Retail Retold

Chris is joined by Anthony Scandariato to talk Multi-family Investing and Property Management. Anthony is the co-founder & Managing Principal of Red Knight Properties, a privately held boutique multi-family and mixed-use real estate investment and property management company investing firm. With 800 units and counting, Anthony's talk is sure to inspire. Listen now! 

“I opened the first inline store retail store for less than $8,000.”  Chris is joined by Linda Johansen-James and 25-year retail and real estate veteran!  For 19 years, Linda and her husband owned American Kiosk Management, and was the largest owner-operations of carts, kiosk and automated retail stores in the world. Now, she runs a boutique consulting group assisting DTC brands lau...

Taylor Offer opens his first physical retail location in Santa Monica, CA.

Chris is joined by Andrea DeSimone. Andrea is a former retail and restaurant broker, and co-owner of Spinnaker, a Mediterranean restaurant she runs with her husband, Chef Rob Spinnaker. Listen in as Chris and Andrea discuss the importance of operational mobility, customer service and what it’s like to buy and run a boutique restaurant!  

Chicken, biscuits and tea!   Can you believe Bojangles does as much breakfast sales as Mcdonalds breakfast! Listen in to this fun episode as Jose shares his deal story and hear why he calls Bojangles a 45-year-old up and coming brand!   

“I avoid the herd mentality in my personal life and my business life”  Chris is joined by Tom Costello, a real estate veteran who has worked for brands like Macy’s, Brooks Brothers, Hugo Boss and more! Listen in as Tom shares his story about getting a two-story Ferragamo in Bal Harbour, FL!   

Today, Chris is joined by Marshall Kay to talk RFID, Radio Frequency Identification. Marshall is the founder & CEO of RFID Sherpas and a contributor to Forbes.com. He is a 20-year retail veteran, with a wealth of knowledge and is in demand more than ever as brick and mortar retail continues to thrive! 

“I get to work with the whole person”  Chris is joined by Laurel Roach, owner of TriFIT Wellness. Laurel is passionate about helping people! Laurel shares her inspirational story of resilience and personal and professional growth. Listen in to hear how she grew TriFIT Wellness 30% over the first three years! 

Will inflation impact retail real estate the same as other asset classes?   Today we have a special edition episode of Retail Retold. What’s In Store , is an interactive discussion between Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa, where they unpack the latest trends at the intersection of retail and real estate. The show airs once a month on LinkedIn Live. Listen in as they discuss the current econo...

Imagine meeting the client, finding the space the same day, to closing 2 weeks later!   Today, Chris is joined by Joe Killinger. Joe is a Partner at Commercial Broker International and co-creator of the Real Estate Jam Session YouTube channel. CBI is a full-service, boutique real estate firm in Los Angeles. Listen in as Joe shares his story about his first ever real estate deal! &nb...

“In Real Estate, if you believe something in your gut you have to stay with it.”  Chris is joined by Christopher Walker, senior Real Estate Manager at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers! Christopher shares his story about establishing the first AutoZone in Tuba City, Arizona a town in the Navajo Nation. Listen in to hear why data doesn’t always tell the whole story! 

In today’s episode, Chris is joined by Jillian Klein, Senior Vice President of People & #Success at DLC Management. Jillian is the head of all things people and culture here at DLC and we’re so honored to have her on the podcast! Chris and Jillian discuss leadership development, the importance of the hybrid work model, and why culture matters!

Barrie Scardina, Head of Retail for the Americas at Cushman & Wakefield is a tour de force! With years of experience working with brands like Liz Claiborne, Tory Burch, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren, she knows a thing or two about retail. In this episode, Chris and Barrie discuss customer experience, retail operations, retail recovery, and more! 

Why is the Store-in-store model so compelling?   Chris is joined by Venky Shankar, Coleman Chair Professor, Director of Research-Center for Retailing Studies at Mays Business School at Texas A & M University. Venky and Chris talk shop about retail innovations, artificial intelligence, digital business, marketing strategies and so much more! Listen now! 

Ever heard of DLC’s Tenant Referral Program?   In today’s episode Chris is joined by Mohamed Ahmed, a serial entrepreneur and owner of Sophina’s Café, serving up Somalian and East African cuisine in Columbus Ohio. Mohamed is a former microbiologist, turned home health care professional turned restaurant owner! Listen in to hear how he helped bring Northern Lights Pharmacy to the Northern...

Ever wonder how you could lead a more productive life?  Maura Nevel Thomas, author and expert in productivity, joins Chris to discuss her path to a more productive life! This episode is packed full of tips, tricks and insightful ideas around task lists, and establishing systems to create a better work-life balance. Listen now to hear why she thinks we should throw out the phrase ‘time ma...

In today’s episode, Chris is joined by Casey Flannery, a commercial Real Estate Broker specializing in office lease relationship and co-creator of #CREchat. Listen in as she shares how she helped bring Big River Market to a food desert in downtown Memphis.  Sign up for Chris' Private "Ask Me Anything" AMA on March 6th:  https://t.co/IhItfoR2mm   

Today we have a special edition episode of Retail Retold. What’s In Store, is an interactive discussion between Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa, where they unpack the latest trends at the intersection of retail and real estate. The show typically airs once a month on LinkedIn Live. However, this month, they were able to record the show in person in front of a live audience. In this episode,...

Simeon is back!   Simeon Siegel, the Managing Director and Retail Analyst at BMO Capital Market, is back for another episode to talk shop.  Join Chris and Simeon as they share the top 5 retailers, they are higher on than the market. Listen now, to hear his insights on the market and the evolution of retail.  Sign up for Chris' Private "Ask Me Anything"...

Ever heard of the trendy new sport sweeping Miami?!  Brandon Singer & Michael Cody are retail industry veterans and co-founders of Retail by Mona, a firm focused on the renaissance of retail. The pair share their recent success with Padel Haus, a 30,000 sq foot Padel club and Mexican restaurant set to open this spring. Padel is a combination of squash and tennis, and just might be th...

Opening 4 locations in their first 3 years in business!   Chris is joined by Jessica Mauser, the Managing Director of Lee & Associates East Bay Office, AND the first female to sit on the Board of Directors for Lee & Associates nationally since the company started in the ’70s! Jessica shares a deal story about two unlikely restauranteurs who opened their first BBQ location in...

Ever wonder who the writer is behind the retail articles at the Wall Street Journal?!  In today’s special episode of Talking Shop, Chris is joined by Suzanne Kapner of the Wall Street Journal. Suzanne has been a journalist for over 30 years, with the last 10 years focused on the retail industry. Listen in to hear why retailers are still experiencing unprecedented challenge...

Chris is joined by Rick Watson is founder and CEO of RMW Commerce Consulting.  Rick is an ecommerce innovator and operator with over 20 years of experience!    Listen in as they talk about trends in supply chain logistics, DTC brands, and legacy brands breaking away from their ecommerce brands.  

“People vote with their feet. And we show you how they vote across the United States retail locations every single day.”  Ethan Chernofsky, the VP of Marketing at Placer.ai joins Chris to share his top 5-foot traffic trends of 2021! Listen now! 

“Connected commerce meets a concierge culture.”  In today’s episode, Chris is joined by Casey Golden, founder and CEO of LuxLock, a retail experience platform merging in-store methodologies with online shopping. Casey is all about bringing a real-life shopping experience to her ecommerce clients! Listen in to hear her take on the imp...