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Real Estate for BreakfastPrivate Equity's Secret Weapon: Real Estate Arbitrage, with Jordan Shtulman and Jonathan WolfeWhat if you could turn your real estate into a money-making machine while keeping your business running exactly where it is? Jordan Shtulman and Jonathan Wolfe of Stream Capital Partners have mastered the art of sale leaseback arbitrage, helping private equity firms unlock millions from non-earning real estate assets. With host Phil Coover, they explain how private equity firms buying businesses at four to eight times EBITDA can sell the underlying real estate at 12 to 18 times rent multiples. Tune in for their insights about structuring complex sale leaseback deals, the personality traits needed for success in commission-only brokerage, and...2025-07-1541 minReal Estate for BreakfastAlternative Investment Strategies: Accessing Institutional-Grade Opportunities, with Chris Burns"I'm an advisor for alternative investments," explains Chris Burns about how he connects individual investors with institutional-grade opportunities. The founder of Quema Capital and a broker-dealer with Great Point Capital in Chicago, Chris specializes in helping investors access real estate syndications, development deals, acquisition funds, and private REITs. Tune in to this conversation with host Phil Coover about tax-advantaged investment strategies, including the powerful Roth IRA conversion technique that can reduce tax liability during real estate development's natural J-curve and why Chicago's limited-supply market presents compelling opportunities for both developers and distressed-asset buyers.Connect and Learn More2025-06-1732 minReal Estate for BreakfastChicago's Premier Neighborhoods: The 100-Unit Sweet Spot, with Matt Katsaros“Underwriting in Chicago is, I think, a bit easier than a lot of other markets,” says Matt Katsaros, founder of Wildwood Investments, adding, “Especially when you're local and you know the players, you can quantify risk a little bit easier.” Matt knows the players. Wildwood Investments has carved a niche in Chicago's premier neighborhoods by developing mid-sized multifamily properties of 30 to 100 units. Tune in to this conversation with host Phil Coover about the advantages of having both construction and finance expertise in-house and the unique challenges and opportunities in Chicago's limited-supply market.Connect and Learn More☑️ Mat...2025-05-2134 min
Real Estate for BreakfastChicago's Premier Neighborhoods: The 100-Unit Sweet Spot, with Matt Katsaros“Underwriting in Chicago is, I think, a bit easier than a lot of other markets,” says Matt Katsaros, founder of Wildwood Investments, adding, “Especially when you're local and you know the players, you can quantify risk a little bit easier.” Matt knows the players. Wildwood Investments has carved a niche in Chicago's premier neighborhoods by developing mid-sized multifamily properties of 30 to 100 units. Tune in to this conversation with host Phil Coover about the advantages of having both construction and finance expertise in-house and the unique challenges and opportunities in Chicago's limited-supply market.Connect and Learn More☑️ Ma...2025-05-2134 min
Deal by Deal: A Private Equity PodcastUnlocking Value with Real Estate in M&A Transactions"When you're doing a sale leaseback transaction, you're not really selling the bricks and the sticks. You're selling a cashflow stream that's backed by a good company," explains Luke Timmis of Signature Associates in this discussion with host Greg Hawver and his McGuireWoods’ colleague Phil Coover. Luke shares how sale leasebacks typically generate a 25-50% premium above appraised property value—unlocking significant capital for private equity firms. The panelists explore lease structures, term lengths, and creative solutions like substitution clauses that allow businesses to relocate while maintaining investor relationships.Connect and Learn More☑️ Luke Timmis | LinkedIn...2025-04-1528 min
Real Estate for BreakfastReaching New Heights in Multi-Family Real Estate with Joe Smazal
In this episode of the Real Estate for Breakfast podcast, Ice Miller Real Estate Practice Group partner and host Phil Coover, sits down for a conversation with Joe Smazal, Senior Managing Partner at Interra Realty. Joe brings more than a decade of experience specializing in the sale of mid-market apartment buildings in Chicago. With nearly $1 billion in total property transactions under his belt, Joe discusses his journey in real estate, the nuances of Chicago’s vibrant housing market, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
The conversation kicks off with Joe reflecting on his career high...2024-12-2446 min
