The Tori Nook Talk Show

Tori Nook
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The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Hosted by Tori Nook, commercial real estate CEO, founder of Anchor Retail, author of Intuitive Certainty, and spiritual practitioner, this podcast explores the inner work behind outer achievement. Through candid, grounded conversations with founders, executives, investors, wellness leaders, and personal development voices, the show goes beyond the highlight reel to unpack the decisions that shape a life. The pressure, doubt, faith, sacrifice, and turning points that define true success. This is a space for higher thinkers who want to bridge intuition and strategy, faith and execution, ambition and alignment. Each episode offers perspective-shifting insights and practical takeaways you can apply immediately in business and life. If you’re building something meaningful—and want to do it with clarity, integrity, and intention—you’re in the right place.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Marcy Moneypenny: Building Confidence & Authority for Women in CRE

    Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Marcy Moneypenny, founder of The Moneypenny Collective—a leadership platform built to help mid-career women in commercial real estate strengthen their confidence, elevate their visibility, and step into opportunities they've earned. After 35+ years in corporate CRE—most recently running Avison Young's brokerage office in Denver as one of only two female brokerage leaders in the market—Marcy left to build what she'd been doing on the side her whole career: coaching, mentoring, and advocating for women. She brings decades of experience leading teams, advising clients nationally and globally, and navigating a male-dominated industry as a single mom who refused to accept mediocrity. They dive into the invisible work women do, the boundaries that change everything, and why "no" just means "not yet." Marcy shares how she handled being sexually harassed at work, why she stopped being recognized for output and demanded recognition for potential, and the one sentence every woman needs when she's being minimized. This conversation is grounded, direct, and deeply human—just like Marcy. 🎯 Topics covered: • Why Marcy founded The Moneypenny Collective after 35 years in CRE • How to fund your own training when corporate budgets disappear • Why women shrink when asking and how to stop over-explaining • "No" doesn't mean forever—it means "not yet" • Self-talk: the #1 issue for both men and women in coaching • Leaving the 8-year-old version of yourself behind • Building confidence by starting with the human, not the professional • How to ask your MD for off-the-top commission funding for training • Working as a single mom in the late 80s/early 90s when few women did • Responsibility without authority: the most frustrating career moment • The mentor who asked for "dessert" and the line Marcy drew • How to handle sexual harassment from clients and colleagues • "It's been my experience" and "I'm developing an opinion"—two unbeatable phrases • Blocking calendar time and protecting what matters • Why Marcy uses LinkedIn to build her entire business • Post the post: why 87% of people never engage and what that means 👤 Connect with Marcy Moneypenny Website: https://marcymoneypenny.com Email: mm@marciemoneypenny.com LinkedIn: Search "Marcy Moneypenny" Newsletter: Sign up at marcymoneypenny.com ⸻ 👤 Connect with Tori Nook Website: https://torinook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tori_nook/ ⸻ 🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for episodes exploring how leaders build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    51 min

  2. FEB 10

    Bob Knakal: Why the Best Dealmakers Never Stop Cold-Calling

    Welcome to The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Bob Knakal, one of the most recognized dealmakers in North American commercial real estate and a strategist who's helped shape New York City's investment and sales landscape for four decades. Bob is a Wharton graduate who has personally brokered 2,388 NYC properties representing roughly $22 billion in market value. In 1988, Bob co-founded Massey Knakal, revolutionizing the market through hyper-local territory expertise and servant leadership—ultimately selling over 6,000 properties before being acquired for $100M in 2014. Today he's Chairman and CEO of BKREA in New York City. They dive deep into the early years—starting with $15,000 in the bank, maxing out $60,000 in credit cards, and nearly going bankrupt three times during the S&L crisis. Bob shares the discipline that kept him making calls when others quit, the servant leadership philosophy that spawned 34 companies run by former employees, and why he's worked with the same broker coach every Saturday morning since 2011. 🎯 Topics covered: Bob's real gift: loving the business, discipline, and making callsStarting Massey Knakal at 26 and 28 with courage and naiveteNearly going bankrupt three times and surviving on credit cardsThe $75K loan from Jack Collar that saved the companyTerritory system and hyper-local expertise that dominated NYCServant leadership: making everyone feel vital to successSelling for $100M after turning down $50M in 2007The 2008 crisis and firing 60+ employeesHiring a broker coach and tripling income in one yearHiring for likeability and competitive spirit over credentialsThe Knakal Map Room: winning 73 out of 75 pitchesFaith, family, and helping disadvantaged kidsThe legacy of 34 spin-off companiesWhy CRE is the purest form of meritocracyWhether you're building a business, scaling a team, or navigating tough markets, this conversation delivers hard-earned wisdom on discipline, resilience, and servant leadership. ⸻ 👤 Connect with Bob Knakal Email: bk@bkrea.com Phone: 917-509-9501 Social: Search "Bob Knakal" on all platforms ⸻ 👤 Connect with Tori Nook Website: https://torinook.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tori_nook/  X: https://x.com/ToriNook ⸻ 🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for episodes exploring how leaders build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    44 min

