In today's Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we are chatting with Chris Bergren & Rogg Collins.

Chris is a principal at Evergreen and oversees all business activities in California. Rogg is also a principal and member of Evergreen’s Acquisition Team.

Topics Discussed

1. Chris and Rogg chat about their journey on how they got into commercial real estate
2. We get a run down on what Evergreen does and what Rogg and Chris’ roles entail
3. Discussion on how to stand out in today’s competitive Real Estate market
4. Both share details regarding some of the hurdles they run into when it comes to  real estate development
5. Breakdown of the overall timeline in single tenant development in comparison to larger multi-tenant/use developments

"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show

*How to contact our guests*

Chris Bergren – [email protected]

Rogg Collins – [email protected]

Evergreen Website

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In today's Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we'll be chatting with Jennifer Meade.

Jennifer Meade is Vice President (VP) of Retail Leasing at Beta.

Topics Discussed

1. Jennifer shares how she got started in commercial real estate and about Beta
2.  Discussion about her transition from an in-house landlord rep to broker
3. Insights provided about the process of working with new development
4. Gives advice to tenants and brokers on helping to secure a space in todays' competitive retail real estate market
5. Advice for young professionals looking to break into the commercial real estate industry

"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show

*How to contact our guests*

Jennifer Meade – [email protected]

Beta Agency Website

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In today's Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we'll be chatting with Natalie Pebbles & Bridget Zamora.

Natalie Pebbles is the Director of Real Estate at Jersey Mike’s in the Western Region, while Bridget Zamora is the Director of Real Estate at Del Taco.

Topics Discussed

1.      Natalie & Bridget share their journey on how they got into the commercial real estate industry

2.      They discuss the challenges they faced when they first started in the industry

3.      Discussions about how each of them handles large geographical market areas

4.      Conversation about today’s real estate climate and how competitive deal making is

5.      Share their pet peeves/worst deal experiences

"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show

*How to contact our guests and for site submittals*

Natalie Pebbles – [email protected]

Bridget Zamora – [email protected]

Bridget Zamora's LinkedIn

Natalie Pebble’s LinkedIn

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In today's Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we'll be chatting with Ken Caron.

Ken Caron is Senior Vice President of Commercial Development at Lewis Retail Centers.
Topics Discussed

1. Ken provides us with some background on Lewis Group of Companies and Lewis Retail Centers
2. Ken discusses some of Lewis Retail Centers main development criteria
3. We touch on the importance of early tenant relationships in the real estate development process
4. Detailed discussion on the current state of the real estate market and how COVID -19 has impacted Lewis’ real estate developments
5. Ken shares Lewis Retail Centers current development project details

"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show

*How to contact our guests*
Ken Caron – [email protected]

You can visit their website at Lewis Retail Centers

Links to Shopping Centers discussed in the podcast  

• Town Center at The Preserve 
• The Collection 

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In today's Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we'll be chatting with Chad Iafrate.

Chad Iafrate is broker and Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield out of Carlsbad, CA.

Topics Discussed

1. Chad provides us with some details on his role at Cushman & Wakefield as a Managing Director
2.  Tenant Rep or Landlord Rep - Chad provides some details on both of these niches within the industry
3. Chad provides some details on current development project he is working on in the SoCal Market Area
4. Detailed discussion on changes in the industry due to the COVID -19 Pandemic

"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show

*How to contact our guests*

 Chad Iafrate Email - [email protected]

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In today's Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we'll be chatting with Mario J Alvarez Jr.

Mario J Alvarez Jr is the Managing Director at Newmark specializes in Retail Capital Markets and Private Client Groups out of Ontario, CA .

Topics Discussed

1.  Mario provides us with some details on his job role at Newmark  
2. Discussion about Mario’s journey into the Real Estate Industry
3. Advice on how to select the right brokerage firm to work for as an agent/broker
4. Update on current market conditions in the Inland Empire 
5. Mario’s insight on why he loves the Commercial Real Estate Industry

"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show

*How to contact our guests*

Mario J Alvarez Jr LinkedIn link
Mario J Alvarez Jr's LinkedIn

Mario J Alvarez Jr. email - [email protected]

*Disclaimer: due to COVID-19 this recording was done remotely via Zoom. Audio is slightly staticky, but the content is great quality. Enjoy! 

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In today's Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we'll be chatting with Geoffrey Grossman.
Geoffrey is the principal and co-founder of CBM1 and is currently one of the top leasing/investment brokers in Southern California.
 
Topics Discussed

1. Geoff highlights how he got started in the commercial real estate industry
2. Discussion about what it takes to become a good retail shopping center 
3. listing agent
4. Current market conditions in shopping center leasing industry
5. Hardships in getting deals done today
6. Unexpected occurrences when leasing out shopping center spaces

"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show

*How to contact our guests*

Geoffrey Grossman - [email protected]

*Disclaimer: due to COVID-19 this recording was done remotely via Zoom. Audio is slightly staticky, but the content is great quality. Enjoy! 

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In today's Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we'll be chatting with Hai Zaidul.
Hai is an owner/operator of 30 Jack in the Box restaurants throughout Southern California. Hai has recently signed a development agreement to open 10 restaurants with Popeyes.

Topics Discussed

1. Hai shares how he go started as a Jack in the Box Franchisee
2. Discussion of current labor issues impacting the fast food industry
3. Development goals for Hai's Popeyes brand expansion
4. Timeline for new store development
5. Current struggles of deal making

"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show

*How to contact our guests*

Hai Zaidul - [email protected]

For Popeyes site submittals - Mike Tohikian -  [email protected]

Jack in the Box site submittals – John Romm  -  [email protected]

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Episode 1 Bonus Content

Mike provides some background details about himself and Hot Spot Properties 

Overview of “Alessandra Wants to Know” segment of the show

Details on why Mike started the Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast

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In today's Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we'll be chatting with Rona Gaur & Ronia Lutfi.
Rona is a National Real Estate Manager at McDonalds and Ronia is a Director of Real Estate for WingStop Western Region .

Topics Discussed

1. Our guests open up about what, when and how they go into commercial real estate and what their current job roles entail
2. Discussion about challenges faced when first starting in the commercial real estate industry
3. COVID's impact on brand expansion, sales, and job performance
4. Networking within the industry (ICSC) 
5. Pet peeves when it comes to getting deals done

"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show

*How to contact our guests*

Rona Gaur - [email protected]

For McDonald's site submittals:
East of the 605 FWY - [email protected]
San Diego - [email protected]

Ronia Lutfi - [email protected]

For WingStop site submittals:
[email protected] or [email protected]

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