Real Estate for BreakfastChicago Industrial Real Estate with David Haigh of NAI Hiffman
We’re back with another episode of the Real Estate for Breakfast podcast. Ice Miller partner and host, Phil Coover sits down with David Haigh, Executive Vice President and Principal with NAI Hiffman, a full-service, privately owned commercial real estate brokerage and management company.Phil and Dave dive right into it--with Dave discussing Hiffman National, his everyday job as a broker and how his time is primarily spent with property owners or industrial landlords or tenants in the marketplace trying to buy, sell or lease a building to suit their business needs. He then tells listeners how he...2024-09-1947 min
Real Estate for BreakfastChicago Office Challenges and Opportunities with Matt Pistorio
In this episode of the Real Estate for Breakfast podcast, Ice Miller Real Estate Practice Group partner and host Phil Coover sits down with Matt Pistorio, principal at R2 Companies, a privately-held, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, and founder of Madison Rose, a real estate firm specializing in agency leasing.During the conversation, Matt talks about his passion for what he does and details how he began his professional journey with commercial brokerage houses. He recounts his road to becoming a principal at R2, and the opportunities and support of colleagues that allowed him...2024-07-0242 min
Real Estate for BreakfastGreen is Green —The Economic Case for Clean Energy in Real Estate Projects with Chris Gersch
In this episode of the Real Estate for Breakfast podcast, host Phil Coover interviews Chris Gersch, the founder and CEO of Verde Solutions (Verde). Verde is a full-service consulting firm utilizing a sensible approach to renewable energy, primarily focusing on building, financing, and engineering solar systems, also advising on battery storage and EV where appropriate but concentrating on solar energy efforts with over 1,400 projects in 48 states.During their conversation, the pair discuss Verde’s founding in 2012, and the renewable energy projects that affect individual and commercial real estate. They talk about the financing, government incentives, and cost sa...2024-03-1341 min
Real Estate for BreakfastESG in Commercial Real Estate with Sarah Cannella of Hiffman National
In this episode of the Real Estate for Breakfast podcast, Ice Miller partner Phil Coover interviews Sarah Cannella, Director of Property Management Operations for Hiffman National, which is the asset management arm of the privately owned, commercial real estate and management firm. During their conversation, Phil and Sarah discuss how Hiffman is not a one-size-fits-all company and the intrinsic knowledge it takes to provide what the clients want and need to satisfy their stakeholders and investors. Sarah talks about the ability to be customizable, a perk of being privately owned, and how it has positioned Hiffman as...2023-10-0537 min
Real Estate for BreakfastWhat’s Next? Foreseeing the Drive and Demand in an Ever-Changing Real Estate Landscape with Jon McCulloch, CEO of Belgravia Group
In this episode of the Real Estate for Breakfast podcast, Ice Miller partner Phil Coover interviews Jon McCulloch, CEO of Belgravia Group, an award-winning Chicago based real estate developer, that has provided quality homes and real estate services to clients for 75 years. During their conversation, Phil and Jon talk about his start with the company, growth, and responsibilities as CEO. Jon also speaks on the bread and butter of what makes Belgravia, a smaller conglomerate, a frontrunner in the Chicago condo market and deep dives into how they survived and came out fairly unscathed in the economic...2023-08-1442 min
Real Estate for BreakfastOffice Space: An Alarming Situation and the Coming Wall of Maturity -- with Alissa Adler of ColliersIn this episode of the Real Estate for Breakfast podcast, Ice Miller Real Estate Practice Group partner and host Phillip Coover welcomes Alissa Adler, Senior Vice President at Colliers, a global real estate services firm.
During the podcast, Alissa and Phil discuss serious distress in the office real estate market nationwide—particularly in larger cities such as San Francisco, New York, and Boston. Within those cities, challenges including transportation, tax assessments, and crime are explored while emphasizing other issues such as the change in work culture and having dated, functionally obsolete office spaces. These compounding issues have co...2023-06-2734 min
The Technically Human PodcastIndigeneity in the Digital AgeWelcome to another episode of the "22 Lessons on Ethics and Technology" series!
