The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you’ll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor.

Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to share a new segment of the Commercial Real Estate Academy Podcast called "Fireside Chat"!

In today's episode, Jeff Walston & Raphael discussed several articles that highlighted business and commercial real estate trends.

Below I've provided links to articles that were referenced during the episode:

https://www.retaildive.com/news/monthly-retail-sales-from-the-us-commerce-department/574252/

https://www.retailbrew.com/stories/2022/11/02/brian-a-wong-on-being-the-first-american-hired-by-alibaba-in-1999-and-what-china-has-to-teach-the-us-about-e-commerce

https://www.retailbrew.com/stories/2022/05/26/bold-metrics-which-helps-online-shoppers-order-the-right-size-scores-usd8-million-in-funding

https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/our-insights/delivering-the-us-manufacturing-renaissance

https://www.businessinsider.com/made-in-america-companies-bringing-manufacturing-back-to-us-2022-7?amp

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The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you’ll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor.

Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week!

In today's episode, we hosted Daniel Cunningham, Founder & CEO at Leonardo247, for a lively conversation about the Leonardo247 Company.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What made him decide to focus on property management,

• Does he help clients assess opportunities, and if so, what are some of the things he looks for,

• How have his business and processes changed in this shifting environment,

• Where does he see the future of the real estate industry over the next few years,

• As well as much more...

▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Daniel, feel free to reach out to him via the following links:

▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cunnuh/

▶ Website: https://leonardo247.com/

▶ Email: [email protected]

Below I've provided links to books that were referenced during the episode:

1. The Daily Stoic - https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Stoic-Meditations-Wisdom-Perseverance/dp/0735211736

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#Technology #DanielCunningham #CREAcademy #CommercialRealEstateAcdemy #CommercialRealEstate #LouisvilleRealEstate

The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you’ll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor.

Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week!

In today's episode, we hosted Sara Maffey, Head of Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Local Logic, for a lively conversation about the Local Logic Company.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What skills did she acquire through her consulting background,

• What is Local Logic,

• What data does Local Logic compile that benefits each property type,

• What are some of the reasons she feels tech adoption has been slow in CRE,

• Does Local Logic perform predictive analytics, and, if so, what is the future of this space,

• As well as much more...

▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Sara, feel free to reach out to her via the following links:

▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramaffey/

▶ Website: https://locallogic.co/

▶ Email: [email protected]

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#Technology #SaraMaffey #CREAcademy #CommercialRealEstateAcdemy #CommercialRealEstate #LouisvilleRealEstate

The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you’ll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor.

Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week!

In today's episode, we hosted Kristina Rodriguez - National Manager, SRS Industrial at SRS Real Estate Partners, for a lively conversation about some of the lessons learned from the experience on the operations side of brokerage.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What is her current role at SRS,

• She has a lot of experience on the operations side of brokerage, and she talks about some of the lessons learned from those experiences,

• Where does she see brokers fall short when it comes to business operations,

• What are some of the ways we can help improve diversity within the industry,

• As well as much more...

▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Kristina, feel free to reach out to him via the following links:

▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinarodriguez01/

▶ Website: https://srsre.com/

▶ Email: [email protected]

Below I've provided links to books that were referenced during the episode:

1. The 10X Rule - https://www.amazon.com/10X-Rule-Difference-Between-Success/dp/0470627603

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#Industrial #KristinaRodriguez #CREAcademy #CommercialRealEstateAcdemy #CommercialRealEstate #LouisvilleRealEstate

The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you’ll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor.

Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week!

In today's episode, we hosted Jarred Schenke, Reporter at Bisnow, for a lively conversation about some of the most relevant trends in the market

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What areas of commercial real estate does he focus on, and what are some of the most relevant trends in the market,

• How has Atlanta evolved since he has been writing, and what are some of the initiatives that he believes have helped spur the growth,

• What public and private initiatives has he seen as successful,

• How has the business community responded to hybrid work, and what are his thoughts on the future,

• With interest rates at their highest levels in over a decade, what does he believe the next 12 to 24 months have in store for CRE,

• As well as much more...

▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Jarred, feel free to reach out to him via the following links:

▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarred-schenke-2588a81/

▶ Website: https://www.bisnow.com/

▶ Email: [email protected]

Below I've provided links to books that were referenced during the episode:

1) The Stand - https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Stephen-King/dp/0307743683

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#Development #JarredSchenke #CREAcademy #CommercialRealEstateAcdemy #CommercialRealEstate #LouisvilleRealEstate

The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you’ll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor.

Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week!

In today's episode, we hosted Chloe Heiligenstein, Brokerage Associate at Colliers, for a lively conversation about some of the best ways to improve diversity in the industry.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• How did she leverage her network to get an opportunity in the space, and what has been her biggest challenge in the early years,

• How has she refined her value proposition for industrial owners,

• What process does she follow to help tenants identify space that meets their needs,

• As a woman in CRE, what are some ways we can improve diversity in the industry,

• How has social media impacted her business, and what are some of the most effective strategies that she has employed.

