In this episode of The AI Edge Podcast, Louis Fernandes sits down with George Arce, President and CEO of Centers Dynamic Partners, to unpack three decades of building and repositioning retail, from neighborhood centers to vacant department stores. George shares how tenant demand drives every decision, why food, family, and fun now anchor traffic, and how AI and PropTech are shrinking due diligence timelines, improving lease abstracting, and de risking development. If you care about real returns, faster diligence, and the next chapter for malls, this conversation gives you operator level playbooks you can use.<h3></h3>

In this episode of The AI Edge Podcast, Louis Fernandes sits down with George Arce, President and CEO of Centers Dynamic Partners, to unpack three decades of building and repositioning retail, from neighborhood centers to vacant department stores. George shares how tenant demand drives every decision, why food, family, and fun now anchor traffic, and how AI and PropTech are shrinking due diligence timelines, improving lease abstracting, and de risking development. If you care about real returns, faster diligence, and the next chapter for malls, this conversation gives you operator level playbooks you can use.

In this episode of The AI Edge Podcast, Louis Fernandes sits down with George Arce, President and CEO of Centers Dynamic Partners, to unpack three decades of building and repositioning retail, from neighborhood centers to vacant department stores. George shares how tenant demand drives every decision, why food, family, and fun now anchor traffic, and how AI and PropTech are shrinking due diligence timelines, improving lease abstracting, and de risking development. If you care about real returns, faster diligence, and the next chapter for malls, this conversation gives you operator level playbooks you can use.

Repurposing malls, tenant led retail, with George Arce

Real conversations with founders, operators, clinicians, and service-based business leaders who scale through systems, innovation, and practical execution.Hosted by Louis Fernandes, Co-Founder of Edge Partners AI, this show dives into what it really takes to grow, adapt, and win in today’s fast-changing world — without the fluff, hype, or buzzword circus.This is not a “tech for tech’s sake” podcast. This is real-world AI &amp; operations for real operators.<h3>🚀 What You’ll Get in Every Episode</h3>Each conversation is a deep dive into:• The true drivers of scale (systems, processes, execution) • How founders and operators navigate uncertainty • The workflows, habits, and business mechanics behind growth • What’s breaking down inside today’s service businesses — and how to fix it • The practical role AI now plays in intake, reception, scheduling, operations, and customer experience • How leaders think, decide, hire, implement, adapt, and stay aheadWhether you run a dental practice, medical office, behavioral health clinic, med spa, home services company, or any business that relies on consistent operations and customer experience — these conversations will give you clarity, strategy, and an unfair advantage.<h3>🧠 The Edge Philosophy</h3>Business gets easier when:• Intake is automatic • Communication is consistent • Customers never slip through the cracks • Teams aren’t drowning in admin • Owners have systems that run 24/7 • The business finally stops depending on YOUThis show explores how leaders build that reality through:• AI receptionist systems • Workflow automation • Modern operations strategies • Scalable processes • Team efficiency • Customer experience design • Intelligent decision frameworksThe goal is simple: Give you the “edge” you need to grow without burning out.<h3>🎤 Conversations With People Who Are Actually Doing It</h3>Guests include:• Founders who built multi-location practices • Healthcare &amp; wellness leaders improving patient experience • Home service owners scaling through systems • Behavioral health executives rethinking intake &amp; operations • Med spa operators growing without chaos • Real estate + business leaders building for the long-term • Innovators using AI to remove bottlenecks, not jobs • CEOs &amp; operators known for execution, not talkThey share: What worked. What failed. What changed everything. And exactly how you can implement the same principles.<h3>🔧 For the Operator Who Wants More</h3>This podcast is for you if you’re the kind of leader who:• Wants fewer bottlenecks and more freedom • Hates wasted motion and broken operations • Believes in systems over chaos • Knows AI can help but wants someone who speaks plainly • Wants to scale without adding more stress • Values real conversations over theoryEvery episode gives you a new lens, a new tactic, or a new way forward.<h3>👑 About the Host</h3>Louis Fernandes is a founder, operator, and systems strategist who helps service-based businesses automate intake, reception, and operations using practical AI systems through Edge Partners AI.He brings a sharp, grounded, conversational approach — keeping the show relatable, tactical, and anchored in real experience.No jargon. No hype. No sales pitch. Just wisdom, strategy, and the truth about what it takes to grow a business today.

