The Bob Knakal Show

How do you go from a young urban fellow to one of the most influential real estate developers in New York City? In this episode of The Bob Knakal Show, MaryAnne Gilmartin shares her incredible journey through public service, real estate development, leadership, and some of New York City’s most transformative projects. From MetroTech and the New York Times Building to Atlantic Yards and MAG Partner...

How does someone go from the White House to becoming one of the most powerful figures in commercial real estate? In this episode of The Bob Knakal Show, Mary Ann Tighe shares her incredible journey—from growing up in the Bronx to working at the White House, and ultimately becoming CEO of the Tri-State region at CBRE. She reveals how unexpected opportunities, resilience, and bold decisions shaped h...

In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Bob Knakal Show, Bob sits down with Bruce Mosler, Chairman of Global Brokerage at Cushman & Wakefield, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on everything from real estate evolution, leadership, negotiation, and the future of brokerage—to personal stories of grit, setbacks, comebacks, and legacy. Bruce shares untold stories from his journey, incl...

In this powerful episode of The Bob Knakal Show, Bob sits down with legendary real estate investor Andy Davidoff, Chairman and CEO of Emmes Companies. With over 35 years of friendship and 25+ deals together, this is a must-watch for anyone interested in New York real estate, investment strategy, and entrepreneurial grit. 💼 Andy shares his unfiltered journey — from dropping out of college and demo...

In this episode, Bob sits down with Don Tepman, better known as StripMallGuy, one of the most influential voices in commercial real estate (CRE) with over 400,000 followers across social media. Discover how Don went from being a broker to a successful strip mall investor, and how he built a digital brand that’s reshaping the way people think about real estate investing. Key Takeaways: How Don brok...

What happens when a teenage bookkeeper grows up to build one of the most diversified global real estate portfolios in the world? On this episode of The Bob Knakal Show, Bob sits down with Francis Greenburger, Chairman and CEO of Time Equities, for a candid, powerful conversation spanning 50 years of real estate cycles, co-op conversions, global acquisitions, and entrepreneurial grit. From deliveri...

What does it take to dominate the New York City real estate market for decades and then pivot into an entirely new asset class? In this episode of The Bob Knakal Show, Bob sits down with Dov Hertz, founder of DH Property Holdings, to unpack an extraordinary career that’s reshaped skylines, built billion-dollar portfolios, and pushed the boundaries of what's possible in development. Dov shares stor...

This week, Bob sits down with Scott Rechler, Chairman & CEO of RXR, and a true titan of New York real estate. Together, they explore Scott’s incredible journey from his family’s innovative aluminum beach chair business to leading one of the most influential real estate firms in the nation. Join us as we dive into: → The evolution of NYC’s real estate market 🌆 → Scott's insights on navigating...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Bob Knakal Show! This episode features an engaging conversation with Steve Siegel, the Chairman of Global Brokerage at CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate services company.  Steve who shares his unique background of growing up in the Bronx, his unexpected love for the New York Mets, and his illustrious journey in the real estate industry working...