M. Stoler's guests: D. Falk, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank; M. Giglio, Kaufman Management; J. Nelson, Massey Knakal Realty; and R. Lyon, Capital One Bank are looking forward to a brighter economy and continued success in 2013. Time to replenish inventories.

Stoler's guest say that "years ago" nobody went west; 9th Avenue was "out of town." Things have changed, so say J. Moinian, The Moinian Group; P. Wharton, Brookfield Office Properties; C.Albanese, Albanese Organization, & B. Mosler, Cushman & Wakefield.

Michael Stoler and fellow Friars, Len Cariou, Jamie deRoy, Marc Eliot, Stan Gilbert-actor and cabaret performers talk about their love of the music they perform. Friend Sidney Myer, booking agent, agrees that cabaret is here to stay for all to enjoy.

Michael Stoler asks his guests if 2012 was a good year for Broadway. Paul Libin, Jujamcyn Theaters; Robert Wankel, The Shubert Organization; and Nick Scandalios, Nederlander Producing Company agree: 2012 had been a great year, with great hope for 2013!

Michael Stoler and owners/operators of unique shopping centers talk about the current state and future of retail. His guests are C. Conlon, Acadia Realty Trust; L. Petracca, Triange Equi.; R. Wagman, Madison Cap; J. Roseman, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank.

Michael Stoler and Belinda Schwartz, Herrick, Feinstein; Susan Hewitt, Cheshire Group; Margarette Lee, YoungWoo Associates; Julia Hodgson, World Wide Holdings describe two important aspects in the business of developing properties: patience & negotiation.

Michael Stoler continues to talk about healthcare with M. Dowling, president & CEO of North Shore-LIJ Health System; B. Rabner, president & CEO of the Princeton HealthCare System and S. Safyer, M.D., president & CEO of Montefiore Medical Center.

Important & most discussed topic today: healthcare. Sharing ideas on payment, wellness programs, fee for service, ambulatory care are M. Dowling, North Shore LIJ Hospital; B. Rabner, Princeton HealthCare System & Dr. S. Safyer, Montefiore Medical Center.

Stoler and guests peer cautiously into 2013, remarking on the strength of the mid-town south market, activity of boutique hotels and the hospitality industry in Williamsburgh, life style centers, and the growth of retail.

M.Stoler, R. Ivanhoe, Greenberg Traurig; L. Korman, Korman Communities/AKA Hotels; M. Pappagallo, Kimco Realty and O. Yardeni, Stonehenge Partners review past years and generally agree that 2012 was a record year for rental properties. Bullish about 2013.