The Walker Webcast

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed legendary sports broadcaster and play-by-play announcer for Saturday Night Football, Chris Fowler. As a sportscaster on ESPN and ABC for three and a half decades, he is one of the most recognizable voices in the business. He and Willy discussed the upcoming football season, overcoming his anxiety over public speaking, his infamous tiff with Burt Reyno...

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s highly anticipated interview with Ezra Klein from the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference. Ezra is a journalist, political analyst, New York Times columnist, award-winning podcast host, author of the book Why We’re Polarized, and the list doesn’t stop there. He and Willy discussed his unique perspective on AI, the tie between zoning and ho...

Make sure you buy Christina’s book, The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger than Your Business Card. On this Walker Webcast, we are joined by Christina Wallace, serial entrepreneur and top professor at Harvard Business School where she is the co-course head for The Entrepreneurial Manager, teaches Launching Tech Ventures, and leads HBS Startup Bo...

Our next guest is one of the most influential economists for businesses, journalists, and the public and is a trusted adviser to the nation’s top policymakers. As the leading provider of economic research and data, he has made a career out of helping clients navigate the ever-changing marketplace. Dr. Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, joins Willy on the Walker Webcast to discuss th...

For the 150th episode of the Walker Webcast, we welcomed Marc Lipschultz, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Blue Owl Capital Inc., one of the fastest-growing alternative asset management firms with $144 billion in assets under management. He and Willy discussed Blue Owl’s innovative business model, the shift from public to private markets, how AI is impacting investment strategies, his company’s CRE p...

At the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference, Willy was joined by financial icon Kiril Sokoloff. He is the Founder and CEO of independent institutional global research firm, 13D Research & Strategy, and is considered one of the greatest investors of our time. He and Willy touched on today’s hottest topics including the power of AI and its effect on humankind, the economic landscape in the U.S. and acr...

Our most watched guest is back with even more hot takes on the economy and CRE. Willy was joined once again by acclaimed economist, Dr. Peter Linneman. They covered today’s most pressing issues including the Fed’s next move, the impact of the economy on the CRE asset classes, which regions are seeing the most growth, his predictions for the future, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If...

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed National Book Award-winning journalist at The New Yorker magazine, CNN contributor, and co-host of The Political Scene podcast, Evan Osnos. He is also the bestselling author of Wildland: The Making of America's Fury, Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now, and Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China. He and Will...

On a special in-person episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Greg Maffei, President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Media. He is also the Chairman of Live Nation Entertainment, Sirius XM, and Trip Advisor – and we’ve barely scratched the surface. The pair discussed the building blocks of his remarkable career, what attracted him to the Formula 1 franchise and its direction for...

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with legendary athlete, businessman, and philanthropist, Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) – and they covered all the bases. The pair discussed Alex’s remarkable baseball career, performing under pressure, how he balances his business ventures and managing the Minnesota Timberwolves, his multifamily real estate endeavors, and so much more. Watch or l...

Our webcast guest is leveling the entrepreneurial playing field one city at a time. Steve Case, best known for founding AOL in 1985, currently serves as Chairman & CEO of Revolution LLC, an investment firm backing startups of all stages of growth across the country. He joined Willy to discuss the importance of promoting innovation outside of major startup hubs, post-pandemic implications for entre...

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by the Walker & Dunlop experts for a 360 view of the CRE markets. Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President of Research and Securities, covered today’s most pressing topics. You won’t want to miss this deep dive into the...

On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Dave Phillips, PGA coach to elite athletes including Masters Champions Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson. He is ranked as one of the top golf instructors in the country – so what is his secret to training some of the best athletes in the game? He and Willy discussed the 2023 Masters Tournament, successful coaching strategies, his experience co-found...

On a special, live-streamed episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman for an in-person conversation. They discussed the most pressing issues facing the economy, pandemic repercussions, market predictions, and so much more. You won’t want to miss the most insightful hour in CRE – live & unplugged.  GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our...

On a special Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by President & CEO of Real Estate Roundtable, Jeff DeBoer, and President of NMHC, Sharon Wilson Géno, who shared invaluable insights on the state of CRE. Jeff has been at the forefront of national policy affecting the real estate industry for the past thirty-five years, and Sharon has guided government entities around housing affordability, community d...

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were joined by John Burke, President of one of the premier bike brands in the world, Trek Bicycle. John scaled the company, co-founded by his father in 1976 in a barn in Wisconsin, into a global brand. What’s his secret to success? Willy and John discussed the importance of having a customer-focused company, lessons learned during his career, how e-bikes are r...

“You can’t fake real.” - Stephen Sullivan on the importance of authenticity Our webcast guest launched an outdoor apparel brand in 2011 with eight employees. Twelve years later, he has grown his team to 180 employees, annual revenue will exceed $100M in 2023, and his brand competes with industry giants like Patagonia and The North Face. Stephen Sullivan, Founder and CEO of Stio®, joined Willy to d...

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...