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Tangent: Conversations with Real Estate & Tech InnovatorsRetail | Don Tepman AKA StripMallGuy on Proptech's Biggest Adoption Obstacle & Going from AI Skeptic to Believer | Live from the Real Estate GalaDon Tepman, known as StripMallGuy, is the founder of TownCentre Capital, a private equity firm focused on buying neighborhood strip centers across the United States. With over 20 years of retail real estate investing, he has completed over 45 acquisitions and raised more than $150M in LP capital, and has built one of commercial real estate's most followed voices on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram with over half a million followers.This episode was recorded live on the red carpet at the 4th Annual Real Estate Gala in New York City, co-hosted by Don Tepman and Bob Knakal.
2026-05-1809 min
The Crexi Commercial Real Estate Podcast | CRE Insights & StrategiesInside the Mind and Investment Playbook of StripMallGuy (Repost)In honor of the 2026 Real Estate Gala, we’re throwing the podcast back to our 2025 interview with none other than Don Tepman, Founder of TownCentre Capital and creator of StripMallGuy.
The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.
In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, hosted by Shanti Ryle, Don Tepman shares his care...
2026-04-221h 10
Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James CookStripMallGuy's Standouts: Our Favorite Posts With Don TepmanDon Tepman, President and Founder of TownCentre Capital and the voice behind the popular @StripMallGuy account, joins the show to revisit and unpack his most notable recent posts. In this episode, Don shares the stories, strategies, and lessons behind his standout social media moments, offering candid insights into the world of strip mall investing. From the power of site visits to the impact of social media on deal flow and the nuances of tax strategy, Don reflects on what makes certain posts resonate. He also discusses engaging with college students, the importance of mentorship, and how authenticity shapes both...
2025-12-1931 min
From Where I Sit With Tom McGeeEpisode 13: Don Tepman, President and Founder of TownCentre Capital and StripMallGuy on XIn this episode of From Where I Sit, Don and Tom McGee, President & CEO of ICSC, dive deep into the value of strip malls and the strategies Don uses when buying and selling these assets. Hear from the retail real estate entrepreneur behind StripMallGuy on X, where Don shares commercial real estate and life advice and anecdotes to his audience of more than 260,000 followers. Follow From Where I Sit for more conversations about commercial real estate, retail, and business.Follow Tom on LinkedIn.Follow Tom on X.Follow Don on...
2025-08-0542 minWhere We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James CookBehind the Scenes with StripMallGuy, Don TepmanDon Tepman, better known as 'StripMallGuy,' talks candidly about his rise to social media fame in the retail real estate world. Don discusses his beginnings in real estate, his years of anonymous posting, and the decision to reveal his identity. He shares his strategies for selecting and managing properties, focusing on mom-and-pop tenants, the challenges and rewards of revitalizing strip centers, and the importance of niche knowledge. Additionally, Don offers his candid take on the evolving retail market and reflects on the impact his social media presence has had on his business. James Cook is the...
2025-06-1332 min
The Bob Knakal ShowFrom Broker to Investor & Building a CRE Empire Ft. StripMallGuyIn this episode, Bob sits down with Don Tepman, better known as StripMallGuy, one of the most influential voices in commercial real estate (CRE) with over 400,000 followers across social media. Discover how Don went from being a broker to a successful strip mall investor, and how he built a digital brand that’s reshaping the way people think about real estate investing.Key Takeaways:How Don broke into real estate and built his first dealsLessons from transitioning from broker to owner/operatorThe power of personal brand in CRE investingWhy strip malls are still hidden goldminesSocial media gr...
2025-04-3041 min
The Crexi Commercial Real Estate Podcast | CRE Insights & StrategiesInside the Mind and Investment Playbook of StripMallGuyThis episode charts building an investment playbook and lessons from social media stardom with Don Tepman, Founder of TownCentre Capital and creator of StripMallGuy.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, hosted by Shanti Ryle, Don Tepman shares his career trajectory from unexpectedly entering commercial real estate to b...
