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This episode explores the investment landscape and fundamentals of car wash assets with Edward Otocka of NNN Pro Group.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Ashley Kobovitch sits with Edward to discuss all things car wash, including asset class fundamentals, current transaction activity, and what broader macroeconomic factors mean for the NNN sector. Their wide-ranging conversation includes:Introductions, early career path, and key mentorsThe importance of maintaining a beginner’s mindset and the discipline of daily habits as a brokerFavorite transactions and what made these deals unique The fundamentals of the car wash sector and what potential investors need to know to find a good dealImportant trends and changes in the net-lease car wash space over the last 5-10 years and what to watch moving forward.Car wash performance across Class A vs. Class B and different markets and shifts in deal velocityA 30,000-foot overview of the car wash sector today amid macroeconomic factors, differences among markets, and other variablesRapid fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Edward Otocka:Edward Otocka is a Senior Managing Director, Private Equity Specialist with the NNN Pro Group, one of the top-performing net-lease brokerage teams in the country. Eddie joined the NNN Pro Group in 2011 and works in the Institutional Coverage Group. His expertise is in sale-leaseback, build-to-suit, and structured equity debt transactions on behalf of private equity funds, national retail, industrial, and medical tenants, REITs, and net lease funds. Eddie has closed over $6.0 billion in transactions during his career, including over $3.0 billion over the last four years. Before working with the NNN Pro Group, Eddie began his professional career in the Sales and Trading departments at UBS AG and Credit Suisse. He is a Franklin & Marshall College graduate and resides in Duxbury, Massachusetts, with his wife and two daughters. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This is ReConversations, a special interview with Rob Walters, Owner and Principal at Quattro Development, live from ICSC ReCon 2023.ReConversations is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, powered by NNN Pro Group.The Crexi team visited ICSC ReCon LIVE in Las Vegas from the floor of the convention center at the NNN Pro Group’s booth. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi’s Yannis Papadakis sits with Rob to cover wide-ranging topics, including:Introductions, early career moves, and why go into developmentKey mentors, lessons learned, and importance of putting the tenants firstFinding the right retail clients, prioritizing creativity, and cultivating an investment ethos for successThoughts on the current retail landscape and development challengesThe impact of rising construction and amenities costs on tenant rents and managing pricing expectationsRapid fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!A special shout out and thanks to our friends at the NNN Pro Group, the market leading net lease investment sales and advisory team who is making this podcast series possible. NNN Pro Group has completed over $30 billion in net lease sales and is one of the largest sale-leaseback advisors in the country. To learn more about their team and services, you can visit their website.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out our blog, Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately start browsing hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi: WebsiteInstagram ​ Facebook​ TwitterLinkedinYoutubeAbout Rob Walters:Rob Walters spent his first three years in the real estate business at InSite Real Estate Development in Oak Brook, IL focused on acquiring land sites for the development and leasing of small-shop retail space. In three years he developed twelve projects in four states. In addition to these developments, he signed leases and built relationships with many retailers including Chipotle, FedEx Kinkos, T-Mobile, Allcare Dental & Dentures, Duckwall-Alco, Sprint, Potbelly Sandwich Works, and Starbucks.Rob left InSite in April of 2007 to start Astro Real Estate Development which was the precursor to Quattro Development L.L.C., his current venture that is solely focused on small-shop retail build-to-suit projects nationwide. Quattro endeavors to be the premier developer of small-shop retail space in the country. Rob graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Business with a Finance degree.Rob also served in the National Guard as an officer and is currently active as a founder of First Chance, a not for profit organization that sends lower income, inner-city high school students on study and volunteer abroad opportunities. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This is ReConversations, a special interview with Joe DosReis, Senior Vice President of GEMCAP Development, live from ICSC ReCon 2023.ReConversations is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, powered by NNN Pro Group.The Crexi team visited ICSC ReCon LIVE in Las Vegas from the floor of the convention center at the NNN Pro Group’s booth. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi’s Yannis Papadakis sits with Joe to cover wide-ranging topics, including:Introductions and early career movesKey mentors, lessons learned, and why “no deal is worth dying for”Current trends in retail space and the impact of financing on the sectorHow past market cycles apply to todayChallenges the market faces today, such as the bid-ask gap between the increased construction costs of build-to-suits and what tenants are expecting to pay in rentSeeking big opportunities in office’s current headwinds, if you know where to lookThoughts on the rise of technology and AI in the CRE spaceRapid fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!A special shout out and thanks to our friends at the NNN Pro Group, the market leading net lease investment sales and advisory team who is making this podcast series possible. NNN Pro Group has completed over $30 billion in net lease sales and is one of the largest sale-leaseback advisors in the country. To learn more about their team and services, you can visit their website.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out our blog, Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately start browsing hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi: WebsiteInstagram ​ Facebook​ TwitterLinkedinYoutube About Joe DosReis:Joe DosReis has over 22 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. Joe began his career as an account executive for an investment properties team at CBRE, where he served 12 years in various capacities, including investment properties, retail leasing and Global Corporate Services divisions. Following his time with CBRE, Joe made the transition to the occupier side of the business when he joined Krispy Kreme as a Real Estate Manager and led new store development efforts and existing store lease re-negotiations for the brand. This was followed by his time as the Director of Real Estate at Bojangles where he lead a team of real estate professionals overseeing all franchise and corporate new store development, existing store lease optimization effortsJoe earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Science from California State University, Fresno and a Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Joe is a proud military veteran where he served as a Combat Engineer for the U.S Army. