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 Scott Sidman, EVP at Building Engines, Inc., for a lively conversation about some of the ways building operators can leverage the platform to increase their property NOI.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What got him interested in the commercial real estate industry,

• Why does he believe that the CRE industry has been slow to adopt technology,

• What is Building Engines Inc,

• What are some of the ways building operators can leverage the platform to increase their property NOI,

• Where does he see the future of prop tech going over the coming years,

• As well as much more...

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

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

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

▶ Email: [email protected]

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

1) The Hard Thing About Hard Things - https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205

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#Technology #ScottSidman #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 Ward Richmond, EVP at Colliers International, for a lively conversation about the ways you can maximize the value of your commercial building prior to sale.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What got him interested in the commercial real estate industry,

• What are some of the early struggles he faced as he looked to scale in his career,

• What are the different types of industrial real estate and why did he chose to focus on supply chain real estate,

• What are some of the things business owners need to consider when analyzing acquisition opportunities,

• What are some of the ways to maximize the value of your commercial building prior to sale,

• As well as much more...

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

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

▶ Website: http://www.colliers.com/

▶ Email: [email protected] 

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

1) Becoming Supernatural - https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supernatural-Common-People-Uncommon/dp/1401953115

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#Industrial #WardRichmond #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 Bull, CEO at Bull Realty, for a lively conversation about his adventure in taking the leap of faith into starting his own brokerage and what struggles he faced throughout the process.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What got him interested in the commercial real estate industry,

• What are some of the early struggles he faced as he looked to scale in his career,

• What made him decide to take the leap of faith into starting his own brokerage and what struggles he faced throughout the process,

• What are some of the challenges he saw for the commercial real estate industry post COVID,

• Explaining his thought process for starting “America’s Commercial Real Estate Show” and how has the show impacted his business,

• 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/michaelbull/

▶ Website: http://www.bullrealty.com/

▶ Email: [email protected]

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

1) The E-Myth Revisited - https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280

2) Soft Selling in a Hard World - https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Selling-Hard-World-Persuasion/dp/0762404019

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#Brokerage #MichaelBull #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 Don Spafford, Investor Relations Specialist, Happy Camper Capital, for a lively conversation about his adventure with multi/single family rental properties.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What got him interested in the commercial real estate industry,

• Why did he choose the hospitality sector of CRE,

• His adventure with multi/single family rental properties,

• Does he still do property management for multifamily,

• How has his accounting background helped him in CRE,

• As well as much more...

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

▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-spafford-5887867/

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

▶ Email: [email protected]

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

1) Tax-Free Wealth - https://www.amazon.com/Tax-Free-Wealth-Permanently-Lowering-Advisors/dp/1937832058

2) The Richest Man In Babylon - https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-Original-ebook/dp/B08LSYY7GG

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▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315

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#Multifamily #DonSpafford #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 Kevin Shtofman, Chief Operating Officer at NavigatorCRE, for a lively conversation about what NavigatorCRE is.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What got him interested in the commercial real estate industry,

• Why does he believe the CRE Industry has been slow to adopt technology,

• What is NavigatorCRE,

• How can CRE professionals leverage the software to best serve their clients,

• How can Asset managers and/or property owners use the software to help make better decisions,

• As well as much more...

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

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

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

▶ Email: [email protected]

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

1) Nail It then Scale It - https://www.amazon.com/Nail-then-Scale-Entrepreneurs-Breakthrough/dp/0983723605

2) Reed Hoffman's Books

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▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315

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#Technology #KevinShtofman #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 John Orr, President at Carolina Retail Experts, for a lively conversation about the future of the retail experience in commercial real estate.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What got him interested in the commercial real estate industry,

• Why did he choose the retail sector of CRE,

• What are some common mistakes he sees business owners and investors make as it pertains to retail,

• Where does he see retail moving towards in the upcoming years? Are retailers going to move fully online or will they still have a physical location,

• How has social media helped in his career in CRE,

• As well as much more...

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

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

▶ Website: http://www.carolinaretailexperts.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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▶️ Email: [email protected]

▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315

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#Retail #JohnOrr #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 Nick Terry, Managing Partner at Rifle Real Estate, for a lively conversation about some of occupancy cost reduction strategies.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What got him interested in the commercial real estate industry,

• What were some of the early struggles he faced as he looked to grow his business,

• Walking us through the site selection process for those interested in leasing/buying a space particularly in Office & Industrial properties,

• When analyzing opportunities, what are some of the construction items to consider, How do you help your clients assess their build out requirements,

• What are some of the occupancy cost reduction strategies that you usually recommend,

• As well as much more...

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

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

▶ Website: http://www.riflere.com/

▶ Email: [email protected]

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

1) Jeffrey Blount Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jeffrey-Blount/e/B0091F5I9I%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

2) 75 hard challenge - https://www.amazon.com/75-hard-challenge-Motivated-Motivating/dp/B09CHW2JGF

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▶️ Email: [email protected]

▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315

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#Industrial #NickTerry #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 Dan Palmeri, Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield, for a lively conversation about walking us through the site selection process for those interested in leasing a space.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What got him interested in the commercial real estate industry,

• What were some of the early struggles he faced as he looked to grow his business,

• Walking us through the site selection process for those interested in leasing a space,

• When analyzing opportunities, what are some of the most important items to consider for business owners,

• How does he see the office market evolving post-COVID,

• As well as much more...

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

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

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

▶ Email: [email protected]

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

1) Greenlights - https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135

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 #DanPalmeri #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 Mark Duclos, President at SIOR, for a lively conversation about what SIOR is.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What got him interested in the commercial real estate industry,

• What were some of the early struggles he faced in his career and how did he overcome them,

• What is SIOR,

• How has the organization positively impacted his life,

• What is his goal for the organization over the next 5-10 years,

• As well as much more...

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

▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-duclos-sior-cre-62969638/

▶ Website: http://sentrycommercial.com/

▶ Email: [email protected]

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

1) Good to Great - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996

2) Never Eat Alone - https://www.amazon.com/Never-Eat-Alone-Expanded-Updated/dp/0385346654

3) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful-ebook/dp/B01069X4H0

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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#Industrial #MarkDuclos #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 Gary Brandeis, Managing Partner at Real Estate Capital Management, for a lively conversation about the future prospects of the hospitality industry.

▶️ During our conversation, we explored topics such as:

• What got him interested in the commercial real estate industry,

• What are some of the pros and cons of investing in hospitality,

• What are some of the common pitfalls investors need to look out for when investing in hotels,

• What are his thoughts on the future prospects of the hospitality industry,

• What are his thoughts on blockchain technology and how it will affect the CRE industry,

• As well as much more...

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

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

▶ Website: https://www.recapmgmt.com/

▶ Email: [email protected]

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

1) Henry Ford Biography - https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Work-Autobiography-Henry/dp/149428300X

2) Jack Welch & The G.E. Way - https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Welch-Way-Management-Leadership-ebook/dp/B000FA5LUO

3) Freakonomics- https://www.amazon.com/Freakonomics-Economist-Explores-Hidden-Everything/dp/0060731338

4) David and Goliath - https://www.amazon.com/David-Goliath-Underdogs-Misfits-Battling/dp/0316204374

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▶️ Email: [email protected]

▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315

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#Hospitality #GaryBrandeis #CREAcademy #CommercialRealEstateAcdemy #CommercialRealEstate #LouisvilleRealEstate