The Spotlight Episode 5: Bethany Babcock: A Journey from Outsider to Industry Leader
Bethany Babcock: A Journey from Outsider to Industry Leader
In this episode of the Spotlight, a Women Speak CRE podcast, your host Allison S. Weiss welcomes Bethany Babcock, an industry titan who has made significant strides in property management, leasing, and investment sales over the past 20 years.
The discussion covers Bethany's unconventional path into commercial real estate (CRE), her founding of Foresite Real Estate, her desire to leave CRE a better place than she found it, and how she manages to be innovative and authentic on social media.
Bethany shares her journey from starting out in CRE through divine intervention to spearheading successful industry programs like the CRE Launch Program.
This program has helped train and retain new talent across various universities and brokerage firms, cultivating a unique culture and earning accolades like the 'Best Place to Work for Small Businesses' by the San Antonio Business Journal. The episode also delves into the critical roles mentorship, values, and personal branding play in one's career, while highlighting Bethany’s impressive ability to balance her professional ambitions with personal life commitments.
Following in our friend Beth Azor’s footsteps, we encourage listeners to support the CRE Launch Program through scholarships, mentoring, or volunteering, emphasizing the importance of fostering the next generation of talent in CRE.
00:00 Introduction to the Spotlight Podcast
00:12 Meet Bethany Babcock: A Titan in Real Estate
03:55 Bethany's Journey: From Missionary Kid to Real Estate Professional
06:01 Accidental Beginnings: Bethany's First Job in Real Estate
07:41 Transitioning to Brokerage: Challenges and Triumphs
09:43 The Importance of Mentorship in Bethany's Career
11:24 Starting Foresite Real Estate: A Leap of Faith
13:06 Leveraging Values and Mentorship for Success
16:50 The CRE Launch Program: Bethany's Passion Project
18:12 Launching a Virtual Internship Program
18:49 The Evolution of the CRE Launch Program
20:19 Program Structure and Opportunities
22:52 Balancing Ambition and Family
24:47 Personal Branding and Social Media Strategies
27:19 The Importance of Resilience in Real Estate
31:27 Reflecting on Career and Future Goals
32:52 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Social Media Details
LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube: @WomenSpeakCRE
Website: https://www.womenspeakcre.com/
Host | Allison S. Weiss
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsweiss/
Instagram: @allisonsweiss
Website: https://www.crerecruiting.com/
Guest | Bethany Babcock
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanybabcock/
Website: https://foresitecre.com/
X: https://x.com/bethanyjbabcock
CRE Launch Program: https://cre-launch.com/
Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, RSS Feed, YouTube