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Edward Lewis to talk about how Indigenous peoples are imagining the futures while drawing upon their heritage. How can we broaden the discussions regarding technology and society to include Indigenous perspectives? How can we design and create AI that centers Indigenous concerns and accommodates a multiplicity of thought? And how can art-led technology research and the use of computational art in imagining the future?
Jason Edward Lewis is a digital media theorist, poet, and software...2023-05-121h 21
Real Estate for BreakfastBeds, Sheds and Mixed-Use Property Development with Peter Kelly and Dan Reidy of Lincoln Property Company MidwestIn this edition of the Real Estate for Breakfast podcast, Ice Miller partners, host Phil Coover and co-host Jay Augustyn, welcome Peter Kelly and Daniel Reidy of Lincoln Property Company Midwest (LPC Midwest). The foursome talks about real estate development and trends, specifically in the Midwest and opportunities that the company is exploring for continued long-term growth in office, residential and industrial space.
During the podcast, Peter and Dan discuss strong Midwest market and epicenters for growth, as well as the importance of having a partner with strong ties to local government and public affairs to streamline...2023-05-0242 min
Real Estate for BreakfastThe Complexities of the Cannabis Industry and Real Estate with Chris Fotopoulos and Sam Harmelech of Verano Holdings
In this episode of the Real Estate for Breakfast podcast, host Phil Coover chats with Chris Fotopoulos (EVP of Legal, Real Estate, and Risk), and Sam Harmelech, of Verano Holdings - a multi-state cannabis operator headquartered in Illinois, harvesting six brands and 120 retail dispensaries in 13 U.S. states – and growing.
During their conversation, the group discusses the challenges of navigating the cannabis industry, the cultivation of such an enterprise, and the real estate hurdles of expanding in a highly regulated and ever-changing industry. Chris and Sam also speak on the difficulties of financing, fears, and safety of su...2023-03-1639 min
Real Estate for BreakfastIntegrated Design with Kapil Khanna, CEO of Lamar Johnson Collaborative
On this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover and guest Kapil Khanna, CEO of Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC), discuss some of the design challenges that the architecture firm faces in a changing world. As part of an integrated design practice with its parent company, Clayco, a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm, LJC has a competitive advantage in its understanding of the intersections between design and construction.
In addition to discussing LJC’s background and overall design process, Phil and Kapil also talk about the many challenges that have arisen in...2023-01-2139 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 367Comic Reviews: DC DC’s Saved by the Belle-Reve by Peter Tomasi, Brandon Thomas, Becky Cloonan, Tim Seeley, Franco Aureliani, Brenden Fletcher, Dave Wielgosz, Dan Watters, Andrew Aydin, Art Baltazar, Scott Kolins, Nelson Daniel, Craig Cermak, Karl Kerschl, Mike Norton, Juan Ferreyra, Max Raynor, Hi-Fi, Adriano Lucas, Allan Passalaqua, Msassyk, Dee Cunniffe, Michelle Assarasakorn, John Kausz Flash Annual 2022 by Jeremy Adams, Serg Acuna, Matt Herms Harley Quinn Annual 2022 by Stephanie Phillips, Georges Duarte, David Baldeon, Simone Buonfantino, Antonio Fabela, Romulo Fajardo Jr Harley Quinn: Animated Series – The Real Sidekicks of New Gotham Special by Superman: Warworld Apocalypse by Phil...2022-09-152h 57
Real Estate for BreakfastThe Multifamily Housing Market in Chicago, the Importance of Market Research and the “Next West Loop” with Jon Morgan of Interra Realty
On this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by a fellow champion of Chicago, Jon Morgan. Jon is co-founder and managing principal of Chicago-based Interra Realty, and he and Phil begin their conversation by discussing Interra’s formation to its emergence as a middle-market commercial real estate brokerage focusing primarily on multifamily asset sales. During the episode, Phil and Jon reminisce on the 2008 recession and how it differs from today’s market conditions, especially concerning the level of control banks previously had on real estate. Now that the real estate market is so v...2022-08-2042 min
Real Estate for BreakfastReal Estate Development Strategy in a Changing Market and Avoiding “the Dumb Tax,” with Chris Coleman of Wingspan Development GroupVice President of Development for Wingspan Development Group Chris Coleman says that the privately owned real estate company is more of a “developer with a general contractor in-house,” than a traditional developer. That vertical integration gives Wingspan a differentiator in the market. Currently focused on multifamily and mixed-use developments in Northern Illinois, Southeastern Wisconsin and Central Florida, Wingspan is now seeking to expand into the Greater Phoenix, Greater Denver, and Greater Atlanta markets.
