The Walker Webcast

It's never too late to return to an unfulfilled dream. Keira D'Amato tells the story of what it's like to leave the sport that she loved after sustaining an immobilizing foot injury. On this Walker Webcast, host Willy and guest Keira discuss the incredible tale of how it's never late in life to do it all! In her late 30s, Keira started prioritizing her health. Unexpectedly, the little step she too...

How do you get the sales you need in today's ever-evolving landscape? Dr. Frank Cespedes graces the Walker Webcast to drop the essential sales strategies and techniques that you need to maintain a thriving and game-changing enterprise. Frank's vast experience spans his work with many companies on go-to-market and strategy issues, and he has been a Board member at consumer goods, industrial product...

We get up close and personal in an inspiring conversation with Australian Open commentator and four-time Grand Slam winner Jim Courier. He shares the backstory of choosing whether to pursue baseball or tennis at age 13, what it's like being friendly and competitive with fellow tennis legends, and the future he expects for upcoming American players. Jim Courier reached the #1 world ranking, was a m...

On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker is joined by Dr. Peter Linneman. For over 40 years, Dr. Linneman's unique blend of scholarly rigor and practical business insight has earned him accolades from around the world. He has studied under multiple Nobel Prize winners, holds both a Master's and Doctorate in Economics after a distinguished academic career at both The University of Chicago and the Whart...

Stay younger, longer! Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Michael Roizen on slowing the aging process, the key to longevity, and more On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Dr. Michael Roizen, on how to live a healthy, happy, and longer life. Dr. Roizen is the New York Times #1 best-selling author of RealAge: Are You as Young as You Can Be? and three other #1's and Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus at...

Leadership, loyalty, and trust: Alan Fleischmann, Laurel Strategies CEO and SiriusXM Host On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed the man behind the nation’s most powerful CEOs and c-suite professionals, Alan Fleischmann, Founder and CEO of Laurel Strategies and host of SiriusXM show, Leadership Matters. Alan discussed his early entrepreneurial days, his passion for helping people find th...

Wells Fargo Heads of CRE and Home Lending on the economy, technology, future of office, and more. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Wells Fargo's Head of Home Lending Kristy Fercho and Head of Commercial Real Estate Kara McShane. Kristy and Kara discussed the latest market trends, what could come next, how they have advanced their careers and effectively run their respective busines...

A bright future for CRE! On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Ed Walter, ULI's Global CEO, and Billy Grayson, EVP of ULI's Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance. They discussed the recent Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2022 report, which is jam-packed with everything from the hottest markets to the potential impact of returning to the office. In addition, they covered the...

State of CRE - Walker & Dunlop's Experts' Outlooks on Debt, Equity, and Investment Sales It's time to do a deep dive on the state of commercial real estate! Willy was joined by Walker & Dunlop's very own experts to provide a 360 view of the industry. Find out what trends you should be taking seriously in property sales, financing, and more:  Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President, Investment Sal...

"Aim for excellence" - Producer Allyn Stewart on the business of making a blockbuster movie Ever watch a film and wonder how it was made? Well, we have answers for you. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed President of Flashlight Films Allyn Stewart, the producer behind iconic films such as Sully, Dangerous Liaisons, and Driving Miss Daisy to discuss the business of making movies. Ally...

Business of well-being - Principal Financial CEO Dan Houston on retirement and his career journey Feeling financially secure is on most people's wish list, and for the past four decades, it's been Dan Houston's job to help people achieve that wish. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Dan Houston on the hows and whys of financial planning, growing and scaling a much-admired Fortune 500...

Making diversity work in the workplace with John Rice, CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow John Rice, Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow, has dedicated himself to racial equity, transforming the careers of people of color, and helping organizations move the needle on DEI. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed John Rice on the need for organizations to take a rig...

Ivy Zelman and Dennis McGill Challenge the Housing Market Orthodoxy 5-star housing analyst Ivy Zelman is back on the Walker Webcast! She saw the future of the housing market in 2005 and 2012 -- are her predictions right again? Her latest "Cradle to Grave" report debunks the narrative that we have a housing shortage. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Ivy to discuss how slow populatio...

