The CRE Project

It is no secret that the Cannabis Industry is rapidly growing in the CRE space. In this episode we sit down with Ben Lewinger, the Executive Director of New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce. We talk about the impact Cannabis is having and will continue to have on the CRE Landscape.  Ben Lewinger is a public affairs professional with a history of working on projects that have moved New Mexi...

In this episode we sit down with a true veteran in the CRE industry, Bob Mohr. We discuss how Bob has built his empire and how he has actually thrived during COVID when most have struggled. We dive into the retail, industrial and office segments separately and get his take on the current events and future of each segment! We hope you enjoy! Here is additional information about our guest! Two years...

We are excited for this episode as we sit down with a very experience and seasoned Apparel Retailer and get his take on the evolution of the Apparel Industry and how it is going to impact CRE.  Larry Meyer is an experienced Retail C-Suite Executive (UNIQLO, Forever 21, Gymboree, Toys R' Us, Pepsi Co.) and active independent board member (Forever 21, John Varvatos, Rue 21).  With years of...

In this epsiode we sit down with a really compelling guest that educates us on the history, current state, and future of retail real estate evolution.  Considered a leading expert on retail and the shopping center industry, Nick A. Egelanian pioneered the segmentation of retail into Commodity & Specialty sub-groups as the author of the retail chapter of the Urban Land Institute's Professi...

In this episode we talk with Trent Gilley with Vaquero Ventures out of Ft. Worth. We discuss his extensive experience in Retail real estate development and how he has navigated building relationships throughout his career.  Trent Gilley Acquisitions & Development 2900 Wingate Street, Suite 200 Fort Worth, TX 76107 Direct: (817) 819-8826 gilley@vaqueroventures.com www.vaqueroventures.com

In this episode we sit down with an industry leader to discuss his rise and success in the brokerage business and his outlook on the retail real estate landscape.  Stuart founded The Zall Company, LLC, in 2000. He has more than 35 years of retail-leasing expertise to bring to his role as company president. As part of a joint project, he also served as vice president of leasing at Pacific Real...

In this episode we sit down with one of the most accomplished and forward thinking CEO's in the CRE industry, Terry Montesi.  Terry is the founder and CEO of Trademark Property Company out of Ft. Worth. He is also the host of the podcast Leaning In. Leaning In is a podcast exploring the future of the retail and mixed-use real estate. Terry, and other executives of Trademark, speak with expert...

In this episode we sit down with Bob Young of Weitzman Group. We discuss the character makeup of what it takes to make it in commercial brokerage and what the future of retail real estate looks like.  Professional Background Robert E. Young, Jr., is Executive Managing Director for Weitzman. Young utilizes his extensive brokerage and management experience on Weitzman business development and b...

On today's show we sit down with Scott Chopping with Urban Pacific. We discuss the dynamics within the workforce housing industry and what it takes to be successful in that asset class. Scott K. Choppin is the Founder of the Urban Pacific Group of Cos. Scott oversees all operations of the Urban Pacific family of companies, including business development, capital acquisition, and strategic planning...

On this episode we sit down with Chris Powers, Founder and CEO of Fort Capital in Fort Worth, Texas. We discuss lessons learned when investing in projects and how to build a team and a culture for a development company.  Chris is a serial entrepreneur with more than 14 years of real estate development and investment experience and has raised more than $110 million in equity financing through...

In this episode we have the opportunity to learn about potential legal liabilities one can run into when acquiring and developing commercial real estate. We sit down with an industry expert, Jeff Love.  Jeff Love is a partner with the firm. His practice encompasses all facets of real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating purchase, sale, syndication, and financing transaction...

Today we discuss all aspects of retail real estate with El Paso's largest and most successful retail developer and Landlord. River Oaks Properties is solely based and focused on the El Paso market and currently owns over 350 retail assets equating to over 6,000,000 square feet. They are also responsible for managing over 1,000 tenants in their portfolio. Adam Frank is the President of River Oaks P...