On this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover and Chris Coleman discuss Wingspan’s real estate development strategy, how the company differs...2022-07-1440 min
Real Estate for BreakfastEnvironmental Mitigation and Ecological Offset Markets with Mark Bernstein of Magnolia Land Partners
Magnolia aims to balance the needs of economic development with the important task of preserving our world's most valuable natural resources. On this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover talks environmental mitigation (that is mitigation with an “M”, not an “L”), and the creation of ecological offset markets, with Mark Bernstein of Magnolia Land Partners. The two discuss Magnolia Partners’ distinctive business model, which includes creating mitigation banks to help businesses navigate complex permitting challenges, while working with landowners to restore environmentally protected areas such as wetlands. The company receives credits for each restoration project, which it then tra...2022-05-3131 min
Real Estate for BreakfastDecades of Chicago Development with Mike Drew of Structured Development
In this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by Mike Drew, a founding principal of Structured Development, a Chicago-based real estate company. Phil and Mike discuss the history of Structured Development, including the company’s recent shift toward developing projects in up-and-coming areas of Chicago. Specifically, they discuss Structured Development’s Big Deahl project, a residential and mixed use building at the corner of Dayton and Blackhawk Streets in Chicago’s Clybourn Corridor. They also discuss Chicago’s Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) and the requirements for affordable housing in the city. Mike explains...2022-04-0738 min
Real Estate for BreakfastCreating a Positive and Growth Minded Company Culture with Nicole White – CLO of Avison YoungIn this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by his colleague and guest co-host LaTonya Ellis, and his former law school classmate, Nicole White, the newly appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Avison Young. Avison Young is a full service global real estate company. Nicole and Phil briefly reminisce about their time as law students at DePaul University, but quickly jump into a conversation about Nicole’s new role as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Avison Young: what it entails, her career trajectory and how the company has grown so fas...2022-03-0344 min
Real Estate for BreakfastMetaverse Real Estate with Colin Laitner of Metis Capital
In this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by his good friend, Colin Laitner, principal of Metis Capital, and General Counsel of Deeter Investments, based in Austin, Texas. During an engaging discussion, Phil and Colin examine the topic of Metaverse real estate – what it is, how it works and its extrinsic value. Recently, Metaverse real estate has been a hot topic in the news. With a supposed gold rush for Metaverse real estate happening, some early adopters have already invested millions of U.S. dollars in virtual property on platforms such as Ax...2022-02-0238 min
Real Estate for BreakfastMultifamily Real Estate, Equity Investment and the “Karma Economy” with Nick Earls and Eric DiNicola of Winterspring Capital
In this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover and co-host Jay Augustyn are joined by Nick Earls and Eric DiNicola, co-founders of Winterspring Capital. Phil and Jay sit down with Nick and Eric to discuss the pair’s 20-year friendship and how they successfully developed a business and brand from their first real estate project, which included the renovation and sale of three condominium units in Boston.
The Winterspring story is interesting in seeing how two friends can create a real estate development company, without deep pocket backers, by taking one step at a ti...2022-01-0647 min
Real Estate for BreakfastDebt Financing and Life Companies with Mark Perkowski of Draper and Kramer, Incorporated
In this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover and his co-host Jay Augustyn are joined by Mark Perkowski, a Vice President in Draper and Kramer, Incorporated’s Commercial Finance Group. On the podcast, Phil and Mark discuss the process of debt placement and financing for all types of commercial real estate deals. In particular, they examine a particular type of financing from life insurance companies, and what those types of lenders look for in terms of deals. From there, they discuss the difference between lending sources, from life companies, to traditional banking, to CMBS loa...2021-11-3043 min
Real Estate for Breakfast1031 Exchanges, Conservationism, DSTs, and More with Dan Wagner of Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.
