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Send a text Summary: Anthony and I talk all about his path to development, development process, and the new Forge Apartments from on site at Raleigh Iron Works. ________________________________________________________ Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter . If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five . It’s f...

Send a text Summary: Phil and I talk all about Transportation Engineering and Design. ________________________________________________________ Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter . If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five . It’s free if you want it to be! _________________________________________________...

Send a text Summary: Dave and I talk all about how he got into academia and helped build the UNC Real Estate Program! ________________________________________________________ Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter . If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five . It’s free if you want it to be! _________________...

Send a text Summary:  Chris and I discuss exhibit design and construction at Marbles! Big Take Aways: -The difference between goldsmithing and silversmithing. - The power of “we didn’t know what we didn’t know.” - Exhibits as “working prototypes.” ________________________________________________________ About Chris:  Chris Alexander is the Vice President of Exhibits at Marbles Kids Museum in Ralei...

Send a text Summary:  Brian and I talk all about his career history and how to make big ideas a reality. We also introduce a new segment, the “$100M Challenge.” Big Take Aways: - What would Brian do with $100M? - I learned about the practice of “ slugging in .” - “If you want advice, ask for a job. If you want a job, ask for advice.” - What is the secret to sales success? Curiosity. ______________...

Send a text Summary: In this episode Justin and I talk about the built environment from a journalist's perspective.  Big Take Aways: - The power of curiosity. - The benefits of institutional journalism compared to self-published media. - Trust = Presence - Why local issues are great because not only do they affect you, but you can have an effect on them! ______________________________________...

Send a text Summary: Paul and I talk about mixed-use development and innovation in real estate. Big Take Aways: - How growing up with “shades of beige” and a desire to deliver a unique project led to Paul's career in development. - The “100 Points” you need to score to get a real estate job. - The power of partnership, high standards, and symbiotic mixed-use development. _____________________...

Send a text Summary: Damon and I talk all about adaptive reuse and Camp North End! Big Take Aways: - The importance of being present and noticing space. - What is a guerilla wedding? - The power of thinking about projects from a people-first perspective rather than building-first or finance-first. ________________________________________________________ About Damon:  Damon Hemmerdinger is Co-Presi...

Send a text Summary: Topher and I talk all about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and belonging. Big Take Aways: - The power of curiosity and how things fit. - Topher’s journey from teacher to developer. - How the built environment shapes our imagination. - The importance of an abundance mindset. ________________________________________________________ About Topher: Topher Thomas is a Haitian-Ameri...

Send a text Summary: Brent and I talk about all things robotics and the framing of houses! Big Take Aways: - How seeing a group of unhoused folks led to BotBuilt’s mission. - What is computer vision (CV)? - How BotBuilt is tackling cost, speed, and safety. - The importance of and opportunities for collaboration in the AEC industry. ________________________________________________________ About Bre...

Send a text Summary: Mary and I talk about all things Planning and Transportation in Raleigh, NC! Big Take Aways: - The impact of a bicycling culture on bicycling as a mode of transportation. - Different ways to get involved in Transportation Advocacy in Raleigh. - The importance of convening people. - The power and impact of E-Bikes. ________________________________________________________ About...

Send a text Summary: Clayton and I talk about his transition from the media industry into commercial brokerage. Oh, and his connection to Taylor Swift. Big Take Aways: What is “Occupier Services”? Building relationships in a new market and new industry. The “flight to experience” in the office market. ________________________________________________________ About Clayton: Clayton is a member of th...

Send a text Summary: Bill and I chat about the history of Downtown Raleigh Alliance, the state of Downtown Raleigh, and changes in the public realm. ________________________________________________________ About Bill: Bill King is the President & CEO of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, a nonprofit devoted to advancing the vitality of downtown for everyone. At DRA, Bill leads a team that provides...

Send a text Summary: Ken and I have a wide-ranging conversation about all things Raleigh Planning and Development in the City of Raleigh. Big takeaways include: - How zoning can only say what can and can’t be built, not what will be built. - How and why North Carolina has no county roads. - What the Urban Projects group is, and where they will focus their efforts. Mentioned in the show: Raleigh Pl...

Send a text Summary: In this episode, we talk about: athletes in the business world, Medalist Capital and what he’s up to these days, putting in the work, and making big transitions. ________________________________________________________ About Marcus: Marcus joined Medalist Capital in December of 2021. Prior to joining the Medalist team, Marcus played professional basketball in eight different c...

Send a text Summary: I chat with Les all about tap room culture. Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne . Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity fo...

Send a text Summary: I chat with Meredith about Raleigh’s newest Donut Shop (opening soon) and how and why she got into adaptive reuse and historic preservation. Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne . Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I...

Send a text Summary: Lesie and I sit down to discuss ecology and the built environment. We talk about the intersection of public and private space, art, and even mushrooms! Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne . Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and dev...

Send a text Summary: Sterling Stevens is an Architectural Photographer and Real Estate Photographer (we discuss the difference) who has an amazing talent for communicating the built environment through the lens of a camera. Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne . Throughout my ca...

Send a text Summary: Steve Hepler and I discuss how he knew he wanted to be an architect and his thoughts on organizations returning to work. Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne . Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just a...

Send a text Summary: Jedidiah Gant and I talk all about murals in Raleigh and the process of getting a mural on a wall. Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne . Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the...

Send a text Summary: Kathleen Henry and I go on a deep dive about Economic Development in Wake County. Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne . Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosyste...

Send a text   Summary: Guest host Cara Byrne steps in to interview Jed Byrne in a special “get to know your host” episode. Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne . Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of t...

Send a text Summary: Charles Dillard and I talk all about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and their re-emergence in Raleigh. Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne . Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of...

Send a text Summary: Ben Stevens is the author of The Birth of a Building and a Development Manager with ZOM Living in Raleigh, NC. Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne . Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all s...