often, sales pitches Everyone is uniquely designed and has unique talents paint such a beautiful picture of what service providers nobody else possesses. There is no right or wrong can offer, but sometimes there is a disconnect after answer, but we should know what fuels us, our services are “sold” and not delivered. Relationships strengths, and what makes us stand out. It’s not about are critical in this industry. We establish credibility as competition but what you can individuals, companies, or offer that someone else can’t. “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. service providers when we follow through and do what Until your good is better and If you have difficulty answering we say we are committed this question, ask a trusted your better is best.” to doing. coworker or mentor what –ti m du nc an they see in you that sets you When the stars align, and apart. When making hiring YOU stand out, YOUR decisions, I focus more on how a candidate stands COMPANY stands out, and YOUR SERVICE PROVIDERS out from others. Did they leave a lasting impression? stand out, we are unstoppable. I’m so grateful to work Do they have a positive outlook and attitude? What for Brookfield Properties, as they are set apart in many accomplishments are they most proud of? Are they ways. Not only are the benefits, PTO, and salaries team-oriented and open-minded? What does excellence unmatched, but also their values and what they care mean to them? Skills related to the specific job can be about. As Lindsey Pollak spoke about at this year’s trained, but attitude and work ethic cannot. Educational Conference, Brookfield Properties truly embraces a multigenerational workplace. I’m proud to I think answering that question helps guide decisions work for a company that takes pride in diversity and outside the hiring process and into vendor selection. inclusion and intentionally ensures employees are heard There are many options, and selecting the appropriate and valued. service providers to partner with operators can be challenging. As a company or property, what specifically I’m thankful to the Greater Nashville Apartment makes you stand out? As a service provider, what Association for standing out as an organization by makes managers eager to do business with you and encouraging engagement, intentionally blending leadership, and being open to new ideas. I can’t wait to see everyone at the Trade Show this month, interact with our fantastic supplier partners, and make some AMY BRINSON new connections! Property Manager, Brookfield Properties Let’s all strive to be our best and STAND OUT!
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