Transforming Cities

On this episode I’m speaking with Thomas Hertzog, Principal of Good Neighbor Homes. Thomas leads the company through each of its multifamily developments, oversees property management, and interfaces directly with each of their advisory clients. He's served in multiple development and real estate consulting roles, while also overseeing over $250M in real estate asset optimization. He believes...

On this episode, I'm speaking with Jim Heid, Founder of Craft DnA, the Small Scale Development Forum, the Building Small community, and author of the 2021 book by the same name - Building Small: A Toolkit for Real Estate Entrepreneurs, Civic Leaders, and Great Communities. Beyond educating and training, Jim developed a twelve-unit infill Cottage Court, and also developed - and now runs - an aw...

On this episode, I'm speaking with Mike Brewer, COO at RADCO. Mike has received numerous industry honors, including seven "Property Management Company of the Year" awards under his leadership, and he's a frequent contributor to industry-related publications. At RADCO, his investment in technological advances and education improves the team member experience and elevates customer...

On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Tyler Harris, CPA at Gursey | Schneider. During our live event, we covered real estate tax tips, strategies, investment opportunities, and best practices for a tax perspective in a rapid-fire format. Be sure to let me know how you like this educational episode, and get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future guest announc...

On this episode, I’m speaking with Thibault Manekin, Partner at Seawall. Growing up in Baltimore City, Thibault wrestled to understand why we, as human beings, seemed so divided. He continued to ask himself what causes the divides that separate races, cultures, and communities and what can be done to bridge them. Since 2007, Seawall has been an impact-driven company made up of passionate social en...

On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Clayton Garrett and Scott Snodgrass of Meristem Communities. During our live event, we chatted about ecosystems, residential development, the concept of town centers, and much more. We also gained insight into Indigo, the latest project by Meristem in Richmond, TX, and what it's all about. Be sure to let me know how you like this for...

On this episode I’m speaking with Brandon Reed, Founder of Loft Six Four, his creative design firm for immersive rooftop amenities and outdoor living experiences. Brandon is an entrepreneur, visionary, and closet Halo gamer enthusiast known for his charisma, witty optimism, and creativity.  Over the last decade, he and his team have worked on some of the most prestigious projects in Salt Lake City...

On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Michael Procopio, CEO at The Procopio Companies. During our live event, we discussed his family's first generation roots, how he's worked through scaling a family enterprise, and his own experience transitioning into a 4th generation leadership role. We also dove into the future of Procopio and the impact thoughtful design, brand...

On this episode I'm speaking with Martha Bader, Director of Marketing and Programming at Arden 55+ Living. A Southerner by birth but not by accent, her career in Marketing is as varied as the colors in the largest box of crayons that one can find. Her roles have included store openings and logistics with Old Navy, events and public relations for The Park Hyatt Hotel, and business development f...

On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Dakota Courville of ITEX. During our live event, we discussed the great migration to suburbs and sub-markets across the country, what affordability means and how it's impacting access to housing, and the dynamic shifts we're seeing when it comes to marketing to affordable renters. Be sure to let me know how you like this format,...

On this episode I welcome back my second-ever guest, Anna Mackay. After departing from Guerrilla Development in 2020, she's taken a dive into community-first placemaking as the Founder of Sister City. Co-developed projects like Rocket Empire Machine and Chiles House kicked off this new phase in her career, as well as the Shortstack Housing project, co-led by Jessy Ledesma of HomeWork Developme...

On this episode I’m speaking with Cody Dietrich, Partner at Hayes Dietrich. Cody runs the development side of the company after spending his career specializing in multi-family residential development, including affordable, mixed-income, and luxury housing in the Twin Cities and Nashville markets. Overall, Cody has been involved in the development or substantial rehabilitation of over 2,000 multif...

On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Jessy Ledesma and Anna Mackay of Shortstack Housing. During our live event, we jumped into the thesis behind Shortstack as it relates to missing middle housing, the founders story, and a deeper dive into the process and product side of Shortstack. We also jumped into a great Q&A at the end. Be sure to let me know how you like this fo...

