Shows
Fully Occupied115 - Building the Revolving Sushi Restaurant of the Future | Ft. Robert Kluger from Kura Sushi USARobert Kluger, Chief Development Officer at Kura Sushi, joins Matt to share the story behind Kura Sushi, a revolving sushi bar restaurant originating from Japan. He discusses how Kura Sushi leverages technology, such as revolving sushi belts and drink robots, to enhance labor efficiency and create unforgettable customer experiences. Robert, who has held leadership roles at industry giants like Panda Express, Panera Bread, and Blaze Pizza, also shares his personal expertise in scaling restaurant brands and selecting prime real estate in today’s competitive market.About Robert KlugerMr. Kluger has served as Chief Development Of...2025-03-0529 minFully Occupied112 - Hot Chicken, Hot Markets: Strategic Growth For Emerging Brands | Ft. Mike LaRue from Angry ChickzMike LaRue is the VP of Franchise Development at Angry Chickz and a seasoned expert in the franchise space, particularly in the emerging brands sector. He joins Matt to share how emerging brands can strategically scale in a competitive market, the importance of storytelling in building a brand, and the 3 key considerations for successful brand development.2024-10-2326 minFully Occupied111 - The Secret to Scaling Emerging Brands | Ft. Dan Rowe from FransmartDan Rowe is the Founder and CEO of Fransmart, one of the largest restaurant franchise development firms in the world. Fransmart specializes in finding the next big thing at the earliest stages and has sold over 5,000 franchises worldwide. He joins Matt to share his extensive experience in the franchise world, discussing the strategies for identifying and developing successful restaurant brands. Dan emphasizes the importance of authentic brand DNA, strong unit economics, and the right franchisee selection. Tune in for valuable advice for first-time franchisees!2024-10-0938 minFully Occupied108 - Local First Retail Real Estate Strategies | Ft. Edie Weintraub of Terra AlmaEdie Weintraub advises new + established retail, hospitality, and restaurant brands on their real estate growth strategy.
Edie joins Matt to chat about the idea of *Local First Retail Real Estate Strategies* to integrate your brand into the fabric of the local community. Tune in to gain insights into how Edie supports local retailers, beauty shops, and restaurant tenants with their location expansion plans. 2024-07-3129 minFully Occupied104 - Navigating Franchise Growth in the Food & Beverage Industry | Ft. Solomon Choi from Jabba BrandsSolomon Choi is a seasoned F&B entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He is the founder of 16 Handles and Greeno Products and is currently the CEO of Jabba Brands. Solomon joins Matt to discuss the importance of product-market fit and understanding consumer preferences, the challenges and opportunities in the restaurant space, and the significance of conducting thorough due diligence. Tune in for his experiences in helping emerging brands navigate the complexities of scaling and franchising.2024-05-0140 minFully Occupied103 - ICSC Declares 2024 as the Year of the Store | Ft. Stephanie Cegielski from ICSCStephanie Cegielski, Vice President of Research and Public Relations at ICSC, joins Matt to discuss the trends defining the future of retail and retail real estate. She highlights the importance of brick-and-mortar stores and the synergy between online and physical retail. ICSC declares 2024 as the Year of the Store, as consumers continue to value the in-store experience.
Make sure to register for ICSC LAS VEGAS happening May 19-21, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center!2024-04-2435 minFully Occupied101 - Commercial Real Estate Leasing and Sales Trends Going into 2024 | Ft. Ben Berman from BermanCREBen Berman, President of BermanCRE, joins Matt to talk about the current state of the leasing market. He discusses opportunities in the retail and industrial markets, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and the disconnect between capital markets and the leasing market. Tune in for his advice on how landlords bolster their portfolios to withstand unstable economic conditions.2024-02-0727 minFully Occupied100 - Redefining the Employee Experience through Workplace Hospitality | Ft. Robert Cartwright from FidelityRobert Cartwright, Head of Global Hospitality at Fidelity Investments, discusses the implementation of hospitality in the workplace. He joins Matt to share his background in the hotel industry and how he brought his expertise to Fidelity. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Rob and his team leveraged the situation to redefine the employee experience. Tune in as he shares effective strategies for creating a workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being, leading to increased productivity and satisfaction.2024-01-2339 minFully Occupied99 - Pioneering the Future of Real Estate through Data-Driven Decisions | Ft. Gary Kao from DealpathGary Kao is the SVP of Business Development and Operations and on the founding team at Dealpath, a platform with a mission to smooth out the workflows for transactions for institutional owners. He joins Matt Giffune to share Dealpath's story, platform capabilities, its evolution over the last 9 years, and what they have in store for the future. Tune in for Gary's predictions on what the future of real estate tech looks like for the rest of 2023 and beyond!2023-10-2429 minFully Occupied98 - Data-Driven Sustainability: Reducing Waste in Real Estate | Ft. Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli from WATSMeredith Danberg-Ficarelli is the Co-Founder and CEO of WATS (Waste Administration and Tracking Software). She joins Matt to talk about how commercial buildings can improve the way they handle all the waste produced on a daily basis. Meredith shares how she built WATS to help owners and tenants track all of the waste that gets generated through their commercial spaces.2023-10-0431 minFully Occupied97 - The Pickleball Craze Disrupts Retail Real Estate | Ft. Diego Pacheco from Ace Pickleball ClubPickleball has become America's fastest-growing sport, and Ace Pickleball Club is the leader in developing premium indoor pickleball facilities. Chief Growth Officer, Diego Pacheco, joins Matt to talk about their real estate strategy, what they look for in deals, and how they're developing over 50 franchises across the United States. Tune in to learn more about the trending sport and how Ace Pickleball Club is keeping up with the demand.2023-09-1330 minFully Occupied96 - Retail Real Estate: Clicks to Bricks Using Analytics | Ft. Ethan Chernofsky from Placer.aiEthan Chernofsky is the SVP of Marketing at Placer.ai, a foot traffic analytics platform for anyone with a stake in the physical world. Ethan joins Matt to discuss how retailers and retail investors can use analytics and data to make better decisions for not only store locations, but how they connect with their audiences. The trends he's seeing at Placer line up with what we're seeing here at Occupier, so tune in for his insights into what the future of retail holds!2023-08-2926 minFully Occupied95 - Streamlining Your Retail Planning Process | Ft. Dillon Okner from SiteRiseDillon Okner is a Co-Founder of SiteRise, a platform that helps companies, especially emerging retail brands, centralize their entire process for site selection and build out door opening for retail stores. Dillon has over 15 years of experience building out in-house software to help brands like Apple and Tesla expand their initial retail presence. He joins Matt to talk about some of the key challenges that retailers face when it comes to store planning, and how can technology solutions address these challenges.2023-08-2322 minFully Occupied94 - Mobile Access Control for Property Management | Ft. Brandon Peterson from GeokeyBrandon Peterson is the CEO & Founder of Geokey, a mobile access control platform that has revolutionized the way multi-family apartment communities manage and secure their access points. He joins Matt to share how Geokey can help developers, investors, and property managers increase NOI and operational efficiency.2023-08-1619 minFully Occupied93 - CRE Trends to Revitalize Shopping Centers | Ft. Kristina Tipton from NearKristina Tipton is the Director of Market Research at Near, a global, full-stack data intelligence platform that curates one of the world's largest sources of intelligence on people and places. Kristina joins Matt to share trends and findings from a recent CRE report. To understand the emerging trends in shopping centers, Near analyzed consumer behavior data for malls across the US. Tune in for data insights on shopping centers and how that data helps inform CRE decision-makers.2023-08-0825 minFully Occupied91 - The Strength of Brick and Mortar Retail | Ft. Chris Ressa from DLC ManagementChris Ressa is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at DLC Management, one of the nation's leading retail real estate companies with properties across the US. Chris joins Matt to discuss the debate of digital vs. physical stores. They also dive into Chris's predictions on where the retail real estate market is headed. Chris is also the host of the Retail Retold Podcast.2023-07-1938 minFully Occupied89 - The Future of Gas Stations and Convenience Stores | Ft. Michael Salafia from STAX EquityGas stations are evolving beyond their traditional roles. Michael Salafia joins Matt to talk about how the gas stations that STAX Equity builds and operates, like SQRL, are so much more than just a place to fill up. But rather, safe places to eat, grab a coffee and charge your electric vehicle.
