The Spotlight Episode 12: Finding Balance in CRE: Abigail Sievers' Success Story

Sep 22

Finding Balance in CRE: Abigail Sievers' Success Story

In this episode of The Spotlight - A Women Speak CRE Podcast, host Allison Weiss interviews Abigail Sievers, an industrial broker at JLL in Indianapolis. Abigail shares her journey into commercial real estate - from her early dream of becoming a news anchor to finding her niche in industrial brokerage.

She details the challenges and obstacles she’s faced throughout her career, including navigating maternity leave & motherhood in a male-dominated industry, and prioritizing family while growing a thriving brokerage business. Abigail emphasizes the importance of mentorship, authenticity, and having an abundance mindset.

Today’s conversation also covers Abigail’s strategic use of LinkedIn for business development, the boundaries that help her balance a busy personal life with professional ambitions. Abigail’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and finding support in both personal and professional spheres.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:41 Abigail Sievers' Career Journey

05:06 Transitioning from Marketing to Brokerage

08:35 Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Development

18:15 Balancing Motherhood and Career in CRE

20:48 A Supportive Business Partner & Ally

25:14 Navigating Career Transitions

29:03 Mindset and Personal Growth

31:27 Building Relationships in a Small Market

39:11 Balancing Work and Family

41:00 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts

Guest | Abigail Sievers