This April marks a full decade since I took a leap into the unknown and started my first company—Building Careers, LLC. I had no background in recruiting. What I did have was a clear mission:
To help others grow, align, and thrive in their careers.
Today, we celebrate 10 years of entrepreneurship—not just building a business, but cultivating a trusted name in San Diego and Southern California’s commercial real estate industry. It’s been a journey of learning, resilience, and forming long-term, meaningful relationships.
From Vision to Reality
Back in 2014, I saw a gap in the market: companies struggling to find quality talent and professionals craving career direction and alignment. I brought my CRE knowledge to the table and dove headfirst into recruiting—learning the business from the ground up.
Soon after, Julia Turpit joined the company. Her recruiting expertise helped us create structure and elevate our approach early on, setting a strong foundation for future growth. Her contribution remains an important part of our story and I am endlessly thankful she came into my life when she did.
What Makes Us Different
We don’t just fill jobs—we build teams.
Over the past 10 years, we’ve made nearly 200 placements across the commercial real estate space, most of whom are still thriving in their roles today. Two of our very first placements—made during our first year—are still with their companies and have grown significantly in responsibility and leadership. That kind of longevity is rare, and we’re proud to be a part of those success stories.
We now work with over 100 repeat clients, and are fortunate to be in a position where we can selectively partner with companies whose values align with ours. We’ve placed entire teams—10+ hires per company—and helped organizations expand into new markets, including Phoenix, Dallas, Denver, and Seattle.
A Strategy That Goes Beyond Resumes
At Building Careers, our strategy is deliberate and human-first. We take the time to deep-dive into company culture and personality alignment, only presenting candidates we genuinely believe will thrive long-term—not just short-term hires or “close enough” matches.
We also encourage companies to co-create growth roadmaps with new hires, not just for the first 30, 60, or 90 days—but extending through the first year and even 5-year career trajectories. This clarity around goals, expectations, and development builds trust, retention, and success—for everyone. We’re here to build alignment and career longevity.
Looking Ahead: The Next 10 Years
As Building Careers moves into its second decade, our focus is on deepening strategic partnerships with clients who share our people-first mindset. We’ll continue to evolve our services in a way that supports long-term growth for both companies and candidates.
This year, we’re also excited to roll out an annual compensation survey, offering greater transparency in the CRE talent market and helping our clients stay competitive and informed.
We remain committed to being not just recruiters, but growth partners—helping shape teams, careers, and company cultures that thrive together.
Gratitude & Growth
To every client who’s trusted us to build their teams—and every candidate who’s allowed us to be part of their journey—thank you. Your growth has always been our “why.”
To my husband, Brent Glova, whose unwavering belief in me has been the backbone of this journey…
To the friends, mentors, and cheerleaders who supported me when the path was unclear…
Thank you for being part of this adventure.
This company has taught me more than I imagined—about leadership, trust, resilience, and relationships. And while I’m proud of what’s behind us, I’m even more excited for what’s ahead.
Here’s to the next 10 years—of growing companies, advancing careers, and building with purpose.
Let’s keep building.
