In this episode of Accelerating Careers in Real Estate ESPRESSO, host Nick Carman revisits the career journey of Mark Woodrow recorded in the winter of 2020, then joint Managing Director of Packaged Living. The discussion reflects on Woodrow's experience during the 2008 financial crisis while working at Grainger, where he witnessed significant challenges but also embraced opportunities that shaped his career. Mark and co-founder Ed Ellerington navigated these tumultuous times, leading to the establishment of Packaged Living, a leading BTR development investment company. The episode highlights Woodrow's resilience, the evolution of the build-to-rent sector, and the strategic growth ambitions of Packaged Living, set against the backdrop of the 2020 pandemic.
00:00 Introduction to Accelerating Careers in Real Estate
00:45 Mark Woodrow's Early Career and the 2008 Recession
03:07 Grainger's Recovery and the Rise of Build to Rent
06:42 The Formation of Packaged Living
08:42 Ambitions and Future of Packaged Living
10:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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