Ryan Ram

Commercial Real Estate & Development. Guiding Careers. Equity & Inclusion. Empowering People. Connector. City Builder.

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"Curiosity is an act of vulnerability and courage... We need to be brave enough to want to know more." - @BreneBrown

At 13, my mom, a professor at McGill, taught me to ask questions about the world around me

At 18, a professor, of my Sociology intro cou…https://t.co/YbFZLJlde8

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4 career development tips that school didn't teach me:

1. Build Up Your Strengths

Self-reflect on your achievements and related skills
Take skill/strength assessments to dive deeper into your observations
Compare yourself to you peers: When are you the…https://t.co/eB1QaGnR4R

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If you are a hiring manager or HR professional, this will resonate:

2018: "I receive 300+ applicants for every job posting! Most aren't qualified, but definitely a few gems."

2023: "I can't even hire a f***ing Analyst! What is wrong with candidates?!?"…https://t.co/RTO9repgZs

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Three minutes into my first networking event, I almost left.

I stared down at my phone thinking... 'Maybe this isn't a place for me'.

Rewind two and a half minutes:

I walked into a room full of people in suits.
They all seemed to know each other.
I wal…https://t.co/W87hPwHTi7

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"Why is it taking 3-6+ months to hire candidates?" Here's why:

The Talent Market Series Part 1: The Market Forces Behind the Talent Gap in the Commercial Real Estate & Development Industry

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Join Us Matrix360 Inc. Bonnie Oppenheimer…https://t.co/SIcOidomHn

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In 2013 I was an Accountant making 40k a year and hated my job

In 2023 I co-run an impact-driven business and love what I do

Here's what I did to pivot my career:

𝗣𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 & ��𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱

It's so easy to run the rat race, do what you 'should'…https://t.co/IYAqUmofGa

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The best decision I made early in my real estate career was to network.

Here's how I built myself a network of 6,500+ connections:

I attended every in person networking event possible (2-4 per week)

I emailed all new connections with a personalized fol…https://t.co/cAc4ree0AE

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Want to gain amazing insights to build your career in Commercial Real Estate & Development?

Join us on May 24th and become part of the #RealStories #Community.

We are focused on helping the next generation of industry leaders obtain education, access,…https://t.co/YYa1iFAAik

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I attended the ULI Spring Meeting in Washington DC a few years back and had a great experience - new connections and learning.

Really excited that the ULI Spring Meeting is (finally) coming to Toronto from May 16-18. I'll be attending to make connections…https://t.co/Uvf6plCffH

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Another RealStories event coming up THIS WEEK.

Join us to hear Maz, in conversation with longtime friend Jay-Ann, sharing stories, laughs, challenges, and life lessons of building a business and a career in the real estate development industry.

Don't mi…https://t.co/aiidDMRINb

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Join us this week, online, to hear the first hand story of a Holocaust survivor - a truly unique experience! https://t.co/dv2eXiELlF

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Rose is one of the last Holocaust survivors in Canada and the world...

Tune in for a rare chance to hear first hand stories and the importance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day in partnership with United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto

#holoc…https://t.co/e3PfpWbjpM

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Want to learn about building a real estate development business, and utilizing real estate for community and social impact??

Join us on Feb 1st for that, and more. Maz's story of immigrating to Canada, watching his parents find their footings, and transi…https://t.co/27UaSzrc8L

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Want to sit down with one of the leaders in impact investing through real estate in North America?? *Last week of our contest*

TAS_Impact is an unconventional impact company that uses real estate as a tool to drive profit and purpose.

Register before Ja…https://t.co/latBb9Xn6T

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@JShamess Great podcast on the history of apartment buildings and missing middle in Toronto that confirms what you heard: https://t.co/u0ZkqjlZLQ

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📖 It's story time!! 📖

An intimate group of 100 current and aspiring real estate professionals will be gathering to hear Christina's journey to the top. 🌟

So excited to provide the platform for having a conversation around leadership challenges, gene…https://t.co/iHPiOYMV2g

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We see a lot of family connections in the real estate industry. How do those recognizable names impact their owners?

There are multiple angles to every story.

You have not heard one like this.

Join us to listen and participate in our next RealStories…https://t.co/Y1tkRm5eEU

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I had the pleasure of meeting Christina a few years back, on the suggestion of Phil Gillin. He told me she was a rockstar 🏆

He wasn't lying.

Not only does she now run investments for BGO's Canadian platform, she is also:

📈 One of the only women in th…https://t.co/2Un2z3GRFO

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