Built World Advisors Podcast: The Definitive Biography of the People Building Our Cities

Andy Ansin is the third generation of one of South Florida's most enduring families. His grandfather Sidney founded Sunbeam in 1953. His father Ed turned WSVN-Channel 7 into a Miami institution and built the Miramar Park of Commerce. Now, as CEO of Sunbeam Properties and owner of WSVN, Andy is writing the next chapter at a pace that feels a lot like the newsroom he grew up in. Over a cocktail...

Camilo Miguel Jr. is the Founder and CEO of Mast Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm he established in 2006. He got his start in 2004 when industry acquaintances took him under their wing on his first project — an experience that instilled a strong belief in mentorship that he actively pays forward today. Before launching Mast Capital, Miguel founded Vertic...

We sat down with Eddy Arriola at Büro over gin and tonics for a conversation about building, scaling, and trust. Eddy founded Apollo Bank during the financial crisis and grew it into one of the Southeast's most respected banks before a successful sale in 2022. He's served on boards across banking, fintech, and healthcare, and was appointed by the president and confirmed by the US Senate...

In this episode, we are joined by a true Miami OG, Danny Leyva, partner and head of Day Pitney's Florida Real Estate practice group. Over a glass of Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia, Danny shares his unique, boots-on-the-ground perspective on the incredible evolution of the South Florida market. From navigating complex transactional structures and land-use regulations to tracking the massive...

Carlos came in with a beautiful bottle of Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia on a Friday afternoon. As a land use lawyer at Greenberg Traurig, he's spent his career navigating the intersection of development, politics, zoning, and city-building; he is one of the attorneys behind many of Miami's most impactful real estate projects. We discuss how major projects actually get approved, the e...

Frankie Ruiz helped build Miami's running culture from the ground up. In this episode, he shares the story behind founding the Miami Marathon, scaling and selling the business, leading Nike Run Club across the Southeast, and spending more than two decades shaping Miami's parks, trails, and active lifestyle community; as well as his new ventures with Breakwater Hospitality Group. It'...

Onetto has 35 years of development experience, bringing over 3,500 units to the South Florida market. An architect by trade, he began his career as the Founder & Partner of the Chilean architecture firm Archiplan. In 2002, he brought his family to Miami and partnered with Terra Group to introduce Archiplan USA. In 2010 he founded Alta Developers. Connect with us Want to dive deeper into Miami’...

On this episode of The Built World, we sit down with legendary developer Don Peebles founder and CEO of The Peebles Corporation. Over a glass of tequila Don shares the story of building one of the largest real estate development firms in the country, from working as a congressional page at 13 to winning the Royal Palm Hotel deal on Miami Beach and developing the Bath Club. We discuss his first dev...

Our quarterly sit-down with Juan Arias, National Director of U.S. Industrial Analytics at CoStar, and Anthony Graziano, CEO of Integra Realty Resources. We covered softening industrial demand, the data center capital rotation story, and the Iran war, specifically what elevated oil prices mean for the broader economy and how a sustained energy shock could ripple through CRE.  The conversation also...

In this episode, we sit down with Moishe Mana, one of the most unconventional and visionary developers shaping Miami today. Moishe’s story is as wild as it gets. He arrived in New York with nothing, slept on park benches, started a moving company with a single van, and built it into the largest operation in the tri-state area. That hustle became the foundation for a sprawling business empire spann...

In this episode, we sit down with Dev Motwani to dig into one of South Florida’s most unique real estate journeys - from growing up working the front desk of a struggling beach motel to leading over $3B in development across the region. Dev shares how his family survived the collapse of Fort Lauderdale’s spring break era, pivoted into distressed hotel acquisitions, and ultimately helped reshape th...

In this episode, we sit down over a glass of tequila with Michael Goldban, founder of Magellan Realty Group and a commercial real estate veteran with over 25 years of experience across law, development, and retail leasing. Michael has held senior leadership positions at Brookfield Property Partners, CIM Group, EQ Office, and Forest City Ratner Companies. Through Magellan Realty Group, he has expan...