2023-07-0529 minFully Occupied88 - Introducing Airbnb-Friendly Apartments | Ft. Jesse Stein from AirbnbJesse Stein, Airbnb’s Global Head of Real Estate, joins Matt to talk about the recently-launched and fast-growing Airbnb-Friendly Apartments program. Airbnb-Friendly Apartments allow renters to find apartments that they can list part-time on Airbnb to earn extra income as the cost of living continues to rise across the country. Over the last six months, Airbnb has grown the program from 175 participating buildings in 25 markets to more than 250 participating buildings across 37 markets in the U.S.2023-06-0729 minFully Occupied87 - Connecting Lease Managers with Local Tenants | Ft. Tyler Carlson from ResquaredTyler Carlson is the Co-Founder of Resquared, a local business prospecting platform that uses artificial intelligence to search and contact small business owners in any U.S. or Canada markets. They have data for retail, restaurant, office, medical, and light industrial uses. Tyler joins Matt to discuss the importance of having accessible data and how technology is changing the commercial real estate space. Tune in for his tips on selling to local businesses!2023-05-3129 minFully Occupied86 - Reducing the CRE Carbon Footprint | Ft. Aaron Brondum from Prescriptive DataAaron Brondum is the Vice President of Customer Success at Prescriptive Data. Prescriptive Data is focused on providing cost savings and enhanced thermal comfort in built spaces through the intersection of Operational Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT). Aaron joins Matt to talk about how commercial real estate owners can use artificial intelligence to help drive down energy usage and be more prescriptive about how energy is used in buildings.2023-05-1733 minFully Occupied85 - The Future of Work-Life Balance | Ft. Simon Davis from Purposeful IntentSimon Davis, Founder and CEO of Purposeful Intent, returns to Fully Occupied to talk about the changes in work-life balance in the commercial real estate industry. He and Matt discuss the return to work debate and how to manage the new distributed workforce. Purposeful Intent is an ongoing series of curated executive forums enabling open discussions and thought leadership around the Future of Work and the Future of Living.2023-05-1044 minFully Occupied84 - The Importance of Transparency When Sharing CRE Data | Ft. Michael Mandel from CompStakAs the commercial real estate sector continues to grow more than ever, it's important for professionals to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it’s more efficient prospecting, deal-making, management, or investing, it's become abundantly clear that data sharing is key. Michael Mandel, Co-Founder and CEO of CompStak, joins Matt to discuss the importance of lease comparable data and how CompStak is helping people make better real estate decisions.2023-05-0336 minFully Occupied83 - Restaurant Real Estate Strategy | Ft. Kyle Inserra from Zelnik NationalKyle Inserra is a 17-year restaurant industry veteran and commercial real estate professional who leverages his experiences to help restaurants develop more efficient operations, implement effective strategies, and establish comprehensive growth plans. He joins Matt to discuss the current trends and challenges facing the restaurant industry. Tune in for Kyle's strategies for expanding a restaurant business and growing its real estate portfolio, and to learn what his favorite cuisine is! 2023-04-1930 minFully Occupied82 - A Virtual Touring Experience for Property Owners and Managers | Ft. Austin Lo from PeekAustin Lo is the Founder and CEO of Peek, a complete solution for property owners and managers to deliver an immersive self-serve leasing experience that’s available to renters 24/7–online or in-person. The pandemic sped up an already-rapid change in the multifamily industry – digitization and centralization. But many building owners and managers are having trouble keeping up with the changing tides. Austin joins Matt this week to talk about this shift to centralization, and the role of technology in creating all-in-one systems for building managers and owners that simplify the leasing process.2023-04-1128 minFully Occupied81 - The Evolution of CRE Data | Ft. Mike Hart from Avison YoungMike Hart, Chief Information Officer at Avison Young, joins Matt this week to talk about the evolution of commercial real estate (CRE) data and how technology shapes the industry. Mike has seen the industry go from using manual processes to collect and analyze data, to technological advancements that make it much easier to access and analyze data. The use of technology creates transparency in CRE data and a connection with clients, as they are increasingly seeking data-driven insights to inform their real estate decisions. Tune in for Mike's insights into the evolution of CRE data and how proptech is...2023-04-0527 minFully Occupied80 - The State of Retail Real Estate in 2023 | Ft. Karly Iacono from CBREKarly Iacono, Senior Vice President at CBRE and Host of the CRE Fast Five Podcast, joins Matt this week to discuss the ever-changing retail real estate market. Karly shares the trends and strategies she's seeing retailers deploy when scaling brick & mortar portfolios. Tune in for Karly's industry insights and advice for investors looking into the retail real estate space.2023-03-2724 min
Fully Occupied79 - 3 Keys to Accelerate Your Real Estate Initiatives (PART 3: PRODUCT)Lauren Bahr and Denise Hinkle introduce a 3-part series to cover Occupier's 3 keys to accelerating your real estate initiatives: Organization, Consistency, and Product (OCP!).
