This is the Women of Influence Podcast series, delivering next level insights and expertise live from GlobeSt’s Women of Influence Conference.The Women of Influence Podcast Series is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, produced in collaboration with GlobeSt. The Crexi team visited Women of Influence and recorded in Lake Tahoe, California, from the floor of the conference, highlighting movers and shakers in commercial real estate. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi’s Shanti Ryle sits with Beth Azor, The Canvassing Queen and CEO of Azor Advisory Services, and Amy Galvin, CEO of Luxury Living, to cover wide-ranging topics, including: Introduction to the Crexi PodcastMeet Beth Azor: A Legend in Commercial Real EstateBeth Azor's Journey into Real EstateThe Turning Point: From Dream Job to Real EstateFirst Investment: Overcoming Fear and Taking the LeapBuilding Wealth: The Importance of InvestingThe Power of Relationships in Real EstateKey Takeaways and Final AdviceClosing Remarks and How to Stay ConnectedMeet Amy Galvin: CEO and Co-Founder of Luxury LivingAmy's Journey into Real EstateLessons Learned and Business PivotsMentorship and Women in Real EstateCurrent Projects and Market TrendsConclusion and Contact InformationAbout Beth Azor:Affectionately known as ‘The Canvassing Queen™’ Beth Azor is the founder and owner of Azor Advisory Services (AAS), a leading commercial real estate advisory and investment firm based in Southeast Florida.As its principal, Beth currently owns and manages six shopping centers in Florida and travels the country consulting with, brokering deals for and training associates in the commercial real estate industry. A partial list of Beth’s clients include Phillips Edison & Co., Brixmor Properties, The Shopping Center Group, Urban Edge Development and DLC Management Group.Prior to founding AAS, Beth was the President of Terranova Florida’s largest 3rd party asset manager. Beth also has over thirty years of experience in managing, developing, redeveloping and teaching commercial real estate leasing agents all over the country. She has taken it upon herself to guide budding and established retail real estate agents to conquer the market by offering commercial real estate training courses and workshops. Her canvassing workshops are legendary!A graduate of FSU, Beth is a former Foundation Trustee and is past Chairwoman of the Board, and Founder of the FSU Real Estate Foundation. Beth is also the immediate past President of the Board of Directors of HOPE Outreach Center in Davie, Florida and co-founder of 100+ Women Who Care in South Florida. She resides in Davie with her two boys, Alex and Mario.About Amy GalvinAmy Galvin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Luxury Living, a vertically integrated, Chicago-based residential real estate company offering boutique brokerage services balanced with best-in-class multifamily consulting, marketing, leasing, and development. She leads day-to-day operations and strategy for the entire organization, all with the goal of providing the company’s clients - developers and renters - a premier service experience.She actively pours her heart, empathy, and humanity into the company. She aims to create a workplace where team members understand how their work contributes to the company’s greater good, enjoy collaborating, and thrive personally and professionally.Amy previously served as Chief Culture Officer, focusing on workplace culture, diversity, inclusion, talent strategy, and team member growth. Amy is a certified professional coach and trained facilitator of The Fair Play Method. She is passionate about women’s equality and advocates for women through coaching, mentorship, speaking engagements, and published writings.Amy is a strong advocate of mentoring women in business and is honored to be a mentor with the JCC’s WomeninPower program and the Goldie Initiative. Amy has been recognized as a Who's Who in Chicago Real Estate and a Bisnow Chicago Power Woman for her leadership and support of women in the industry. She is a graduate of Indiana University and the Second City Improv Training Program.Amy is mom to Mia and Lana. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time in nature. About GlobeSt Women of Influence: The Women of Influence Conference is an exclusive two-day event that celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward. These influential leaders will discuss the critical issues facing CRE now and in the future, what it means to be a woman in business today and how women CRE leaders can uplift and support each other on ...
