Mentorship
MENTORSHIP
NAIOP San Diego Developing Leader members are invited to register to participate as mentees.
The Mentorship Program was designed to connect emerging young professionals in commercial real estate with the experience and wisdom of senior leaders along with their peers in the industry. The 2025 Program runs from March to November.
NAIOP Developing Leaders 2025 Mentorship Program
Meeting 1: Mentorship Kick Off
Timing: TBD March
Description: This event will serve as your first official team meeting!. You will have an opportunity to break into your group where each person will introduce themselves, explain what their role is in the industry, their background, and what they would like to achieve in the mentorship program.
Meeting 2: Topic
Timing: March or April
Description: Each team will independently decide on place, time and topic based on the mentors goals.
This focused program is only offered to NAIOP Sponsors and will give your firm that added visibility and marketing power to bring you more customers and solidify your presence as a long term partner of NAIOP.
Meeting 3: Topic
Timing: May or June
Description: Each team will independently decide on place, time and topic based on the mentors goals.
Meeting 4: Uncorked
Timing: TBD
Description: Open to all. An opportunity to sit down with 10 industry leaders and taste their favorite wines.
Meeting 5: Final Group Meeting
Timing: September or October
Description: Each team will independently decide on place, time and topic based on the mentors goals.
One on One Meetings
Description: This is an opportunity for you to meet one on one with your mentor or a fellow mentee. This is not mandatory however it is highly suggested and is one of the most valuable parts of our Mentorship Program – getting to know new people in our industry. Your liaison will give you more information on how the One on One Meetings will be set up over the course of the program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Must be a current NAIOP San Diego member.
- Must fill out an application.
- Mentee applications open November 2024 and close February 14th, 2025.
- If you miss the cut off date this season, email courtney@naiopsd.org and we will try to accommodate.
- Mentees will be notified of their acceptance via email.
- Applicants who are accepted will be sent instructions to register for the kick off event.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Brokaw courtney@naiopsd.org
WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING
“I can’t say enough about the DL Program. My job is networking and out of all of the organizations I belong to and events I attend nothing compares to the DL. I have made more solid relationships in the program than I have in all of the others combined. The quality of the events and industry leaders that are available to us is amazing. I’m very disappointed that I am aging out of the group next year but hope to stay involved in some capacity. I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to participate does so.”
“Just moving to San Diego in January of this year, I have been tasked with quickly learning about and establishing relationships and a foundation here in this market in the Real Estate arena. Being a part of this mentorship program has accelerated that task beyond belief.”
“The group meetings always leave me feeling inspired and motivated. The dual Mentorship Meetings, where we team up with another Mentorship group, has doubled the relationships in a really positive way. Lastly, the connections I have made through this program are truly invaluable!”
“The NAIOP Developing Leader’s Mentorship Program has provided me with dozens of meaningful business and personal relationships over the last 2 years. My career, as a Commercial Loan officer, benefits greatly from the relationships I have cultivated from brokers, attorneys and CPA’s within the program. I can personally account for several banking and lending opportunities that I have been referred into from fellow NAIOP Members and DL’s.”
“NAIOP’s DL Mentorship program has been an invaluable networking opportunity. The impressive case studies, prominent guest speakers, and exciting socials comprise a rock-solid foundation for anyone seeking to further their commercial real estate knowledge. There’s no better way to begin building relationships with experienced professionals while strengthening ties with peers.”
“The mentorship program went well above my expectations. I was amazed about how generous my mentors were with their time and advice. This is a no brainer for anyone starting out in the industry.”