In Part 3, Lauren and Denise dive into how leveraging a software product can amplify your real estate process and the considerations when assessing your business's software vendor and product options. Tune in for practical tips in selecting the right software and real-world examples for implementing these strategies in your own real estate initiatives. 2023-03-2221 min
Fully Occupied78 - 3 Keys to Accelerate Your Real Estate Initiatives (PART 2: CONSISTENCY)Lauren Bahr and Denise Hinkle introduce a 3-part series to cover Occupier's 3 keys to accelerating your real estate initiatives: Organization, Consistency, and Product (OCP!).
In Part 2, Lauren and Denise emphasize the importance of consistency to achieve real estate goals. Consistency includes staying positive, focusing on growth, and developing resilience in the face of setbacks. Tune in for their advice on how to develop consistent habits and routines.2023-03-1535 min
Fully Occupied77 - 3 Keys to Accelerate Your Real Estate Initiatives (PART 1: ORGANIZATION)Lauren Bahr and Denise Hinkle introduce a 3-part series to cover Occupier's 3 keys to accelerating your real estate initiatives: Organization, Consistency, and Product (OCP!).
In Part 1, Lauren and Denise dive into the importance of organization - creating a strong foundation, defining clear goals, and implementing effective systems. They share their insights, experiences, and advice for accelerating real estate initiatives through better organization, communication, and collaboration.2023-03-0925 minFully Occupied76 - The Rise in Flex Workspaces and Flex Operations | Ft. Iain Miln from essensysThis week, Matt is joined by Iain Miln, the Senior Vice President of Development at essensys. The essensys Platform has been designed and developed to help solve the complex operational faced by landlords and flex workspace providers as they scale. It connects, controls, and automates the provisioning and delivery of digital services, such as enterprise-grade WiFi, access control, room-booking, and seamless connectivity cross-portfolio and building-wide. Iain and Matt discuss the rise in the flex workspace trend, how technology is improving landlord's and occupier's experiences, and how companies today are enabling digital workplaces.2023-03-0128 minFully Occupied75 - Selecting the Right Space for Small Businesses | Ft. Amy Calandrino from Beyond CommercialAmy Calandrino, CCIM, SIOR is the Founding Principal of Beyond Commercial, a Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certified commercial real estate firm based out of Orlando, Florida. She joins Matt to discuss her experiences and expertise in helping small businesses with their commercial real estate needs and managing their time efficiently. Tune in for Amy's insights on the local area, and perspective on negotiations, and to learn what her day-to-day is like!2023-02-2231 minFully Occupied73 - An E-Commerce Solution for the Home Buying Process | Ft. Jason Hardy from OwnlyThis week, Matt is joined by Jason Hardy, the Co-Founder and CEO at Ownly. Ownly brings e-commerce to the residential real estate industry, creating a frictionless home-buying experience. They discuss how the platform makes real estate transactions easier through its proprietary and patent-pending technology, connecting qualified buyers and sellers. 2023-02-0832 minFully Occupied72 - The CRE Broker of the Future | Ft. Kris Krisco from BuildoutKris Krisco is the CEO of Buildout, an all-in-one commercial real estate platform that enables brokerages to become leaders in their markets and grow their businesses faster. The cloud-based solution provides unique time-saving benefits by automating the document creation process and streamlining everything else involved in listings properties. Kris shares with Matt how the pains he was experiencing as a broker led to the inception of Buildout, the importance for brokers to adopt technology, and what the future looks like for commercial real estate brokers.
2023-02-0129 minFully Occupied71 - Empowering Renters with Real Estate Inspection Tooling | Ft. Lydia Winkler from RentCheckThis week Matt is joined by Lydia Winkler, Co-Founder and COO of RentCheck. RentCheck technology helps property operators reduce expenses by empowering residents in the inspection process. They discuss the importance of involving tenants through the process and how guided inspections built for residents can help property managers increase profits, increase visibility, and improve resident satisfaction. Tune in to learn how RentCheck makes inspections easier and saves time by enabling residents to complete them on their own.2023-01-2525 min
Fully Occupied70 - Scoring Retail and Restaurant CRE Properties | Ft. Demian Repucci from ParsliiDemian Repucci is the CEO and Founder of Parslii, a research and scoring system that produces property reports for urban commercial retail and restaurant properties. As a former restaurant owner, Demian shares his experiences in the commercial real estate, hospitality, and restaurant industries and how that led to the idea for Parslii. Demian and Matt discuss what it's like to rent retail space for a restaurant, the key data points needed in the retail real estate space, and where Parslii fits in to improve the tenant experience in the leasing process.2023-01-1832 min
Fully Occupied69 - Surviving the Transition to ASC 842 with Lauren BahrThis week, we have a special podcast episode diving into our ASC 842 Survival Kit best practices to help you attain lease accounting compliance. No matter how many leases you have, the transition to the new ASC 842 standards may be overwhelming. Lauren Bahr, CPA and VP of Finance at Occupier, goes over some common ASC 842 implementation pitfalls, and her top ASC 842 survival tips.
For more ASC 842 resources, check out our ASC 842 Survival Kit.2023-01-1106 minFully Occupied68 - The Importance of Health and Wellness | Ft. Tonal Fitness Coach, Jackson BlooreTo kickstart 2023, we are mixing up our regular CRE content. And bringing Anya Ostry of CBRE, back on with her husband, Tonal Fitness Coach Jackson Bloore. Jackson joins Matt to talk about actionable steps to improve your health and wellness. If you're a hardworking professional or just looking to get started on your New Years' fitness resolutions, tune in for advice and guidance from Jackson!2023-01-0444 minFully Occupied67 - Occupier - 2022 Year in Review | Ft. Andrew Flint, Co-Founder of OccupierFor our last episode of the year, Andrew Flint, Co-Founder of Occupier, joins Matt to summarize what they are seeing in the commercial real estate and proptech space in 2022. They discuss trends across the retail, restaurant, office, and healthcare industries, inflation and economic uncertainty, and share their predictions for 2023.
