February 18, 2025

#221 The Ultimate Guide to Cost-Smart Property Management with Scot Ginsburg, Executive Managing Director, Hughes Marino

33 minutes

#221 The Ultimate Guide to Cost-Smart Property Management with Scot Ginsburg

https://open.spotify.com/episode/31KM37M8HM8JHmbZPtm203

Property management is a critical aspect of business operations, with real estate often representing one of the largest fixed costs for organizations. In this podcast episode, Scot Ginsburg, Executive Managing Director at Hughes Marino, shares his expertise on navigating the complexities of commercial real estate and optimizing property-related expenses.

The discussion covers a range of topics, highlighting the importance of strategic planning, lease negotiations, and the evolving landscape of office and retail spaces. Ginsburg emphasizes the need for finance leaders, particularly Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), to take an active role in managing their organization’s real estate portfolio, as it can have a significant impact on the bottom line.

Key topics covered:

The importance of aligning real estate strategy with overall business objectives

Common pitfalls in lease negotiations and how to avoid them

The impact of remote work and changing office space utilization

Strategies for managing a portfolio of commercial properties

The role of CFOs in overseeing real estate decisions

The financial implications of rising interest rates on commercial real estate

The evolution of retail and office spaces in the digital age

The need for flexibility and adaptability in real estate planning

The value of proactive real estate management in driving business success

Effective marketing and audience engagement strategies for thought leadership content

https://youtu.be/q2aJobfj6Mo

Links

Scot Ginsburg on LinkedIn

Kevin Appleby on LinkedIn

GrowCFO Mentoring

Timestamps

0:00:00 – Introduction to the guest and the topic

0:05:00 – Aligning real estate strategy with business objectives

0:10:30 – Avoiding common mistakes in lease negotiations

0:15:45 – Adapting to the impact of remote work on office space

0:20:00 – Strategies for managing a diverse real estate portfolio

0:25:15 – The role of CFOs in overseeing real estate decisions

0:30:00 – The financial implications of rising interest rates

0:35:20 – The evolution of retail and office spaces

0:40:00 – The need for flexibility in real estate planning

0:45:00 – Effective marketing and audience engagement strategies

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