Shows
Playing Offense with CREDERevolutionizing the Construction Industry with Casey BermanPlaying Offense with CREDE with Colby Durnin, Episode 9In this episode of Playing Offense with CREDE, Colby Durnin speaks with Casey Berman, founding partner and managing member of Camber Creek, an investment firm focused on driving innovation in the real estate industry. Casey leads the investing efforts and fund formation since the firm’s inception 13 years ago. Camber Creek has the largest strategic network of LPs with over 300 real estate groups investing in the various funds and an AUM of nearly a billion dollars. Tune in to the episode to hear about:- Ca...2025-04-3052 min
Playing Offense with CREDEChanging the Game in Tax & Accounting with Troy SmithPlaying Offense with CREDE with Colby Durnin, Episode 8In this episode of Playing Offense with CREDE, Colby Durnin speaks with Troy Smith, the founder of Pandora Group, Pandora Tax and Accounting.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- Innovative accounting practices and proactive client relationships- Pandora's unique approach to accounting, including flat fixed fees, quarterly meetings, and the elimination of billable hours to increase efficiency- Pandora's emphasis on integrating with client operations and offering strategic tax planning services, emphasizing real estate and entrepreneurial clients...2025-04-1535 min
Playing Offense with CREDETransforming the Real Estate Industry with Marketing & Tech with JCronPlaying Offense with CREDE with Colby Durnin, Episode 7In this episode of Playing Offense with CREDE, Colby Durnin speaks with Jonathan Cronstedt (aka JCron), Board member & former President of Kajabi, investor, advisor and author.Tune in to the episode to hear about: - Jonathan’s background and insights on how marketing and sales approaches can impact real estate - The opportunity in real estate to leverage new automated technologies for starting conversations and closing deals, which are underutilized in the industry - The importance of authenticity in marketing, the pi...2025-04-0254 min
Playing Offense with CREDEFinding Value in Uncertain Markets with Sean ArmstrongPlaying Offense with CREDE with Colby Durnin, Episode 6In this episode of Playing Offense with CREDE, Colby Durnin speaks with Sean Armstrong, partner at Westport Capital Partners, a private real estate investment firm focused on long-term value creation through investments in select properties, operating companies, securities and other real estate related assets.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Sean’s professional evolution from biomedical engineering to real estate investment * The significance of distressed assets and strategic international expansions * Westport’s current focus on distressed sellers and specific market...2025-03-1950 min
Playing Offense with CREDENavigating Today’s Construction Market with Jay GreenPlaying Offense with CREDE with Colby Durnin, Episode 5In this episode of Playing Offense with CREDE, Colby Durnin speaks with Jay Green, Partner at Waltz Construction, a Design/Build, Construction Management firm specializing in Commercial Ground Up and Tenant Improvement projects.Tune in to the episode to hear about: - Jay's unique background and the growth and market sectors of Waltz Construction over the past 21 years - The importance of team-first mentality, hands-on experience, and cultural fit when recruiting new employees at Waltz Construction - Current trends in the con...2025-03-0538 min
Playing Offense with CREDEInside the World of Real Estate Capital with Shlomi RonenPlaying Offense with CREDE with Colby Durnin, Episode 4In this episode of Playing Offense with CREDE, Colby Durnin speaks with Shlomi Ronen, founder of Dekel Capital, a fully integrated real estate investment firm that provides Capital Market Advisory Solutions to clients, and actively invests capital via DSI – Dekels Unique JV Platform.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Insights into the debt and equity markets, and the importance of working with professionals in real estate. * Shlomi’s career journey from civil engineering to construction management, eventually transitioning to real estate fina...2025-02-1941 min
Playing Offense with CREDEThe Changing Tides of Real Estate Law with Andrew KirshPlaying Offense with CREDE with Colby Durnin, Episode 3In this episode of Playing Offense with CREDE, Colby Durnin speaks with Andrew Kirsh, co-founder & partner at Sklar Kirsh, a real estate & corporate law firm.Tune in to the episode to hear about:* Andrew’s journey from aspiring litigator inspired by "A Few Good Men" to establishing his own successful boutique law firm* The importance of staying updated with market trends, effective client relationships, and leveraging AI and technology in the legal field* Current challenges in the real estate market, such as...2025-02-0638 min
Playing Offense with CREDEExploring Global Hospitality Markets with Ted TorresPlaying Offense with CREDE with Colby Durnin, Episode 2In this episode of Playing Offense with CREDE, Colby Durnin speaks with Ted Torres, a partner in CREDE and the Head of Hospitality. Tune in to discover key insights in the hospitality industry, touching on topics ranging from market dynamics to operational strategies.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Ted’s extensive experience and perspectives on the hospitality industry and the professional road he took to get to his current role * Strategies for negotiating franchise and management agreements, emphasizing the importance of u...2025-02-0658 min
Playing Offense with CREDEReal Estate Finance in Action with Malcolm DaviesPlaying Offense with CREDE with Colby Durnin, Episode 1In this inaugural episode of Playing Offense with CREDE, Colby Durnin speaks with Malcolm Davies, Senior Partner and Founder of Way Capital, which specializes in debt and equity financing for entrepreneurial real estate owners. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Malcolm's career journey to founding Way Capital * Way Capital’s unique client-focused approach * The importance of strong relationships and trust in capital advisory * Current market trends and challenges * The role and impact of AI in the the...2025-02-0624 min
Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions with Andrew KirshInstitutional Construction Management with Colby Durnin, Founder and CEO of CREDEIn this week's episode of Real Talk, I have a conversation with Colby Durnin, Founder and CEO of CREDE (Commercial Real Estate Development Enterprises).
We discuss:
How to effectively build a national company providing construction management services
How his perspective as a fee service provider has assisted in building an owner/operator portfolio
Why he prefers extreme sports as business development activities over golf or going to a sporting event
Learn more and connect with Colby:
Visit CREDE's website: https://www.credegroup.com/
Connect with Colby on LinkedIn...2023-08-0243 min