304 | Learning Humility from the Communities You Want to Serve with Arturo Sneider
Our guest this week on the pod is Arturo Sneider. Arturo is the CEO of Primestor Development, a retail sector leader that oversees a portfolio in excess of $750 million. Their mission is to mange and develop properties that empower the communities they serve and promote an ethical and rewarding work environment for their employees.
This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
Learning Humility from the Communities You Want to Serve - an interview with Arturo Sneider
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Time Stamped Overview
00:02 Paul Zelizer welcomes Arturo Schneider to the show.
6:17 PrimeStor began after 92 civil unrest - small, old building burned. Lacked motivation, interest, and basic services. Built 4000 sq ft building with grant. Real estate can reshape community dialogue. Hard work, rewarding, skeptical neighborhood.
10:09 Community dialogue built strong business foundation. Humility essential for success.
15:31 Diverse team, large portfolio, unique department labels.
20:54 From kitchen worker to CEO: personal journey.
24:08 Learning on the job builds problem-solving skills. Needs adaptability and relentless curiosity. Lack of formal education was a challenge.
29:20 Community engagement, local hiring, and ambassador program.
34:14 Los Angeles zoning limits change after Rodney King. Community educates on mixed-use support, densification encouraged.
36:56 Embracing change, desire for unique products, positive interactions between Latino and black communities.
43:25 Always adapting, learning, and staying curious in life.
47:03 Social media may hinder true accomplishment. Change through individual agency is important.
48:54 Final thoughts and where to find Arturo on the Web.