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Can hospitality reinvent the workplace?

In this episode of In the Loop, Convene Hospitality Group CEO Ryan Simonetti shares how his company is reshaping office and event spaces by blending hospitality, design, and flexibility. Recorded at Hudson Yards, Ryan discusses the future of work, the power of in-person experiences, and Convene’s global expansion.

What you’ll learn:

1. How Convene started and scaled
2. Why hospitality matters in commercial real estate
3. The impact of hybrid work and the pandemic
4. What’s next for flexible, experience-driven spaces

In the Loop is LoopNet’s commercial real estate podcast highlighting the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of work. For bonus video content, check out our YouTube channel.

Links & References: 

• Ready to find your next commercial space? Start your search 
• Tour Convene's spaces online
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In this episode of No Cap, Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Ben Brown, Co-President of Brookfield’s Real Estate Group and Head of the Americas, to talk about the pivotal moments that shaped his career and the strategies behind some of Brookfield’s biggest deals.

From breaking into Brookfield during the financial crisis to leading $10B+ acquisitions like GGP and Forest City, Ben shares the lessons learned, the risks taken, and the culture that keeps Brookfield ahead in a shifting real estate market. He also opens up about where he sees opportunity today, from retail and housing to data centers and hospitality.

TOPICS

00:10 – Introduction

01:39 – Early career and first steps in real estate

07:58 – Joining Brookfield during the financial crisis

12:30 – Why 2018 became a record year of deals

15:05 – Inside the GGP acquisition and retail strategy

25:00 – How Brookfield structures capital

29:33 – Forest City and investing in urban cores

36:57 – Shifts in apartments, logistics, and strategy

42:28 – Where Ben sees opportunity now

49:00 – Hospitality plays in the US, India, and Europe

53:42 – Brookfield’s edge in capital markets

59:02 – Culture and teamwork at scale

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About No Cap Podcast

Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America’s economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered “No Cap” look into the industry’s biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week, co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate.

About CRE Daily

CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily), which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest-growing media brands in commercial real estate.

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How can office spaces help every brain thrive at work?

In this episode of In the Loop, Kay Sargent, Director of Thought Leadership at HOK and author of “Designing Neuro Inclusive Workplaces.” Kay shares how inclusive design can transform offices for everyone, not just the neurodivergent. Discover why “one size fits all” fails, how small changes can boost wellbeing and productivity, and why designing for difference is a business advantage. If you care about people and performance, you’ll want to hear Kay’s insights on building workplaces where everyone can succeed.

In the Loop is LoopNet’s commercial real estate podcast highlighting the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of work. For bonus video content, check out our YouTube channel.

Links & References: 

Ready to find your next commercial space? Start your search 

Learn more about this episode 

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Learn more about HOK

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How can workplaces endure ecologically, financially, and socially?

In this episode of In the Loop, Jordan Goldstein, co-CEO of Gensler, explores the future of sustainable and resilient office design. From global design trends and innovative materials to the role of AI in commercial real estate, Jordan shares how the industry is rethinking sustainability. You’ll learn why repositioning existing buildings matters, how policy and incentives drive real change, and what it takes to create workplaces built for tomorrow.

In the Loop is LoopNet’s commercial real estate podcast highlighting the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of work. For bonus video content, check out our YouTube channel.

Links & References: 

• View spaces designed by Gensler 
• Ready to find your next sustainable commercial space? Start your search
• Learn more about this episode 
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Why do some office buildings stay full while others sit empty? 

In this episode of In the Loop, workplace strategist Phil Kirschner breaks down what makes high-performing commercial real estate stand out. From treating office space like a product to borrowing lessons from hospitality, tech, and retail, Phil shares how landlords and occupiers can create flexible, frictionless environments people actually want to be in.

Whether you’re in commercial real estate or just curious about the future of office space, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas and practical insights.

In the Loop is LoopNet’s commercial real estate podcast highlighting the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of work. For bonus video content, check out our YouTube channel.

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In The Loop is LoopNet’s commercial real estate podcast spotlighting the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of work. Each episode reveals how office space is evolving, from bold hybrid workplace design and smarter CRE strategies to groundbreaking technology and tenant experiences that truly matter.

You’ll hear candid conversations with leading voices in architecture, workplace strategy, and urban innovation who are rethinking how and where we work. Whether you’re a broker, investor, developer, or simply curious about how spaces influence how we live and collaborate, In the Loop offers insights and inspiration to create places people want to be.

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