The Advance Group
Moving Into The Future
The podcast Moving Into the Future takes a deep dive into technology innovations and strategic planning for successful commercial moving. Hosted by Jack Macejka of The Advance Group, New York’s largest office moving, storage and furniture installation company, episodes will cover professional experiences, technology advancements, adjusting to the current economic climate, and behind the scenes looks at some the most interesting and challenging moves.
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 91: Introducing The Advance Group’s Newest Salesperson Shahnda Elhairiry 09.07.2026 31:17
In Episode 91 of Moving Into the Future , host Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, welcomes Shahnda Elhariry , Senior Account Executive, National Accounts, for an conversation about building her career in the commercial moving industry. Drawing on her experience breaking into a traditionally male-dominated field, Shahnda shares the lessons she's lea...
Episode 90: Scaling Culture, Leadership and Growth at M3 Commercial 25.06.2026 24:22
In Episode 90 of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Jim Stevens of M3 Commercial, a Phoenix Titan 100 honoree recognized among the region's top CEOs and business leaders, for an impromptu conversation on leadership, growth, and building a company culture designed to scale. Fresh off breaking ground on M3 Commercial's...
Episode 89 - How to Lead Your Sales Team and Help Them Close Better Deals 28.05.2026 35:03
In Episode 89 of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Shad Tidler of Lushin to explore the mindset, structure, and strategy behind building stronger sales organizations. Drawing from years of experience in sales leadership, Sandler training, logistics, and coaching, Shad shares practical insights on developing confiden...
Episode 88 - Komilla Chadha on Managing Complexity Across Global Property Markets 07.05.2026 32:48
In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka speaks with Komilla Chadha , Senior Vice President at JLL, about how organizations structure and manage real estate portfolios across global markets. The discussion centers on how strategy shifts when operating across regions with different economic conditions, regulatory environments, and workplace expectations. Komilla outlines the imp...
Episode 87 - Mandy McGill on Blockchain, Tokenization, and the Future of Real Estate 23.04.2026 35:54
In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka sits down with Mandy McGill , Founder of Decentralize Everything, to discuss how blockchain technology and tokenization are transforming the real estate industry. Mandy shares insights on smart contracts, decentralized transactions, and the tokenization of real-world assets, explaining how these innovations can improve efficiency, transp...
Episode 86 - Greg Horton on Building Data Centers and Finding Skilled Labor 02.04.2026 37:12
In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka sits down with Greg Horton , Founder and President of Lonewolf Workforce, to discuss the booming U.S. data center market. Greg shares insights on managing skilled labor, navigating construction challenges, and the critical trades that keep data center projects on track. He also explores how these facilities support AI growth and how prof...
Episode 85 - Momentum is Building: NYC Commercial Real Estate with Patrick Steffens of Avison Young 12.03.2026 30:28
In Episode 85 of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Patrick Steffens , Senior Director of Office Leasing at Avison Young, to talk about what is really happening inside New York City’s commercial real estate market. After the strongest year of office leasing activity since 2019, Patrick shares what the numbers a...
Episode 84 - Andie Moeder on Navigating Change, Resilience, and Growth Mindset in the Workplace 29.01.2026 40:11
In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka sits down with Andie Moeder , Director of Work and Change Strategies at Jacobs, to explore how professionals can navigate uncertainty and change. Andie shares strategies for building resilience, embracing a growth mindset, and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth. She also discusses how workplace strategy intersects, showing ho...
Episode 83: Kunal Sharma On VR-Driven Offices, Global Supply Chains, And Speed 18.12.2025 41:35
In Episode 83 of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka sits down with Kunal Sharma , founder and CEO of FlipSpaces, to explore how AI, VR visualization, and global supply chains are redefining the design-build industry. Kunal discusses the philosophy behind spatial design, why performance now outweighs aesthetics, and how FlipSpaces developed its Co-Create framework to align function, culture,...
Episode 82 - Move Solutions Sisters on Leadership, Legacy Building, and Vision 20.11.2025 28:17
Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, is joined by Amy Monette Linton , GM/COO, and Megan Monette McDaniel , Vice President of National Accounts, both of Move Solutions. In this episode, they unpack the family values, national reach, and team-first mentality that drive one of the country’s largest commercial moving companies. Megan and Amy reflect on what i...
Episode 81 – The OMA Rat Pack is Back! How OMA is Scaling an Industry Giant 06.11.2025 48:03
Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, is joined by the OMA Rat Pack which includes Bryan Martin, SVP Sales & Marketing, The Advance Group, Jim Stevens, COO, M3 Commercial Moving & Logistics , and Jeff Silverstein, CRO, The Advance Group. Together they dive into what happens when top‑tier moving and logistics leaders unite under one network. From stepping u...
Episode 80 - Inside New York City’s Economic Development Team with Dan Clark 16.10.2025 39:35
Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Daniel Clark , Director of Business Development at the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), to explore how NYC continues to attract companies from around the globe. With an insider's look into site selection, talent pipelines, and international landing pads, Dan shares how the city is positi...
Episode 79 - Enter the Relm: Creating the Real Estate AI Brain at Relm.ai with founder Evan Robinson 25.09.2025 36:08
Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, welcomes Evan Robinson , founder of Relm.ai , to talk about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of real estate. They explore how Relm is automating deal analysis, enhancing affordability, and building a data backbone that connects developers, brokers, and buyers across the market. From private equi...