  3. FEB 3

    Beth Azor: An Icon's Journey from Corporate to Canvassing Queen

    Welcome to The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Beth Azor, "The Canvassing Queen" and one of the most recognizable names in retail commercial real estate. Beth is the founder of Azor Advisory Services, where she trains leasing teams nationwide while owning shopping centers in Florida. She's the author of Don't Say No to the Prospect: The Retail Leasing Playbook and hosts The Retail Leasing Podcast, Women Investor Wednesdays, and I Own a Shopping Center. Now What? They dive deep into Beth's journey from corporate president to solo entrepreneur, the pivotal Halloween moment that changed everything, and how she's revolutionizing the industry with her "Ask Beth" AI bot. Beth shares insights on building an iconic brand (yes, the red wardrobe has a story!), why only 1.5% of commercial real estate investors are women, and how she's changing that through the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit. 🎯 Topics covered: How Beth accidentally became "The Canvassing Queen"The Halloween party that made her walk away from corporateLaunching Ask Beth AI bot with 900+ videosWhy red became her signature brandThree-part visibility strategy for getting knownSocial media that works (and why email blasts don't)The shocking 1.5% women investor statWomen's Summit: from $57K loss to profitLP vs GP investing and coming full circle at 65Morning routines, naps, and staying ahead of trendsWhy live shopping and GLP-1 drugs will transform retail Whether you're in commercial real estate, building your brand, or looking to invest, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom. 👤 Connect with Beth Azor Website: https://bethazor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethazor/ Ask Beth AI Bot: https://bethazor.com Women's Real Estate Investment Summit: March 4-6, Dania Beach, FL 👤 Connect with Tori Nook Website: https://torinook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook/ Instagram: @torinook 🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for weekly episodes exploring how leaders build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    57 min

  4. JAN 27

    Ardeshir Mehran: You're Not Broken, You're Unfinished -Suffering as Data

    Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran, psychologist, trauma therapist, leader and team coach, and author of You Are Not Depressed, You Are Unfinished. With a PhD and Master’s in Education from Columbia University, Dr. Mehran brings more than 30 years of experience helping individuals, families, and high-performing leaders reconnect with themselves through psychology, embodiment, and inner truth. 🎯 Topics covered: • Why suffering is data and not a diagnosis • You are not depressed, you are unfinished • The body holds truth before the mind can explain it • How anxiety, ADHD, and depression connect in high performers • Why “How do you feel” can keep people stuck • Healing as integration and becoming whole • Family culture and why kids mirror the household • Boundaries, self-respect, and ending self-betrayal • Why long-term therapy often becomes symptom management • The first honest question to ask yourself when you feel stuck 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome and introductions 02:37 – Suffering as data and why we get cause and effect backwards 05:07 – Who Dr. Mehran works with and why parents call him 07:51 – Family culture and why kids mirror the system 11:12 – Patterns he sees in high performers with anxiety ADHD and depression 14:05 – Wired and tired and why people can’t settle 19:08 – Neglect and emotional pain that doesn’t show on the outside 21:24 – Healing is a contact sport and why you need a witness 24:40 – The body vs the brain and how feelings really work 26:52 – A better question than “How do you feel” 29:15 – Calm nervous systems spread and why presence matters 31:02 – What modern education gets wrong about the body and emotion 35:28 – How long real change takes and why he uses five-session engagements 40:22 – Boundaries and learning yes no maybe 45:23 – Responsibility vs self-betrayal in work and relationships 47:37 – The first honest conversation to become whole again 54:20 – Where to find Dr. Mehran and what he’s publishing next 👤 Connect with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran Website: https://ardeshirmehran.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ardeshir-mehran-a3457/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5DT3R5R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_XK70HRVQP9WJ9EK5GCHD&bestFormat=true  👤 Connect with Tori Nook Website: https://torinook.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tori_nook/  X: https://x.com/ToriNook  🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for weekly or biweekly episodes that explore how leaders across industries build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    55 min

