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    <description>Hosted by Blueprint CEO &amp;amp; Co-Founder Ben Firestone, Drawing the Blueprint brings you raw access to the movers and shakers in healthcare real estate and beyond. From industry pros, Blueprint insiders, and legends from completely different arenas, each episode explores career origin stories and dives deep into the guests’ journey, uncovering how dynamic people grow, lead, and build. Fun, provocative, and always conversational, Ben brings curiosity (and his signature “Fire’s Hot Seat”) to every guest. Whether you’re an insider hungry for insights, an emerging professional looking for mentorship, or simply a culture-curious listener who loves entrepreneurial stories, this is your front-row seat to the mindsets and moments that shape success. Find Ben and the Blueprint Crew on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@drawingtheblueprint.</description>
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    <itunes:subtitle>Drawing the Blueprint brings you raw access to the movers and shakers in healthcare real estate and beyond.</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>Hosted by Blueprint CEO &amp;amp; Co-Founder Ben Firestone, Drawing the Blueprint brings you raw access to the movers and shakers in healthcare real estate and beyond. From industry pros, Blueprint insiders, and legends from completely different arenas, each episode explores career origin stories and dives deep into the guests’ journey, uncovering how dynamic people grow, lead, and build. Fun, provocative, and always conversational, Ben brings curiosity (and his signature “Fire’s Hot Seat”) to every guest. Whether you’re an insider hungry for insights, an emerging professional looking for mentorship, or simply a culture-curious listener who loves entrepreneurial stories, this is your front-row seat to the mindsets and moments that shape success. Find Ben and the Blueprint Crew on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@drawingtheblueprint.</itunes:summary>
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  <title>Learning From the Masters: Commercial Real Estate Advisory</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What does it really take to build a successful career in real estate? For Brad Serot, Maxx Carney, and Mark Stern, it comes down to one thing: relationships.

In this episode, three seasoned brokers with decades of industry experience share the lessons, strategies, and experiences that have shaped their careers. From building trust long before a pitch to turning everyday lunches and coffee meetings into meaningful connections, they discuss why strong relationships remain at the heart of successful real estate.
Brad, Max, and Mark also share how their unique career paths and expertise have helped them understand their clients, build lasting partnerships, and stand out in a competitive market.

Tune in for insights on networking, trust, client relationships, and what it takes to build a career that goes beyond the transaction.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;What does it really take to build a successful career in real estate? For Brad Serot, Maxx Carney, and Mark Stern, it comes down to one thing: relationships.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this episode, three seasoned brokers with decades of industry experience share the lessons, strategies, and experiences that have shaped their careers. From building trust long before a pitch to turning everyday lunches and coffee meetings into meaningful connections, they discuss why strong relationships remain at the heart of successful real estate.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brad, Max, and Mark also share how their unique career paths and expertise have helped them understand their clients, build lasting partnerships, and stand out in a competitive market.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tune in for insights on networking, trust, client relationships, and what it takes to build a career that goes beyond the transaction. &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>Brad, Max, and Mark also share how their unique career paths and expertise have helped them understand their clients, build lasting partnerships, and stand out in a competitive market.</p>

<p>Tune in for insights on networking, trust, client relationships, and what it takes to build a career that goes beyond the transaction.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it really take to build a successful career in real estate? For Brad Serot, Maxx Carney, and Mark Stern, it comes down to one thing: relationships.</p>

<p>In this episode, three seasoned brokers with decades of industry experience share the lessons, strategies, and experiences that have shaped their careers. From building trust long before a pitch to turning everyday lunches and coffee meetings into meaningful connections, they discuss why strong relationships remain at the heart of successful real estate.</p>

<p>Brad, Max, and Mark also share how their unique career paths and expertise have helped them understand their clients, build lasting partnerships, and stand out in a competitive market.</p>

<p>Tune in for insights on networking, trust, client relationships, and what it takes to build a career that goes beyond the transaction.</p>]]>
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  <title>The Amy Sitzman Approach: Empathy, Execution,  &amp; Determination</title>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Drawing the Blueprint, Ben Firestone sits down with Amy Sitzman, Executive Managing Director, Partner, and a leader at Blueprint, to discuss what it takes to succeed in today’s senior housing market. Amy, who joined the firm in 2017, shares her perspective on building a career and driving results in a competitive and evolving industry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Amy reflects on her journey from medical equipment sales to finding her passion in real estate and becoming a force to reckon with in senior housing investment sales. Finding a culture at Blueprint that values creativity, curiosity, and strategic thinking, a move that reignited her career and gave her the flexibility to balance professional ambition with family life.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;She attributes her success in a predominantly male industry to empathy and determination. By putting herself in her clients’ shoes, Amy approaches every challenge with a solution-oriented mindset focused on getting transactions across the finish line.&lt;br&gt;
The conversation also explores current market dynamics, including strong demand for stabilized and value-add deals, competitive bidding environments, and the potential for market cooling as new development impacts cap rates.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Amy’s story highlights the importance of relationships, resilience, and adaptability in the evolving world of senior housing.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Find Amy here:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-sitzman-14a0b515/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-sitzman-14a0b515/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Drawing the Blueprint, Ben Firestone sits down with Amy Sitzman, Executive Managing Director, Partner, and a leader at Blueprint, to discuss what it takes to succeed in today’s senior housing market. Amy, who joined the firm in 2017, shares her perspective on building a career and driving results in a competitive and evolving industry.</p>

<p>Amy reflects on her journey from medical equipment sales to finding her passion in real estate and becoming a force to reckon with in senior housing investment sales. Finding a culture at Blueprint that values creativity, curiosity, and strategic thinking, a move that reignited her career and gave her the flexibility to balance professional ambition with family life.</p>

<p>She attributes her success in a predominantly male industry to empathy and determination. By putting herself in her clients’ shoes, Amy approaches every challenge with a solution-oriented mindset focused on getting transactions across the finish line.<br>
The conversation also explores current market dynamics, including strong demand for stabilized and value-add deals, competitive bidding environments, and the potential for market cooling as new development impacts cap rates.</p>

<p>Amy’s story highlights the importance of relationships, resilience, and adaptability in the evolving world of senior housing.</p>

<p>Find Amy here:<br>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-sitzman-14a0b515/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-sitzman-14a0b515/</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Drawing the Blueprint, Ben Firestone sits down with Amy Sitzman, Executive Managing Director, Partner, and a leader at Blueprint, to discuss what it takes to succeed in today’s senior housing market. Amy, who joined the firm in 2017, shares her perspective on building a career and driving results in a competitive and evolving industry.</p>

<p>Amy reflects on her journey from medical equipment sales to finding her passion in real estate and becoming a force to reckon with in senior housing investment sales. Finding a culture at Blueprint that values creativity, curiosity, and strategic thinking, a move that reignited her career and gave her the flexibility to balance professional ambition with family life.</p>

<p>She attributes her success in a predominantly male industry to empathy and determination. By putting herself in her clients’ shoes, Amy approaches every challenge with a solution-oriented mindset focused on getting transactions across the finish line.<br>
The conversation also explores current market dynamics, including strong demand for stabilized and value-add deals, competitive bidding environments, and the potential for market cooling as new development impacts cap rates.</p>

<p>Amy’s story highlights the importance of relationships, resilience, and adaptability in the evolving world of senior housing.</p>

<p>Find Amy here:<br>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-sitzman-14a0b515/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-sitzman-14a0b515/</a></p>]]>
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