Silicon Slopes Conversations: Jeanette Bennett, Colliers

In this Friday Conversation, we were joined by Jeanette Bennett, Executive Managing Director of Colliers & Founding Editor of Utah Valley Magazine. Throughout this conversation Jeanette & Clint talk about Jeanette's career moves, changes in the Utah business landscape, and opportunities for future growth and collaboration in the state.
Jeanette explains how she recently joined the commercial real estate company Colliers on the team of Brandon Fugal and Lou Kramer. This opportunity came about through conversations with Brandon Fugal. Jeanette was initially reluctant but realized it was too good to pass up.
They discuss how Utah has changed with the breakdown of barriers between counties and Jeanette notes improvements for women professionals. She describes how, when she first worked on a "40 Under 40" article in 2006, finding women to feature was a challenge. Today, however, she is proud to report that she can achieve a nearly equal balance between men and women in the list.
Jeanette shares insights from her publishing company, reflecting on economic cycles from the 2001 dot-com bubble to the 2008 housing crisis. They discuss the resilience and adaptability of Utah's businesses, particularly in network marketing, and emphasize the state’s potential for steady growth by diversifying across various industries.
Tune in to hear from this great entrepreneur.