In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Cory Zelnik, CEO and founder of Zelnik & Company. After building his career from walking Manhattan streets for $250 a week to negotiating multimillion-dollar leases, Cory is now one of NYC's leading retail leasing experts.

We talk about:
🛍️ Why retail isn’t dead (and how luxury brands are thriving in NYC)
🤝 How to build lifelong client relationships (featuring CVS, Duane Reade, and Panda Express)
⏳ The secret to patience in dealmaking (including an 8-year pursuit of Panda Express)
📈 Navigating NYC’s ups and downs in commercial real estate
🎾 New emerging retail trends like pickleball in midtown Manhattan

If you're in commercial real estate, brokerage, or looking to understand the heartbeat of retail, this episode has the real insights you need.

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