Success in Square Feet

In this episode of Success in Square Feet, Julia sits down with Matt Troutt , Vice President at EastGroup Properties, for a grounded and refreshingly honest look at career growth inside the commercial real estate world. Matt shares his path into commercial real estate, beginning with wildlife management and moving through oil and gas, brokerage, and ultimately asset management and development at o...

Forty years ago, a group of attorneys left Winstead to start Munsch Hardt, and today, we’re finding common ground behind the mic. Kidding of course, Jeremy and I are friendly, as are the larger firm relations! In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Wilkins , Shareholder at Winstead, to talk about his career path from an unlikely summer at the Legal Aid Society in Manhattan (complete with near-arr...

This week on Success in Square Feet , Julia sits down with Frank Piasta, First Vice President at CBRE, and one of the most thoughtful dealmakers out there. Frank shares his unconventional path to CRE, from studying medicine and serving in the military to navigating CMBS acronyms and capital stacks at CBRE. We talk about: Learning commercial real estate without a finance degree Building credibility...

Ever wonder what lawyers in commercial real estate actually do all day—or what it’s like to jump from a law firm to an in-house legal team? In this episode of Success in Square Feet , Julia sits down with Austin Whitmore, Associate General Counsel at Compatriot Capital, to talk about his transition from private practice to private equity. We dive into the business side of being in-house counsel, t...

Angela Chen never planned on a career in private equity, but a wrong job title led to the right opportunity. In this episode of Success in Square Feet, Julia sits down with Angela Chen, and she shares how an accidental start, a lot of hustle, and a broker’s eye for the market helped her rise to Lead Underwriter at Compatriot Capital. If you’ve ever found success in unexpected places, you’ll love h...

This week, Success in Square Feet is back from a short break with a very relatable and inspiring story. The host, Julia Beckman sits down with Jarrod McCabe, Senior Director at JLL’s in the Capital Markets group, who grew up in small-town East Texas with zero exposure to commercial real estate—and still found his way to a leadership role in one of the biggest firms in the game. We talk about: Star...

In this episode of Success in Square Feet , host Julia Beckman sits down with Fernando Ceballos, Director of Land Development at K. Hovnanian Homes, to talk about the career journey that took him from first-generation college student to professional engineer—and now, real estate developer. Fernando breaks down what civil engineers really do, shares why he tells people he “plays Minecraft for a liv...

In this episode of Success in Square Feet, host Julia Beckman chats with Taylor Leander, Director of Investor Relations at Sentinel Peak Capital Partners. Taylor shares his unique career path, from working in the oil and gas industry to making a strategic pivot into commercial real estate. He discusses his roles in investor relations, his experiences at various firms, and the importance of network...

Richard Chesney has found success in square feet for a few reasons, and we get into those in this episode! Julia Beckman interviews Rick Chesney, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Sentinel Peak Capital Partners. Rick shares his unique journey into the commercial real estate industry, discussing the importance of relationships, mentorship, and the lessons learned throughout his career. He emphasiz...

In this episode of Success in Square Feet, host Julia Beckman interviews Andi Hertling, Vice President of Business Development at Republic Title. They discuss Andi's career journey from college athletics to title insurance, the importance of mentorship, community involvement, and the value of persistence in business development. Andi shares insights on building professional relationships, the...

In this episode of Success in Square Feet, host Julia Beckman interviews Ben Brandenburg, Executive Vice President at Broadway Bank specializing in commercial real estate lending. They discuss Ben's journey in the banking industry, the importance of mentorship, balancing family life with a demanding career, and lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis. Ben shares insights on the transiti...

In the first episode of 'Success in Square Feet', host Julia Beckman introduces herself and her goals for the podcast. She shares her passion for her career in the commercial real estate industry, the importance of mentorship, and the diverse career paths within the industry. Julia also discusses her journey, her experiences at Munsch Hardt, and her involvement in The Real Estate Council&#...