Gemma Maxwell is a Land Acquisition Manager here at Fischer Homes, and in our conversation we talk about:
- Gemma's career from offshore drilling to home sales to Land Acquisition Manager
- The value of sales training to every position
- How to bring your passion to your job and get out of the “ditch”
- Practical advice on preparing yourself for the next role
Timestamps:
- 1:49 - Introduction and Work History
- 6:40 - The lifetime value of learning sales
- 11:10 - What are some techniques to help someone out of the "Ditch " they are stuck in?
- 14:08 - What does a workday look like for you? Walk me through a typical day.
- 17:20 - What is something surprising about your role that few people know or understand?
- 19:14 - Gemma’s Life at Sea
- 20:49 - If someone wanted to be you, what would you tell them?
- 23:52 - What makes you feel inspired or live your best life?
- 25:24 - The value of mistakes
- 27:20 - Learning Relationship Builder from her father
- 30:38 - Learning to disarm people like Joy Ireland
- 32:10 - Structure of the Land Department
- 32:50 - Managing multiple passions in your work
- 36:53 - What is currently in your Netflix cue?
- 37:25 - Favorite 90’s Jam
- 38:18 - What is the last gift you gave someone?
- 38:52 - What was or would be your High School Yearbook superlative?
- 30:00 - A penguin walks through the door wearing a sombrero. What does he say and why is he here?
