Commercial Real Estate 101 Podcast

Most developers, investors, and business owners hear “USDA loan” and immediately think of farms, agriculture, or rural housing. But USDA financing can also be a powerful tool for commercial real estate projects, business acquisitions, new construction, renovations, equipment, working capital, and rural economic development. In this episode, Raphael Collazo, CCIM sits down with Jordan Blanchard, US...

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate 101 , Raphael Collazo shares a special update on the upcoming Local Real Estate Developer Meetup taking place in Louisville, Kentucky from August 27–29 . This event is designed for aspiring and active real estate developers who want to learn directly from people doing real projects across the country. The meetup will include speaker sessions, strategic par...

What does it really take to make it in real estate development? In this episode, Raphael Collazo, CCIM sits down with John McNellis, veteran developer, co-founder of McNellis Partners, and author of the bestselling Making It in Real Estate: Thriving as a Developer (3rd Edition) — for a candid conversation about building a career in commercial real estate from the ground up. With over 40 years of e...

In this episode, we break down a real commercial real estate deal in Louisville, KY, and how we’re transforming it from a vacant building into a stabilized, income-producing asset. We walk through the full process:✅ How we secured national healthcare tenants (including Genoa Healthcare)✅ Navigating permits, zoning, and multiple agencies✅ Managing construction challenges (plumbing, electrical, s...

Be sure to join us for an engaging conversation on the latest episode of CRE 101 🎙️In this episode, we sit down with Tim VanWingerden, Principal Broker at VanWingerden Real Estate Advisors, to break down his journey into commercial real estate and what it really takes to succeed in multifamily brokerage in 2026 and beyond. Tim shares practical, real-world insights on building a brokerage career, c...

AI isn't coming for your CRE business; it's already here. In this episode, we break down the specific AI tools and workflows that brokers, investors, and developers are using right now to analyze deals faster, generate leads, and win more listings.📰 As seen in: Commercial Property Executive — "CRE Brokers Lean Into AI"https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/cre-brokers-lean-into-a...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with HA Day In The Life of A CRE Developer with Brian Forrest. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with How to Be a Top Investment Sales Broker with Tyler Bindi. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Understanding the How To Succeed in Multifamily Redevelopment with Zach Molzer. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll g...

In this episode of CRE 101, we take you inside an adaptive reuse project we’re actively pursuing at 706 E Broadway in Louisville. My business partner, Fred Newman, and I break down how the deal came together, from sourcing the opportunity and working through due diligence, to structuring the financing and lining up a tenant for half of the first floor. With plans to begin construction soon, this e...

In this episode of CRE 101, Raphael Collazo and his friend, local real estate developer and podcast co-host Kristi Kandel, dive into the commercial real estate development projects they’re actively pursuing, from Louisville’s evolving retail landscape to Kristi’s large-scale development work in Florida. It was an engaging and inspiring conversation between two passionate builders who believe in cr...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Growing LinkedIn Reach For CRE Success with Gabe Einhorn. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Retail Real Estate in 2026 & Beyond with Kevin Moss. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Understanding the How to Win in CRE Brokerage (2026 & Beyond) with Allen Buchanan. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you&#...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with a Brokerage Update - Summit Commercial Group with Will Bockoven. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Understanding the Big Beautiful Bill for Commercial Real Estate with Stephen Lukinovich. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with How to Assess Machinery & Factory Equipment with Mark Coxon. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with How to Become an All-Star Commercial Real Estate Broker with Logan Freeman. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with How To Become a Local Real Estate Developer with Kristi Kandel. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from b...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Understanding Site To Do Business with Bryant Cheely. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a par...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with How To Lease Retail Real Estate with Cory Zelnick. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part o...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Understanding Retail Real Estate Conversions with Ray Smith. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Understanding Marketing for Real Estate Investors with Julia Anderson. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with How To Scale Your CRE Brokerage with Joe Serafin. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group!...

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Understanding AI Tools for Commercial Real Estate with Michael Hironimus. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain va...