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Posted: August 30, 2019
2019 Women in Real Estate: Jill Blenis, NEI General Contracting
Jill Blenis
Senior Estimator
NEI General Contracting
What is your favorite motivational quote and who was it by? “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” - Sherrilyn Kenyon. It reminds me to move away from the usual step-by-step process and focus on the end goal of the client.
Who inspired you to join the CRE industry? A residential homebuilder that I worked with in high school.
What is the best advice you have received, and who was it from? In relation to estimating –“Good practices last forever” from a former boss who instilled the structure I utilize today.
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