• As well as much more...

▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Chloe, feel free to reach out to her via the following links:

▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-heiligenstein/

▶ Website: https://www.colliers.com/

▶ Email: [email protected]

Below I've provided links to books that were referenced during the episode:

1. Brokers Who Dominate - https://www.amazon.com/Brokers-Who-Dominate-Traits-Producers/dp/0983834903

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#Industrial #ChloeHeiligenstein #CREAcademy #commercialrealestateacdemy  #CommercialRealEstate #LouisvilleRealEstate

The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you’ll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor.

Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week!

In today's episode, we hosted Chase Bourdelais, Managing Director at Transwestern, for a lively conversation about the site selection process he follows and how it has changed since COVID.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What strategies does he employ to help generate opportunities for his business,

• Can he walk us through the site selection process he followed and how has it changed since COVID,

• With interest rates rising and inflation still higher than we would like, what trends does he see in the market,

• What does he think the future looks like for CRE over the next 5-10 years,

• As well as much more...

▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Chase, feel free to reach out to him via the following links:

▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenantadvisor/

▶ Website: https://transwestern.com/

▶ Email: [email protected]

Below I've provided links to books that were referenced during the episode:

1. How to Win Friends & Influence People - https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034

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▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315

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#Office #ChaseBourdelais #CREAcademy #CommercialRealEstateAcdemy #CommercialRealEstate #LouisvilleRealEstate

The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you’ll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor.

Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week!

In today's episode, we hosted Brigitte Owens, Associate at PRG Commercial Property Advisors, for a lively conversation about some of the criteria she looks for in properties

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What skills did she develop as a principal that prepared her for operating in the brokerage space,

• As an investor, what are some of the criteria she looks for in properties,

• She shared the insights she gained from one of her most recent projects (investment property),

• What advice would she give to those looking to make a similar leap in the future,

• As well as much more...

▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Brigitte, feel free to reach out to her via the following links:

▶ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brigitte-owens-7b006016b

▶ Website: https://prginvestments.com/

▶ Email: [email protected]

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▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315

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#Brokerage #BrigitteOwens #CREAcademy #CommercialRealEstateAcdemy #CommercialRealEstate #LouisvilleRealEstate

The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you’ll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor.

Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week!

In today's episode, we hosted Michael Arnold, Vice Chairman-Elite Global Corporate Services; Founder at NAI Capital-Tenant Consulting Group, for a lively conversation about how he is setting expectations for tenants in this competitive environment.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What made him decide to focus on the tenant rep side (Industrial),

• What nuances does he see between multi-national corporations and local businesses,

• How is he setting expectations for tenants in this competitive environment,

• What does the future of industrial look like over the next 5–10 years,

• As well as much more...

▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Michael, feel free to reach out to him via the following links:

▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelarnoldlosangelesrealestate/

▶ Website: http://www.naicapital.com 

▶ Email: [email protected]

If you find value in these episodes, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to leave us a 5 🌟 review and share the episode with your friends.

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#Office #MichaelArnold #CREAcademy #CommercialRealEstateAcdemy #CommercialRealEstate #LouisvilleRealEstate

The Commercial Real Estate Academy podcast was created to demystify the commercial real estate industry for the masses. During our weekly episodes, we interview industry experts on a host of different commercial real estate-related topics. Through these interviews, we hope to arm you with the knowledge, references, and tools you’ll need to confidently pursue commercial real estate opportunities as a business owner and/or an investor.

Raphael Collazo and Jeff Walston are excited to introduce their guest for this week!

In today's episode, we hosted Norm Doucet, Head of Americas Flexible Workplace at Cushman & Wakefield, for a lively conversation about what the future of work will look like over the next 5–10 years.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What is a Flexible Workspace and how has it evolved since COVID,

• What initiatives is Cushman taking on to become a leader in the space,

• What does the future of work look like over the next 5–10 years,

• How has social media affected your brand,

• As well as much more...

▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Norm, feel free to reach out to him via the following links:

▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/normandoucet/

▶ Website: http://www.cushmanwakefield.com

▶ Email: [email protected]

Below I've provided links to books that were referenced during the episode:

1. The Future of Innovation - https://www.amazon.com/Future-Innovation-Anna-Trifilova/dp/0566092131

2. The Personal MBA - https://www.amazon.com/Personal-MBA-Master-Art-Business/dp/1591845572 

If you find value in these episodes, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to leave us a 5 🌟 review and share the episode with your friends.

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▶️ Email: [email protected]

▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315

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#Office #NormDoucet #CREAcademy #CommercialRealEstateAcdemy #CommercialRealEstate #LouisvilleRealEstate