In the second part of our conversation with Scot Redman of Baymo, hear how the experiential company is revolutionizing the holidays. Scot shares insight into his team’s creative process for SNOWDAY, and what they see for the future of the industry.

Plus, Trademark’s Stephany Ruiz, Senior Director of Guest Services & Experience, and Chuck Steelman, VP of Experience, give a snapshot of holiday activations across the Trademark portfolio, from celebrity appearances to mesmerizing decor.

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Links:

SnowDay Dallas

SnowDay Pop on Instagram

The Redman's on Instagram

Topics:

(0:37) - Recapping the Trademark Holiday Experiences

(2:28) - How do you continue to evolve a project like Pop?

(5:06) - What is your creative process?

(9:23) - What do you think separates you from other immersive selfie museums?

(13:06) - What advice would you give someone looking to get into the immersive experience industry?

(15:03) - Meeting the Buyer brothers and industry predictions

From their fully-immersive exhibit SNOWDAY, to photos with Santa that embrace technology in magical ways, Baymo has a knack for creating unique holiday guest experiences.

Join Trademark’s Stephany Ruiz, Senior Director of Guest Services & Experience, and Chuck Steelman, VP of Experience, as they talk with Baymo’s co-creator Scot Redman. They explore how Baymo’s activations go beyond your typical selfie museum to inspire customer loyalty and lasting memories.

In this episode:

Leaning In is published every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Subscribe to hear part 2 of the discussion.

Links:

SnowDay Dallas

SnowDay Pop on Instagram

The Redman's on Instagram

Topics:

(0:46) - How has being at Trademark Property Centers changed your business?

(2:36) - How have you seen immersive experiences evolve over the past 4 years?

(5:15) - What tools do you use to promote activations?

(9:27) - how do you reach communities outside of the immediate area to come to these places?

(13:37) - What is Snow Day?

(15:35) - What do you look for in spaces that would host an activation?

(18:21) - What was the inspiration behind adding on the Santa Experience?

(28:24) - Did you predict the changes in the business once you added Santa?

(30:08) - Was there a post that sticks out in your mind that drove tons of eyeballs to Snow Day?

Terry  sits down with Mark Gibson, CEO of JLL Capital Markets Americas, for  their annual discussion on the state of capital markets today and  impacts on commercial real estate. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

 • Changes in debt/equity financing trends

Links:

About Mark Gibson

JLL Capital Markets

Topics:

(1:15) - What has changed in the capital markets since we spoke last year?

(8:28) - Do you have a forecast on how high-interest rates could be pushed by the FED and how long they’ll stay there?

(12:16) - How do you think RE investors are likely to behave strategically given inflation and recession risk?

(15:44) - What are the long-term inflation and interest rate expectations?

(19:45) - Where do you think cap rates will be in 4 years?

(21:51) - What are your opinions on key trends impacting DFW and how do you see the metroplex performing amidst economic uncertainty?

(25:51) - What are your thoughts on the Houston market?

(27:05) - What’s your view on the Office Sector?

(33:38) - What are your views on the Retail Sector?

(35:01) - What trends are you seeing that will have an impact on RE investing and development going forward?

In Part 2 of Terry’s discussion with Venture Commercial’s Mike Geisler, hear how mixed-use and real estate is evolving, trends in the DFW market and advice for professionals just starting out. Plus, Mike talks about Venturetainment - Venture Commercial’s answer to consumer’s pent-up demand for F&B and entertainment after pandemic shutdowns.

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Links:

Venture Commercial

Mike on LinkedIn

Mike's 2021 Stemmons Service Award Finalist Interview

Topics:

(0:39) - What trends are you seeing in Retail?

(2:15) - Why are digital brands so desperate to get into Brick and Mortar?

(2:55) - What are your thoughts on the future of DFW for F&B and entertainment?

(3:57) - What trends are you seeing in entertainment?

(5:54) - What are your thoughts on things that work and don’t work in Mixed-use?

(8:51) - Mike’s dedication to community service

(12:22) - What advice do you have for the next generation of Real Estate investors?

Mike asks Terry:

(15:00) - What drives you today?

(18:46) - Is there anything that is your biggest worry from your standpoint of business?

(22:42) - What is one of the most significant business challenges you’ve had to face?

Mike Geisler started Venture Commercial Real Estate “to be totally service oriented towards our clients.” With a pay it forward mentality  and non-competitive office environment he’s built a trusted brokerage  firm that has worked on prominent projects including Dallas’ Plaza at  Preston Center and Deep Ellum.

In this episode of the podcast, get the scoop on Mike’s start in the  CRE industry, who helped shape his career, and how he’s helped reinvent  the DFW retail sector.

Leaning In is published every second and fourth Wednesday of the  month. Be sure to subscribe on your preferred podcast app to hear part 2  of the discussion with Mike.

Visit us online at www.TrademarkProperty.com

Links:

Venture Commercial

Mike on LinkedIn

Topics:

(0:46) - Mike’s background and journey to founding Venture

(1:58) - Did you have any role models or mentors along the journey of your career?

(2:52) - Can you share more about the vision for Venture in creating a customer-centric, values-driven firm?

(3:45) - What are you most proud of with Venture?