  5. JAN 20

    Bethany Babcock: Faith, Focus, & Building Towards Career Freedom

    Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Bethany Babcock, CEO of Foresite Real Estate and Founder of CRE Launch. Bethany is a nationally recognized commercial real estate leader with 20+ years of experience spanning leasing, property management, and investment sales. She’s also a mom of three, a mentor, and the creator of one of the most practical training programs helping new talent break into commercial real estate. 🎯 Topics covered: • Building a CRE company with boundaries and integrity • Culture that protects the team (and attracts great people) • Why success is freedom, not just money • Starting a business while raising a young family • How CRE Launch trains the next generation of CRE talent • Resilience in commission-only careers and staying in the game 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome + who Bethany Babcock is 03:50 – Early career lessons and “it’s a season” mindset 05:03 – The catalyst to start Foresite Real Estate 06:34 – Building a business around time freedom and family 08:18 – Creating culture through boundaries and client standards 12:29 – What employees want most at work right now 14:30 – The hardest early season: learning what to say “no” to 17:17 – Balancing logic, intuition, and decision-making 19:30 – Ego checks: how vanity can lead to bad decisions 20:12 – Faith, long-term perspective, and surrendering outcomes 25:00 – The origin story of CRE Launch and the “hit by the bus” plan 28:54 – 2026 CRE Launch host cities + why in-person matters 30:31 – Brokerage burnout: who lasts and who quits 33:08 – Finding the right mentor and building a lasting partnership 34:07 – Carrying responsibility for your team without losing yourself 36:25 – Motherhood, leadership, and the “no jerks allowed” filter 39:20 – Staying grounded: sleep, empathy, and knowing when you’ve gone too far 42:29 – Redefining success as freedom 43:32 – Advice for women in male-dominated industries 46:08 – Becoming whole: mind, body, and spirit 47:05 – Where to find Bethany + CRE Launch 👤 Connect with Bethany Babcock CRE Launch: https://cre-launch.com  Foresite Real Estate: https://foresitecre.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanybabcock/  X: https://x.com/bethanyjbabcock  👤 Connect with Tori Nook Website: https://torinook.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tori_nook/  X: https://x.com/ToriNook  🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for weekly or biweekly episodes that explore how leaders build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    46 min

  6. JAN 13

    Ken Ashley: The Executive Mindset Behind Top Brokers

    Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Ken Ashley, Executive Director and senior leader at Cushman & Wakefield, founder of CREI Summit, and author of the upcoming book The Real Estate Prescription (launching March 10). With nearly three decades advising CRE companies and executives, Ken breaks down how commercial real estate really works at the highest level, and why the best brokers don’t just “do deals” but help businesses perform better. 🎯 Topics covered: • The 80/20 principle and focusing on high-impact work • The mindset behind CREI Summit and building a real community • AI, decision speed, and modern risk in the workplace • Servant leadership, civic rent, and the power of recognition • Marriage, family, joy at home, and staying present • Wealth habits, paying yourself first, and building long-term stability 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome + meeting Ken Ashley 01:20 – Ken’s background: C&W, CREI Summit, leadership, service 04:15 – What shaped Ken most as a leader 05:40 – Marriage, family, and “peace at home” 07:45 – Real estate should enable business performance 10:05 – What’s changed in CRE decision-making: speed, risk, AI 12:10 – Habits behind sustained success: the 80/20 principle 14:35 – Why Ken started CREI Summit in 2020 16:35 – The meaning behind “influence” and community 18:45 – Helping young pros: mentors, access, and learning faster 20:05 – Ken’s book: The Real Estate Prescription (March 10) 23:00 – Tough seasons: starting at C&W, 2009, and debt lessons 25:40 – “Close the door and make the calls” 26:50 – Niches, focus, and not trying to “serve the whole market” 28:00 – Resilience and the gratitude audit 29:45 – Paying your civic rent and serving the community 32:00 – Delegation and Who Not How 33:10 – Success at home vs. success at work 36:40 – Love as a decision, not an emotion 40:55 – Staying grounded and living in the now 43:30 – Intuition, thin slicing, and integrity decisions 46:20 – Legacy, leadership, and serving others 48:30 – Wealth basics: pay yourself first, build long-term stability 54:20 – Where to follow Ken + resources 👤 Connect with Ken Ashley X: https://x.com/kenashley  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenashleyatlanta/ CREI Summit: https://creisummit.com  Website (coming soon): https://therealestateprescription.org  👤 Connect with Tori Nook Website: https://torinook.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tori_nook/  X: https://x.com/ToriNook 🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for weekly or biweekly episodes that explore how leaders build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    50 min

