The Walker Webcast

It’s a challenging time for investing, and the Silicon Valley Bank collapse is inciting even more uncertainty. We couldn’t have picked a better time to have Michael Arougheti, Director, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Ares Management, on the Walker Webcast. He and Willy discussed his take on the SVB collapse and its broader implications, the state of the credit markets, what...

When it comes to helping your people, teams, and organization reach their full potential, Robert Glazer’s insight is unmatched. He is the Founder and Chairman of award-winning global partner marketing agency, Acceleration Partners, a global keynote speaker who has spoken on the TEDx stage, host of the Elevate Podcast, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author. On the Walker Webcast, he joined...

Unleashing Greatness in the Workplace with Frances Frei, Professor at Harvard Business School Our webcast guest advises senior executives on organizational and cultural changes and has transformed companies including Uber and WeWork into healthy, inclusive spaces. Willy was joined by Frances Frei, Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School. They discussed secrets...

CRE Investment Outlook with Chris Lee, Head of Real Estate Americas at KKR With market uncertainty, higher interest rates, and rising cap rates, many CRE investors are wondering whether to sit on the sidelines or get active. Chris Lee, Partner at global investment firm KKR and Head of Americas for the firm’s real estate business, isn’t waiting around. On the Walker Webcast, he joined Willy to disc...

After taking a major hit during the pandemic, where does the air travel industry stand today? On this Walker Webcast, we were joined by Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport, the third busiest airport in the world. He and Willy discussed recovery for the air travel industry, his plan to accommodate 100 million passengers in the next 5-8 years, innovative capabilities being implement...

According to our webcast guest, our political system isn’t broken – it’s just not designed to serve public interest. Katherine Gehl, business leader, activist, and co-author of The Politics Industry, joins Willy to discuss the root cause of our nation’s political dysfunction, the need for competition within the political system, her case for implementing innovative changes to the voting process, a...

Dr. Peter Linneman joined Willy for another hour of insight. He shared his thoughts on the Fed, inflation, rising rates, the potential recession, and asset class performance, as well as predictions for the future. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistan...

On this Walker Webcast, Willy welcomes Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent. Being an on-air reporter for the network since 2006, she delivers reporting, analysis, and CEO interviews on CNBC’s “Tech Check”. She launched the CNBC Disruptor 50, an annual list that highlights private companies transforming the economy. She is a contributor to CNN and Headline News and the author o...

Willy welcomes Chris Davenport. He is a two-time World Champion skier, being the first person to ski all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks in less than a year. With numerous first descents of peaks worldwide under his belt, including Mt. Everest, he has been credited in over 30 ski films by Warren Miller and Matchstick Productions. He has authored books about the North American mountains, such as...

Willy welcomes Richard Baker. Baker is currently the governor, CEO, and executive chairman of Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), and is also the owner of National Realty and Development Corp (NRDC). In 2006, he acquired Lord & Taylor for $1.2 billion and served as its Chairman. He purchased Hudson’s Bay in 2006 and took the company public in 2012, getting it listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The show...

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Willy welcomes Tommy Thompson. He is an American Republican politician who has served as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System (2020-2002). He was the 42nd governor of Wisconsin and the 19th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (2001-2005) in the Cabinet of President George W Bush. Thompson is the longest-serving governor in Wisconsin history, holding office from...

Willy welcomes Kris Mikkelsen, Ivy Zelman, and Aaron Appel. Kris Mikkelsen is the Executive Vice President of Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales and is responsible for the origination and execution of investment sales and equity capital raise for multifamily assets focusing on the Southeastern markets. Ivy Zelman is the Executive Vice President of Walker & Dunlop Research and Securities. She is also...

Willy welcomes Clarke Murphy. He is the Board and CEO Leadership Advisor at Russell Reynolds Associates. He leverages 30 years of experience in the executive recruiting industry to advise on critical leadership mandates across sectors. He has provided leadership advisory services to corporations, such as Duke Energy, Deutsche Bank, and Siemens. Before joining Russell Reynolds, he was a banking off...

Willy welcomes Bobby Turner. He is the CEO and Principal of Turner Impact and has established himself as a pioneer in social impact investing. A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, he is the former Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founding Partner of Canyon Capital Realty Advisors. He has committed to offering reasonable financial returns for investors and developing opportuniti...

Willy welcomes Dr. Larry Sabato. He is a political scientist, political analyst, and the Robert Kent Gooch Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia. He is the founder and director of the university's Center for Politics, which publishes Sabato's Ball, his online newsletter where he writes electoral predictions and analysis. Dr. Larry Sabato begins by discussing remaining nonpartisan in...

Willy welcomes James Stavridis. He is a retired US Navy Admiral and Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and the best-selling author of 2034: A Novel of the Next World War and To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision. He is currently the Vice Chair of Global Affairs, Managing Director of the Carlyle Group, and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation. James begin...

Willy welcomes Diana Walker, his mother. She is well-known for her work as a Time magazine White House photographer from 1984 to 2004. Before getting her big break, she freelanced for weddings and bar mitzvahs. She has covered historical moments and figures of the United States, such as Walter Mondale's presidential campaign, Steve Jobs' life, and the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations. Dia...

On this Walker Webcast, Willy welcomes Dr. Peter Linneman. He is the principal of Linneman Associates, KL, Realty, and American Land Fund. He is cited as one of the 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate by Realtor Magazine and one of the 100 Most Powerful People in New York Real estate by the New York Observer. He is a highly sought-after speaker and author with his quarterly research, The Lin...

In this episode, Willy welcomes Molly Bloom. She is an entrepreneur, a Keynote Motivational Speaker, and the author of the 2014 memoir Molly's Game, which has now been adapted into a film by Aaron Sorkin. Previously becoming the "poker princess" of high-stakes games, she once trained to become an Olympic skier but quit after an injury. Now, she is passionate about networking, building a thriving c...

Willy welcomes Mike Allen. He is a journalist, co-founder, and executive director of Axios, a news source that delivers brief and efficient takes on current events, politics, media, and tech. He also co-founded POLITICO, where he wrote his first newsletter, the POLITICO Playbook. He has previously written for Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Along wit...

Willy welcomes Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Peter Linneman. Dr. Michael Roizen is the Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. His books, RealAge and YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make you Healthier and Younger, has been translated into more than 44 languages and became #1 in the NY Times Bestsellers list. Dr. Peter Linneman...

Willy welcomes Sean Foley. After graduating with an Arts degree and playing on his university’s golf team, his love for golf coaching came after watching David Leadbetter work with Nick Faldo on the range at the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Course in the 1990s. Now, he had coached the biggest names in golf, including Sean O’Hair, Hunter Mahan, Stephen Ames, and Tiger Woods. He has been the...

In today's episode, Willy welcomes Carolyn Dewer. She founded and co-leads McKinsey's CEO excellence work, coaching many Fortune 100 CEOs to maximize their effectiveness. She works extensively with clients to drive organizational effectiveness at pivotal moments such as mergers, strategic shifts, and crises. She also leads large-scale performance improvement programs, integrating strategic, operat...

Willy welcomes Mark Few. He is the Head Coach at Gonzaga University and was announced as an assistant coach for the 2022-2024 USA National Team. He served as an assistant coach for ten seasons before reaching the top position. Originally from Creswell, Oregon, Mark boasts of an extensive coaching career. He once worked as a head coach for the 2015 Pan American Men's Basketball team, an assistant c...