In this episode, industry veteran Bryan Marsh shares his journey from the challenging real estate market of the 1980s to becoming a leader in the data center sector. Bryan discusses his early career struggles, his pivotal role in transformative real estate projects, and his insights into the rapidly evolving data center industry. He reflects on how his industrial background and development expertise have shaped his approach to managing large-scale data center campuses. Bryan also touches on the impact of AI and the increasing demand for digital infrastructure. The episode concludes with personal anecdotes and Bryan's thoughts on life and business, making it a comprehensive look at a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Market Crash of '86: A Young Broker's Struggle

01:25 Reconnecting with an Old Friend: Bryan and Conrad

02:01 The Rise and Fall of Reef: Industrial Real Estate Giants

05:32 From Brokerage to Development: A Career Shift

11:23 The Santa Fe Project: A Mixed-Use Development Journey

26:14 The Data Center Revelation: A New Frontier

38:34 Dallas: A Logistics and Data Hub

39:14 Major Data Center Markets in the US

40:35 The Rise of Competition in Data Centers

42:43 Transition to StratCap and COVID Impact

45:18 AI and the Future of Data Centers

47:48 Challenges and Innovations in Data Centers

01:04:30 Personal Insights and Reflections

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https://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-Volumes-1-3-Box/dp/0394749138

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