Grant came in hot with Spanish wine in hand to unpack the evolving office market in South Florida and what tenants are really thinking right now. Grant is a true Miami local and currently a First Vice President at CBRE. He brings nearly 15 years of experience representing office users, with a background that spans both landlord and tenant perspectives. Before joining CBRE, he spent close to a deca...

David Adler, CEO of Adler Group, joined us for a deep dive into one of Miami’s most storied development legacies. With roots stretching back to post-WWII Miami Beach, David provides a unique perspective on how to navigate multi-generational business and evolving asset classes. Key takeaways from our conversation: The Evolution of Industrial: How David’s father, Mike Adler, pioneered the "Miam...

Douglas O'Donnell joins us for a cocktail to discuss his journey from being an ocean lifeguard and water polo player to becoming one of the most respected names in industrial real estate. Doug explains the mechanics of "tilt-up" construction and why he’s betting big on infill locations where supply is physically limited by the sea and the Everglades.    We dive into the technical sh...

We took The Built World Podcast on the road for a special live episode! Teaming up with the University of Miami’s Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism (MRED+U) program, we sat down on campus with Daniel Kodsi. And don't let the academic setting fool you—even though we were hosting a live university event, we still made sure to throw back a few cocktails with Dan while unpacking his in...

We sat down with Anthony Scavo over cocktails to break down his career trajectory and the strategy behind Basis Industrial's recent $84.75 million acquisition of a 42-building industrial portfolio in Hialeah. Anthony brings decades of institutional weight to the table. After growing up in Brooklyn and attending NYU, he spent 26 years alongside his father overseeing construction for the LeFrak...

Over some Flor De Cana & Tequila we sit down with Ricardo Dunin, Founder & CEO of Oak Capital. Ricardo is behind some of Miami’s most iconic developments, including The Mutiny Hotel, Sonesta Coconut Grove, Meridian Lofts,  The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, and currently the Domus projects in Brickell, and Edgewater.  Born in Minnesota, raised in Brazil, and trained across global mar...

This quarter, we poured some whiskey and sat down with two of the sharpest minds in commercial real estate data: Juan Arias , National Director of Industrial Analytics at CoStar Group, and Anthony Graziano , Chairman & CEO of Integra Realty Resources. Every quarter, Juan and Anthony help us cut through the noise and break down what’s actually moving Miami’s industrial market: pricing trends, v...

Today we’re drinking tequila with Patrick Murphy, Chief Investment Officer of Coastal Construction and former U.S. Congressman. A true South Floridian, Patrick’s path runs from growing up in the Keys to Congress, and back to the job sites shaping South Florida’s skyline. His family’s firm, Coastal Construction, is behind many of the high-rises going up today. We get into what’s broken in politics,...

This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Daniel Fisker of One Sotheby's joins us for an espresso shot and quick-hit conversation.  Connect with us Want to dive deeper into Miami’s commercial real estate scene? 📧 Get in touch: Built World Advisors 🎙️ Listen...

This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Jorge Garcia of Garcia Stromberg  joined us for a tequila shot and a quick-hit conversation.  Connect with us Want to dive deeper into Miami’s commercial real estate scene? 📧 Get in touch: Built World Advisors 🎙️ Listen &...

This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Felix Bendersky joined us for a tequila shot and a quick-hit conversation.  Connect with us Want to dive deeper into Miami’s commercial real estate scene? 📧 Get in touch: Built World Advisors 🎙️ Listen & Watch: Apple...

On this episode of Built World Hot Shots , we sit down with Camilo Niño, Founder & CEO of Linkvest Capital, to discuss his transition from active developer to one of South Florida’s most strategic private lenders. Camilo reveals how his "Developer DNA" allows him to underwrite deals with a speed and flexibility that traditional banks can't match, creating a massive edge in the b...

This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Ricardo Dunin  joined us for an espresso shot and a quick-hit conversation. Connect with us Want to dive deeper into Miami’s commercial real estate scene? 📧 Get in touch: Built World Advisors 🎙️ Listen & Watch: Apple...