2025-04-231h 10
POWERS#354 - Don Tepman (@StripMallGuy) - Strip Malls, Creating Value, Leasing Strategy, X/Twitter, Charlie MungerDon Tepman runs a real estate fund that focuses on buying neighborhood strip centers throughout the United States and also runs the 'StripMallGuy' account on X and LinkedIn. Mr. Tepman started his career in 2002 and led his first strip center purchase in 2006. He has completed 40 purchases and raised over $150M in LP capital.We discuss:
Don’s career and mentors
What makes a successful strip mall acquisition
Building @stripmallguy and the future of the brand
We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on prov...
2024-05-211h 30POWERS#354 - Don Tepman (@StripMallGuy) - Strip Malls, Creating Value, Leasing Strategy, X/Twitter, Charlie MungerDon Tepman runs a real estate fund that focuses on buying neighborhood strip centers throughout the United States and also runs the 'StripMallGuy' account on X and LinkedIn. Mr. Tepman started his career in 2002 and led his first strip center purchase in 2006. He has completed 40 purchases and raised over $150M in LP capital.We discuss:
Don’s career and mentors
What makes a successful strip mall acquisition
Building @stripmallguy and the future of the brand
We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on prov...
2024-05-211h 30
DeconstructThe Real Guy Behind StripMallGuyIf you're on RETwit (now Real Estate X), you've probably read Don Tepman's posts. You just didn't know it. Tepman, who heads University Avenue Partners, is StripMallGuy, the once anonymous X account that amassed over 200k followers since 2021. Tepman, now unmasked, sits down with Deconstruct to talk why he went public and of course, what's next for strip malls.
2024-02-2617 min
The TreppWire Podcast: A Commercial Real Estate Show216. Behind 280 Characters: StripMallGuy Opens Up on Anonymity, Tenants, & Chick-fil-A with TreppIn a special guest episode, we welcome Twitter CRE sensation, StripMallGuy. After a successful career as a value-add retail buyer, StripMallGuy added the title of influencer to the resume. Here, we discuss the ins and outs of strip malls, how to balance social media and the day job, breaking into the industry, and more. Tune in now.
The episode is sponsored by The Henley Group: https://www.thehenleygroup.com/
Episode Notes
- Behind StripMallGuy (0:23)
- Why strip malls? (5:05)
- Adjusting to tighter credit conditions and a resilient consumer (6:15)
- Balancing social media and the job (8:50)
- Position as a value-add...
2023-09-2046 min
The Food Blogger Pro PodcastSocial Media Deep Dive: Threads, X, and AI with Andrea BalogunDeveloping a social media strategy, avoiding overwhelm, and navigating new tools and trends in the social media space with Andrea Balogun. ----- Welcome to episode 426 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Andrea Balogun from Balogun Strategy & Design. Social Media Deep Dive: Threads, X, and AI Social media is constantly changing — new algorithms, new platforms, new trends. It's hard to keep up and it's easy to get overwhelmed. But luckily we have Andrea Balogun to help walk us through it all! Andrea's back on...
2023-09-1249 min
The Weekly Take from CBREFollow Me: StripMallGuy on how to make 180k friends and influence deal flowStripMallGuy (@realEstateTrent) was born two years ago when a real estate professional was looking for a new way to expand his network and his business. Today, the anonymous account is one of the most widely followed real estate handles on Twitter. We caught up with StripMallGuy at ICSC, and he shared insights on using his online presence to create a brand, build relationships and uncover business opportunities.
2023-06-0633 min
The Game for Real Estate Investors and Developers5 Lessons from Strip Mall GuyThere are different variables you should consider when investing in real estate, specifically in retail. In this episode, I'll share principles you need to know if you're going to put money into this business. I dived into these lessons thanks to Strip Mall Guy, and I'm sure they will be meaningful and relevant for you. I also provide you with 9 steps you can put into practice to create significant wealth investing in commercial real estate. Tune in! [00:01 - 03:00] Opening Segment How @StripMallGuy invests in value add B retail properties List of things you need to know w...
2022-03-0908 min