In this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by Dan Wagner, senior vice president of government relations at The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. (Inland). During the episode, Phil and Dan discuss the history of Inland, the numerous benefits of 1031 like kind exchange, and Delaware Statutory Trusts.
The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate and finance groups, was founded over 50 years ago by four Chicago public school teachers. Dan gives Phil an overview of the firm’s modest beginnings, from its init...2021-10-2145 min
Real Estate for BreakfastMultifamily Housing with Matt Fiascone of The Habitat Company
In this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by guest co-host Tyler Kalachnik, a partner in Ice Miller’s Public Finance Group, and featured guest Matt Fiascone, President of The Habitat Company. In recognition of The Habitat Company’s 50th year in business anniversary, the group discusses the history of the company and its full spectrum of offerings in the multifamily housing space from affordable public housing development to luxury condominium third-party management. They dive deeper into current trends in affordable housing, the explosion of LIHTC deals and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With M...2021-08-0942 min
Real Estate for BreakfastMedtail and Tenant Rep National Brokerage with Willie Hoag of Tether AdvisorsIn this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover and his frequent co-host Jay Augustyn are joined by Willie Hoag, Principal and Co-Founder of Tether Advisors, a real estate advisory company founded in August 2020 during the tumult of the global pandemic.
Tether Advisors works with high-growth businesses to help them achieve national reach and alternatively with developers, REITs and private equity to help them find stable tenants and businesses with strong futures. Tether links brands, developers and private equity to physical locations that fit perfectly in the lives of customers. Tether also focuses on “medtail” – the ini...2021-07-1343 min
Real Estate for BreakfastPrivate Equity Real Estate with Dave Seymour of Freedom Venture InvestmentsOn this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by CEO of Freedom Venture Investments, Dave Seymour. On this extremely entertaining episode, Phil and Dave discuss private equity real estate investing in the lower-middle market in Florida and challenges and opportunities in the current climate. In addition, Dave explains his journey from firefighter to fundraiser and private capital investor. They cover everything from deciding which deals to fund to raising capital and to adjusting to the market.
Freedom Venture Investments is a private equity real estate firm delivering institutional-quality management and operations to t...2021-06-2137 min
Real Estate for BreakfastSustainable Chicago Real Estate with Cotter ConsultingIn this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by two guests from Cotter Consulting, Founder and President Anne Cotter and Group Manager Deeta Bernstein, to talk sustainability, which is an important and growing characteristic of real estate development.
Phil and Anne first discuss Cotter’s role as an owner’s rep project and construction firm. Being an owner’s rep means Cotter becomes an extension of the client’s staff. Cotter serves clients with projects from transportation and aviation to buildings, as well as those in the energy sector, providing project management and cons...2021-06-0150 min
Real Estate for BreakfastIndustrial Real Estate Market Analysis with Joe Moriarty of Dayton Street Partners
Today on Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover and his co-host Jay Augustyn are joined by Joe Moriarty of Dayton Street Partners LLC (Dayton Street), a commercial real estate investment and development firm focused on the acquisition and development of high barrier to entry infill industrial and logistics properties.On the podcast, Joe shares Dayton Street’s current investment thesis and passion for challenging development projects. Joe discusses Dayton Street’s pursuit of industrial development projects outside of the Chicagoland area and the process by which the Dayton Street team cultivates relationships with key constituencies in the...2021-05-1142 min
Real Estate for BreakfastCultivating Relationships and Innovation in Real Estate with Stream Realty Partners
In this episode of the Real Estate for Breakfast podcast, host Phil Coover and co-host Jay Augustyn are joined by another dynamic duo, Patrick Russo and Brian Duffy of Stream Realty Partners (Stream), a full-service real estate platform representing clients in connection with the investment, acquisition, development and management of real estate across asset classes throughout the United States. On the podcast, Patrick and Brian explain how Stream’s core values inform their approach to pursuing new business relationships while cultivating the Stream team here in Chicago and throughout Stream’s geographical footprint. Patrick and Brian discuss the...2021-04-2049 min
Real Estate for BreakfastInvesting in Hospitality with Highline Hospitality PartnersIn this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover, joined by co-host Jay Augustyn, chats with Todd Roffman and Jordan Scheiman of Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP), a family office platform focusing on investments in hospitality assets throughout the United States.
