Intentional networking is essential not only in construction but in any industry; creating meaningful connections can sometimes open more doors than formal education.  In this episode, I'm joined by Jessica Slack, Senior Executive and Private Sector Growth Leader at Gilbane Building Company, one of America's largest building companies. Although her father was widely known in Philadelphia's construction space, she never thought she'd end up in construction. Her innate drive for relationship building led her into sales and business development first, and her ambition and need for new challenges took her to construction later. We had a fantastic conversation about Jessica's journey before and after joining the construction industry, her thoughts on formal education, and why so many people struggle with their career choices. She also talks about the difference between being in marketing and sales, her passion for relationship building, how she ended up in Gilbane, and so much more.  Some Questions I Ask: What did you want to do after college with a psych degree? (4:17)Talk about the difference between sales and marketing? (12:52)If you want to compare how powerful networking is, compared to a college degree, how would you rate the two? (24:06) In This Episode, You Will Learn: About Jessica's first steps into the financial world (6:41)The moment Jessica realized she was made to create connections (10:13)A pivotal moment in Jessica's career (17:42)How vital culture and communication are for a company to thrive (25:59)The importance of building your network in a valuable way (34:39) Resources: Gilbane website Connect with Jessica: LinkedIn Let's Connect! LinkedInInstagram TwitterMPC Builders - WebsiteMPC Builders - Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.