Today we speak with two heavy hitters in the STNL space about the performance of Investments through COVID 19 and how to structure deals.  Mark: Mark Ruble is the co-founder of the Net Lease Advisory Group and a top producing Agent with Marcus & Millichap. Mark has been with the Phoenix office of Marcus & Millichap for 16 years (2004) and has received numerous accolades for his superi...

Jillian Sidoti, Esq.  is one of the country’s leading experts on Regulation A+. Since 2008, Jillian has submitted multiple Regulation A Offering Circulars to the Securities Exchange Commission for approval making her one of the few attorneys familiar with the law prior to the changes under the JOBS Act. Since the JOBS Act, Jillian has assisted multiple companies and entrepreneurs realize thei...

Ever wanted to learn how to negotiate a commercial real estate deal more effectively?  Today we sit down with Mark Raffan, a negotiation expert, to discuss best practices when it comes to tactical and strategic negotiation.  Mark Raffan is an entrepreneur, procurement veteran, podcast host, speaker and a recognized negotiation expert. Mark has led c-suite negotiations for many years for...

Today we take a deep dive into a very challenging subject, building a digital presence online to attract investors and raise capital in commercial real estate! We welcome Dr. Adam Gower onto the show and he shares his top tips for building an online presence for your CRE business. This is an action-packed show with a TON of valuable content on a subject that is CRUCIAL in today's digital age! &nbs...

On today's show we learn a 5 point proven method to raise capital for commercial real estate and how to foster, grow and build relationships with investors. We sit down with Hunter Thompson. Hunter is the Managing Principal at Asym Capital and has raised over $30 million dollars in private money and is currently managing over $100 million dollars in commercial real estate.  Hunter is a very s...

A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Hastings College of The Law, John practiced law until he co-founded McNellis Partners, a Northern California shopping center development firm, in 1982. John is a decades’ long member of the Urban Land Institute—a founding member of its Environmental Task Force—and the ICSC. He is a ULI Governor, has chaired two separate ULI Councils and se...

Today, we take a deep dive into the data behind Covid 19 with an actual data scientist and real estate investor. Neal Bawa will shed some good news as it relates to Covid 19 and the effects it will have in coming months relating to Commercial Real Estate.  Neal Bawa brings extremely strong strategic and operational experience to his role as CEO at Grocapitus Investments. Neal sources, negotia...

Today (3/30/2020) we discuss the impact of Covid 19 on Commercial Real Estate and estimated timelines for recovery.  We are speaking with Spencer Levy which is one of the most well known and knowledgeable individuals in the CRE industry when it comes to economics and research.  Spencer Levy is Chairman of Americas Research for CBRE and Senior Economic Advisor for CBRE. He plays an integr...

Brian Watson is the Founder and CEO of Northstar Commercial Partners (“Northstar”). In this capacity he manages the firm’s overall business, new initiatives, investment strategies and all major investment decisions, as well as sits on the investment committee of all investment activities. Since founding the firm in 2000, Brian has positioned Northstar as a leading, multi-faceted and vertically int...

Intro Into Commercial Finance - Jordan Herrington   Jordan Herrington is Vice President, Relationship Manager in the Commercial Real Estate Group for Bank of Albuquerque. In this role, Jordan works with developers and investors looking to construct, acquire or refinance income-producing properties. He specializes in ground-up construction, acquisition and rehab, and term financing for retail,...

Today we interview a very dynamic Commercial Real Estate coach, Rod Santomassimo.  Rod Santomassimo is a best-selling author, speaker, and consultant.  He is also the founder of the Massimo Group.  The mission of Massimo Group is to assist independent contractors, solopreneurs and small business owners in transforming their business and, ultimately, their lives. During his 35+-year...

In today's show we take a deep dive into the legal side of the Commercial Real Estate business! We hear from a very accomplished and active real estate attorney on what clauses to look for in negotiate whether you are a Tenant/Landlord or Owner/Seller. We learn what strategies can be used to protect your asset from liability and litigation. Awesome show and we hope you enjoy!  Contact Information:...

In this truly interesting episode we speak with one of the most accomplished city managers in the state of NM. We learn about how cities and governments are planning for innovation and technology. You learn how cities utilize incentives and public private partnerships to spur commercial development. Enjoy!