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Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueSeason 1 is a wrap!Season 1 of Bricks & More is a wrap!From game-changing insights to bold conversations with industry leaders, this first season has been all about reimagining what real estate value really means.A huge thank you to our brilliant guests and to everyone who tuned in, subscribed, shared, and joined the conversation.Season 2 kicks off in September – so if you haven’t listened to every episode yet, now’s the perfect time to catch up and get ready for what’s next.
2025-08-0400 min
Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueDeploy Tech & Fund the Operator to Supercharge Your Assets with Rebekah TobiasIn this bold and forward-looking episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Rebekah Tobias – co-founder of Propela Ventures and a veteran of capital markets, venture capital, and operational real estate – to explore what makes a real estate platform investable in 2025 and beyond.With institutional capital ready to deploy billions, the real question is: who’s building the scalable, tech-enabled, operations-first platforms that will attract it?Rebekah shares lessons from the frontline – from self-storage to student housing – and explains why real estate’s next cycle of growth will be defined not by assets, but by operators...
2025-07-1449 min
Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueRethinking Risk: The Value-Add Strategy Rooted in Discipline with Charles TarriereIn this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian is joined by Charles Tarriere — investor, strategist, and co-founder of Evonite — to explore how value is created in today’s real estate market when risk is high, data is scarce, and cycles move fast.Charles shares how Evonite’s independent, risk-based investment model challenges the status quo, and why understanding tenants, embracing simplicity, and sticking to core fundamentals are more important than ever.Whether you’re navigating stranded assets, rethinking retail, or eyeing overlooked offices — this episode will sharpen your view of what makes a resilient portfolio.Key tal...
2025-06-3041 min
Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueBuilding Value That Lasts: The Four Seasons Way with James PriceIn this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by James Price – Senior Vice President Residential at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts – to unpack what it really takes to deliver long-term value in branded real estate.Branded residences aren’t just about prestige. They’re about performance, property management, and experience – every day, year after year. With two decades of international development experience, James shares what makes Four Seasons’ approach distinctive – and why simply sticking a logo on a building won’t cut it.This is a masterclass in how real estate value gets built – from fea...
2025-06-1650 min
Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueThe formula for driving office value with Louise IoannouIn this insightful episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Louise Ioannou — Head of Workspace at HB Reavis UK — to explore what truly makes a modern office irresistible in 2025 and beyond.Drawing on her journey from branding to leasing, Louise shares how HB Reavis has reimagined office space as a holistic product: one shaped by hospitality, sustainability, flexibility, and community.For Louise, the office is no longer just a place to work — it's a value-driven ecosystem designed to support business objectives, attract talent, and foster belonging.Key talking points:🏢 Why welln...
2025-06-0242 min
Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueStrategy, Value & Growth: The unstoppable rise of branded residential with Rico PicenoniIn this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter speaks with Rico Picenoni – a hospitality leader who’s shaped over 500 hospitality and real estate projects globally.Together, they unpack what really drives long-term value in branded residences, and why the future of real estate lies in smart partnerships, local market knowledge, and global brand power. Rico brings the kind of depth that only comes from two decades of navigating $34 billion worth of real estate – offering razor-sharp insights into a rapidly evolving sector.Key talking points:🏙️ Why operator selection and brand alignment ar...
2025-05-1941 min
Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueExperience x Efficiency: The New Office Value Equation with Dan HigginsonIn this insight-packed episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter speaks with Dan Higginson – Director of Development and Leasing at Greycoat – to explore what makes an office truly valuable in 2025 and beyond.Dan shares why the old rules of office development no longer apply – and how leading landlords are shifting from a cost-per-square-foot mindset to a hospitality-led, customer-first approach. It’s not just about desks and leases anymore. It’s about experience, identity, and long-term relevance.Key talking points:🏢 Why ‘Grade A’ is no longer a differentiator – and what matters more to tenants today🔁 How retrofit...
2025-05-0552 min
Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueReal estate sustainability is all about building future value w/Georgia Elliott-SmithIn this provocative episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Georgia Elliott-Smith – engineer, environmental activist, and founder of consultancy Element Four – to explore why sustainability isn’t just a moral imperative, but a commercial one.Georgia argues that real estate’s current approach to ESG is flawed, often more about brand image than actual impact. But here’s the catch: in a world of changing economic and environmental realities, growing regulation, investor scrutiny, and tenant expectations, shallow sustainability is also bad business.Key talking points:🌍 Why net zero pledges are misleading – and how they ri...
2025-04-1454 min
Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueTurning assets into priceless canvases and unique destinationsIn this episode of Bricks & More, host Adrian Strittmatter sits down with Calum Hall, founder of Creative Debuts, to explore the evolving role of art in real estate.From office spaces to retail environments, Calum shares how art isn’t just an aesthetic addition—it’s a powerful tool for placemaking, community engagement, and even financial value creation.They discuss:✅ The impact of art on tenant experience, brand identity, and footfall✅ How developers can integrate art throughout a project’s lifecycle – from public consultation to tenant activation✅ Why embracing local artists ca...
2025-03-3152 min
Bricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueThe unrivalled power of real estate branding and marketing with Achelle HillIn the debut episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter welcomes Achelle Hill, Marketing Director Europe at Lendlease, to explore the power of branding and marketing in real estate. They discuss how marketing is more than just a promotional tool—it’s a fundamental driver of long-term value creation.Key topics include:✅ Branding as a value multiplier—how real estate brands shape perception, demand, and long-term success.✅ Placemaking & storytelling—why marketing should start at the master planning stage, not just at the launch.✅ Lendlease’s triple bottom line—how financial, social, and environmen...
2025-03-1747 minBricks & More: Unlocking Real Estate ValueWelcome to Bricks & More: TrailerHi, I'm Adrian Strittmatter. Welcome to Bricks and More. I'm the CEO and co founder of Saentys, a global creative consultancy specializing in destinations, real estate, and the hospitality sector since 2008. My team and I have worked on some of the world's most iconic destinations across more than 35 countries. My expertise lies in real estate, brand strategy, and sales and marketing. My drive is all about generating value for real estate assets and destinations, no matter where or what they are. So if you're passionate about making real estate more valuable for more peo...
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ZWEIvorZWÖLF#35 gebana – Fairer Handel#35 gebana – Fairer Handel
Ich habe mit Adrian Wiedmer, dem Geschäftsführer von gebana, gesprochen.
gebana ist weit mehr als ein Lebensmittellieferant. Hinter der Unternehmung, die aus einer Bewegung rund um die Aktivistin Ursula Brunner in den 70er Jahren, in der Schweiz entstanden ist, steckt eine agile nachhaltige Firma, mit großen Ambitionen. Um ein wenig mehr Orientierung zu geben, was & wer genau hinter gebana steht, haben wir diese Episode produziert. Mit Adrian reden wir über die Entstehungsgeschichte, was der Slogan «Weltweit ab Hof» eigentlich bedeutet, wie die Zusammenarbeit mit Kleinbauernfamilien in der ganzen Welt funkti...
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