Tracy McEvoy - Managing Energy for a Successful Career
Richard Costello connects with Tracy McEvoy.Tracy is the Director, Maple Leaf Self Storage responsible for the development and management of 15 self-storage facilities comprising over 1.7 million square feet with over 17,000 tenants as well as a commercial office portfolio. During Tracy’s career in the real estate industry spanning over three decades, she has managed operations and leasing for some of Canada’s leading institutional landlords and covered all asset classes in the process.In our conversation today we discuss the following:Finding community through running and managing energy to perform professionally. Tracy’s career journey prior to her current role. What’s involved in being the Director for Maple Leaf Self Storage.Self-storage facilities - what are they like and is there such a thing as a ‘typical’ customer?Common misconceptions around self-storage.How the industry and the properties have evolved over recent years.Why has self-storage become such a hot commodity for real estate investors.Trends and changes Tracy expects to see in the near future.Biggest challenges in running the business.Advice for anyone that’s in the industry and is looking to set themselves up for a successful career.The importance of working from the office for new professionals.Proudest accomplishments to date.Looking forward to the future.In our conversation we discuss the following article, provided here for reference.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/industry-news/property-report/article-investor-driven-demand-prompts-vancouver-to-restrict-further-self/