  7. JAN 6

    Danielle Sprouls: WTF Moments and Mastering Unscripted Pivots

    Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Danielle Sprouls, a transformational leader, executive coach, published author, former attorney, and a powerful advocate for women’s empowerment. Danielle is widely known as the “WTF Lady”, with WTF standing for Women That Flourish, and she’s the founder of Unscripted Pivots LLC, where she helps ambitious professionals navigate reinvention with clarity, courage, and confidence. Before launching her coaching work, Danielle spent decades in the commercial title insurance world, closing $20B+ in deals, including the Chrysler Building in NYC. The conversation gets real about intuition, fear, recovery, discipline, and how high performers can move through life’s biggest curveballs without losing themselves. Interestingly, Danielle also breaks down her upcoming book framework on how to “master the pivot” when chaos hits. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro and meeting Danielle Sprouls 02:25 – How Tori discovered Danielle and why this connection mattered 04:45 – Synchronicities, intuition, and “everything is data” 06:05 – Courage, fear, and saying yes more often 07:30 – Healing vs. “getting older” as the real catalyst 09:05 – Aligning with fear, not trying to eliminate it 10:40 – Biggest pivot: from law track to unexpected CRE career 12:20 – The party offer that changed everything 14:15 – Why curiosity and awareness create opportunity 16:45 – Title insurance success, sacrifice, and what it cost 20:55 – Why high performers need coaches 22:10 – The hardest season: change, habits, and sobriety 24:55 – WTF framework and why curveballs can be fuel 26:45 – The PIVOT method: pause, identify, vet, outreach, test 30:50 – What to do in the first 24 hours after a WTF moment 32:35 – Faith, surrender, and letting go of outcomes 34:45 – Awareness, acceptance, action 37:20 – Wholeness, service, and gratitude as daily practice 41:20 – Stop comparing. Compete only with yesterday’s you 46:05 – Where to find Danielle and her books 48:10 – Wrap-up and where to watch new episodes 👤 Connect with Danielle Sprouls Website http://unscriptedpivots.com/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/daniellesproulsesq X: https://x.com/The_WTF_Lady Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellesprouls YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRV9cy8aZNE5p7ZkKMsYBSA Unscripted Pivots Podcast: https://unscriptedpivots.transistor.fm/ 👤 Connect with Tori Nook Website: https://torinook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook/ Instagram: @torinook 🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for weekly or biweekly episodes that explore how leaders build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    48 min