Read Occupier's 2022 Year in Review: https://www.occupier.com/blog/2022-year-in-review/ 2022-12-2135 min
Fully Occupied66 - Lauren Bahr Guests on The Role Forward - "Death to Spreadsheets?" | Hosted by Joe MichalowskiLauren Bahr, VP of Finance at Occupier, was recently a guest on The Role Forward Podcast, hosted by Joe Michalowski from Mosaic. Lauren talks about why people still use spreadsheets and Excel, despite technological advances. She also discusses how to keep the finance and accounting professions alive. Tune in to learn why the future of finance and accounting is all about automation and how to optimize your lease accounting and management processes leveraging technology.
Disclosure: This episode originally aired on The Role Forward Podcast on November 28th, 2022.2022-12-1445 minFully Occupied65 - State of the Capital Markets for PropTech | Ft. Paul Stanton from Proptech BankersPaul Stanton is the Co-Founder and Partner at Proptech Bankers, a boutique investment bank focused exclusively on the property technology industry. Paul joins Matt to talk about the current state of the capital markets for proptech companies including recent valuations, M&A activity, and future of the industry. Tune in for Paul's predictions for consolidation, M&A, valuations, and fundraising in the proptech space for the next 12 months.2022-12-0733 minFully Occupied64 - Preparing the Next Generation of Real Estate Leaders | Ft. Robin Barone from NYU and Tenney 110Real estate and proptech have only recently begun gaining traction in universities. Robin Barone, adjunct professor at NYU, sits down with Matt to talk about why it’s important for these topics to be embraced in school. Tune in if you're interested in pursuing a career in the proptech space and technology in the built world, or if you're already in the real estate industry and curious about how technology impacts your career.2022-11-3034 minFully Occupied63 - Powering the Future of Flex | Ft. Christophe Garnier from UpflexChristophe Garnier is the Founder and CEO of Upflex, a premier SaaS provider for the hybrid workplace. Christophe sits down with Matt to share Upflex's story and solutions to the continuous uncertainty on what the future of the office looks like, what the future of the office building looks like, and how flexible working space factors into all of this. Tune in to hear his perspective and predictions on the future of flex and how Upflex is embracing it.2022-11-1633 minFully Occupied62 - Automated Workplace Strategy Best Practices | Ft. Brandon Medeiros from AlidadeBrandon Medeiros is the Co-Founder of Alidade, where they transform readily available data into an actionable real estate strategy to achieve company goals and accelerate decision making. Brandon joins Matt to share how he's seen remote/hybrid work models impacting office demand. They discuss what tenants demand from a physical space, how they expect to use it, and how owners are reconfiguring the way office buildings are being built, structured and deployed to tenants.2022-11-0938 min
Fully Occupied61 - Selecting the Right Software Vendor for Your Firm | Ft. Colman Edward’s from CountsyColman Edwards, Senior Director of Technology at Countsy, manages the implementation team where they setup technology startups on their platform tools. He sits down with Lauren Bahr to discuss the steps in typical vendor selection processes, the most crucial considerations to take into account, and what red flags to look out for. Tune in for his insights on how to find the right software vendor for your firm.2022-11-0223 minFully Occupied60 - The Future of PropTech | Ft. Michael Yang from OMERS VenturesMichael Yang is a Managing Partner at OMERS Ventures, a VC that invests in fintech, healthtech, construction & proptech. Michael joins Matt to share what they look for in a proptech company, how investors are navigating the down market, and what it means for the commercial real estate industry. Tune in for his insights and predictions on the future of proptech.2022-10-2626 min
Fully Occupied59 - Simplifying the Impairment Process for Leases | Ft. Dave Ribando from VIODave Ribando, Partner and Founder of Valuations I/O, joins Lauren Bahr to break down the impairment process for leases. He shares common indicators of impaired leases and common pitfalls he's seen in impairment assessments. Tune in to learn how you can avoid those pitfalls in the future and what assumptions you need to make during your impairment assessment.2022-10-1918 minFully Occupied58 - PropTech Fundraising in Economic Uncertainty | Ft. Tyler Thompson from Second Century VenturesTyler Thompson, Managing Partner at Second Century Ventures, joins Matt to discuss the ins and outs of proptech fundraising in economic uncertainty. Tyler shares what he's seeing from both a venture capital investing standpoint and an operational standpoint on what makes for a successful proptech company during these rough times. Tune in for his insights and advice for how early stage proptech companies should adjust and prepare.2022-10-1223 minFully Occupied57 - The Importance of General Liability Insurance for Commercial Leases | Ft. Nyasha-Harmony Gutsa from BillyOn this week's episode, Matt is joined by Nyasha-Harmony Gutsa, CEO and Founder of Billy. Billy is a modern digital insurance agency on a mission to make construction insurance fair, fast, and accessible for every contractor in America. Nyasha and Matt discuss why is general liability insurance important for commercial leases and why is construction at such risk. Tune in to learn what construction teams should look for in their insurance provider and the best way to organize and track a company’s insurance.2022-10-0531 minFully Occupied56 - Lauren Bahr Guests on the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Sam WilsonLauren (Covell) Bahr, of Occupier, was recently a guest on How to Scale Commercial Real Estate, hosted by Sam Wilson. Lauren talks about how Occupier bringing teams together online to collaborate on the entire lease life cycle. She also breaks down the New Lease Standards and offers valuable advice to navigate the changes in the industry. Tune in to learn tips & tricks on how to optimize your lease accounting and management processes leveraging technology as your single source of truth.
Disclosure: This episode originally aired on How to Scale Commercial Real Estate on August 25th, 2022.2022-09-2820 minFully Occupied55 - The Role of Social Media in CRE | Ft. Gordon Lamphere from Van Vlissingen and Co.This week, Matt is joined by Gordon Lamphere, a real estate broker and one of CREi’s Top 150 Social Media Influencers. Gordon discusses why it’s important to use social media for CRE, how social media is changing the industry, and some best practices to consider. Tune in for his insights and strategies on how to create valuable quality content and his personal experiences with trending on social media.2022-09-2129 minFully Occupied54 - Reinventing the Real Estate Insurance Process | Ft. Aaron Letzeiser from ObieAaron Letzeiser is a Co-Founder of Obie, a software that provides a simple and affordable rental property insurance experience. Aaron joins Matt to talk about how Obie is improving the inefficient and outdated processes by providing full transparency to save landlords and real estate investors time and money. They also touch upon how inflation is affecting the real estate insurance market and what investors should do to prepare for economic uncertainty.2022-09-1428 minFully Occupied53 - Flexible Office Trends | Ft. Ben Wright from SquareFootBen Wright, Head of Flexible Office Solutions at Squarefoot, sits down with Matt to talk about all things flex office space. Ben shares his insights on the shift in coworking pre and post pandemic, how these changes are affecting people in commercial real estate, and how people can keep up with the changes. Tune in to learn about the trends he’s seeing and his predictions for the market in upcoming years.2022-09-0743 minFully Occupied52 - People in PropTech - Who is joining this burgeoning industry? | Ft. Louisa Dickins & Xan Winterton from LMREThis week, Matt is joined by Louisa Dickins, Co-Founder, and Xan Winterton, Managing Director of North America, from LMRE. As two people who are constantly in front of the latest and greatest developments in proptech, Louisa and Xan share the trends they're seeing and their predictions for the future of proptech.
