Deal Town

For 10 years, other brokers and developers tried putting together a deal on a unique parcel in Milwaukee. Eventually, Willie Hoag was the guy who did enough due diligence, shook enough hands, and calmed enough neighbors to make it happen. In this episode, Willie talks about the challenges of bringing a micro-hospital to a location that many people considered to be unbuildable.  

AJ Rodriguez of Pittsburgh-based K-Clippers has learned some valuable lessons about leasing commercial real estate. He talks about making sure the timing works in your favor when leasing space in a new building, what to look for in terms of co-tenant mix, and how to avoid getting stuck with a big HVAC repair bill when you least expect it.

Greg Sausaman, co-founder and CEO of Topper's Craft Creamery, talks about growing up in the ice cream business, the power of perseverance, and why doing the right thing matters.

John Francis doesn't claim to be a know-it-all, but he's a self-professed "know-enough" who loves helping people with franchise businesses. He's spent a lifetime developing a unique brand of levelheaded expertise that gives him the insight to get it right. In this episode, John tells the story of opening a hair salon in Moscow near the end of the Cold War.

Link to John's Leasecake blog post about how to avoid losing your business location to a competitor.

Wondering why a software company decided to launch a podcast about real-estate deals? Learn all about it in this quick little intro to "Deal Town."