On the podcast, Todd and Jordan discuss their backgrounds in hospitality investment and asset management and what excites them about the potential of the HHP platform. Todd and Jordan highlight the advantages of operating as part of a family office platform—greater flexibility in identification of investment opportunities throughout the capital stack, return thresholds and as...2021-04-0747 min
Real Estate for BreakfastBuilding-For-Rent in Chicago with Steel City ManagementOn this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover and his co-host Jay Augustyn chat with Brett Holmes and Andrew Dealy, co-founders and managing partners of Steel City Management (SCM), a Chicago-based boutique investment company that develops and manages real estate projects for high net worth individuals and institutional investors. Founded in 2015, SCM identifies innovate investment opportunities that generate sustainable, risk-adjusted return for its investors.
On the podcast, Brett and Andrew discuss their backgrounds and initial forays into real estate investment, sharing lessons learned from hands-on ownership and management of multi-family assets in Chicago. Brett a...2021-03-0448 min
Real Estate for BreakfastThe State of Chicago’s Multifamily Market in 2021 with Noah Birk and Aaron Sklar, Kiser Group PartnersOn this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by Noah Birk and Aaron Sklar, partners with the Kiser Group and two of the highest-grossing brokers of multifamily housing in Chicago. Phil, Noah and Aaron discuss the state of the multi-family market in 2021, as well as how COVID-19 and other events in 2020 impacted the market.
Noah Birk focuses on the disposition of apartment buildings on the South side of Chicago and is Chicago’s highest producing multifamily broker. Since 2014, he has sold more apartment buildings than any other broker in Chicago. He has a...2021-01-0642 min
Real Estate for BreakfastConstructing Chicago's Skyline During COVID-19 with Michael Meagher, President of James McHugh Construction CompanyOn this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by President of James McHugh Construction Company Michael Meagher. Many of the buildings that make up the Chicago skyline were constructed by McHugh, including the Vista Tower, which is now the third tallest building in Chicago. Phil and Mike discuss what it was like to build the Vista Tower during the pandemic and how COVID-19 has impacted the construction industry, from material shortages and labor challenges to enhanced safety protocols. In addition, they discuss the 100 Club of Chicago, which provides much needed immediate relief and support...2020-12-0838 min
Real Estate for BreakfastDesign Led-Design Build Construction with Mark Wight, CEO of Wight & CompanyOn this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover chats with Mark Wight, Chairman and CEO of Wight & Company, about the intricacies and challenges of architectural design and construction and the efficiencies to the client of a vertically integrated design-led firm that handles design to delivery all in one shop. They discuss some current Wight & Company projects, including the Will County courthouse where the focus is transparency. Phil and Mark also discuss how the COVID-19 global pandemic and the shift to remote working have impacted design and workplace trends and how the company is handling the pandemic. 2020-11-1637 min
Real Estate for BreakfastDiversity and Inclusion in CRE with Walker & Dunlop's Jason GolubIn this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover discusses diversity and inclusion with colleague and Ice Miller Practice Group Director LaTonya Ellis and Walker & Dunlop Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Jason Golub. The guests discuss the topics of diversity and inclusion—how those concepts are similar and how they are different—and why more and more real estate companies are hiring diversity and inclusion leaders and placing a greater emphasis on diversity and inclusion for business, moral, ethical and innovation propositions.