LMRE is a global proptech recruitment and search firm. Tune in to also learn about the types of people that make up a proptech company and considerations for developing a proptech company.2022-08-3128 min
Fully Occupied51 - ASC 842 Implementation Horror Stories | Ft. Julia Rueb from SOAProjectsJulia Rueb, Director at SOAProjects, joins Lauren to talk about some common ASC 842 pitfalls. She shares how these mistakes could have been prevented, how a lease accounting software would help in these situations, and some ASC 842 implementation best practices to keep in mind.
Occupier is excited to announce our new partnership with SOAProjects to provide technical accounting services!2022-08-2426 minFully Occupied50 - Scaling One of the Fastest Quick Service Delivery Startups | Ft. Alexander Angeline from GorillasGorillas is an on-demand grocery delivery service, originally from Europe, and one of the fastest growing QSD startups. Alexander Angeline, Head of Real Estate and Development in the U.S., joins Matt to talk about how he enabled Gorillas' quick expansion to the U.S. market. He shares his approach to real estate strategy and the crucial tools and technologies they're using, See how Gorillas is using Occupier to scale.2022-08-1027 min
Fully Occupied49 - Lauren (Covell) Bahr Guests on the Commercial Real Estate Pro Network | Hosted by J Darrin GrossLauren (Covell) Bahr, of Occupier, was recently a guest on the Commercial Real Estate Pro Network, hosted by J Darrin Gross. Lauren talks about the changes with the new lease accounting standards, how they impact organizations, and how a lease accounting software helps ease the transition.
Disclosure: This episode originally aired on the Commercial Real Estate Pro Network on April 17th, 2022.2022-08-0329 min
Fully Occupied48 - Where Momentum in Office Demand May Be Shifting | Ft. Anya Ostry from CBREAnya Ostry, Senior Vice President at CBRE, joins Matt in a conversation about where the office leasing market is headed. The future of the office continues to be a hot topic after the pandemic and as we are slowly headed towards a recession and are seeing inflation first hand. Tune in for Anya's insights and predictions for the industry. See where lease management software plays a role in the future of the office.2022-07-2736 min
Fully Occupied47 - Building One of the Fastest Growing Coffee Brands | Ft. Nicholas Stone from Bluestone LaneBluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired neighborhood coffeehouse, is among one of the fastest growing fast casual concepts. Founder & CEO Nicholas Stone joins Matt to share how and why he started Bluestone Lane, how the pandemic affected their business, and what their secret to success is. Learn how Bluestone Lane approaches restaurant location growth as they continue their rapid footprint expansion.2022-07-2039 min
Fully Occupied46 - Matt Giffune Guests on the PropTech VC Podcast | Hosted by Zain JafferMatt Giffune, of Occupier, was invited onto the PropTech VC Podcast, hosted by Zain Jaffer. This episode features 3 parts:
Part 1 - Remote World in Real Estate Investing: Does It Improve Productivity?
Part 2 - How Web 1.0 and the Pandemic Changed Entrepreneurship and Startups
Part 3 - How Real Estate Management Is Changing with New Technologies
Disclosure: These episodes originally aired on the PropTech VC Podcast on May 6th, 2022, May 13th 2022, and May 20th, 2022.2022-07-1339 min
Fully Occupied45 - How the Commercial Real Estate Landscape is Evolving | Ft. Michael Spies from Fuse StrategiesMichael Spies, Founder of Fuse Strategies, has a diverse background in global real estate investment and development. He sits down with Matt to discuss the different space needs in today's world and the evolving commercial real estate landscape. They cover a wide scope of topics from proptech to retail real estate to the importance of real estate data to make better real estate related decisions.2022-07-0628 min
Fully Occupied44 - How Brick & Mortar Retail Space Builds Brand | Ft. Navin Bhutani from Locate AIRetail continues to be a hot topic in the commercial real estate space. Although we are transitioning to a digital age, physical stores are still important for retail brands. Navin Bhutani, Managing Director at Locate AI, chats with Matt about how brands differentiate themselves with a strong in-person experience, and how physical stores provide the opportunity to deliver a powerful brand experience.2022-06-2934 min
Fully Occupied43 - Strategic Partnerships in the PropTech Space | Ft. Zander Geronimos from MetapropZander Geronimos is the Head of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at MetaProp. He leads relationships and communications with key players across the real estate value chain and acts as a conduit between strategic real estate firms and the emerging PropTech community. Zander chats with Matt about the importance of partnerships in the proptech space and the ideal goals and key aspects of a strategic partnership. Tune in for Zander's insights on how to position your organization to become a market leader, and to find out what his hidden talent is!2022-06-2237 min
Fully Occupied42 - Matt Giffune Guests on Mixergy's Startup Stories PodcastMatt Giffune, of Occupier, was invited onto Mixergy's Startup Stories Podcast. Matt was interviewed by host Andrew Warner, Founder and CEO of Mixergy, about his story as a proptech founder and why he started Occupier.