(4:49) - What have you learned from projects like the Plaza at Preston Center, Park Place, and Berkshire Court?

(7:10) - What have you learned about the benefits of Mixed-Use developments?

(8:35) - What are you hoping to achieve with your work in the Deep Elum area of Dallas?

In Part 2 of our discussion, dive further into the current economic cycle with Dr. Peter Linneman, real estate economist and principal of Linneman Associates. Peter and Terry explore the future of shopping centers, how midterm election results could impact inflation and legislation, and what types of businesses are sure to weather challenges head-on.

Leaning In is published every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Be sure to subscribe on your preferred podcast app to the next episode with Venture Commercial's Mike Geisler.

Links:

Linneman Associates, LLC

Real Estate Finance & Investments: Risk & Opportunities

The Great Age Reboot by Dr. Peter Linneman

Topics:

(0:34) - Peter’s thoughts on the Retail RE market

(5:27) - Do you have anything to add on the future of shopping malls?

(10:43) - How would you advise companies entering into the Multifamily asset class?

(16:11) - Do you have any thoughts on how the outcomes of the November midterms would affect the economy?

(18:38) - Do you have any comments on the Inflation Reduction Act?

(20:46) - Final thoughts

Dr. Peter Linneman, real estate economist and principal of Linneman Associates, returns for his bi-annual discussion with Terry on the current economic cycle and what makes it unique from others. Hear his prediction on if we’re approaching a recession, and key risks and opportunities in commercial and multifamily real estate regarding supply chain issues, inflation and interest rates.Leaning In is published every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Be sure to subscribe on your preferred podcast app to hear part 2 of the discussion with Peter.

Links:

Linneman Associates, LLC

Real Estate Finance & Investments: Risk & Opportunities

Topics:

(0:44) - What do you think is different about this economic cycle compared to previous ones?

(5:16) - How likely is it that we enter a recession and how do you think the major Texas markets will be impacted?

(8:55) - Would you predict a mild or steep recession?

(10:38) - What do you see happening in Commercial Real Estate over the next 18 months?

(16:48) - Where do you see key risks & opportunities in Commercial Real Estate right now?

(21:59) - What are your thoughts on inflation and the supply chain issues we face?

(28:00) - When oil prices go down, how long does that take to impact items in the system?

(29:05) - What is your forecast for Multifamily over the next 1-3 years?

In the second part of our conversation, M2G Ventures Co-President Susan Gruppi discusses how her commercial real estate company leans into public art. She also talks about her mental health advocacy with UT Southwestern and advice to future women entrepreneurs. Stay tuned until the end when Susan turns the tables on Terry to ask about his career highlights and influencers.

Be sure to subscribe on your preferred podcast app to hear the next episode on the State of the Economy with Dr. Peter Linneman.

Links:

Susan on LinkedIn

M2G Ventures

Topics:

(0:48) - Where did you develop your vision for growing your business?

(1:50) - What was the origin of using public art to draw attention to your projects?

(4:24) - How do you think about failure?

(5:49) - What can you tell us about M2G’s work in mental health?

(9:43) - What message would you share with women interested in advocacy work or in real estate?

(11:00) - Where do you see the company in the next decade?

Questions for Terry

(12:23) - Do you have any mentors?

(14:31) - What is the proudest accomplishment thus far in your career?

(16:22) - What’s been the biggest challenge in your career?

(17:10) - Were you an intention advocate for women and young people or does that come naturally?

How a real estate enthusiast went from founding a college real estate  club to co-founding one of DFW's hottest real estate companies, M2G  Ventures. Susan Gruppi sits down with Terry Montesi and Trademark's  Senior VP of Property Management, Maranda Auzenne to talk lessons  learned as a founder, her growth at Trademark, and leading as a woman in  the real estate industry. The three also discuss their fondness of  adaptive re-use/mixed-use and industrial projects.

Be sure to subscribe on your preferred podcast app to hear part 2 of Susan's discussion.

Links:

Susan on LinkedIn

M2G Ventures

Topics:

(0:53) - Susan’s background and career

(4:50) - What is M2G today?

(6:43) - What are some of the valuable things you learned at Trademark?

(8:08) - How do you pick which sectors to focus on?

(11:33) - What are some key challenges you’ve faced in building your business?

(17:54) - How is it being a woman in Real Estate?

(19:39) - Did you intentionally build M2G to be an advocate for women?

Listen to the second part of our conversation with Mike Ablon, Founding Partner of PegasusAblon, as he and Terry discuss the future of mixed-use and multifamily. Mike shares how the challenges of inflation and e-commerce can be met on the national level and how well Dallas will fare. The two also share their separate perspectives on how a prime mixed-use development is built… to stack or not to stack uses.

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Links:

Pegasus Ablon

Dallas Design District

Walkable City by Jeff Speck

Walkable City Rules by Jeff Speck

Topics:

(0:34) - How do you think the Real Estate industry needs to respond to the economic challenges we are seeing today?

(6:04) - What lessons from the past should we keep in mind at this moment in time from a RE ownership, operation, and investment perspective?

(9:32) - How do you think Dallas will behave in a recession and why?

(12:15) - What are the biggest opportunities and challenges for the city of Dallas?

(16:21) - For Terry: Where do you disagree with any of the answers given in this episode?