  8. JAN 5

    Rafael Weiss: From DJ to Land and Tech Developer

    Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show. In this conversation, Tori sits down with Rafael Weiss, CEO and Co-Founder of Sytes, a fast-growing tech platform built to streamline site selection for retailers, tenant reps, landlords, and developers. Rafael is also a developer with JW Advance and an experienced thoroughbred horse breeder, bringing a mix of CRE insight, entrepreneurial grit, and personal story into this conversation. They walk through how Sytes originated out of frustration with the slow, fragmented dealmaking process in retail real estate. In addition to covering how the platform works, they dig into broader industry themes including deal velocity, tenant rep challenges, development timelines, and why transparency creates more opportunity for everyone involved in the CRE pipeline. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that Rafael shares his journey from DJ and music producer to developer and tech founder, highlighting how persistence, curiosity, and self-education shaped each step. 🎯 Topics covered: • How Sytes was created to fix inefficiencies in CRE deal flow • The communication gap between tenant reps and developers • Why speed, clarity, and accurate criteria improve dealmaking • Industry resistance to change and how adoption is shifting • Lessons from development, risk, and long-term planning • Personal growth, family influence, and transitioning careers • The thoroughbred racing world and why horses teach patience Whether you are a broker, developer, retailer, or an operator who wants cleaner deal flow, this episode offers practical insights on how data and communication can drive better outcomes in CRE. ⸻ 📌 Timestamps: 00:00  Meeting Rafael Weiss and the origins of Sytes 03:40  From music production to commercial real estate 09:26  Why the retail industry needs better visibility 14:18  The biggest pain points between developers and tenant reps 19:32  How Sytes removes friction from the deal process 25:14  Early adopters, results, and real examples 31:47  Broker resistance and how the culture is shifting 37:55  What faster dealmaking means for lenders and underwriting 43:12  The future of the platform and long-term vision 46:48  Rafael’s background in breeding and racing thoroughbreds 54:20  Life lessons from horses, patience, and discipline 59:40  Final thoughts and where to connect with Rafael 👤 Connect with Rafael Weiss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelweiss/ Sytes: https://sytescre.com 👤 Connect with Tori Nook Website: https://torinook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook/ Instagram: @tori_nook X: @torinookYoutube: @torinook 🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for weekly or biweekly episodes that explore how leaders across industries build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    52 min

  9. JAN 4

    Julie T. Fox: The Pipeline’s Mission for Women in CRE

    Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show. In this conversation, Tori sits down with Julie T. Fox, Co-Founder of The Pipeline, a national community created to connect and advance women in retail real estate. From regional events to a private app and curated subgroups, The Pipeline gives women across the country a place to learn, collaborate, and grow together. They talk about why Julie launched The Pipeline, how the group grew from a small regional meet-up to a multi-region network, and what it really looks like to support women beyond transactions. The discussion covers career paths, mentorship, job changes, burnout, and practical support for everything from ICSC prep to investing and leadership. You also get a behind-the-scenes look at the investment club, landlord and retailer subgroups, and the vision for bringing The Pipeline model to markets like the Midwest. 🎯 Topics covered: • Why The Pipeline was created for women in retail real estate • Relationship-driven networking vs. purely transactional connections • How regional chapters, virtual events, and the app work together • Inside the investment club, landlord leasing group, and retailer subgroup • Career support, self-advocacy, and navigating job changes or burnout • National expansion, Midwest growth, and how to get involved Whether you are a woman in CRE, a leader building teams, or someone who cares about community in business, this episode gives a clear picture of what real support can look like in retail real estate. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Meeting Julie T. Fox and the story behind The Pipeline 02:10 – Early days in brokerage and why support networks matter 03:55 – How The Pipeline grew into nine regions and counting 05:05 – Virtual Lunch & Learn format and national engagement 06:20 – Investment club: education, pro formas, and group deals 07:35 – Landlord leasing and retailer subgroups inside the community 09:15 – Who qualifies to join The Pipeline and why the focus stays on retail 11:05 – Membership process, the app, and annual dues 13:10 – Signature New York and Vegas ICSC events and why they matter 16:20 – Using the group for jobs, career transitions, and mentorship 19:00 – Social channels, website, and how members stay connected 21:10 – “Know before you go” ICSC prep and practical tips for women 22:40 – Culture, collaboration, and the power of women backing women 23:50 – How to join and invitations to connect 👤 Connect with Julie T. Fox Website: https://pipelineladies.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliefoxretail/ Instagram: @thepipelinecre 👤 Connect with Tori Nook Website: https://torinook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tori_nook/ X: @torinook 🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for weekly or biweekly episodes that explore how leaders across industries build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    25 min

