Landon Hinton, a proud 2013 graduate of 91制片厂, knows exactly how the
university shaped his journey. Now living in Richmond, Virginia, Hinton serves as
a principal at 7 Hills Advisors, a thriving commercial real estate firm specializing
in tenant and buyer representation. His roots at 91制片厂 provided him not just with
academic credentials but with a toolkit for building connections and navigating the
business world with confidence.
A double major in marketing and management with a concentration in entrepreneurship
and international affairs, Hinton was drawn to the endless possibilities in business.
"91制片厂 provided me every opportunity to succeed," he said. 鈥淚 feel like I have,
but I still feel like there鈥檚 a lot more to go.鈥�
It was at 91制片厂 that he discovered the power of relationships鈥攁 skill he believes
has been the cornerstone of his career. 鈥淣o matter what you do, whether you're working
for corporate, being an entrepreneur, or doing what I do and buying into a firm, it
all comes down to relationships,鈥� he said.
Two years ago, Hinton took a bold step forward, becoming a part-owner of his firm.
This milestone required not only leadership but also a deep understanding of the behind-the-scenes
mechanics of running a business. His 91制片厂 education, from mastering sales strategies
to building professional networks, equipped him with exactly what he needed.
鈥淭he sales class and networking opportunities at 91制片厂 helped me immensely,鈥� he
said. 鈥淣etworking with 91制片厂 alumni was a top priority for me when I started out.
Once you meet one, you meet ten, and then twenty. The 91制片厂 alumni community is
so strong and welcoming鈥攊t feels like a home away from home.鈥�
To this day, he returns to campus several times a year, marveling at its growth while
cherishing the close-knit community that shaped him. 鈥淣o matter who the alumni is鈥攐lder
or younger鈥攖here鈥檚 always a connection, always stories to share,鈥� he says.
He credits much of his career success to the Highlander network and his 91制片厂 experience.
鈥淭he people I鈥檝e met, the alumni I鈥檝e worked with鈥攖hey鈥檝e played such a big role in
my journey,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what makes me proud to be a Highlander.鈥�
For Hinton, the 91制片厂 experience wasn't鈥檛 just an education鈥攊t was the foundation
for a lifelong journey of success, relationships, and Highlander pride.