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In this insightful episode of The Industrialist, Jeremy Mercer sits down with Jared Harrell, Director of the Texas Tech Center for Real Estate and Associate Professor of Practice at the Rawls College of Business. Since joining Texas Tech University in 2015, Professor Harrell has integrated his extensive background as a real estate lawyer into his teaching, providing a robust learning experience for his students.

Professor Harrell's career has been marked by a unique blend of legal expertise and financial acumen, which has been instrumental in the successful completion of a variety of transactions across several industries including commercial real estate, energy exploration, agriculture, banking, and governmental infrastructure projects. In his courses, such as Real Estate Fundamentals, Real Estate Investments, and Real Estate Law, he applies academic theories to these practical experiences, enriching his students' understanding of real-world real estate dynamics.

In addition to his teaching duties, Professor Harrell serves as a faculty advisor to the Real Estate Organization, fostering opportunities for students to engage directly with industry professionals and analyze real estate markets and investments practically. His role extends beyond the university as he regularly advises individuals, businesses, government agencies, and charitable organizations on all aspects of real estate projects.

Furthermore, Jared Harrell contributes his expertise to sophisticated financial dealings, assisting investors and financial institutions with transactions ranging from traditional bank loans secured by real estate to private debt and equity investments in development projects. He also holds the position of general counsel for The Miles Foundation, Inc., where he supports the foundation's efforts in promoting educational advancements that ensure the success of future generations.

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Join Jeremy Mercer on The Industrialist as we dive into the inspiring journey of Nancy Lieberman, a basketball legend and a beacon of change both on and off the court. A two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and two-time Olympian, Nancy has made her mark as a BIG3 Head Coach and the 2018 Champion and Coach of the Year. She's known for shattering glass ceilings in the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, and the BIG3, where she led Team Power to a championship, becoming the first female coach to win a title in a men's professional league.

In this episode, Nancy shares her experiences from winning medals at the 1976 Olympics and her collegiate triumphs at Old Dominion University, where she was a three-time All-American and two-time national player of the year. She also reflects on her groundbreaking moments, such as playing in men's professional leagues and her motivational speaking engagements with major corporations to promote DEI, teamwork, and leadership.

Off the court, Nancy impacts communities through her charity, which provides educational scholarships, mentorship, basketball camps, and builds "Dream Courts" for children in urban neighborhoods. Recognized with numerous awards for her humanitarian efforts, Nancy continues to use her platform to promote civil and human rights.

Tune in to hear how Nancy Lieberman uses her legendary status to inspire and drive social change, proving time and again that the spirit of a champion transcends the boundaries of sports.

This is the second episode of Retail ReCap! In this monthly series, hosts Jeremy Mercer, Will Narduzzi, Bob Moorhead, and Rob Franks dive deep into the world of retail. From national trends to local developments, we’re here to give you the inside scoop on what’s driving the industry.

Here’s what we’re unpacking in our debut episode:

• Retailer Expansion Plans:
• Dollar General Plans 575 New Stores – 4,250 Remodels
• The company also announced that it was testing out same-day delivery in 75 stores with plans to expand to “thousands of stores” if the test performs well.
• Burlington plans to open 100 new stores in 2025; Q3 sales up 11%
• Tractor Supply plans to open 90 new locations in 2025
• Academy Sports plans to open 20 to 25 new stores in 2025
• Lowes plans to open 10 -15 new stores in 2025 and beyond
• Aldi plans major expansion, renovation of U.S. headquarters The fast-growing discount grocer plans to add 800 stores nationwide by the end of 2028, and is expanding and renovating its U.S. corporate campus in Batavia, Ill.
• Aldi currently operates roughly 2,460 stores in the U.S.

• Fields West Development in Frisco (Valued at $660M – Legacy West 2.0) adds Bloomie’s (49k SF – First in Texas), Pottery Barn, Mastro’s (10k SF – First in DFW) alongside local favorites like Beverley’s, Green Point, Mexican Sugar, Sixty Vines, Tommy Bahama’s Marlin Bar and more.
• Current site plan attached.

• West Grove in McKinney (Custer & 380) nearing opening.
• Features one of 3 new Whole Foods openings nationally.
• Tenants include Sephora, Velvet Taco, etc.
• Current site plan attached.

• Kroger/Albertson’s (Tom Thumb) $25B Merger called off.
• Kroger announced two new locations.
• Little Elm & Ft Worth
• Recently opened in Melissa, Under construction in Plano & Ft Worth (Coit & 121 + Bonds Ranch Rd)
• Tom Thumb broke ground on 3 new locations
• Midlothian, Sunnyvale, Sanger
• Terminated lease at Redbird Mall redevelopment.
• Competition from Joe V’s opening on Camp Wisdom and development delays citied for the cause.

• Black Friday sees online sales increase by 10% with sales totaling $10.8 billion
• The entire Cyber Week generated a substantial $41.1 billion in sales.

• Container Store delisted from NYSE.
• Is bankruptcy imminent?

• Aerospace and defense manufacturing company RTX, formerly Raytheon Technologies, has sold its Dallas plant to one of the country’s largest franchised automotive dealers.
• Georgia-based Asbury Automotive Group purchased RTX’s roughly 15-acre site at 6000 Lemmon Ave. near Love Field for a Porsche dealership.

• Canadian-based Chewters Chocolates will soon begin construction on a $20.5M Rockwall chocolate factory.
• Plans to construct a 225,000-square-foot facility at Rockwall Technology Park.
• Tours will be offered

(0:32) David Guinn with Davidson Bogel Real Estate

(2:48) Rob Franks with JLL

(4:43) Sarah LanCarte with LanCarte Commercial

(6:30) David Wilganowski with Mercer Company

(10:46) Diane Willaims with DW & Co

(14:48) Canon Shoults with Holt Lunsford Commercial

(17:05) Matt Spellman with TIG Real Estate

(21:14) Adam Curran with Holt Lunsford Commercial

(23:46) Clint Riley with Industrial Reserve

(26:58) Todd Hubbard with NAI Robert Lynn

(28:13) Corbin Blount with Lee & Associates

(29:25) Cody Payne with Colliers

TBT to our 2024 most listened to episode with Jeff Mercer!

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In this episode of The Industrialist, Jeremy welcomes Michael Whitehead, founder of Whitehead Environmental Solutions (Whitehead E.S.), an environmental consulting firm serving Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Central Florida. With expertise spanning Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, remediation projects, stormwater pollution prevention, and leak detection at oil and gas sites, Whitehead E.S. has established itself as a trusted partner in environmental due diligence.

Michael shares insights from his experience successfully closing over 125 remediation program cases, including high-profile industrial cleanups and property transformations. Learn how his team leverages deep expertise and strong relationships with agencies like the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions.

From cleaning up contaminated real estate to navigating regulatory programs like the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and Municipal Setting Designation (MSD), this conversation highlights the critical role environmental consulting plays in redeveloping properties and protecting communities.

Tune in for an engaging discussion on the complexities of environmental consulting and discover how Whitehead E.S. lives up to its motto, “Your Solution to Pollution.”

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