  10. JAN 3

    Maria Macali: Balancing Building a Marketing Business & Raising a Family

    In this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show, Tori sits down with Maria Macali, founder of Fleurish Strategy & Marketing, to talk about building a career in commercial real estate marketing, launching her own consultancy, and balancing it all while raising two young children. Maria shares the behind-the-scenes of marketing in CRE, the most common mistakes companies make when hiring marketing talent, and why scaling doesn’t mean hiring a full in-house team. She opens up about starting a business during a life pivot, the power of her network, and how women can build support systems at work and at home to thrive in both. If you’re a woman in CRE, a marketing leader, or thinking of starting your own company, this episode is packed with tactical advice, real talk, and career wisdom. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Maria Macali: Flourish Strategy & Marketing 01:00 – Maria’s background in CRE: DDR, ShopCore, and launching her firm 03:45 – What Maria actually does for clients in CRE marketing 05:00 – Building teams, budgets, and marketing plans for developers and startups 06:30 – Why most companies don’t know how to hire marketers 08:00 – How long it takes to see results from good marketing 09:15 – Typical consulting timeline and client structure 10:30 – Maria stays active in the CRE industry and attends major events 11:30 – From high-level strategy to practical execution 12:00 – Why Maria started her own company after leaving ShopCore 14:00 – The hardest parts of launching a business — and what no one tells you 15:30 – Owning your schedule as a mom and founder 17:30 – Time management, tech tools, and flexibility as superpowers 19:00 – The real misconceptions about what “marketing” is in CRE 20:30 – How to identify your marketing priorities and outsource wisely 22:00 – Letting go of control and asking for help 23:30 – How hiring support (home and business) makes you a better leader 26:00 – Shared responsibilities, strong partnerships, and shifting mental loads 29:00 – Starting a business with confidence — and listening to your inner circle 31:00 – Why your network is your most powerful tool 33:00 – The importance of your reputation, and how fast you can lose it 34:00 – Final thoughts: You don’t have to do it all 36:00 – Where to find Maria online 👤 Connect with Maria Macali Website: https://fleurishstrategy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-macali-15929620/ 👤 Follow Tori Nook Website: https://www.torinook.com Instagram: @tori_nook LinkedIn: Tori Nook X: @torinook Youtube: @torinook 🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for regular episodes that explore how leaders across industries build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    37 min

  11. 12/21/2025

    Jenn Quader: Building Trust and Credibility in Commercial Real Estate

    Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Jenn Quader, CEO of The Smart Agency, a national public relations firm specializing in commercial real estate. Jenn is also the host of Resiliency: The Podcast and a TEDx speaker who believes in the transformative power of storytelling, purpose-driven leadership, and trusting your gut. They discuss how PR has evolved in CRE, what it really takes to build trust and credibility, and how AI, authenticity, and brand consistency are shaping the future of communication. The conversation takes a deep dive into personal growth, intuitive leadership, and navigating change — with insights on faith, mental resilience, and why listening to your inner voice is a business advantage. 🎯 Topics covered: • Strategic PR in commercial real estate • Leadership, branding, and building trust • The power of storytelling and earned media • AI, social media, and modern communications • Personal transformation and intuitive growth • Resilience, reinvention, and owning your voice Whether you’re a CRE pro, a marketing leader, or building a brand of your own, this episode is packed with rich insights and real talk. 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Meeting Jenn Quader: From Acting to PR for CRE 04:16 – From Broadway tours to CEO: Jenn’s unconventional career path 06:04 – Why CRE needs reputational support — not just transactions 11:14 – Impact of Social Media and AI on PR 14:41 – Handling Social Media for Clients 21:57 – Discovering One's Life's Work 22:40 – Embracing Change and Overcoming Fear 24:04 – The Birth of the Resiliency Podcast 25:42 – Stories of Resilience from TEDx 29:39 – The Power of Intuition and Certainty 36:34– The Importance of Staying Open and Connected 41:04– Leadership and Continuous Growth 42:39– Conclusion and Where to Connect with Jenn 👤 Connect with Jenn Quader Website: https://thesmartagency.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/ Podcast: https://resiliencythepodcast.com/ Instagram: @jennquader 👤 Connect with Tori: Instagram: @tori_nook LinkedIn: Tori Nook X: @torinook Youtube: @torinook 🎧 The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Subscribe for weekly or biweekly episodes that explore how leaders across industries build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.

    44 min
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The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Hosted by Tori Nook, commercial real estate CEO, founder of Anchor Retail, author of Intuitive Certainty, and spiritual practitioner, this podcast explores the inner work behind outer achievement. Through candid, grounded conversations with founders, executives, investors, wellness leaders, and personal development voices, the show goes beyond the highlight reel to unpack the decisions that shape a life. The pressure, doubt, faith, sacrifice, and turning points that define true success. This is a space for higher thinkers who want to bridge intuition and strategy, faith and execution, ambition and alignment. Each episode offers perspective-shifting insights and practical takeaways you can apply immediately in business and life. If you’re building something meaningful—and want to do it with clarity, integrity, and intention—you’re in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Tori Nook
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
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    © 2025 Tori Nook
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