On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined again by Andrew Katz of Katz Development. During our live event, we discussed developing with mass timber, his upcoming 12-story project in Denver, Colorado, and fielded a variety of questions at the end. Be sure to let me know how you like this format, and get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future guest announcements! Ple...

On this episode I’m speaking with Andrew Katz, Founder of Katz Development. Since 2015, Andrew has participated in the development of approximately $350M of multifamily, office, retail, and hospitality projects totaling roughly 1M square feet in Colorado and Ohio. Since moving to Denver, Andrew has focused on infill development in and around the urban core with local developer, Westfield Company....

On this episode I’m speaking with John Gonzalez, VP of Marketing at ITEX.  Drawing from a wealth of experience in the multifamily industry and with a focus on customer experience and branding, he’s played a key role in driving growth and success for companies such as Camden Property Trust and Leedo.  His current position at ITEX allows him to continue his passion for learning about AI an...

On this episode I’m speaking with Michael DiMella, Managing Partner of CHARLESGATE. CHARLESGATE is an integrated real estate services firm that empowers thousands of clients throughout Massachusetts and New England.  Their mission is to help people live better and invest better by delivering a comprehensive array of forward-thinking real estate solutions that inspire and empower their team, c...

On this episode I’m speaking with Mike Whaling, founder and operator of 30 Lines, and creator of the RentPress Apartment Marketing Platform.  30 Lines is a marketing technology studio dedicated to helping companies deliver easy, remarkable customer experiences, and has been recognized multiple times as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company. RentPress is a powerful apartment marketing p...

On this episode, I’m speaking with Sara Graham, SVP of Marketing at Beacon Communities. With more than two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Sara sits at the intersection of marketing, operations, and technology, working to foster innovation and drive occupancy and rent growth. Her areas of expertise include marketing strategy, brand management, and evaluating and implementing new...

On this episode I’m speaking with Katie Kane, Customer Experience & Training Manager for HILLS Properties - a family-owned company that develops, builds, owns and manages multifamily communities throughout the midwest. The title and subsequent role of Customer Experience & Training Manager was originally curated to fill a gap and utilize one of Katie’s core passions of building brand recog...

On this episode I’m speaking with Jacob Carter, founder of Nurture Boss, an automation platform for multifamily that brings AI and automation to prospect follow-up and resident communication. Jacob’s background is in marketing technology and software development, and it was through his own pains as a renter that the idea for Nurture Boss was born. He is passionate about bringing technology to mark...

On this episode I’m speaking with Eric Cress, Principal at Urban Development + Partners, where he concentrates on acquisition, development, and finance. An engineer and designer by training, Eric is drawn to innovative new ideas that make our communities better places to live. As such, he oversees budgets and the acquisition-to-construction phase of new projects. Before UD+P, Eric was a project ma...

On this episode I’m speaking with Katie McCamant, President at CoHousing Solutions. Katie brings the depth and diversity of her 35 years of experience as a developer, architect, and cohousing resident to benefit her clients. She’s the co-author of Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves, the book that introduced cohousing to North America, and more recently, Creating Cohousing: Bui...

On this episode I’m speaking with Mike Wolber, Chief Revenue Officer at Rent Dynamics. Mike leads the Go-To-Market teams of Sales, Account Management, and Marketing. He's the founder and host of the Modern Multifamily Podcast, a board member of the Silicon Slopes Northern Utah Chapter, and a technology and multifamily enthusiast. Work aside, Mike is a passionate family man - a proud husband and fa...

On this episode I am speaking with Bryant Hughes, Co-Founder of Authentic Form & Function, a full-service brand and marketing studio specializing in real estate development and lease-ups. After growing up in the midwest, Bryant graduated from Colorado State University in 2008 with a degree in Business and Computer Information systems. He started his career in software development and web desig...