ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Noam Aziz joined Meridian in 2023 and currently serves as a Director in the company’s Midtown office. Noam specializes in both landlord and tenant representation, primarily focusing on food & beverage and service-oriented retail spaces. His deep understanding of the market and strong client relationships have quickly made him a go to broker in the New York City real estate scene. 

Adapting quickly in his first year, Noam was recognized by Commercial Observer as, one of NYC’s “Top Young Professionals,” and featured on their prestigious “30 Under 30” list for leasing. These accolades speak to his exceptional talent, drive, and promise in commercial real estate. 

Noam’s rapid rise is further demonstrated by his outstanding performance during his first full year at Meridian, where he closed 62 deals and leased over 150,000 square feet of retail space throughout the New York City metropolitan area. He has continued that momentum into 2025, closing 30 deals in the first quarter. 

Currently, Noam manages over 500,000 square feet of commercial space for lease across Manhattan and the boroughs, consistently delivering best-in-class results for his clients and helping shape the city’s retail landscape. 

Instagram: @noamaziz @meridian_retail_leasing @meridian.capital.group

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. 

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Joe Killinger is a Partner at CBI Real Estate. Joe has been an active member in the real estate industry for over 30 years, wearing different hats, and at times multiple hats! Over the years he has been an Agent, Investor, Syndicator, Founder and Operator of companies as well as properties he invests in. He has been personally responsible for the sale of and/or directly involved in the marketing of over 6,500 assets, resulting in closed transactions totaling over 950 million dollars throughout the United States. Joe invests his time and money into several real estate brands, he works with these brands to ensure they remain at the forefront of what’s achievable through the power of content, community, and business innovation.

Joe on Instagram: @joekillinger

George Pino is extremely qualified in the sale of commercial real estate, having been involved in real estate for the past 32 years. He has accumulated over $2.5B in sales/leasing volume, with transactions in 38 states and sits within the top 1% of real estate earners nationally.

George on Instagram: @gpinocbicommercial

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Duane Burress is the owner of DB Landxpert LLC, a service and consulting company that provides land and air rights data to support clients’ needs. The approach is using our proprietary database of high-level analysis with a boots-on-the-ground perspective.

DB Landxpert consults with real estate firms and creates internal databases to provide intelligence for reports, trials, expert witness testimonies, litigation hearings, and depositions. Their market coverage includes Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duaneburresssrlandexpert/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/livefreeinvestments/

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Logan Freeman is a seasoned commercial real estate expert with over seven years of experience, having executed more than $350 million in transactions across land development, multifamily, retail, and industrial assets. Known as a LinkedIn Top Voice with over 30,000 followers, Logan is a thought leader at the forefront of integrating AI into commercial real estate. He leverages a proprietary data set and insights from the 18.6 year real estate cycle to help clients "remember the future" and stay ahead of market trends. Logan is passionate about creating value, driving innovation, and shaping the future of commercial real estate.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/livefreeinvestments/

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.

And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Brittany Megrath is the Managing Broker, Principal, and Founder of M Square Commercial (MSC). MSC was founded in 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At the time, the brokerage was focused on retail tenants within the Nevada market. Today, MSC underwrites and works in more than 60 markets across the United States and has assisted in transactions in fifteen states. Brittany is now a licensed broker in Nevada, Georgia, and New Mexico.

Brittany and the MSC team have transacted more than $50 million in real estate value over the past 5 years. The company now works across asset classes, and on both the buy and sale side of the transactions. MSC now has clients that range across markets from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania to Nevada, and experience with raw land, office, retail, fitness, quick service restaurants, car washes, automotive services, and more.

Brittany currently works as a third party consultant for one of the largest developers in the country overseeing the development process for their car wash tenant, managing their excess land portfolio curated by local broker relationships, and drives build to suit programs with national tenants.

Instagram: @brit_megrath

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanymichellemegrath/

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:  Todd is passionate about two things, Real Estate Transactions and Business Networking. 

Working at Kensington Vanguard has given Todd the opportunity to go back to his roots and reconnect with many owners, landlords and vendors who he had the privilege of working with many years ago...Be it the residential or commercial arena, Todd prides himself on being able to handle any title related issue.

Todd is also a long-standing member of BNI (as well as a Director) for over 21 years.

Todd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcymbol/

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.

And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: David Drucker is CEO of highresolution printing, a print consultancy and production management firm. Serving bi-coastal clients, he partners with creative executives and blue-chip brand managers at the strategic level to enhance printing, packaging and signage productions. Over 40 years of experience and deep technical knowledge of specialty printing directly translates into remarkable end products.

David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-drucker-b1b5946/

Instagram: @guru_of_printing

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Mo’s journey from radio broadcasting and retail management to digital marketing entrepreneur highlights her adaptability and deep understanding of both storytelling and business growth. Her leadership at MoVO Media Marketing continues to set industry standards for social media engagement in the real estate sector.

Mo launched MoVO Media Marketing in 2012, combining her expertise in social media, marketing, and storytelling to create a fun and unique radio personality. With over a decade of experience, she has become known for her ability to capture each client's unique tone and voice, crafting tailored content that resonates with target audiences and drives engagement.

Mo is driven by a passion for helping others succeed, finding satisfaction in guiding clients toward their business goals through effective digital storytelling and brand strategy. Her agency’s motto, "We Do Social So You Don’t Have To," reflects her commitment to relieving clients of the stress and overwhelm often associated with social media marketing.

Mo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themoregalado/

MoVO on Instagram: @movomediamarketing

MoVO on the web: https://movomediamarketing.com

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.

And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: During his 17+ year career as a commercial real estate broker MONA chief executive officer and founder Brandon L. Singer has negotiated lease transactions with an aggregate value totaling well over $3 billion. In September of 2020, Singer launched MONA, a forward-thinking retail brokerage firm that guides tenants and landlords through the increasingly disrupted retail and commercial real estate landscape. Since its inception, MONA has hired many of the top retail brokers in New York City and become a launchpad for the retail stars of tomorrow all while negotiating many of the most prominent retail real estate deals in New York City.

Singer’s myriad deals at MONA have included Gucci’s lease of 45 Ninth Avenue and Breitling’s lease of 875 Washington Street, both of which were signed in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, as well as LUISAVIAROMA’s lease of 1 Bond Street in Noho for the brand’s first United States store. All three deals were nominated for REBNY’s prestigious Retail Deal of the Year award. Singer also negotiated flagship leases for clients Ben Soleimani Furniture, Showfields, Padel Haus, and many others. As a corporate executive and founder, Singer is most proud of bringing aboard several high-profile brokers and their teams to be a part of MONA’s winning culture, as well as fostering an environment where new talent can learn and grow their careers in an accelerated fashion relative to other commercial real estate firms.

Find MONA on Instagram: @retailbymona

Find Brandon on Instagran: @bradons85

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.

And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Michael S. Farber is a founding partner of Farber Balsam Papain Ferrari LLP, a boutique law firm based in Midtown Manhattan. With a career spanning over two decades, Michael has established himself as a formidable litigator, particularly adept in jury selection and conducting high-stakes trials across both federal and state courts. His extensive experience encompasses complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and a profound understanding of the intricate dynamics at the intersection of art and commerce. 

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.

And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/