The Tori Nook Talk Show

Description: Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Joe Killinger, a 30-year CRE veteran based in Santa Monica. Joe has been responsible for over 6,500 assets totaling $950 million in sales. He's co-founder of Commercial Brokers International, Icon Capital Advisors, and the fastest-growing CRE affiliate network in the U.S. Joe grew up on a farm in...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Yonah Weiss, the "Cost Segregation King" and Director at Madison Specs, a national cost segregation leader. Yonah has helped clients save over $1 billion in taxes through advanced depreciation strategies—yet when he entered the industry 10 years ago, 99% of the real estate investors he spoke to had never even...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Mo Regalado, founder of MoVO Media Marketing—the heartbeat behind some of CRE's biggest social media presences, including Bob Knakal and Beth Azor. Mo is StoryBrand certified and has spent over a decade turning passive scrollers into leads by getting the message right. Mo didn't start in social media marketing...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Michael Mastro, an internationally renowned expert in Vastu Shastra—the ancient architectural science that optimizes energy flow for well-being and success. For over 40 years, Michael built a massively successful construction company, constructing 15,000+ homes and 20+ million square feet of commercial space....

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Allen Buchanan, SIOR, Principal at Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services in Southern California. With over 42 years at one firm—a rarity in commercial real estate—Allen has built one of the most respected careers in industrial brokerage while staying true to his faith, family, and unwavering pri...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Amy Calandrino, a 15-year CRE veteran who made a bold pivot—closing her boutique brokerage, Beyond Commercial, to join Cushman & Wakefield in Orlando. Amy is also the host of The Performance Mindset Show (top 5% globally on Apple Podcasts), author of From Perfect to Real , an avid golfer, wife, and mom of...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Marcy Moneypenny, founder of The Moneypenny Collective—a leadership platform built to help mid-career women in commercial real estate strengthen their confidence, elevate their visibility, and step into opportunities they've earned. After 35+ years in corporate CRE—most recently running Avison Young's brokerag...

Welcome to The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Bob Knakal, one of the most recognized dealmakers in North American commercial real estate and a strategist who's helped shape New York City's investment and sales landscape for four decades. Bob is a Wharton graduate who has personally brokered 2,388 NYC properties representing roughly $22 billion in market value. In 1988, B...

Welcome to The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Beth Azor, "The Canvassing Queen" and one of the most recognizable names in retail commercial real estate. Beth is the founder of Azor Advisory Services, where she trains leasing teams nationwide while owning shopping centers in Florida. She's the author of Don't Say No to the Prospect: The Retail Leasing Playbook and hosts T...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran, psychologist, trauma therapist, leader and team coach, and author of You Are Not Depressed, You Are Unfinished. With a PhD and Master’s in Education from Columbia University, Dr. Mehran brings more than 30 years of experience helping individuals, families, and high-performing leaders recon...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Bethany Babcock, CEO of Foresite Real Estate and Founder of CRE Launch. Bethany is a nationally recognized commercial real estate leader with 20+ years of experience spanning leasing, property management, and investment sales. She’s also a mom of three, a mentor, and the creator of one of the most practical tr...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Ken Ashley, Executive Director and senior leader at Cushman & Wakefield, founder of CREI Summit, and author of the upcoming book The Real Estate Prescription (launching March 10). With nearly three decades advising CRE companies and executives, Ken breaks down how commercial real estate really works at the...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Danielle Sprouls, a transformational leader, executive coach, published author, former attorney, and a powerful advocate for women’s empowerment. Danielle is widely known as the “WTF Lady”, with WTF standing for Women That Flourish, and she’s the founder of Unscripted Pivots LLC, where she helps ambitious prof...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show. In this conversation, Tori sits down with Rafael Weiss, CEO and Co-Founder of Sytes, a fast-growing tech platform built to streamline site selection for retailers, tenant reps, landlords, and developers. Rafael is also a developer with JW Advance and an experienced thoroughbred horse breeder, bringing a mix of CRE insight, entrepreneurial grit, a...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show. In this conversation, Tori sits down with Julie T. Fox, Co-Founder of The Pipeline, a national community created to connect and advance women in retail real estate. From regional events to a private app and curated subgroups, The Pipeline gives women across the country a place to learn, collaborate, and grow together. They talk about why Julie la...

In this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show, Tori sits down with Maria Macali, founder of Fleurish Strategy & Marketing, to talk about building a career in commercial real estate marketing, launching her own consultancy, and balancing it all while raising two young children. Maria shares the behind-the-scenes of marketing in CRE, the most common mistakes companies make when hiring marketing tal...

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show! In this episode, Tori sits down with Jenn Quader, CEO of The Smart Agency, a national public relations firm specializing in commercial real estate. Jenn is also the host of Resiliency: The Podcast and a TEDx speaker who believes in the transformative power of storytelling, purpose-driven leadership, and trusting your gut. They discuss how PR has...