Disclosure: This episode originally aired on Startup Stories on April 11th, 2022.2022-06-1535 min
Fully Occupied41 - Commercial Real Estate in the Metaverse | Ft. Sydney Phillips from Zuke ARSydney Phillips, Co-Founder & CEO at Zuke AR, joins Matt this week in a conversation about commercial real estate’s role in the metaverse. The future of the Metaverse is an infinite horizon, with wide-ranging of possibilities. As a founder, Sydney also shares her insights on how she approaches the modernization of CRE processes, innovating in a historically slow to adopt space.2022-06-0731 min
Fully Occupied40 - Evolving Trends in Retail Real Estate | Ft. Adam Ifshin from DLC ManagementLast week, Occupier and DLC attended ICSC in Las Vegas. Adam Ifshin, Founder and CEO of DLC Management, joins Matt to recap on emerging trends in retail real estate. They discuss their predictions for the future of retail shopping, the key elements to consider when transforming properties into places, and what retail real estate leaders should do today to prepare for tomorrow. The change in the retail landscape has not been defined by the irrelevance of physical locations, but rather, by the transition from mass retailers to smaller open front stores in urban markets. Occupier, the Real Estate Success...2022-06-0137 min
Fully Occupied39 - The Evolution of Workplace Strategy & the Future of Work | Ft. Corinne Murray from Purposeful IntentThis week Corinne Murray, Chief Strategist at Purposeful Intent, joins Matt to analyze workplace strategy and how it has evolved due to the pandemic. They discuss the key elements that organizations should consider when developing a workplace strategy and how to adopt to these changes. But not all workplace strategies will work for all organizations. It will be essential to prepare and understand how to future of work impacts your real estate strategy.2022-05-2542 min
Fully Occupied38 - Matt Giffune Guests on Metrikus' PropTech Ramble PodcastMatt Giffune, of Occupier, was invited onto Metrikus', PropTech Ramble Podcast. Matt sat down with host Michael Grant, COO of Metrikus, to discuss lease management software, how it benefits the CRE industry, and how COVID-19 has impacted such platforms. Disclosure: This episode originally aired on the PropTech Ramble on April 19th, 2022.2022-05-1827 min
Fully Occupied37 - ASC 842 Implementation Best Practices | Ft. Tyler Cotter from EmbarkWe have a special episode with Tyler Cotter, the Collaborative Vice President at Embark. He joins our VP of Finance, Lauren Covell to discuss best practices when transitioning from ASC 840 to ASC 842. Embark is Occupier’s newest strategic partner. They help organizations with complex lease accounting problem sets to ensure a smooth transition to the new standards.2022-05-1122 min
Fully Occupied36 - Challenging the Status Quo of the Office | Ft. Dave Cairns from CBRE CanadaDave Cairns, Senior Vice President at CBRE Canada, joins Matt this week in a conversation about what the infinite workplace model is. They discuss how office occupiers and leaders can adopt this model, and why we should all be questioning the status quo of the office. The future of the office is here, and organization will need to strategize for the long term.2022-05-0343 min
Fully Occupied35 - Designing the Human-Centric Office | Ft. Kevin Loos from CrowdComfortThis week, Matt Giffune is joined by Kevin Loos, Co-Founder and COO of CrowdComfort - a mobile app that enables employees, facilities management teams and third-party vendors to collaborate on workplace requests, streamlining operations to ensure a safe and productive employee work environment. They discuss the importance of organizations to prioritize the tenant experience as people begin to come back to the office.2022-04-2635 min
Fully Occupied34 - Well-Being Amenities in the Workplace | Ft. Colleen Werner from lulaFitThis week, Matt Giffune is joined by Colleen Werner, founder & CEO of lulafit, a national wellness leader helping top organizations and real estate communities build modern cultures of well-being. They discuss how the role of wellness in the workplace has evolved as organizations navigate the future of work. They also dig into the most important factors in building culture.2022-04-1927 min
Fully Occupied33 - The Future of the Commercial Landlord and Tenant Relationship | Ft. Marissa Limsiaco from OtsoMarissa Limsiaco, Co-Founder of Otso, joins Matt to discuss the future of the commercial landlord and tenant relationship. As both a combat veteran and founder she has led successful teams all over the world. After trading in her “M16 for a Laptop” she has iterated, launched and led several companies in the technology space since 2011. Marissa shares her thoughts of modernizing of CRE processes. They also explore how have landlords been approaching Fintech and insurance adoption after two years of COVID uncertainty.2022-04-1333 min
Fully Occupied32 - Building a Truly Flexible Workspace | Ft. Chase Garbarino from HqOChase Garbarino, Co-Founder and CEO of HqO, joins Matt to discuss his experiences as an entrepreneur in the commercial real estate industry and his passion for developing technology that connects people in the real world. They also explore how landlords and property teams can expand their boundaries beyond buildings in order to provide tenants with a truly flexible workspace, putting experiences and a sense of community through technology.2022-04-0533 min
Fully Occupied31 - Identifying New Markets for Growth | Ft. Molly Sandza from FoxtrotIn this episode, Matt is joined by Molly Sandza, the Director of Real Estate at Foxtrot. Foxtrot is the digital evolution of the neighborhood corner store & cafe. Earlier this year they raised a $100M Series C funding, and found that the adoption of retail stores has been a key component to their success. Molly discusses Foxtrot's omni-channel retail real estate strategies with identifying new markets and expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint.2022-03-2930 min
Fully Occupied30 - Tech is Disrupting the CRE Space | Ft. Ben Suttles from Disrupt EquityMatt welcomes Ben Suttles, partner at Disrupt Equity. He oversees the acquisition, asset management and development of commercial & multi-family real estate in Texas, Georgia, Florida and and other tertiary markets. Ben is here to discuss the future of work as it relates to commercial space and how boundaries begins to bleed a little bit with multi family and office space.2022-03-1634 min
Fully Occupied29 - The 2022 Office Broker Grind | Ft. Charlie Harrison from CBREMatt is joined by Charlie Harrison, Office Tenant Broker from CBRE. In this episode, Charlie share his insights on what it takes to be successful in his job and his thoughts on the Atlanta office market. The tenant representation space has evolved significantly throughout Covid and broker deals are more competitive than ever.2022-03-0229 min
Fully Occupied28 - Investing in CRE Technology | Ft. Michelle Killoran from OMERS Ventures and Liz Christo from Stage 2 CapitalWelcome back to Fully Occupied Season 4! Recently, Occupier has announced a $10.5 million Series A fundraise, so to kick off Season 4 Matt is joined by two special guests: Michelle Killoran, Principal at OMERS Ventures and Liz Christo, Partner at Stage 2 Capital. In this episode, Michelle and Liz share their insights on why they invested in the proptech space and their predictions for the future of commercial real estate. 2022-02-1624 min
