The Art of Turning Big Ideas into Action with GloJoy Co's Gloria Fuentes

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The Art of Turning Big Ideas into Action with GloJoy Co's Gloria Fuentes

CM Mentors Podcast Season 2: Episode with Gloria Marie Fuentes (Gigi)

Matt Graves

Jun 04, 2024

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Episode Summary:

In this exciting episode of CM Mentors, we welcome Gloria Marie Fuentes, also known as Gigi, founder of GloJoy Construction. Gloria brings a wealth of experience from the Greater Tri-State area and shares her vision of a better way to approach construction projects. Tune in to hear her insights on building a client-focused, full-service construction agency, and her journey from working in Fortune 500 companies to establishing her own successful business.

Key Topics Discussed:

Guest Introduction: Gloria Marie Fuentes shares her background, highlighting her experience in the construction and real estate industries, and her passion for creating a better client experience through GloJoy Construction.

Career Journey and Industry Insights:

Transition from working in NYC construction projects to founding GloJoy.
Vision behind GloJoy: a boutique construction agency focused on collaborative strategies and attentive project execution.
Combining a rich family legacy in the Caribbean business world with professional experience in Fortune 500 companies.

Challenges and Successes:

The complexity of managing projects in the Greater Tri-State area.
Importance of a trusted network of experts, artisans, and partners.
Overcoming challenges in design, permitting, contractor management, and more.

Future Goals and Vision: Gloria emphasizes the importance of thinking big and turning ideas into action, ensuring that GloJoy continues to exceed client expectations and achieve excellence in all projects.

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About Gloria Marie Fuentes (Gigi):

Gloria Marie Fuentes, affectionately known as Gigi, is the visionary founder of GloJoy Construction. With a rich background as a third-generation entrepreneur and extensive experience in real estate and construction, Gloria has successfully merged her family’s 30+ years of business acumen in the Caribbean with her professional expertise from Fortune 500 companies. At GloJoy, she focuses on delivering a superior client experience through smart strategies, detailed project execution, and thoughtful service. Gloria’s passion for excellence and innovation makes her a standout leader in the industry. Connect with her to see how GloJoy can bring your construction dreams to life.

Connect with Gloria Marie Fuentes:

• Email: gloria@glojoy.co

• Website: glojoy.co

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Gloria Marie Fuentes as she shares her journey and the innovative approaches of GloJoy Construction!

Discussion about this podcast

The CM Mentors Podcast

The CM Mentors Podcast is an informative, entertaining, and interactive experience for construction managers by construction managers.

Each week, Matt Graves of Construction Yeti and Kyle Grandell of Dell Management have an Industry Expert Guest and have a conversation about a construction project management-specific topic and career guidance.

While the target audience is Entry to Mid-level construction professionals, the conversations hold value for every experience level.

The format is split between a normal Podcast discussion with the guest, Kyle, & Matt, and an open Q&A with the Live Audience.

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