What Jobs, Musk & Oprah Have In Common? Legendary Harvard Business School professor Dr. Richard Tedlow’s books on Tom Watson of IBM and Andy Grove of Intel were Business Week selections as outstanding. His newest book, on Charismatic Leadership, profiles the likes of Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Oprah. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Richard for an in-depth discussion on leadership,...

Load Up On Assets! Dr. Peter Linneman on Inflation, Job Growth & Interest Rates Renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman once again dazzled our host, Willy Walker, with numbers. He and Willy spoke about everything from COVID recovery and job growth to inflation and the CRE industry's path forward, with data to back up each assertion. As per usual, it was an hour filled with insight! GET NOTIFIED abou...

Life As A Rockstar - R.E.M.'s Mike Mills and Bertis Downs on Music, Fame, Business & more On this Walker Webcast, our host, Willy Walker, has a behind-the-scenes discussion with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and manager Bertis Downs. R.E.M.'s music took the world by storm in the 1990s with hits such as “Losing My Religion” and “Everybody Hurts” and record sales of over 90 million. Watch now to hear about th...

The Future of MGM Resorts | with CEO Bill Hornbuckle Bill Hornbuckle, President & CEO of MGM Resorts International, oversees the largest gaming company in the world, including iconic properties like the Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Mirage. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker spoke to Bill to hear how MGM navigated the pandemic, sold all its real estate, is investing in online gambling, and building n...

Weathering the Pandemic & the Future of Skiing, Golf, and Hospitality Deer Valley. Soneva. Baillie Lodges. Grand Hotel Mackinac Island. KSL Capital Partners owns some of the most iconic travel and leisure destinations in the world. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed KSL CEO Eric Resnick. They discussed navigating the pandemic, the future of skiing, golf, and other outdoor recreation,...

Leading Through Change | with Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter Renowned Harvard Business School professor Dr. John Kotter has studied, written, and lectured about leadership for decades. In his newest book, Change, Kotter dives into how corporations can effectively innovate and evolve in this fast-changing, technologically-enabled world. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewe...

Culture. Creativity. And Branding. | Acceleration Partners CEO Tells All A few years ago, Robert Glazer, Founder and CEO of renowned marketing agency Acceleration Partners, started sending a weekly note to his 30 remote employees. Now over 200,000 subscribers around the globe read his Friday Forward emails for connection and inspiration. From lessons on the need for core values at work and in life...

Systemization is the Key to Execution - CEO Steven DeFrancis on the immense growth of Cortland As a top 50 apartment owner and operator, Cortland has a brand and reputation of success and customer service. On the latest Walker Webcast, CEO Steven DeFrancis joined us to discuss his strategic approach to systemization, his focus on building a stellar team, and his approach to growth. GET NOTIFIED ab...

From a 'Clueless Kid' to Building Smart Cities - JBG Smith CEO Matt Kelly on Growth and Strategy While Matt Kelly may suspect that his high school principal would have called him a clueless kid, the CEO of JBG Smith is far from clueless now. Over the course of his career, Matt has taken the company public, negotiated HQ2 with Amazon, and more - not to mention he's planning to turn National Landing...

What Drives Exceptional Performance? | with author James Kerr What do the New York Mets, the Navy SEALs, and Google have in common? They have all sought the expertise of James Kerr. James has dedicated his career to understanding leadership and high performance in order to help elite performers raise their game. His international bestseller, Legacy, which analyzes the rise and reign of one of the...

How a 17-Time Tour de France Racer Balances Entrepreneurship & Relationships On this Walker Webcast, George Hincapie sat down with host Willy Walker to discuss his successful businesses, the future of cycling and adventure tourism, and the results of both the Tour de France and ongoing Olympic games. Listen to hear about how George became a tour de force in business. 0:48 - Willy shares who his gu...

The Future of Real Estate Development with Suffolk CEO John Fish John Fish is no longer building for the present - his eyes are set on the future and how he can help transform the real estate development industry for the next generation. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviews the Suffolk CEO on his career journey, how he built the culture at Suffolk, the current state of CRE construction,...