From professional soccer goalkeeper to New York City commercial real estate broker, Justin Myers shares how the skills he developed on the field, communication, leadership, adaptability, and teamwork, have shaped his 15-year career in office leasing. In this episode of Broker’s Angle, Justin discusses learning the New York City market “through shoe leather,” building long-term client relationships, knowing when to pivot for a client, and why becoming an expert in a specific submarket can set a broker apart.

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In this episode of Broker’s Angle, Hal Coopersmith sits down with Ryan Gessin to explore how specializing in New York City’s outer borough office markets helped him build a unique and thriving business. Ryan shares his journey from making cold calls with no market experience to becoming a trusted advisor for landlords, healthcare providers, AI companies, and institutional owners across Brooklyn and Queens. The conversation dives into the evolution of the outer borough office market, the rise of AI-driven leasing demand, and why deep specialization and mentorship are the keys to long-term success in commercial real estate.

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In this episode of Broker's Angle, Hal Coopersmith sits down with Patrick Steffens of Avison Young to discuss his journey in commercial real estate, the importance of building long-term client relationships, and the growing role of charter schools in New York City's real estate market. Patrick shares insights on structuring successful lease negotiations, leveraging landlord-side experience to better represent tenants, and navigating the unique challenges of educational real estate transactions.

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In this episode, Jonathan Anapol shares insights from a career spanning more than 3,000 lease transactions across New York City. He discusses the importance of truly understanding clients, matching businesses with the right spaces, and how experience, market knowledge, and entrepreneurship have shaped his approach to commercial real estate in an industry that continues to evolve.

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In this episode, Craig Deitelzweig shares how he reimagined office spaces through hospitality well before it became a trend. Craig shares the vision behind transforming traditional, generic buildings into experience-driven environments that people actually enjoy coming to. From taking a struggling property and dramatically increasing its value, to rethinking tenant experience through design, service, and amenities, this conversation dives into the strategy, risks, and mindset behind redefining what an office can be.

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On this episode of Broker’s Angle, Maxine Rosen shares how she started her brokerage career just days before the pandemic and why she never lost faith in the role offices play in bringing people together. From uncertainty to perseverance, she shares why human connection will always keep the office relevant.

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In this episode of Broker's Angle, Hal Coopersmith sits down with Noam Aziz of Meridian, a young commercial leasing broker who’s proving that success isn’t about age, it’s about action. At only 21, he’s closed hundreds of leases, built a growing team, and outworked the competition, one phone call at a time. This episode dives into the mindset, discipline, and strategy behind rapid success in commercial real estate.

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On this episode of Brokers Angle, Hal Coopersmith sits down with Benjamin Schanzer of Norman Bobrow to talk about making the leap from retail to office leasing, the realities of cold calling, and why brokerage is ultimately a people business. Benjamin shares how mentorship, market knowledge, patience, and genuine connection shape successful deals, and why setting expectations early is everything. A candid conversation on growth, grit, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in commercial real estate.

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In this episode of Broker’s Angle, Hal Coopersmith sits down with James Famularo for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of the retail market and what truly drives successful real estate deals. Drawing on more than two decades of experience, James shares why retail remains resilient regardless of who is in office, highlights the hottest tenant categories, from food and beverage to health and wellness, and explains the critical role funding and passion play in an operator’s success. 

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In this episode of Brokers Angle, Hal Coopersmith sits down with Michael Davis, a seasoned New York City real estate broker at Compass, to discuss his unique career trajectory, insights into the commercial and residential markets, and the systems that have fueled his long-term success. Michael shares an optimistic outlook for both residential and commercial markets heading into 2026, noting increased activity, more reasonable landlord pricing, and rising competition, all reinforcing his belief that New York City remains an electrifying place to do business.

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