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
The Office Revival: Unveiling Trends, Perspectives, and the New Normal With Evelyn Ward, CCIM
Evelyn Ward, CCIM is Senior Vice President for Agency Leasing and Land Services with Transwestern in Houston. With nearly 20 years of commercial brokerage experience, Evelyn focuses on agency leasing for office, as well as tenant and owner/user representation throughout the greater Houston area. Ward’s expertise lies in market knowledge, negotiations, marketing, and finding the best solution for her clients based on their goals and individual needs. She earned her CCIM Designation in 2011 and is a senior instructor for the CCIM Institute for CI 103 Designation courses. In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of office space leasing and tenant and owner-user representation. Ward uncovers strategies, insights, and her views on vacancies and where she believes office is heading in the future.
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.
Examining Cross-Border CRE Investment with BFIN’s Managing Partner Maggie Coleman: Part 1
The podcast, “Examining Cross-Border CRE Investment with BFIN’s Managing Partner Maggie Coleman: Part 1,” discusses cross-border commercial real estate investment among global regions and across asset classes. Maggie Coleman, managing partner with BFIN, where she leads the Private Capital Authority real estate platform, joins the podcast. This is the first episode of a special two-part series.
A Look Inside the Agricultural Real Estate Market with Doug Phillips, Schuil & Associates
The podcast, “A Look Inside the Agricultural Real Estate Market with Doug Phillips, Schuil & Associates,” outlines the opportunities and challenges facing the agricultural real estate sector. Doug Phillips, partner and REALTOR® with Schuil & Associates Real Estate, a firm that specializes in the agricultural land sector, joins the podcast. Phillips talks through the COVID-19 response from farmers, processors, and ranchers, who overcame early disruptions to maintain a food supply chain that saw some hefty spikes in demand. He also discusses how technology is an essential tool for many operators in boosting efficiencies and profit margins.
Hospitality Looks to Build Trust to Overcome COVID-19 with Strategy Consultant Rick Garlick, PhD
The podcast, “Hospitality Looks to Build Trust to Overcome COVID-19 with Strategy Consultant Rick Garlick, PhD,” details how the hospitality industry can rebound from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic by rebuilding trust. Rick Garlick, PhD, vice president of Magid, a leading business strategy company, joins the podcast. He discusses data and metrics available to the travel and leisure sector, which will help commercial real estate professionals anticipate where the market is headed. Garlick also discusses the future of shopping malls and what COVID-19 has done to experiential retail.
Reonomy’s Rich Sarkis on How Data Can Fight Uncertainty in a COVID World
The podcast,”Reonomy’s Rich Sarkis on How Data Can Fight Uncertainty in a COVID World,” discusses how proper data analysis can be an essential tool for commercial real estate professionals looking for opportunity in an economy destabilized by COVID-19. Rich Sarkis, Chief Executive and Founder of Reonomy, joins the podcast to discuss the value of data.
REIS’s Victor Calanog Breaks Down Recent Research to Help CRE Plan for the Future
The podcast, “REIS’s Victor Calanog Breaks Down Recent Research to Help CRE Plan for the Future,” dives into new research on major commercial real estate sectors. While industrial has weathered the COVID-19 storm, challenges lie ahead in light of shifting demand. Head of Commercial Real Estate Economics for Moody’s Analytics REIS, Victor Calanog, PhD,discusses how office and retail face more immediate obstacles as the national economy looks to rebound after shutdowns.
Cautious Optimism for Seniors Housing with Beth Mace, Chief Economist at NIC
The podcast, “Cautious Optimism for Seniors Housing with Beth Mace, Chief Economist at NIC,” details the challenges and opportunities for seniors housing in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Chief Economist at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, Beth Mace, joins the podcast. The market sector, as she puts it, is a hybrid of multifamily, hospitality, and health care, so investors and operators must be knowledgeable and agile to succeed as demand begins to grow after the initial shutdown.
Planning for Success and Lifetime Learning with CEO and Podcaster Michael Bull, CCIM
The podcast, “Planning for Success and Lifetime Learning with CEO and Podcaster Michael Bull, CCIM,” discusses commercial real estate in the COVID-19 world, where Michael Bull offers insights into how leading professionals can best position themselves for success. Founder and CEO of Bull Realty, Michael Bull, CCIM, has closed more than $6 billion in sales and leases in his 30-year career. He also hosts America's Commercial Real Estate Show, his own podcast where he speaks with leading figures in the industry.
Reopening the COVID-19 Workplace with Cushman & Wakefield’s Despina Katsikakis
The podcast, “Reopening the COVID-19 Workplace with Cushman & Wakefield’s Despina Katsikakis,” details best practices on reopening workplaces, including the firm’s Six Feet Office concept that reinforces social distancing, improves air quality, and optimizes workspace. Despina Katsikakis, head of occupier business performance at Cushman & Wakefield, joins the podcast to share how the future of the office sector will be impacted as a result of the pandemic and how commercial real estate professionals can be proactive in their preparations.