CCIM Connections Podcast
The name says it all. CCIM Connections Podcast, the companion to The CCIM Institute's quarterly magazine, features leading industry personalities tackling the topics that matter most to commercial real estate professionals today. You'll hear their stories, their insights, and their best practices to inspire, motivate, and make a tangible difference in how you do business.
Most Recent Podcasts
Level-Up Your Business With Rod Santomassimo, CCIM
Rod Santomassimo, CCIM, is the founder and President of the Massimo Group, CRE Perform, and Co-Founder of CREInvestor.Coach and CRE Listing Launcher. The Massimo Group is the world's #1 commercial real estate broker coaching and consulting organization, assisting over 4,200 commercial real estate professionals in building their desired business and life. Santomassimo is the author of four best-selling books – Brokers Who Dominate, Teams Built to Dominate, and Knowing Isn’t Doing – which became America's #1 sales book when it launched. In this podcast, Santomassimo shares his success strategies for business growth and how AI is transforming commercial real estate.
Mitigating Leasing Risk in Turbulent Times with Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, SIOR
The podcast, “Mitigating Leasing Risk in Turbulent Times with Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, SIOR,” discusses the challenges faced by industry professionals in lease negotiations, the importance of communication between tenant and landlord, and creative solutions for troubled assets, including adaptive reuse in a market upended by COVID-19. Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, SIOR, president and broker of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services in Las Vegas, joins the podcast.
Creating Iconic Real Estate Hubs and Innovative Capital Sourcing with Jamestown CEO Matt Bronfman
The podcast, “Creating Iconic Real Estate Hubs and Innovative Capital Sourcing with Jamestown CEO Matt Bronfman,” discusses the secret to the firm’s, Jamestown, enduring success throughout its 37-year history, supporting tenants during COVID-19, and strategies for approaching the retail space from a unique perspective. Matt Bronfman, principal and CEO of Jamestown, joins the podcast. Jamestown is a global real estate investment and management company that has completed iconic downtown projects including Chelsea Market in New York, Ponce City Market in Atlanta, and San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square.Bronfman details Jamestown’s new direct-to-consumer platform to encourage investment from new sources.
REITs as CRE Emerges from COVID-19 with David Bonser with Hogan Lovells
The podcast, “REITs as CRE Emerges from COVID-19 with David Bonser with Hogan Lovells,” discusses the opportunities and challenges facing REITs in various commercial real estate sectors including office, retail, and industrial. David Bonser, co-head of Hogan Lovells's global REIT practice, joins the podcast to share that he sees a bright future for institutional investment in commercial real estate as the country begins its recovery from COVID-19. He also examines consolidation in the REIT market, noting what such activity could mean for CRE on the whole.
Environmental improvements and C-PACE in CRE with Randy Eckers, Akerman's Real Estate Practice Group
The podcast, “Environmental improvements and C-PACE in CRE with Randy Eckers, Akerman's Real Estate Practice Group,” raises awareness for the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program or C-PACE. Randy Eckers, chair of the real estate finance practice for Akerman LLP, joins the podcast. He believes C-PACE has plenty of potential for CRE projects aimed at environmental improvements in existing and new properties. Through C-PACE, developers, owners, investors, and operators can access low-cost, long-term, fixed rate upfront financing across CRE markets.
Keys to Overcoming Challenges in Workforce Housing with Sabal’s Pat Jackson
The podcast, “Keys to Overcoming Challenges in Workforce Housing with Sabal’s Pat Jackson,” details the challenges in workforce housing, including tight margins, changing demographics, and aging properties. Pat Jackson, founder and CEO of Sabal Capital Partners, a financial services firm focused on investing and lending in workforce housing, joins the podcast. Jackson knows what it will take to meet growing demand in the multifamily submarket. He also highlights some opportunities for CRE professionals in a post-COVID-19 world.
Last-Mile, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Solutions with CCIM Institute Chief Economist K.C. Conway
The podcast, “Last-Mile, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Solutions with CCIM Institute Chief Economist K.C. Conway,” dives into the challenges and opportunities associated with last-mile logistics, supply chain, and infrastructure. Armed with new research from the American Society of Civil Engineers, CCIM Institute Chief Economist K.C. Conway, CCIM, MAI, CRE, joins the podcast. He discusses the impact of factors across property types and the data and considerations needed for commercial real estate professionals to succeed in this environment.
Deloitte’s John D’Angelo Sees AI as an Exciting Technological Development for CRE
The podcast, “Deloitte’s John D’Angelo Sees AI as an Exciting Technological Development for CRE,” s automation, and the Internet of Things in commercial real estate. These technologies can help leverage data across asset classes to improve decision-making, an especially appealing prospect in responding to COVID-19. Managing director at Deloitte Consulting, John D’Angelo, joins the episode. D’Angelo specializes in operational transformation in real estate operating companies, investment managers, and service providers.
Behind Cold Storage’s Hot Streak in Industrial with JLL Managing Director Tim O’Rourke
The podcast, “Behind Cold Storage’s Hot Streak in Industrial with JLL Managing Director Tim O’Rourke,” discusses the emergence of cold storage as a strong niche within the robust industrial sector. Managing Director at JLL, Tim O’Rourke, joins the podcast. He is a team leader for the industrial services group in Los Angeles and a member of JLL’s Supply Chain & Logistics Group. O’Rourke details the important driving factors, including population and production, as well as the impact of infrastructure, ESG, and technology.
Examining Cross-Border CRE Investment with BFIN’s Managing Partner Maggie Coleman: Part 2
The podcast, “Examining Cross-Border CRE Investment with BFIN’s Managing Partner Maggie Coleman: Part 2,” details regional differences in how foreign capital views the U.S. and what different commercial real estate sectors might expect in 2021. Maggie Coleman, managing partner with BFIN, where she leads the Private Capital Authority real estate platform, joins the podcast. This podcast is the second episode in a special two-part series.