The Blueprint Tour

Summary In this live-recorded episode of The Blueprint Tour from the 2024 CREI Summit in Atlanta, hosts Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston sit down with Brandon Rush , a multifamily broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial. After more than a decade in IT leadership, Brandon made the leap into commercial real estate, bringing with him a systems-driven mindset and a focus on people-first relationships...

Summary In this live-recorded episode of The Blueprint Tour from the 2024 CREI Summit in Atlanta, hosts Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston sit down with Lonnie Hendry, Chief Product Officer at Trepp and co-host of The TreppWire Podcast . With over two decades in commercial real estate—spanning multifamily development, valuations, and now CRE data analytics—Lonnie unpacks how AI, lending data, and...

Summary In this insight-packed episode of The Blueprint Tour , hosts Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston sit down with Topher Stephenson , Head of Operations at Aspire Commercial Real Estate , live at the 2024 CREI Summit in Atlanta. With more than a decade in commercial real estate and a sharp eye for scaling brokerage operations, Topher shares how AI is already transforming marketing, operations,...

Summary In this insight-packed episode of The Blueprint Tour , hosts Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston sit down with Robyn Letourneau, a Connecticut-based broker and investor, live at the 2024 CREI Summit in Atlanta. Robyn brings hard-won wisdom from the front lines of ground-up development, sharing why many projects stall—and what brokers, developers, and engineers can do to prevent expensive mi...

Summary In this insight-packed episode of The Blueprint Tour , hosts Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston sit down with Brandon Avedikian , founder of Aspire Commercial, live at the 2024 CREI Summit in Atlanta. Brandon shares his playbook for building a commercial real estate brokerage from the ground up—covering everything from training junior brokers to managing global support teams. This conversa...

Summary In this insight-packed episode of The Blueprint Tour , hosts Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston sit down with cost segregation expert and LinkedIn thought leader Yonah Weiss , live at the 2024 CREI Summit in Atlanta. Yonah unpacks the misunderstood world of real estate tax strategy—breaking down how cost segregation can unlock massive deductions and boost cash flow for investors. But this...

Summary In this eye-opening episode of The Blueprint Tour , hosts Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston sit down with distressed debt expert Shlomo Chopp live at the 2024 CREI Summit in Atlanta. Shlomo breaks down the world of commercial loan restructuring, CMBS complexity, and how he helps property owners navigate financial turbulence before it’s too late. From borrower missteps to bondholder dynami...

Summary In this insightful episode of The Blueprint Tour , hosts Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston dive into a candid conversation with Amy Calandrino, founder of Beyond Commercial, live at the 2024 CREI Summit. Amy opens up about scaling a brokerage, building an inbound referral engine, leveraging social media, and the real estate trends shaping Orlando. From managing a business while raising to...

Summary In this dynamic episode of the Blueprint Tour, hosts Kenny Shultz and Ken Ashley delve into the world of commercial real estate at the 2024 CREI Summit in Atlanta. They explore the importance of community, digital transformation, and evolving office spaces. Real estate veterans and newcomers share strategies, insights, and personal stories about overcoming industry challenges and building...

Summary In this episode of the Blueprint Tour Season 3, Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston conduct a live recording at the CREi Summit in Atlanta with Carson Baird, a commercial real estate broker specializing in industrial properties in Southwest Florida. Carson shares his journey into commercial brokerage, including how he entered the industry just as interest rates began rising in March 2022, f...

Summary Kenny Shultz and Carter discuss design from a branding expert’s perspective. They sit down with lead brand strategist Christie Thompson of Campfire & Co . to talk about their experiences in the industry, the importance of brand strategy, and the challenges of integrating the brand into construction. They also touch on the proposal writing process, emotional regulation's value, and the spec...

Summary We sit down with the Dodson Development Group to discuss beer, proforma, construction, creative deal structures, and how to blend a sports card store with a bar & grill. We explore the idea of streaming live card pack openings while customers can enjoy food and drinks. We also touch on the concept of buying into a card pack break, where customers can purchase a specific team and watch the...

