In this weeks episode, Chris sits down with Brian Hilko, PGA professional and founder of The Golf Factory in Mt Prospect Illinois as they discuss Brian's entrepreneurial journey. Find out what it took to make Brian's vision a reality. From financing to finding a location to buildout costs, this episode is valuable for every aspiring entrepreneur and real estate professional ..read more

It takes more than a "retail apocalypse" to stop NYC.   In this week's episode of Retail Retold, Chris sits down with Ariel Schuster, Vice Chairman at Newmark and NYC retail real estate expert. Ariel offers a deep dive into the NYC retail real estate market, down to which neighborhoods are the hottest destinations for brands right now.  ..read more

Outline Challenges in funding direct-to-consumer products due to market changes and investor caution.            •         Funding for direct-to-consumer products is challenging, with a 97% decrease in venture capital funding in 2022 compared to 2021.            •         Chris Ressa notes that this shift in funding is changing how brands are coming to existence, with DTC brands needing to be more ..read more

In this weeks episode, Chris sits down with Melina Cordero, founder of P20, a digital learning platform focused on helping Companies adjust to a post 2020 environment. Listen in to learn about the future of workplace culture, shifting recruitment strategies, and measuring success in DEI ..read more

In Today's episode of Retail Retold, Chris sits down with Brian Vigorita, owner of Hudson Valley Pickleball and Golf Center in Poughkeepsie NY. They talk about Brian's other entrepreneurial ventures, the process of getting a business open, and offer a sneak peek into Hudson Valley Pickleball ..read more

In this solo episode, Chris tackles assignment provisions in commercial leases, which allow tenants to sell their business to other entities Chris dives into the perspectives of both tenants and landlords, the importance of finding a balance between flexibility and control, and what factors to consider during the approval process for assignments ..read more

In this solo episode, Chris tackles assignment provisions in commercial leases, which allow tenants to sell their business to other entities Chris dives into the perspectives of both tenants and landlords, the importance of finding a balance between flexibility and control, and what factors to consider during the approval process for assignments ..read more

It's time for another episode of What's in Store with Karly and Chris! Today's episode is all about cold hard cash, and how to get more of it from your retail properties! Tune in as Karly and Chris discuss densification, ancillary income, working with existing tenants on renewal terms, financial strategies, and property upgrades ..read more

Chris is rejuvenated from some well-deserved time off and ready to drop some knowledge! In the real estate industry, adding value is the name of the game. Today's solo episode explores three ways to add value in a low-vacancy environment along with the story of navigating a tricky development deal for a Starbucks in Newburgh, NY ..read more

Join Chris Ressa as he sits down with Roxy Klein, a broker at Progressive Real Estate Partners focused on the Inland Empire. You'll learn: How to balance patience with urgency in the dealmaking process How strong is leasing momentum in the Inland Empire? What is bad real estate vs. bad pricing? What is a conditional use permit? How quickly deals change, the importance of being adaptive ..read more