Episode 78 - Building Roots in South Florida with Jason Shapiro of TAG 07.08.2025 23:09
Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group , sits down with Jason Shapiro, Director of Business Development in South Florida , to talk about career growth, building trust in a fast-moving market, and what it takes to thrive in a region shaped by constant development. The two share stories from their early days in the business, compare Florida’s tri-county hustle t...
Episode 77 - Lease Audits, AI & Avoiding Seven-Figure Surprises with Jason Aster 15.05.2025 38:50
In this episode of Moving Into the Future , host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group , sits down with Jason Aster, Managing Director at KBA Lease Services , to pull back the curtain on one of commercial real estate’s most misunderstood services: lease auditing. They discuss how tenants—many unknowingly—overpay millions over the life of their lea...
Episode 76 - Inside WeWork: Nick DeMarinis on Real Estate, Rebuilding and Resilience 24.04.2025 34:17
Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group , returns to his old stomping grounds at 71 Fifth Avenue for a full-circle conversation with Nick DeMarinis, Vice President of Sales at WeWork . From opening buildings in hyper-growth mode to navigating restructuring and renewed purpose, Jack and Nick reflect on how their shared WeWork history shaped their careers—and how...
Episode 75 - The Future of Smart Buildings with Greg Silverman of MHT Technologies 27.03.2025 28:01
In this episode of Moving Into the Future , host Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, welcomes Greg Silverman , Vice President of Sales at MHT Technologies . Together, they explore how Power over Ethernet (PoE) has evolved from powering lighting systems to orchestrating fully connected, sensor-driven office environments. Greg breaks down how MHT&rsqu...
Episode 74 - The Florida Report: Insight into the State’s Market with Chris Sorensen of Sorensen Logistics 13.03.2025 26:55
In Episode 74 of Moving Into the Future , host Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Chris Sorensen , President of Sorensen Logistics, to discuss the company’s evolution from a family-owned moving business to a powerhouse in hospitality, logistics, and commercial relocations. Chris shares how his grandfather founded Sorensen...
Episode 73 - The Business of Building: How Cost Management Shapes Real Estate with Minto Bose 20.02.2025 31:03
In this episode of Moving Into the Future , host Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Minto Bose , founder and principal at Elemint Consulting , to break down the financial side of real estate and construction. With 30 years of experience, including 17 in New York City, Minto reveals how cost managers keep projects on track,...
Episode 72 - Mastering Digital Media: The Power of Video & Storytelling with Steve Armato 06.02.2025 33:32
In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka , Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Steve Armato , founder of Lark Media, to explore the impact of video and storytelling in modern business marketing. They discuss why video content is a game-changer for businesses, how to craft compelling brand stories that engage audiences, the best d...
Episode 71 Part 2 "The Future of OMA: Innovation and Expansion with Bob Koncelik" "Redefining the Workplace: OMA’s Vision and Challenges Ahead" "OMA’s Evolution: Strategic Growth and the Path Forward" 20.11.2024 22:09
Join host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, for an engaging discussion with industry pioneer Bob Koncelik in Part Two of their conversation. Explore how OMA is poised to redefine the workplace with innovation, partnerships, and strategic growth. Gain insights into the evolving dynamics of office spaces, the integration of technology, and OMA’s unique role in s...
Episode 70 - How OMA was Created with Bob Koncelik - Part 1 14.11.2024 29:15
On this episode Jack is joined by Bob Koncelik from AlianzaDuffy. More notably as it relates to our podcast, Bob was the brains behind the foundation and creation of OMA, the Office Moving Alliance. Jack and Bob discuss the early days of OMA, how Bob got other moving companies to buy in, and how he sold OMA as something that could help their companies grow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Episode 69 - The Rat Pack is Back at the 2024 OMA Annual Conference! 31.10.2024 53:45
The OMA Rat Pack is back! On the episode Jack hosts his good friends Jim Stevens from M3 Commercial Moving and Logistics, Jeff Silverstein and Bryan Martin from The Advance Group. They discuss the impact OMA has had on their careers, as well as how they continue to innovate and grow as an organization and sales professionals. The Rat Pack is also joined by Doug Hollingshead, President of OMA, Chai...
TAG EP 68Episode 68 - Rakesh Shah, Director of Construction at M Moser Associates 17.10.2024 27:18
On this episode, Jack sits down with recurring guest, Rakesh Shah, to discuss how he helped build up the Design and Build division at M Moser, how he put people in positions to succeed and grow as professionals, and how The Advance Group and M Moser Associates have worked together on projects to help clients including a massive sustainability effort where we were able to reuse furniture for one of...
Episode 67 - Mastering Emotional Intelligence: A Deep Dive with Jennifer Bartolotta 29.08.2024 40:45
On this episode Jack is joined by his Life Coach and good friend Jennifer Bartolotta. Jennifer is a self-described Emotional Fluency Guide and certified in EQi Emotional Intelligence Training. She brings her expertise and knowledge to discuss how she works with sales professionals, business owners, and leaders of all kinds to help them understand their emotional strengths, how to train certain emo...
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