Occupiers Only

Send us Fan Mail Season 3 kicks off with a fresh perspective!   Join new host Cynthia McNew as she sits down with Cresa Atlanta’s 2025 summer interns – Ellie Sutherland, Claire Medley, Evan Leka, and Graham Ford – along with their mentors Billy Hobbs and Kaleigh Schlosser. Together, they reflect on a summer filled with learning, collaboration, and exposure to the fast-paced world of commercial rea...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Occupiers Only , host Noah Young is joined by guest host Hugh Rader for a meaningful conversation with Dr. Amber Wiggins, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia, and Brian Cox, the newly appointed Chairman of the Board. Together, they discuss the organization’s mission, EFWorks job training program, the importance of AJ’s Law, and the i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , host Noah Young sits down with Eric Doherty, President and CEO of DPE, Inc., an international and forward-thinking consulting firm at the intersection of healthcare, generative AI, and innovation. Based in Atlanta, GA, Eric shares his insight into the future of healthcare, the role of AI in improving patient outcomes, and how the Southeast—parti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , host Noah Young is joined by Dr. Thomas Smith, one of the most dynamic voices in economics and a faculty member at Emory’s Goizueta Business School. Known for his engaging style and wide-ranging expertise—from labor economics to sports, film finance, and healthcare—Dr. Smith brings a fresh perspective to how macroeconomic trends are influencing...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , host Noah Young is joined by Rob Joseph, Partner at Investment Law Group, to dive into the world of venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, and startup legal strategy. With over two decades of experience representing founders, investors, and growing companies, Rob shares valuable insights on how businesses can successfully navigate the life...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , Noah sits down with John Foshee , Co-Founder and President of Porter Logistics , a leading 3PL warehouse in Atlanta . With a background in marketing strategy at Deloitte Digital, John shares how his expertise has shaped Porter’s innovative approach to supply chain solutions. We dive into the evolving logistics landscape, how Porter’s 750,000 squ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , we sit down with Eddie Lai , Director of Business Development at Portal Innovations , to explore how early-stage life sciences startups are transforming the industry. Eddie shares insights on the growing biotech ecosystem in Atlanta, the challenges startups face, and how Portal provides capital, lab space, and strategic resources to help them sc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , Noah sits down with Dana Johnson , Chief Operating Officer of the Cobb Chamber , Executive Director of Select Cobb , and Executive Director of the Mableton Development Authority . Dana has been instrumental in shaping economic development strategies, attracting businesses, and fostering workforce growth in Cobb County, Georgia. With an extensive...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 Big news! We’re making our ProMat debut in 2025! ProMat is the premier event for supply chain, logistics, and material handling innovation, and for the first time ever, we’re stepping onto the show floor to showcase what we do best. In this episode, Noah Young sits down with Kaleigh Schlosser to break down: ✅ Why we’re exhibiting at ProMat for the first time ✅ What you can ex...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , host Noah Young sits down with Scott Offerman, Founder of 1031 Financial, and Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of 1031 Securities Inc., to break down the complexities of 1031 Exchanges and the innovative solutions they provide through Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). Scott and Bill share their extensive expertise, discussing how DSTs help investors...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , host Noah Young sits down with Johnny Cloherty , Co-Founder and CEO of Songfluencer , to explore how he’s transforming the music marketing industry by bridging the gap between artists, brands, and fans. Johnny shares his entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Songfluencer, and how the company has become a leader in influencer-driven mus...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , host Noah Young sits down with Sonya Locke, CEO and Founder of EDS Service Solutions, a woman-owned business that’s transforming the travel, airport, hospitality, and logistics industries. Sonya shares her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur, from launching EDS to scaling it into a national leader operating in the top 30 airports and 40 cities...

Send us Fan Mail In this special recap episode, we take a look back at some of the best moments from Occupiers Only Season 1. Join us as we revisit key insights, standout guest appearances, and the big ideas that shaped our first season. Whether you’re catching up or reliving the highlights, this episode is a perfect way to wrap up Season 1. Plus, we’ll give you a glimpse of what’s to come in Seas...

Send us Fan Mail In the exciting finale of Season 1 of Occupiers Only , we dive deep into the complex world of data centers with industry expert Bill Winsininski, CEO of Cofluence. With over two decades of experience, Bill shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in the data center space, from site selection and infrastructure to the latest trends in sustainability and AI. Joining the c...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Occupiers Only ! In this episode, we’re thrilled to bring you a deep dive into the logistics world with Doug Parks, Founder and Board Advisor at Broadrange Logistics. Doug, who has served as President and CEO at Broadrange, brings a wealth of experience spanning 30+ years in logistics, supply chain management, and operations. With previous leadership roles at Q Logistic...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of Occupiers Only , host Noah Young welcomes Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, to dive deep into the world of economic development, business strategy, and servant leadership. Since taking the helm in 2010, Chris has steered the Chamber through some of Georgia’s most transformative years, championing initiatives that make th...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode of Occupiers Only , we’re honored to feature Sheronica Burgess, the dynamic CEO and Founder of The Barcliff Group. With extensive experience across healthcare sectors and a powerful vision for improving quality and equity, Sheronica is transforming how healthcare organizations operate. Listen in as she shares her entrepreneurial journey, her passion for advocating...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of Occupiers Only , we’re joined by Lamar Wakefield, founder of the renowned architectural firm Wakefield Beasley, and Chris Scott, Market Leader at Cresa Atlanta. Lamar discusses his path from starting the firm at a young age to growing it into a major player in the Southeast’s architecture scene. With a focus on fostering collaboration and diverse talent, Lamar...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this fascinating episode of Occupiers Only as we dive into the remarkable journey of Jason Jones, a former Bombardier/Navigator for the US Navy and now Managing Principal at Cresa’s Atlanta office. From soaring through the skies after taking off from USS Enterprise to guiding companies through complex technology sourcing decisions, Jason’s career is a testament to leade...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , we sit down with Grant Wainscott, Vice President of Ecosystem Expansion at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, to explore the dynamic growth of Atlanta across various sectors, from tech to film and EV industries. Grant shares his journey in advancing key industry clusters such as FinTech, cybersecurity, and creative industries, while offering a glimpse i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , we’re joined by Aaron Curtis, Vice President of RS&H Commercial Realty, who shares his remarkable journey in the commercial real estate industry. From establishing RS&H’s real estate department to navigating current market trends, Aaron offers a wealth of knowledge and experience. We’re also joined by Hugh Rader, Vice President at Cresa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Occupiers Only , Larry Williams, President and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), joins host Noah Young and Cresa Principal Andy Roberts to share his insights on the current technology trends shaping Georgia, the mission and initiatives of TAG, and the role of technology in economic development. With decades of experience in economic development...

Send us Fan Mail In the very first episode of Occupiers Only , we sit down with Tom Tindall and Jim Byrd, two of the original founders of Cresa. Join us as they share the story behind the founding of Cresa, the mission that drives the company, and their advice for young professionals entering the commercial real estate industry. Throughout our conversation Tom and Jim talk about the story of how C...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the very first episode of Occupiers Only ! In this introductory episode, your host, Noah Young, provides an overview of what you can expect from this new podcast series brought to you by Cresa’s Atlanta office. Join us as we dive into the goals of Occupiers Only – to bring you engaging conversations with business leaders from various industries. Discover how we'll...