Limitless Podcast with Aaron Zucker

In today's episode, Aaron Zucker sits down with a legend in commercial real estate, Bob Knakal. With a career that spans decades and includes the sale of over 2,341 buildings worth more than $22 billion, Bob shares his incredible journey from his early days balancing baseball and real estate internships to co-founding and growing a powerhouse firm, Massey Knackel.

Bob takes us through his grassroots beginnings, starting with an accidental entry into real estate, and his partnership with Paul Massey, which transformed the industry with their systematic and data-driven approach. He reveals the challenges they faced, including financial hurdles and crucial moments that could have spelled disaster, yet shaped their resilience and eventual success.

From creating a now-famous 24-foot map tracking New York City's development pipeline to fostering a corporate culture that produced 30 future industry leaders, Bob's story is rich with lessons on discipline, teamwork, and innovation. Whether discussing his youthful side hustle shoveling snow or leveraging AI in his current ventures, Bob's insights are invaluable to anyone looking to excel in the competitive world of commercial real estate.

Tune in as Aaron and Bob explore key strategies, embarrassing early-career stories, and the importance of data in differentiating oneself in the market. Get ready to be inspired by Bob Knakal's commitment to excellence and his relentless pursuit of success.

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Welcome to the Limitless podcast with your host, Aaron Zucker. In today's episode, we dive deep into the unconventional journey of Adam Rice, the Co-Founder and CEO of Relentless Brands. From his early days as an overweight kid in Iowa to becoming a top college baseball player, Adam’s story is one of resilience, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit.

We'll explore how Adam transitioned from a promising baseball career that was cut short by injury to launching and expanding a multitude of successful businesses. You'll hear about his venture into the fitness industry with ISI® Elite Training, the founding of unique wellness spaces like Plunge House, and his strategic approach to franchising and business growth.

Adam shares advice on the importance of having a clear vision, integrating different aspects of life, and focusing on the right people to accelerate success. We'll also unpack his mindset on legacy, the modern opportunities for rapid achievement, and the innovative support services he has developed to reduce franchise pain points.

So tune in as we unravel through Adam’s life - a story of challenges, relentless drive, and pioneering new frontiers in health and wellness entrepreneurship. Welcome to Limitless!

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In this episode, we sit down with Tori Nook, a trailblazing businesswoman in the world of commercial real estate. We dive deep into Tori's incredible journey from humble beginnings in Canfield, Ohio, to securing major clients like Sally Beauty and Dollar Tree.

Tori shares her story of how she climbed the ladder in a male-dominated industry, emphasizing the importance of hard work, reputation, and determination. We explore her experiences with cold calling, mentorships, and the impact of her immigrant roots. Tori candidly discusses the challenges she's faced, including managing anxiety, balancing motherhood with her career, and hiring women in a scarce industry.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, Tori Nook's story is sure to inspire and motivate. Tune in as we celebrate her accomplishments and explore the keys to her ongoing success. Don't forget to engage with us on social media and share your thoughts on this episode of Limitless Podcast!

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Welcome back to the Limitless Podcast with your host, Aaron Zucker! In this episode, Aaron sits down with Tori Nook, the owner and principal broker of Anchor Retail, a successful real estate brokerage with offices in Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio. Growing up in a business-oriented family with roots in Canfield, Tori was immersed in the principles of integrity, client care, and ethical practices from an early age. She leveraged her Bachelor’s in Marketing from John Carroll University to dive into real estate during her college years, where she discovered her passion for the industry.

In this inspiring episode, Tori shares her journey from working at a boutique brokerage to founding her own company in 2016. She delves into the challenges and rewards of balancing her career with motherhood, facing industry chauvinism, and her continuous path of self-improvement through spiritual practices. Tori's story is one of resilience, hard work, and dedication, proving that with the right mindset and determination, the sky’s the limit.

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In this episode, we have a conversation with Chris Leavitt, the Senior Vice President of Real Estate at Cava, a rapidly growing QSR brand. Chris's journey from a small-town upbringing in Buffalo to becoming a key player in the restaurant and real estate industries is nothing short of fascinating. We'll dive deep into his early experiences in food service, his pivotal roles at Fast Signs, Duncan, Little Caesars, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and how he navigated leadership challenges and business decisions along the way. Chris shares invaluable lessons on due diligence, economic sense, and risk assessment, offering a wealth of knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike. Plus, we'll discuss his philosophy on building relationships, finding mentors, and maintaining a positive mindset amid challenges. You won't want to miss this insightful and motivational episode!

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Welcome to the Limitless podcast. In this episode, Kyle Matthews shares insights from his monumental career growth, his approach to hiring based on mindset, and also his personal reflections on family legacy and making a positive impact. Listen in as we explore how Kyle Matthews has crafted a career that is both successful and inspiring in its scope and depth. Get ready to be motivated by a story of relentless drive and limitless potential.

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She’s so confident in everything that she does, that she isn’t afraid to pee in her pants. Just in case you think you mis-heard that, our guest on today’s episode talks about how she peed her pants.

That said confidence coupled with a relentless work ethic and ambitions have led Chelsea Mandel to massive success by anyone’s standard.

Not bad for our first ever guest to join us in their 20’s… as a co-founder and managing principal of Ascension, Chelsea has done over 1 billion dollars in sale leasebacks and investment sales in just a few years.

And because I felt compelled to remind you earlier in this introduction that she peed in her pants, it’s only fair to remind you that Chelsea isn’t even 30 yet.

Anyone who knows Chelsea or has even heard about her can quickly conclude that she’s an absolute bad ass. With that in mind, we can’t wait for you to enjoy our conversation now.

If you are wondering what a prototypical path looks like for someone who wants to be an influential leader on the retailer side of commercial real estate, you have come to the right place.

Jeff Morrow, who now serves as the Vice President of Real Estate for the entire country for Burlington stores, flawlessly executed on learning the business, performing in different roles with different size companies and leveraged his rolodex of relationships perfectly to get to where he is today.

And just like the majority of our other guests on the show, his career path certainly entailed a major curve ball… To hear how he navigated potential disaster, how we rose to the top of the retailer food chain and more, check out my conversation with Jeff Morrow, right now. 

Whenever you have the opportunity to hear a story that entails someone starting at a company as an intern, with 4 other people to owning the company with well over 100 people across 9 offices, it’s safe to assume there is some serious value and wisdom offered up.

Bryan Anderson’s rise to the top of not only Atlantic Retail, but retail commercial real estate as a whole makes for a great story that we can’t wait for you to hear.

Check out my conversation with Bryan Anderson, right now.

David Birdsall’s path to commercial real estate is certainly one that can be described as unconventional. His family dealt with tragedy in his youth, he was kicked out of college his freshman year and even served in the Army for several years.

Yet today, he is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Last Mile Investments, a vertically integrated, Cincinnati-based group that acquires unanchored retail properties across the country.

David’s story is not only unique, but he tells it in a humble, while entertaining way with some incredible wisdom that we can all learn from.

Here is my conversation with David Birdsall.