Summary In this conversation, Kenny and Carter sit with Austin and Sean, both life safety and fire protection professionals. They discuss the intricacies of fire protection engineering and the design of sprinkler systems. They explore the challenges of coordinating sprinkler pipes with other building systems and the importance of early involvement of fire protection engineers in the design process...

Summary Max shares his journey from a soccer player and skier to a managing director of LevCon Analytics , discussing the construction industry's evolution, technology's impact, and the ConvergeIt product's development. He emphasizes the importance of user engagement and the industry's cultural shift. We cover various architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) technology topics, including s...

Summary In this conversation, Kenny, Carter, and Matt discuss the challenges and frustrations in the engineering and design industry, particularly in the light commercial market. We touch on unrealistic client expectations, the importance of collaboration between engineers and contractors, the need for design-assist or design-build approaches, and the significance of understanding project budgets...

Summary ChefSuite is a ghost kitchen facility that provides resources and support to chef tenants. They offer flexible lease terms and a private kitchen space for efficient operations on delivery-only apps. Jarnail and his team worked hard to determine the project's needs based on the business plan and available real estate, particularly in the heart of the Covid crisis. The focus was on creating...

Summary The conversation revolves around the challenges and dynamics of design in the construction industry, particularly in the context of small commercial projects. The transition from a general contractor (GC) role to the tech world is discussed, highlighting the importance of transparency and stakeholder communication. The cost and value of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems ar...

Summary In this episode, Kenny Shultz, PE, Carter Huddleston, PE, Todd Burdge, PE, and Pete Price discuss the topic of design. They explore the importance of belonging and collaboration within design teams, the challenges of working in silos, and the need for open communication and feedback. They also touch on the concept of easy design versus good design, the role of relationships in the design p...

Summary In this conversation, Kenny Shultz, PE, Carter Huddleston, PE, and Josh Krider, President of Howell’s Heating and Air discuss the challenges and considerations of HVAC design in commercial and residential buildings, including zoning, comfort expectations, control systems, wireless thermostats, coordination issues, and communication. They highlight the need for engineers and contractors to...

Summary In this conversation, hosts Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston, and guest Chris Brown discuss the construction coordination challenges, particularly from the owner's perspective. They touch on trust, payment issues, and the importance of having the right team. They also delve into the complexities of HVAC systems in restaurant construction, including the sizing of hoods and the difficultie...

Season 1, Episode 14: Building Strong Relationships in the Construction Industry with Cliff Ringenberg Episode Overview In this episode, we sit down with Cliff Ringenberg from Ringenberg Construction, diving into the nuances of effective collaboration, the pivotal role of trust, and the art of communication within the construction industry. Cliff shares his rich experience and the lessons learned...

Blueprint Tour Season 1, Episode 13: Mastering Architecture Coordination: Tips and Strategies with Kendrick Richardson from RDS Architecture Guest: Kendrick Richardson, RDS Architecture Hosts: Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston Episode Summary: In this episode, Kenny and Carter dive deep into the architectural world with Kendrick Richardson, a visionary from RDS Architecture. This episode is a mix...

BPT Season 1 Episode 12: Behind the Scenes: Restoring Historic Buildings with Jacob Combee from archsmith studio. Episode Overview: In this vibrant episode, Kenny Shultz and Carter Huddleston roll out the virtual red carpet for Jacob Combee, the mastermind behind archsmith studio, a firm renowned for its innovative approach to architectural design and experience restoring historic buildings. Recor...

Season 1, Episode 9: Navigating Zoning's Maze with Charlie Wilson Episode Summary In this engaging episode of the Blueprint Tour, we sit with Charlie Wilson from Baker Development Resources, delving into the complex zoning and urban development world. With years of expertise, Charlie shares insights into the intricacies of navigating zoning laws, the art of coordination in development projects, an...

Season 1, Episode 11: Electrifying Insights: Shocks of Wisdom with Ben Matthews from Metro Electrica Episode Summary: Get ready to plug into another energized session of the Blueprint Tour, where we flip the switch on the construction and design universe. This round, we're juicing up the conversation with Ben Matthews from Metro Electric, an absolute powerhouse in the electrical engineering domain...