Guest: Jennifer Geary (writer about corporate development)
Jennifer Geary is a writer but it may surprise people that she didn’t like to write. It started out of necessity as a chief operating officer, when she discovered that there was no how-do guide or book on that role. So she decided to give it a shot herself and it has morphed into a “happy part” of what she does.
Many doctors are also business owners. That is something that Brian Day points out, as leader of the Cambie Surgery Centre, a private surgery clinic in Vancouver. As the CEO, he leads a small team and also promotes ideas and ways to improve the healthcare system in Canada. In addition, his experience with sports medicine earned him a spot in British Columbia’s Sports Hall of Fame – the first orthopedic surgeon to be inducted – and his reputation has led him to treat some of the famous celebrities who work in Vancouver’s film industry.
What is Michael Geller’s job? To him, his role has ranged from architect to urban planner to developer to real estate consultant. Not to be outdone, he entered politics by running for Vancouver city council – after all, real estate and politics are often intertwined.
Downtown Vancouver is the pulse of the city’s business and cultural development. For Jane Talbot’s role as CEO of its business improvement association, she has to connect regularly with officials, the public, and its members. “It’s about being out there and being available,” she stresses. The key is collaboration so the organization can tackle the big issues to make downtown thrive and succeed.
When developing and buying real estate, how do you make good decisions? This is what Ryan Berlin helps with, in his role with rennie & associates. He and his team do the research to guide clients to understand the complexities of the industry and cut through the noise in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming.
