Fully Occupied

Aaron Brondum is the Vice President of Customer Success at Prescriptive Data. Prescriptive Data is focused on providing cost savings and enhanced thermal comfort in built spaces through the intersection of Operational Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT). Aaron joins Matt to talk about how commercial real estate owners can use artificial intelligence to help drive down energy usage and be more prescriptive about how energy is used in buildings.

Simon Davis, Founder and CEO of Purposeful Intent, returns to Fully Occupied to talk about the changes in work-life balance in the commercial real estate industry. He and Matt discuss the return to work debate and how to manage the new distributed workforce. Purposeful Intent is an ongoing series of curated executive forums enabling open discussions and thought leadership around the Future of Work and the Future of Living.

As the commercial real estate sector continues to grow more than ever, it's important for professionals to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it’s more efficient prospecting, deal-making, management, or investing, it's become abundantly clear that data sharing is key. Michael Mandel, Co-Founder and CEO of CompStak, joins Matt to discuss the importance of lease comparable data and how CompStak is helping people make better real estate decisions.

Kyle Inserra is a 17-year restaurant industry veteran and commercial real estate professional who leverages his experiences to help restaurants develop more efficient operations, implement effective strategies, and establish comprehensive growth plans. He joins Matt to discuss the current trends and challenges facing the restaurant industry. Tune in for Kyle's strategies for expanding a restaurant business and growing its real estate portfolio, and to learn what his favorite cuisine is!

Austin Lo is the Founder and CEO of Peek, a complete solution for property owners and managers to deliver an immersive self-serve leasing experience that’s available to renters 24/7–online or in-person. The pandemic sped up an already-rapid change in the multifamily industry – digitization and centralization. But many building owners and managers are having trouble keeping up with the changing tides. Austin joins Matt this week to talk about this shift to centralization, and the role of technology in creating all-in-one systems for building managers and owners that simplify the leasing process.

Mike Hart, Chief Information Officer at Avison Young, joins Matt this week to talk about the evolution of commercial real estate (CRE) data and how technology shapes the industry. Mike has seen the industry go from using manual processes to collect and analyze data, to technological advancements that make it much easier to access and analyze data. The use of technology creates transparency in CRE data and a connection with clients, as they are increasingly seeking data-driven insights to inform their real estate decisions. Tune in for Mike's insights into the evolution of CRE data and how proptech is shaping the brokerage space.

Karly Iacono, Senior Vice President at CBRE and Host of the CRE Fast Five Podcast, joins Matt this week to discuss the ever-changing retail real estate market. Karly shares the trends and strategies she's seeing retailers deploy when scaling brick & mortar portfolios. Tune in for Karly's industry insights and advice for investors looking into the retail real estate space.

Lauren Bahr and Denise Hinkle introduce a 3-part series to cover Occupier's 3 keys to accelerating your real estate initiatives: Organization, Consistency, and Product (OCP!).

In Part 3, Lauren and Denise dive into how leveraging a software product can amplify your real estate process and the considerations when assessing your business's software vendor and product options. Tune in for practical tips in selecting the right software and real-world examples for implementing these strategies in your own real estate initiatives.

Lauren Bahr and Denise Hinkle introduce a 3-part series to cover Occupier's 3 keys to accelerating your real estate initiatives: Organization, Consistency, and Product (OCP!).

In Part 2, Lauren and Denise emphasize the importance of consistency to achieve real estate goals. Consistency includes staying positive, focusing on growth, and developing resilience in the face of setbacks. Tune in for their advice on how to develop consistent habits and routines.

Lauren Bahr and Denise Hinkle introduce a 3-part series to cover Occupier's 3 keys to accelerating your real estate initiatives: Organization, Consistency, and Product (OCP!). 

In Part 1, Lauren and Denise dive into the importance of organization - creating a strong foundation, defining clear goals, and implementing effective systems. They share their insights, experiences, and advice for accelerating real estate initiatives through better organization, communication, and collaboration.