Built to Perform

In this special Season 1 Finale—which is actually the very first episode ever recorded (the pilot!)—host James Hallworth speaks with Francesca Brady (Co-founder, AirRated) about the CRE industry's biggest blind spot: the failure to prioritize Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) . Francesca details her journey pioneering AirRated, the bizarre resistance she's faced, and why we still don't treat...

In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth speaks with Stefan Schmidt , Co-founder of MeterZ , about removing the barriers to decarbonization in commercial real estate. Stefan shares his unique journey from Big Tech to sustainability engineering, revealing why the global focus on electrifying cars misses the biggest environmental problem: the long tail of inefficient bui...

In this candid and powerful episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth speaks with Rob Insley (Head of Operations, Bloobloom) to address the core struggles and friction that exist in the Landlord-Tenant relationship and the culture of retail. Rob shares his journey from 30 years in corporate retail (Vision Express) to working with a high-performing startup, revealing why the old...

In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, James Hallworth sits down with Zac Goodman, founder of the property management company TSP. Zac reflects on his journey from a Goldman Sachs banker to scaling his own company to managing assets worth nearly £2.5 billion. Key topics include the importance of reducing friction in real estate transactions, the necessity of patience and adaptability in...

In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth sits down with Karen Burns, CEO and co-founder of FYMA , to discuss the slow adoption of technology in commercial real estate and the transformative potential of AI. Karen shares insights on utilizing existing security camera data with AI to optimize building operations, demystify AI, and push the industry forward. The conversat...

In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth speaks with Michal Ciurej , Innovation Engineer at 3M SE, about the urgent need to control buildings intelligently to tackle energy waste and meet net-zero goals. Michal—a product designer with a background in law—shares his unique perspective on the rigid world of Building Management Systems (BMS) and how technology is the only...

In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth engages with Max Jones, the 20-year-old founder of Serial Degrees. They delve into Max's inspiring journey from leaving his dream job at Perfect Ted to creating a supportive network for young people who choose not to attend university. They discuss topics such as building personal brands, the importance of mentoring, and ho...

Join James Hallworth in this episode of the Built to Perform podcast as he chats with Michelle Andrew, a strategic growth consultant in the built environment. Michelle shares her diverse background, insights on commercial real estate, and the evolving landscape of technology adoption. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the industry, the importance of relationships, and why change is...

In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth welcomes Taz Ravenscroft for an in-depth conversation on various topics from his career shift from property management to recruitment, the importance of mental health awareness in professional settings, and the evolving landscape of PropTech and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) within real estate. Taz shares his insig...

In this episode of the Built to Perform podcast, James Hallworth sits down with Stephen Walker, Head of AI and Technology at Aberdeen Investments. Stephen shares his journey from asset management to leading AI initiatives, emphasizing the importance of optimizing business processes before applying AI. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in integrating AI in real estate, the role of techn...

In this episode of the Built to Perform Podcast, host James Hallworth interviews Vanessa Hale, Head of Research and Strategy for BNP Paribas Real Estate in the UK. Vanessa shares her unconventional journey from a food science degree to a career in commercial real estate, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and innovation. The conversation explores topics such as the inherent ability of citi...

In this episode of the Build to Perform podcast, host James Hallworth converses with Shaun Simons about his journey from school dropout to a successful entrepreneur in the commercial property sector. Shaun delves into his early days, founding two businesses, Hatton Real Estate and Compton, comparing their growth to the evolution of the iPhone. He highlights the importance of understanding the cons...

In this episode of the Built to Perform podcast, James Hallworth hosts Fredrik Wisloff , CEO and co-founder of Findable, to discuss the transformative power of AI in the real estate industry. From his technical background to finding solutions for the document pain in real estate, Fredrik shares his journey and insights on the impact of large language models, the importance of data organization, an...

In this episode of the Built to Perform podcast, host James Hallworth interviews Ben Cross, a creative problem solver and development manager. Ben discusses his career transition from a failed architect to a client-side developer, focusing on reinvigorating existing assets for both overseas funds and UK landlords. The conversation covers the importance of balancing technical expertise with financi...