Michael Stoler and 4 guests from the real estate community: 2 major owners, a broker and "the man who has the money" talk about the hot HOT retail market. From Fairway to national restaurant chains to luxury retailers from Europe - retail is on fire!

Michael Stoler and friends and colleagues in banking talk about the future, agreeing that-in the NY lending market-there is a reasonable amount of discipline when considering risk vs. reward. It has to be the right deal.."or we'll walk away."

Michael Stoler and guests express their optimism about New York's future, describing New York as a mature, fully built-out economy, listing education, healthcare, finance and technology as significant growth areas, effecting employment.

Young Friars - comedians, musicians, writers, singers - and Michael Stoler, talk about the business of show biz, how to promote their careers today vs. the "golden days" of vaudeville, burlesque, the Catskills; social media, comedy clubs, YouTube.

From windows and doors, to beer, wine and fermented tea, these products can be stamped "Made in New York." Michael Stoler discusses the particular difficulties of being a manufacturer in NY, and the more universal issues of branding and distribution.

Stoler asks his guests the questions all start-up business ask: How do you get financing for your new venture? How do you get the "buzz" out? It's the restaurant business. The stories are from young entrepreneurs who live it & breath it; eat it & work it.

Many have enjoyed the beauty of Long Island's North Fork wine country. But how many are familiar with or tasted-the grapes grown and wines produced in the region? Michael Stoler and vineyard proprietors and managers ask how to get the word out.

Michael Stoler and guests consider the question: Is the office market as good as it sounds? Prices are high as foreign capital enters the market and inventory decreases. Mid-town South, Hudson Yards, Re-zoning-among many important issues for discussion.

Carlo Scissura, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO, says, "There's no other place than Brooklyn that anyone should want to be. It's the coolest!" Michael Stoler and guests discuss developments in Brooklyn: real estate, retail, rents & more.

Who's building where; who's lending what - to whom? 3 developers and a banker join Michael Stoler to discuss the great business many banks are experiencing. Cost of construction is up; land prices are up! Low interest, low stock causing price spike.