# How to Start and Thrive in Your Facility Management Career

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Podcast: [Connected FM](https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-fm-5848186)
Published: 2026-05-19T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Whether you chose facility management intentionally or found it by accident, success in this industry is built on a foundation of service and professional community. Brent Ward and Bobby LaRon discuss their unique "origin stories" and the critical role IFMA plays in transforming a job into a world-class career.

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