Matt Miller, Ice Miller Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Racial Justic...2020-10-261h 12
Real Estate for BreakfastChicago Real Estate and Sale-Leasebacks with Marcus & Millichap's David Bradley In this episode, host Phil Coover welcomes Marcus & Millichap Regional Manager David Bradley to discuss commercial real estate investment brokerage and financing services in the Chicago market. Phil and David specifically discuss the mechanics of sale-leaseback transactions and how these transactions can be structured to unlock value and benefit the long-term goals of both the buyers and sellers. They also discuss the challenges and rewards of managing a team of ambitious professionals and, of course, the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on real estate.
David Bradley is the Regional Manager of Marcus & Millichap’s Chicago Downtown of...2020-09-2447 min
Real Estate for BreakfastThe Hospitality Industry and COVID-19 with Scarlett Hotel Group In this episode, host Phil Coover and Jay Augustyn of Ice Miller LLP are joined by Zio Pekovic and Rob Sadoff of Scarlett Hotel Group, a hotel owner and operator based in Chicago, to discuss the hospitality industry and its challenges in the face of COVID-19. Despite these challenges, Scarlett Hotel Group maintains a growth mindset, exploring distressed investments and creditor advisory opportunities. Scarlett Hotel Group proactively and transparently implemented procedural and practical changes in hotel operations and infrastructure to safeguard guest and employee health and safety in response to COVID-19.
Mr. Zio Pekovic is...2020-08-2148 min
Real Estate for BreakfastThe Fulton East Project by Parkside Realty, Inc. Chairman and CEO Bob Wislow In the latest episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by living Chicago real estate legend Bob Wislow. Phil and Bob discuss the properties managed and developed by Parkside Realty throughout Chicago, including the ground-up development of Fulton East – a 12 story commercial building including 5,000 square feet of retail, 3 levels of enclosed parking and 8 stories of office space. The top is crowned with an 8,000 square feet outdoor space. Fulton East is the nation’s first office building designed to deliver health-focused operating solutions for the post-COVID-19 business environment, and is receiving national publicity and atte...2020-07-2749 min
Real Estate for BreakfastCharlton Hamer, Senior VP of Habitat Affordable Group, on Affordable Housing and The Habitat Company In this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by Senior Vice President of the Habitat Affordable Group, Charlton Hamer. Phil and Charlton discuss the affordable housing sector of the commercial real estate market, including development, funding and property management and operations. They discuss some interesting projects undertaken by the Habitat Affordable Group, including those in Opportunity Zones, and the impact of COVID-19 on affordable housing and commercial real estate.
The Habitat Company is a full-service real estate company with a people-first foundation and an emphasis on service. As...2020-07-1646 min
Real Estate for BreakfastWilly Walker, CEO of Walker & Dunlop, on Capital Markets During COVID-19In this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, Willy Walker, chairman and chief executive officer of publicly traded Walker & Dunlop, joins host Phil Coover to discuss the capital markets and the impact of the Great Recession and COVID-19 on that industry, as well as Walker and Dunlop’s explosive growth over the past 12 years. While discussing the evolution and growth of Walker & Dunlop, Mr. Walker and Phil discuss specific industry sectors such as hospitality and retail from both the landlord and tenant perspective. In addition, they dive into office space and how the need for and use of space ma...2020-06-2347 min
Real Estate for BreakfastRaising Equity in a COVID-19 World with Jay Soave and Matthew Burskey of Cadence Capital Partners LLC
In this episode, host Phil Coover is joined by Jay Soave and Matthew Burskey of Cadence Capital Partners LLC and Jay Augustyn of Ice Miller LLP. The Cadence team shares its approach to raising equity and placing debt for sponsors and developers to facilitate their real estate projects. Cadence employs a proprietary data-driven scoring system that evaluates and weighs deal vitals, demographics, trends and risk probability for its sponsor clients and capital sources. The discussion includes an insider’s look at how COVID-19 has impacted the retail and hospitality sectors and investments in Opportunity Zones.
