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Beyond the Resume Podcast with Brandon Sedloff (Listening, Learning, and Leading with Tech)
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In this episode of Beyond the Resume, Lisa Flicker sits down with Brandon Sedloff, Chief Real Estate Officer at Juniper Square, for a rich and candid conversation about career pivots, the power of listening, and the evolution of the real estate industry. From his early dreams of becoming a developer to leading tech-forward strategies at Juniper Square, Brandon shares valuable insights on mentorship, professional identity, and why emotional intelligence (EQ) and AI literacy are the future of private markets. Whether you're a student, emerging leader, or seasoned professional, this episode will inspire you to think bigger about your path — and your purpose.
Chapters
(00:29) – From Real Estate Roots to Tech Leadership
Brandon shares his unconventional career path, growing up in a real estate family, and learning the hard truth: developers need capital.
(04:06) – The Developer Dream vs. Reality
A powerful anecdote from Jim Buie at Hines helps Brandon realize that slow-moving development wasn’t the right path for him.
(07:16) – Making the World Smaller: ULI & Community Building
How Brandon leveraged the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to build communities and expand professionally — from San Diego to Hong Kong.
(12:37) – The Listening Tour & Technology's Tipping Point
Brandon unpacks what he learned from a global “listening tour” and how technology is no longer optional in real estate.
(14:06) – AI and the Future of Real Estate
Real talk on AI, prompt engineering, and why technophobia is no longer an option for real estate professionals.
(20:53) – The Distribution Podcast: Origins & Purpose
Brandon explains how his podcast came to be, its mission, and why storytelling matters more than ever.
(24:44) – The Gap Year That Changed Everything
A story about almost saying no to a trip around the world—and why lived experiences outside of work matter in your career.
(28:55) – Honest Expectations in Internships & Jobs
Advice for young professionals on setting mutual expectations with employers to avoid mismatched outcomes.
(34:24) – The Hot Seat
Rapid-fire questions on books, exercise, hiring, and why grit and storytelling matter more than resumes.
(39:06) – Mentorship Moments
Brandon shares pivotal advice from mentors that helped him clarify his “personal genius” and career direction.
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Links
YouTube: https://youtu.be/GLD0dLKRJIM
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35ZJGLT
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3I3nkG9
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