Fully Occupied27 - The Power of Original Art to Transform Spaces | Ft. Martha Weidmann from NINE dot ARTSArt is a powerful medium that can transform spaces into one-of-a-kind experiences. Martha Weidmann, CEO and Co-founder at NINE dot ARTS, joins Matt to discuss how she uses original art in her business, showing off its transformation from spaces to beautiful and unique environments. Martha and her team are art consultants and curators, creating art experiences around the world for the hospitality industry, mixed-use developments, municipalities, multi-family residential developments, and healthcare environments. Martha is recently named to Forbes #Next1000 list, which recognizes 1000 entrepreneurs and business leaders who are making change across industries.2021-10-2035 min
Fully Occupied26 - Matt Giffune Shares Key Trends In CRE on CoreNet Global's What's Next PodcastMatt Giffune was invited onto CoreNet Global’s, What’s Next Podcast. Matt sat down with Tim Venable to shares his thoughts on trends in commercial real estate as well as how Occupier fits into the landscape while also bringing some much-needed technology into this ever evolving space. For disclosure: This episode originally aired on CoreNet Global, What’s Next Podcast on August 23, 2021. 2021-10-1322 min
Fully Occupied25 - CREi Summit Special Episode: The Ever Evolving Commercial Real Estate WorldFour amazing CRE influencers joined the Fully Occupied podcast for a special episode in advance of the inaugural CREi Summit. Occupier Co-Founder Matt Giffune sat down with Natalie Wainwright from Logic Commercial Real Estate, Allen C. Buchanan from Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, Linda Day Harrison from TheBrokerList, and John Orr from Carolina Retail Experts are here to share their thoughts and opinions. In each conversation we dove into the ever evolving commercial real estate space from retail space to the industrial vertical.2021-10-0540 min
Fully Occupied24 - The Power of Omnipresence | Ft. Natalie Wainwright from Logic Commercial Real EstateNatalie Wainwright is the Vice President of the Office Tenant Representation Division at Logic Commercial Real Estate. With a knack for being prescient and omnipresent, it is easy to see why Natalie has been able to create so many opportunities through her social media prowess. From co-chairing the inaugural CREi Summit, to mentoring new agents and women in commercial real estate; Natalie is constantly elevating her peers and the CRE industry. Natalie joins Matt to share her insights on unlocking opportunities in the commercial real estate space and discussing current market trends.2021-09-2938 min
Fully Occupied23 - The World of Retail Real Estate | Ft. Douglas Jerum from Sabre Real Estate AdvisorsDouglas Jerum has been a leader in the real estate industry for years, helping to empower companies to build their brands. He is now bringing his expertise with emerging retailers to Sabre Real Estate Advisors where he specializes in empowering startup retail brands that are looking for great distribution locations across America’s most competitive markets. Douglas joins Matt to share his thoughts and opinions on the world of retail real estate.2021-08-1144 min
Fully Occupied22 - Investing in PropTech Companies | Ft. Courtney Cooper from Alate PartnersCourtney Cooper is a principal at Alate Partners, where she helps identify and scale promising real estate technology companies. At Alate, Courtney has been able to find success in identifying the right startups for investment based on their potential impact with an eye towards commercialization of these technologies as they continue to grow within society’s needs. Courtney joins Matt to share her outlook of investing in commercial real estate technology companies as an investor.2021-08-0433 min
Fully Occupied21 - Retail Real Estate in a Post Pandemic World: How Technology is Shifting Expectations | Ft. Rebecca Fitts from LeapRebecca Fitts, Director of Real Estate at Leap and joins Matt to discuss how brands must shift their real estate mindset for the post-pandemic world, how the Leap platform works, and how technology is powering innovation in the retail space. Rebecca has held leadership positions in retail and real estate for over 20 years, and has has gained a firm grasp how the retail landscape is shifting. In her current role, Rebecca focuses on non-traditional retail real estate strategies, brick and mortar customer experience and omni-channel solutions in the physical space for different brands. Rebecca is also Co-Host the podcast, “Ret...2021-07-2934 min
Fully Occupied20 - Flexibility is Guiding the Future of the Fitness World | Ft. Wilfred Valenta from SilofitWilfred Valenta, CEO & Co-founder of Silofit joins Matt to discuss Silofit's plans to bring flexibility to the fitness world, and how the COVID-19 virus has affected fitness professionals and enthusiasts. He also shares his thoughts on starting a hybrid fitness regimen that combines digital technology with physical training for an immersive experience.2021-07-2822 min
Fully Occupied19 - Reflecting On a Decade of Proptech Innovation: How Far the Commercial Real Estate Industry Has Come and Where it is Headed | Ft. Duke LongDuke Long, a 20+ year veteran of the commercial real estate industry, and early predictor of the proptech movement joins Matt on an episode on the Fully Occupied Show. Now as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the National Association of Realtor's REACH Accelerator, he discusses his opinions on what will shape the CRE market for years to come, and his predictions for the future of the industry. We also hear about how the REACH Accelerator is identifying the real estate industry's next wave of innovators.2021-07-2136 min
Fully Occupied16 - The Future of the CRE Broker and Emerging Trends in Return to Work Technology | Ft. Michelle Killoran from OMERS VenturesMichelle Killoran, Principal at OMERS Ventures, joins Matt to discuss her thoughts on how the commercial real estate broker's role is changing, and how she is looking deeply at solutions that are reacting to fundamental changes in the world of work. In her current role, Michelle is responsible for researching and executing on investment opportunities in real estate and health technology. In 2020, Michelle was named one of Venture Capital Journal’s "40 Rising Stars under 40" in the global venture community.2021-06-0828 min
Fully Occupied13 - How Companies Can Prepare for ASC 842 Accounting Standards Before It's Too Late | with Lauren Covell, CPA VP, Finance of OccupierLauren Covell, CPA joined Occupier recently as our VP of Finance and Lease Accounting Lead to provide our customers and prospects with the expertise and guidance needed to properly comply with shifting lease accounting standards. With a Big-four accounting background and direct lease accounting experience and a rapidly growing consumer products company, Lauren is perfectly equipped to guide a business' efforts to compliance with ASC 842 and IFRS 16 lease accounting standards. In this episode, we are introduced to Lauren, and set the stage for the topics that are most important to getting lease accounting compliance right the first time. 2021-04-1620 min
Fully Occupied12 - Shifting Expectations for Real Estate Technology | Ft. Simon Davis from Impec GroupSimon Davis has spent his entire real estate career in the midst of change, and his recent move to Impec Group is no different. He joins us to discuss how both occupier expectations of the workplace and the technology that supports them is undergoing a rapid, permanent transformation. Simon's perspective on the intersection of real estate and technology brings over two decades of observation to an ever important topic. 2021-03-2525 min
