We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Marcie Sabatella a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Marcie thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What sort of legacy are you hoping to build. What do you think people will say about you after you are gone, what do you hope to be remembered for?
As I sit here and think about the word legacy, my intention has always been to do better than those before me, and recognize that change and growth is necessary to get to the next level. I want people to think that I was a great mother, mentor, and someone who went out of their way to make someone else’s day a little brighter. Coming from humble beginnings, I hope to be remembered for my genuine and empathetic approach to life and my career.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I was very fortunate to have a family growing up that always encouraged me to try different things, which gave me the experience and confidence of failure and success. Early on in my real estate career, I learned the art of networking and how important relationships are to business. Troubleshooting and finding new ways to accomplish my goals brought me closer to the success I’ve achieved. Philanthropy is a big part of who I am. I have proudly served as board member for 10 years at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. As a Latina woman, I recognized how no one else looked like me in the boardroom and how underserved we were. I wanted to help change and champion healthcare programs for women and children of Latin descent.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
My pivot story is interesting as I feel that I have been pivoting all of my life. There’s not one specific story, but the theme has always been the same, that is a story of resilience, determination and commitment. I’ve had a lot of different careers and I think that’s because I held on to the attitude that if I put my mind and energy towards something, I could learn how to do anything. I really do think the art of pivoting has taught me that no matter what obstacles and challenges come my way, I can always figure out a solution.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
I’ll go back to the importance of a strong and diverse network. I have put a lot of time and effort into my network over the years. As I mentioned previously, I’ve had a lot of experience in different careers and throughout have established wonderful relationships, and trust with people. Learning as much as you can from those who have more experience than you and finding incredible mentors to help guide you, I feel is essential to build an incredible reputation. Many of my real estate clients now are clients and customers that I worked with in previous careers. When you establish yourself as an expert in your field and have gained the trust of your network, it’s much easier when it’s time to pivot to bring along those individuals in your new career.
Image Credits
Trish Reda Photography
Cameron Jordan Photography