The CRE Project
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The CRE Project Podcast is a educational and informative platform for Commercial Real Estate Professionals. Rather you're just getting into the CRE business or you're a veteran in the industry, The CRE Project will benefit your practice in the CRE Field. We interview seasoned developers, brokers and professionals that have been successful in the CRE industry.
The CRE Project
2M ago
In this episode Clayton speaks with Will Pender, a seasoned general contractor in the commercial real estate space.
From wanting to become a lawyer initially to being a leader in one of the most successful and thriving contracting firms in Texas, Will’s journey has been a fascinating one to hear.
Will sheds some light on the evolving role of general contractors and the importance of hiring experienced professionals, especially for complex projects. He also delves into innovative approaches in construction, from regional specialization to the impact of AI and mass timber on the industry ..read more
The CRE Project
4M ago
In this episode, Clayton speaks with Dale Dekker, one of the founding partners of Dekker, Perich Sabatini or popularly known as DPS. An architect and planner rooted in Albuquerque, exploring his journey from a young apprentice influenced by his father to becoming a rainmaker at his own architectural firm.
The episode delves into the origins and growth of Dekker Perich Sabatini, shedding light on the strategies and values that grew the firm to a headcount of 220+ & counting. Dale discusses the evolution of the architectural industry since the 80s, emphasising the impact of technology ..read more
The CRE Project
6M ago
Show Notes:
In this episode, we delve into the world of commercial real estate with Paul, an industry veteran with a wealth of experience. Paul shares his journey, from early jobs in construction cleanup to becoming a successful developer, highlighting the importance of hiring the right people and understanding one's strengths and weaknesses. He discusses the key qualities of a good developer and offers valuable insights on due diligence, common pitfalls, and when to make tough decisions. Paul's predictions for the real estate market and his philosophy on debt add depth to this engaging conver ..read more
The CRE Project
11M ago
Clayton King sits down with Raphael Collazo in this episode of The CRE Project podcast. This podcast dives deep into social media & how Raphael grew his presence being younger in the CRE world.
Raphael Collazo is a licensed commercial real estate agent specializing in retail and multi-family properties. Transitioning from a career in software, Raphael brings a strong technical background and a love for dissecting complex problems to his client interactions. These characteristics enable him to provide innovative and effective real estate solutions to help his clients get the most out ..read more
The CRE Project
11M ago
In this show we sit down with Beth Azor and discuss a plethora of different topics including the state of the market, prospecting do and don't and how to utilize online platform to procure transactions.
Affectionately known as ‘The Canvassing Queen™’ Beth Azor is the founder and owner of Azor Advisory Services (AAS), a leading commercial real estate advisory and investment firm based in Southeast Florida.
As its principal, Beth currently owns and manages six shopping centers in Florida and travels the country consulting with, brokering deals for and training associates in the commer ..read more
The CRE Project
11M ago
The 1031 Exchange is one of the most effective and commonly used tools in the the Commercial Real Estate world. In this episode we talk about how to effectively and safely navigate a 1031 exchange. We discuss the timelines and the appropriate way to identify property to keep you safe from paying tax on a CRE transaction.
Leonard Spoto oversees all of the sales and marketing operations for Asset Exchange Company. He is a frequent keynote speaker and an accredited course instructor on the subject of 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges. He has presented his popular real estate and tax workshops to ..read more
The CRE Project
11M ago
In this episode we sit down with a true commercial real estate Pioneer, Ed Cross. Ed is an influential developer out of the Texas market that is know for being an innovative and creative multifamily developer. Ed has accomplished some amazing things and his career and he shares his lessons learned over the years.
DISCUSSION TOPICS
How Ed Got Started - 1:38
Ed’s First Development Deal – 8:42
Ed’s First Big Brokerage Deal – 10:30
The Gift of Abstract Thinking – 18:05
The Key Ingredients for being a Successful Broker – 19:40
Ed Starts to Discuss the Vistana Project – 23:00
Law of the Indies / Sp ..read more
The CRE Project
11M ago
In this episode we sit down with the two most dominant and well known multifamily and industrial developers in the New Mexico and Texas markets. We discuss how Ben and Kurt got started in the business and how they grew to one of the most prominent real estate firms in the Southwest.
DISCUSSION TOPICS
- “Ben’s First Development Opportunity” 4:55 – 8:45
- “How Ben got his First Project Financed” 9:06 – 11:20
- “Biggest Challenge in Growing a Development Company over the last 20 years” 15:00 – 16:50
- “What Titan does Differently vs other Development Companies” 17:10 – 18:42
- “Most Influenti ..read more
The CRE Project
11M ago
Mark Ritter is the CEO of MBFS and an expert in credit unions and business lending. His primary role at MBFS is overseeing the strategy of helping credit unions assist members with business needs and consulting with credit unions on planning the delivery of services to their membership.
In 2002, Mark started Members 1st Federal Credit Union’s business lending program as “one person and a desk” with no policies, products, staff, systems, or business members. That program grew to be one of the top ten in the nation.
In 2012, he took on the challenge of being the CEO of a business lending CUSO. M ..read more
The CRE Project
11M ago
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Flight, the founder and CEO of Liberty Fund and host of the Nothing but Net Podcast. We dive into the world of crypto and the impact that it is starting to make in CRE. We learn about how you can invest in NNN properties using security tokens as a vehicle for investment.
Below are some highlights on Michael's career.
34 year commercial real estate veteran with proven track
Completed over $600M+ real estate transactions / co-founder Concordia Realty in 1990
Known industry expert on Retail Real Estate and Net Lease properties including speak ..read more