Fully Occupied11 - The Current State of Health Care Real Estate | Ft. Jeremy Adams from JLL AtlantaJeremy Adams has spent the past decade advising health care systems and medical use occupiers on portfolio strategy and transaction execution for their real estate. At JLL in Atlanta he operates a team of 20+ people, all dedicated to providing health care tenants with the analytics, services, and experience required to keep up with the rapidly changing environment of health care. We unpack how economic, demographic, and real estate trends are impacting the health care industry, and how a team dedicated to a specific practice area can stay ahead of the real estate market. 2021-02-2225 min
Fully Occupied10 - How Perseverance, Customer Obsession, and Empathy Fueled the growth of a National Coffee Chain | Ft. Jeff Hernandez from Black Rock Coffee BarJeff Hernandez took an unconventional path to becoming the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of a rapidly expanding chain of coffee shops. Starting out in his family construction company opened his eyes to the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, and living through two major economic crises has sharpened his focus on delighting customers and employees. Jeff discusses how the foundational values of Black Rock have allowed the company to thrive, how real estate planning and taking calculated risks can pay off, and how the challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic have shaped the future of his company. 2021-01-2046 min
Fully Occupied9 - Seeing Both Sides of Commercial Real Estate (Landlord & Tenant) | Ft. Sam Schaefer of Hobbs Brook ManagementSam Schaefer has touched every aspect of commercial real estate. That includes managing suburban office properties, running global leasing, property management, and corporate outreach at Tishman Speyer, spearheading major technology implementations, and now heading both the real estate management and corporate portfolio of Hobbs Brook Management, an affiliate of FM Global Insurance. Sam tells us what life as a global real estate operator taught him about what tenants really want, and how they can best achieve their goals. We talk about how he thinks the commercial real estate industry has fundamentally shifted from a landlord / tenant conversation to a...2020-12-1642 min
Fully Occupied8 - Bringing The Commercial Lease Online | Ft. Gabriel Safar from LeasePilotGabriel Safar envisions a commercial real estate industry that functions like a transparent, liquid marketplace - where data is shared and decisions are made quickly and accurately. In order to realize that vision, LeasePilot is the first company to fully digitize the lease document. In our conversation, we unpack why it is so time consuming and costly to negotiate a commercial lease, and why it doesn't have to be that way. Gabriel considers himself a real estate practitioner first, and a software guy second, but his roots are in the nitty gritty details of negotiating leases in his previous...2020-11-1845 min
Fully Occupied7 - How HelloOffice Leads Client Experience With Workplace | Ft. Julia Costantino and Bonnie BibraJulija Costantino and Bonnie Bibra are Workplace Experience veterans. Along with Jen Nguyen, they launched Workplace strategies at Tesla, Zynga and Pinterest, and are now leading their field on behalf of clients at HelloOffice. HelloOffice is a technology-powered commercial real estate brokerage company that is making the search for office space seamless and intelligent. Here's Julija and Bonnie's take on why grounding workplace strategy in company values is so important, and how you can tactically cope with today's rapidly changing dynamic in the world of work. 2020-10-2732 min
Fully Occupied6 - What is Tech-Enabled Brokerage, and Why Does it Matter Now? | Ft. Jonathan Wasserstrum from SquareFootJonathan Wasserstrum founded SquareFoot in 2011 after a friend had an incredibly frustrating time finding an office for his company in New York City. Fast forward almost ten years and enter Jonathan Tootell, NY Market Lead for SquareFoot who is growing their team to provide a differentiated model of tenant representation. We talk about what it means to be tech-enabled, how the client experience changes, and why today's brokers would join SquareFoot to grow their business and personal brand. We also hear how tenant demand is changing, and some predictions on the recovery of the NYC office market. 2020-10-2035 min
Fully Occupied5 - The Future of Commercial Real Estate Brokerage | Ft. Ryan Masiello from JLL New YorkRyan Masiello has blazed a unique trail through the world of CRE brokerage dating back to his days at JLL in New York where he struggled to make sense of the inefficiencies of his job, to today, where he steers the vision of proptech unicorn VTS into the future. James Robert Scott, Lead Researcher at the MIT Real Estate Innovation Lab has found his way into real estate tech through a different path, and has the ability to view the world of CRE brokerage through the lens of deep study of the impact new technologies are having on the...2020-09-2546 min
Fully Occupied4 - Deep Dive Into ASC 842 Lease Accounting Standards | Ft. Tyler Cotter from Embark ConsultingNew standards for how companies need to reflect their lease liabilities on their balance sheet are creating complexity in the commercial real estate industry. Updates to FASB ASC 842 and IFRS 16 are presenting real estate and finance professionals with compliance challenges to overcome on a daily basis. In this episode we dive deep into what the new standards mean, how to prepare, and how to know when you are in compliance....or not. This episode is especially of interest to heads of real estate, CFOs, finance professionals, and accountants. 2020-09-1140 min
Fully Occupied3 - The Jarvis Value Model | Ft. John Jarvis from Hughes MarinoJohn Jarvis is a veteran tenant representation broker with Hughes Marino who has a huge appetite for learning, leadership and personal growth. He has been representing California's leading companies in their real estate decisions since 1986 and still going strong. John shares his thoughts on how companies should be looking at the real estate market, a theory he coined called "The Jarvis Value Model." We cover topics ranging from dual agency, developing your writing skills, to post-Covid19 predictions for the real estate market. 2020-08-0545 min
Fully Occupied2 - Executing a Real Estate Strategy at a Hyper Growth Company | Ft. Mack Freedman from DraftKingsIn this episode, we are joined by our friend Mack Freedman, Head of Global Real Estate at DraftKings. Mack has a unique perspective on the people, processes, mindset and tools required to execute a sound corporate real estate strategy at a company that is growing at break-neck speed. We cover topics ranging from aligning real estate strategy to the overall business goals, relocating a 1,000 person HQ, hiring the right architect, interfacing with brokers, and more. 2020-07-1741 min
Fully Occupied1 - How to Adapt and Excel as a Commercial Real Estate Broker in a Post-Covid WorldAs companies re-enter the workplace, how are brokers adapting their business to meet changes in demand? What tools should you be using and how do you set yourself apart to grow your business? Hear from industry leaders including:
Dan Palmeri, SIOR - Cushman & Wakefield
Chad Gleason, CCIM - Pentavirate Global Investments
Duke Long - NAR Reach 2020
Andrew Flint - Occupier
2020-07-0428 min