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Real conversations with founders, operators, clinicians, and service-based business leaders who scale through systems, innovation, and practical execution. Hosted by Louis Fernandes, Co-Founder of Edge Partners AI, this show dives into what it really takes to grow, adapt, and win in today’s fast-changing world — without the fluff, hype, or buzzword circus. This is not a “tech for tech’s sake” podcast. This is real-world AI & operations for real operators.🚀 What You’ll Get in Every EpisodeEach conversation is a deep dive into: • The true drivers of scale (systems, processes, execution) • How founders and operators navigate uncertainty • The workflows, habits, and business mechanics behind growth • What’s breaking down inside today’s service businesses — and how to fix it • The practical role AI now plays in intake, reception, scheduling, operations, and customer experience • How leaders think, decide, hire, implement, adapt, and stay ahead Whether you run a dental practice, medical office, behavioral health clinic, med spa, home services company, or any business that relies on consistent operations and customer experience — these conversations will give you clarity, strategy, and an unfair advantage.🧠 The Edge PhilosophyBusiness gets easier when: • Intake is automatic • Communication is consistent • Customers never slip through the cracks • Teams aren’t drowning in admin • Owners have systems that run 24/7 • The business finally stops depending on YOU This show explores how leaders build that reality through: • AI receptionist systems • Workflow automation • Modern operations strategies • Scalable processes • Team efficiency • Customer experience design • Intelligent decision frameworks The goal is simple: Give you the “edge” you need to grow without burning out.🎤 Conversations With People Who Are Actually Doing ItGuests include: • Founders who built multi-location practices • Healthcare & wellness leaders improving patient experience • Home service owners scaling through systems • Behavioral health executives rethinking intake & operations • Med spa operators growing without chaos • Real estate + business leaders building for the long-term • Innovators using AI to remove bottlenecks, not jobs • CEOs & operators known for execution, not talk They share: What worked. What failed. What changed everything. And exactly how you can implement the same principles.🔧 For the Operator Who Wants MoreThis podcast is for you if you’re the kind of leader who: • Wants fewer bottlenecks and more freedom • Hates wasted motion and broken operations • Believes in systems over chaos • Knows AI can help but wants someone who speaks plainly • Wants to scale without adding more stress • Values real conversations over theory Every episode gives you a new lens, a new tactic, or a new way forward.👑 About the HostLouis Fernandes is a founder, operator, and systems strategist who helps service-based businesses automate intake, reception, and operations using practical AI systems through Edge Partners AI. He brings a sharp, grounded, conversational approach — keeping the show relatable, tactical, and anchored in real experience. No jargon. No hype. No sales pitch. Just wisdom, strategy, and the truth about what it takes to grow a business today.

Real conversations with founders, operators, clinicians, and service-based business leaders who scale through systems, innovation, and practical execution.Hosted by Louis Fernandes, Co-Founder of Edge Partners AI, this show dives into what it really takes to grow, adapt, and win in today’s fast-changing world — without the fluff, hype, or buzzword circus.This is not a “tech for tech’s sake” podcast. This is real-world AI &amp; operations for real operators.🚀 What You’ll Get in Every EpisodeEach conversation is a deep dive into:• The true drivers of scale (systems, processes, execution) • How founders and operators navigate uncertainty • The workflows, habits, and business mechanics behind growth • What’s breaking down inside today’s service businesses — and how to fix it • The practical role AI now plays in intake, reception, scheduling, operations, and customer experience • How leaders think, decide, hire, implement, adapt, and stay aheadWhether you run a dental practice, medical office, behavioral health clinic, med spa, home services company, or any business that relies on consistent operations and customer experience — these conversations will give you clarity, strategy, and an unfair advantage.🧠 The Edge PhilosophyBusiness gets easier when:• Intake is automatic • Communication is consistent • Customers never slip through the cracks • Teams aren’t drowning in admin • Owners have systems that run 24/7 • The business finally stops depending on YOUThis show explores how leaders build that reality through:• AI receptionist systems • Workflow automation • Modern operations strategies • Scalable processes • Team efficiency • Customer experience design • Intelligent decision frameworksThe goal is simple: Give you the “edge” you need to grow without burning out.🎤 Conversations With People Who Are Actually Doing ItGuests include:• Founders who built multi-location practices • Healthcare &amp; wellness leaders improving patient experience • Home service owners scaling through systems • Behavioral health executives rethinking intake &amp; operations • Med spa operators growing without chaos • Real estate + business leaders building for the long-term • Innovators using AI to remove bottlenecks, not jobs • CEOs &amp; operators known for execution, not talkThey share: What worked. What failed. What changed everything. And exactly how you can implement the same principles.🔧 For the Operator Who Wants MoreThis podcast is for you if you’re the kind of leader who:• Wants fewer bottlenecks and more freedom • Hates wasted motion and broken operations • Believes in systems over chaos • Knows AI can help but wants someone who speaks plainly • Wants to scale without adding more stress • Values real conversations over theoryEvery episode gives you a new lens, a new tactic, or a new way forward.👑 About the HostLouis Fernandes is a founder, operator, and systems strategist who helps service-based businesses automate intake, reception, and operations using practical AI systems through Edge Partners AI.He brings a sharp, grounded, conversational approach — keeping the show relatable, tactical, and anchored in real experience.No jargon. No hype. No sales pitch. Just wisdom, strategy, and the truth about what it takes to grow a business today.

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