Jay...2020-06-0254 min
Real Estate for BreakfastTenant Needs in a Post-Pandemic World with Christian Beaudoin, JLL Managing Director of Research and StrategyIn this episode, host Phil Coover is joined by JLL Managing Director of Research and Strategy Christian Beaudoin and Ice Miller partner Jay Augustyn. As we all know, COVID-19 has caused an abrupt shift in workplace operations, many of which may have a lasting impact on how we work. For example, as we return to the office, we can expect a hyper-focus on health, wellness and safety. Post COVID-19, tenants and landlords will be looking for space designs that offer greater privacy and separation from others, as well as opportunities to collaborate and concentrate. We can expect flexible work...2020-05-1239 min
Real Estate for BreakfastLarge Scale Development and Geographic Expansion with Matt Katsaros of CA Ventures
Joining Phil Coover on this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast is Matt Katsaros, SVP – Acquisitions of CA Ventures’ subsidiary—CA Residential. CA Ventures is one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the Midwest, and does about $1.5 Billion in real estate development every year. Matt and Phil discuss the history of CA Ventures from its initial niche in student housing to a current portfolio of multiple asset classes and real estate services. Matt shares trends in residential real estate development and investment markets across the U.S. Founded in 2004, CA Ventures is an international real estate...2019-05-0644 min
Real Estate for BreakfastEpisode 34 – Kevin Bupp, CEO of Sunrise Capital
On this episode, Phil Coover is joined by Kevin Bupp, CEO of Sunrise Capital Investors and host of the popular podcast “Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow”, on which Phil was a guest in November. Florida-based with a national presence, Sunrise Capital has developed an investment niche in mobile home parks. Kevin and Phil discuss what makes this asset class different from other multi-family commercial real estate and the unique opportunity it presents. Kevin also talks about making the transition from self-funded investment to finding partners and raising capital.Kevin Bupp is a real estate and marketing prof...2019-01-2936 min
CRAFTED MillionaireWhose Life Are You Going to Change Today? - with Kathy CooverToday’s guest is Kathy Coover, the co-founder of Isagenix, but I like to call her Mama Bear! Meeting Kathy was a huge moment that changed everything because she taught me that you can have everything you want in life – if you help enough people get what they want first! Now I’m building a legacy for my family while helping as many people as possible along the way, and I know that she can do that for all of you, too! In This Conversation We Cover: [2:10] What started Kathy’s entrepreneurial journey...2018-07-0448 min
Real Estate for BreakfastEpisode 11 - Dee G. Coover - Mother's Day SpecialDee G. Coover. MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL. In this episode, Phil’s mother Dee G. Coover comes on the podcast to discuss one of the most complex real estate deals one can imagine: The DeKalb Public Library Expansion project. As (now happily retired) director of the DeKalb Public Library, Dee embarked on a 9 year, $25 Million Dollar, journey to renovate an existing historical structure, build a new structure which merged with the historic structure, purchase multiple parcels, change the zoning laws, build public support, obtain government approvals, and finance the project through a combination of public funds, private donations, TIF Financing...2017-05-111h 18
Real Estate for BreakfastEpisode 3 - Robert Walters - Part 2 of 2Robert Walters – Principal of Quattro Development, LLC. In part 2 of a 2 part episode, host Phil Coover continues his conversation with Rob Walters of Quattro Development, Inc., where they discuss the nuances of approaching municipalities around the country, picking sites by looking at population density, the difficulties of entering the commercial real estate industry, and a new non-profit endeavor to help underprivileged youths gain work experience in commercial real estate.Learn more about Quattro Development here.
DISCLAIMER – No information contained in this Podcast or on this Website shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advic...2017-01-2733 min
Real Estate for BreakfastEpisode 2 - Robert Walters - Part 1 of 2Robert Walters – Principal of Quattro Development, LLC. In part 1 of a 2 part episode, host Phil Coover sits down with Rob Walters of Quattro Development, Inc. to discuss how a kid from DeKalb founded a national real estate development company with his partner Mike Liyeos in 2008. Rob explains his company’s process to select and develop sites, sourcing materials and contractors, and finding deals across the entire country.Find out more about Quattro Development here.
DISCLAIMER – No information contained in this Podcast or on this Website shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that...2017-01-2739 min