The CRE Arena

Unlock the secrets to thriving in the cutthroat world of commercial real estate as we sit down with Ken Ashley, the executive director at Cushman & Wakefield and the brains behind the Commercial Real Estate Influencer List. Through Ken's storied career, he shares how a boy from Atlanta rose to become a giant in the tenant representation field. His narrative is sprinkled with pivotal moments and the wisdom gained from mentors like Brad Smith, revealing how relentless perseverance and the a...

Embark on a captivating journey with Patrick Sentner, the trailblazing commercial real estate broker from Colliers and past SIOR Global President, as he unfolds the intricacies of the industry's global influence and his personal ascent to the apex of his profession. Patrick's narrative is not just about buildings and transactions; it's a story of relentless ambition, starting as the first college graduate in his family and climbing to the heights of real estate royalty. This episode promises ...

Discover how a visionary architect transformed her expertise into an AI platform that revolutionizes real estate development. Olivia Ramos, CEO of Deep Blocks, joins me to unveil the magic behind her technology, which is turning the tide in how developers approach project feasibility. From our conversation, you'll gain unique insights into how this groundbreaking tool is not only enhancing market visibility but also tackling the complex challenges of data fragmentation head-on.Venture into th...

In this episode, I break down my insider strategies to reach 7-figures in commercial real estate sales. I explain how I went from making $30k to over $1 million annually in commissions.Learn my system for mastering your market, maximizing business development, and getting your personal life in order. I share how I became a true expert in industrial properties and local market trends. Plus my outreach framework focused on value and consistent contact with owners.I emphasize why optimizing your...

Want to excel in commercial real estate like Beau Beery? Learn insider tips from this top multifamily broker's journey. Discover how Beau built his business from the ground up starting as a leasing agent.Beau explains his system for creating an invaluable property database using county records. See how he leverages YouTube to share unique value and build trust with owners over time. His relationship-based approach leads to high-value deals. Beau emphasizes adding value first so owners think o...

Erik recounts his journey from a newbie commercial broker to a real estate investing mogul. He started without a solid plan but relentlessly put in the work, getting rejected constantly in sales jobs to build grit. After grinding solo as a tenant rep, Erik moved to SVN and focused on specific geographies, scoring listings.Big transactions put him on the map, attracting larger investors and deals. Erik emphasizes the importance of getting uncomfortable and failing to build skills that convert ...

Darren Huang shares his journey transitioning from residential to commercial real estate investing. He started as an agent then began buying single family homes. After hitting his "financial freedom number," Darren wanted more - so he set his sights on commercial.He joined networking groups, found mentors, and took it slow to learn. His first commercial purchase was an industrial property off Craigslist with built-in value from tenant improvements. Now Darren is focused on industrial flex pro...

In this episode, I sit down with one of the most dominant Industrial Brokers in the Country, Larry Genet.We take it way back and learn how Larry got started in this business, and what it has taken to get him where he is today. Larry’s team is one of the Top Industrial teams across the country, and they truly do set the tone of the market down in South Florida.If you’re in Commercial Real Estate, or even remotely interested in it… this is an episode you DO NOT want to miss!

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Bermudez who is the CEO of Digsy which is a rapidly growing PropTech company making a splash in the CRE industry. During our time together, we talk about the relentless pursuit of entrepreneurship and the many failures & lessons we've learned along the way.Andrew is the definition of a Commercial Real Estate Entrepreneur and this is a very insightful episode that you will not want to miss!

In this episode, I sit down with the Cost Seg King, Yonah Weiss to talk about his journey into Commercial Real Estate, providing incredible value to the market, and getting started in Investments.Yonah's background in Education & willingness to help other people has allowed him to skyrocket his career, and in this episode, we dig deep into the passion and purpose behind that.