The Walker Webcast

In this episode, Willy Walker interviews Kate Moore who is the managing director at BlackRock and head of Thematic Strategy. An expert in investments and markets, Kate spends time sharing her outlook for 2021 and beyond. 0:48- Willy introduces Kate Moore. 1:41- Willy asks Kate about accelerated economic restart. 5:00- Kate talk about turbo charged transformation in technology and healthcare. 6:34-...

In this episode, Willy Walker is joined by Owen Thomas and Mark Parrell. Owen is CEO of Boston Properties, the largest developer and owner of Class A office properties and a top leader in sustainability. Mark is the CEO of Equity Residential, a company focused on the acquisition, management, and development of residential properties. 0:48- Willy introduces the guests. 3:10- Willy asks how the pand...

In this episode, Willy interviews two experts in human interaction, emotional intelligence, and conflict management: Amy Gallo and Dr. Sigal Barsade. Author of HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict, Amy Gallo is an expert in communication and conflict management. Dr. Sigal Barsade, a professor of management at Wharton Business School, is also an expert in her field of emotional intelligence, organiza...

In this episode, Willy interviews Ivy Zelman, whose research, analysis, and advice concerning the housing market have earned her a formidable reputation as an analyst in the field. Willy first asks Ivy how she would choose to invest a million dollars in the housing market. Ivy would take a sort of hybrid approach, investing in assets in Cleveland, OH, as well as in Boise, ID. (1:11-2:40) Willy’s i...

In this episode, Willy speaks with guests Bobby Turner and Chris Paul, focusing on their work pursuing social justice through Turner Impact Capital and other ventures. 0:48 - Willy shares who his guests will be, but wants to share a few things before the interview. 6:59 - Willy addresses Bobby, introducing him and asking about social impact investing. 11:45 - The conversation turns to Bobby’s firs...

In this episode, Willy interviews Andy Florance, the Founder, Director, President, and CEO of CoStar Group, Inc. He and Willy have a spirited conversation about commercial real estate markets and what Andy and his organization are seeing today as they work the markets. 0:48 - Willy introduces the episode and his guest, Andy Florance. 1:12 - First, Willy wants to speak with John Rice. 2:22 - Willy...

In this episode, Willy speaks with guest Glenn Youngkin. Glenn was Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, a Washington, D.C.-based global investment management firm. 0:48 - Willy shares who his guests will be, but wants to share a few things before the interview. 10:48 - Willy introduces guest Glenn Youngkin and asks how he ended up at the Carlyle Group. 16:56 - Glenn discusses where he sees the economy and...

President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop talks with the CEO of Starwood Capital Group, Barry Sternlicht during this installment of Walker Webcast. Willy and Barry discuss the CRE market’s performance, asset class performance across Starwood’s vast holdings and investments, the path forward for our country and economy, and where and when investment opportunities could present themselves. GET NOTIFIED a...

In this episode, Willy speaks with guest Mary Erdoes, Chief Executive Officer of JP Morgan Chase's Asset & Wealth Management line of business. 0:48 - Willy shares who his guests will be, but wants to share a few things before the interview. 5:08 - Willy introduces Mary and asks her to compare her duties a year ago to today in the pandemic. 13:44 - Mary talks about JPMorgan’s economic forecast. 21:...