Real Estate Chicago Style Podcast

Brokering Luxury Retail: Inside Chicago's Premier Retail Brokerage with Elan Rasansky

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Join host Joe Smazal for an insider's look at Chicago's high-end retail real estate with Elan Rasansky, partner at Canvas Real Estate. Discover how a boutique brokerage competes with national giants like CBRE and JLL while representing the world's top luxury brands and restaurant groups.

In this episode, Elan reveals:

  • How Canvas built relationships with brands like Sweet Green, Louis Vuitton, and top restaurant groups
  • The 11-year journey to bring Toca Madera to Chicago's Fulton Market
  • Inside details on the massive $7 billion United Center development project (1901 Project)
  • Why location isn't everything—it's service, service, service
  • The art of curating neighborhoods and why the right tenant matters more than the highest rent
  • How Fulton Market still has major growth ahead with 10,000+ residential units planned
  • Career advice: "If you don't love it, get out now"

    • Elan also shares his favorite pizza spots (Pizza Michi, Vito Nick's, Zarella), why Chicago beats New York for food, and the importance of dropping your ego in deal-making.

    Recent recognition: Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40

    Perfect for real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about Chicago's neighborhoods and dining scene.

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