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This episode covers everything to know about today’s hospitality market with Jigar “Jay” Desai and King Jeremiah of NewGen Advisory. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis dives deep with Jigar and King about all aspects of the hospitality sector, ranging from current investment trends and franchising to what opportunities are worth investigating heading into 2024. Their wide-ranging conversation includes:Introductions and early career path movesKey mentors, lessons learned, and clarifying expectations in transactionsDaily habits, the importance of responsiveness, and nourishing relationshipsWhat makes hospitality unique from other asset classes and how to find opportunitiesKey evolutions in hospitality in the last 5-10 years, including technological advancements and shifting desired guest experiencesHow hospitality is slowly gaining favor after disruption from AirBnb, VRBO, and other lodging startupsThe basics, opportunities, and drawbacks of hotel franchising and what prospective owners need to knowA 30,000-foot overview of the hospitality sector today amid macroeconomic factors, differences among markets, and other variablesShifts in transaction velocity, who’s entering/exiting the hospitality space today, and rising seller-financingHow tech such as AI and other innovations are transforming the hospitality sectorRapid fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Jigar “Jay” Desai:Jigar "Jay" Desai joined the NewGen Advisory team of Arizona in 2017. He is focused throughout the Southwestern regions of Texas to California, assisting clients with all their hotel and lodging transactional needs. Before joining the NewGen team, Jay was immersed in the financing and lending world with a large national bank, giving him a unique view into the lending world and providing the connections that allowed his clients to seek out financing for even the most challenging assets.Jigar graduated from the University of Arizona in 2011, attaining a dual degree from Eller College of Management in Finance and Real Estate. Jigar is a member and ambassador for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and holds certifications for Choice Hotels and Best Western and owns a few hotels himself. He has been in the hotel industry since the age of 9 working alongside his parents learning all sides of operations. About King Jeremiah:King Jeremiah brings more than 30 years of experience in the hotel business to the NewGen Advisory team in Arizona. He has a passion for hospitality, service, and a global perspective based on his work with hoteliers across the United States and more than 80 countries.King began his career in hospitality in his home country of Grenada, in the Caribbean. During his years at Berea College in Kentucky, he coupled his studies in Business Administration & Hotel Management with practical work experience at the historic Boone Tavern Hotel. After graduating with his Master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University, King continued as General Manager and Sales Director for many hotels in Kentucky. Starting in 2000, King joined Best Western Hotels and Resorts, where he held key corporate positions in Consulting, Branding, Training, and Quality Assurance for over 4000 hotels.Throughout his career, King has received many industry-leading designations, which include Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT), and Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA). He is also actively involved in the hospitality industry as a member of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners Operators and Developers (NABHOOD), Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), and the Latino Hotel Association (LHA). For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This is ReConversations, a special interview with Rod Pickney, Senior VP of Acquisitions at Broadstone, live from ICSC ReCon 2023.ReConversations is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, powered by NNN Pro Group.The Crexi team visited ICSC ReCon LIVE in Las Vegas from the floor of the convention center at the NNN Pro Group’s booth. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi’s Yannis Papadakis sits with Rod to cover wide-ranging topics, including:Introductions and early career movesDay-to-day insights and strategies in managing acquisitions for a diversified REITKey mentors, lessons learned, and favorite mistakesCurrent trends in retail space and impact of disruption from industry & macroeconomic factorsEmergent opportunities and potential upsideRapid fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!A special shout out and thanks to our friends at the NNN Pro Group, the market leading net lease investment sales and advisory team who is making this podcast series possible. NNN Pro Group has completed over $30 billion in net lease sales and is one of the largest sale-leaseback advisors in the country. To learn more about their team and services, you can visit their website.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out our blog, Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately start browsing hundreds of thousands of available commercial property.Follow Crexi: WebsiteInstagram ​ Facebook​ TwitterLinkedinYoutubeAbout Rod Pickney:Rod Pickney is Senior VP of Acquisitions at Broadstone, an internally-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that acquires, owns, and manages primarily single-tenant commercial real estate properties that are net leased on a long-term basis to a diversified group of tenants. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This is ReConversations, a special interview with Craig Weintraub, Principal at CLR Property Corp, live from ICSC ReCon 2023.ReConversations is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, powered by NNN Pro Group.The Crexi team visited ICSC ReCon LIVE in Las Vegas from the floor of the convention center at the NNN Pro Group’s booth. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi’s Yannis Papadakis sits with Craig to cover wide-ranging topics, including:Introductions, background, and early career movesTransitioning from multifamily to net-lease investmentsKey mentors and early lessons learned, and the market-wide flight to passive assetsFavorite mistakes turned opportunitiesCurrent observations on the commercial real estate market and most impactful trendsWatching the Fed’s next moves and finding opportunity amidst volatilityEmergent real estate trends and playing to your strengths as a landlordRapid-fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!A special shout out and thanks to our friends at the NNN Pro Group, the market leading net lease investment sales and advisory team who is making this podcast series possible. NNN Pro Group has completed over $30 billion in net lease sales and is one of the largest sale-leaseback advisors in the country. To learn more about their team and services, you can visit their website.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out our blog, Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately start browsing hundreds of thousands of available commercial property.Follow Crexi: WebsiteInstagram ​ Facebook​ TwitterLinkedinYoutube For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This episode covers the retail sector’s impressive post-pandemic comeback with John Swartz, Principal at True North CRE.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Jessica LaRusso sits with John to discuss the current state of multifamily in Los Angeles, regulatory shifts, hidden upsides and his guiding philosophies as a value-add broker and entrepreneur. Their wide-ranging conversation includes:Introductions, early mentors and career movesTransitioning into a brokerage career in the wake of the Great RecessionFavorite mistakes, daily habits, consistency and PPPThe state of multifamily assets in Los AngelesShifting trends and investor patterns amid regulatory changes Growth in LA development and prioritizing lengthier investmentsLong-term upsides and potential obstacles in the marketThe opportunities in vacant units and acquisition ROIThe origins of True North CRE and guiding philosophy as a brokerage firmMaintaining client relationships and continual communicationRapid fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout John Swartz:Primarily serving Los Angeles and the surrounding area, John has over 20 years of experience working with buyers and investors of multifamily income properties, helping his clients build long-term, multi-generational wealth. Born and raised in Detroit, John has lived in Los Angeles for 18 years. He began his real estate career in 1998 when he interned for Taubman Company in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He has worked for some of the nation's leading multifamily, retail, and mixed-use developers, including Lagovent Real Estate Group, Watt Companies, and the Westfield Corporation. In 2010, he became a California licensed broker, and, since, has earned many industry awards and recognitions, including the West Region Producer of the Year at Transwestern in 2018 and 2019, and the West Region Deal of the Year at Transwestern from 2017 to 2019. In addition to his extensive background as a real estate agent, he received a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Finance from Walsh College. As a top-notch real estate broker, John has acquired and disposed of over $1 billion of real estate over his career. In addition to his real estate business, John likes to stay incredibly active. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Medria. When he isn't conducting real estate transactions, you can find John cycling in the Santa Monica Mountains, exploring museums, and traveling. His passions include architecture, design, and community advocacy. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This is ReConversations, a special interview with Michael Beardsley, Senior Project Manager and Principal of BL Companies, live from ICSC ReCon 2023.ReConversations is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, powered by NNN Pro Group.The Crexi team visited ICSC ReCon LIVE in Las Vegas from the floor of the convention center at the NNN Pro Group’s booth. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi’s Yannis Papadakis sits with Michael to cover wide-ranging topics, including:Introductions and early career moves in the environmental consulting sectorEarly lessons, key mentors, and favorite mistakes navigating CREEnvironmental impacts on retail property and important investment considerationsPractical advice on potential environmental issues in real estate and how to address themRapid fire questions and sign-offs.And much more!A special shout out and thanks to our friends at the NNN Pro Group, the market leading net lease investment sales and advisory team who is making this podcast series possible. NNN Pro Group has completed over $30 billion in net lease sales and is one of the largest sale-leaseback advisors in the country. To learn more about their team and services, you can visit their website.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out our blog, Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately start browsing hundreds of thousands of available commercial property.Follow Crexi: WebsiteInstagram ​ Facebook​ TwitterLinkedinYoutubeAbout Michael Beardsley:Mike Beardsley has 24 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry and serves currently as Senior Project Manager and Principal at BL Companies, a 100% Employee-Owned Architecture, Engineering, Environmental, and Land Survey firm providing services throughout the United States. Mike is a group manager and oversees a variety of environmental due diligence, remediation, and natural resource projects for public and private sectors.   A large focus for Mike’s group is performing due diligence assessments for real estate investment trust buying and selling properties across the US.   These services include Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, underground storage tank closures, and environmental remediation services. BL Companies has earned the respect and repeat business from many REITs for their ability to find creative and cost effective solutions for navigating  potential environmental issues.   For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This is ReConversations, a special interview with Kevin Sanz, President of Orion Real Estate Group, live from ICSC ReCon 2023.ReConversations is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, powered by NNN Pro Group.The Crexi team visited ICSC ReCon LIVE in Las Vegas from the floor of the convention center at the NNN Pro Group’s booth. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi’s Yannis Papadakis sits with Kevin to cover wide-ranging topics, including:Introductions and early career pathKey mentors,  favorite mistakes, and crucial lessons learned that led to successHistorical net lease performance and key sector driversMost prominent current CRE trends and their implications for retail investorsBiggest challenges facing CRE stakeholders todayRapid fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!A special shout out and thanks to our friends at the NNN Pro Group, the market leading net lease investment sales and advisory team who is making this podcast series possible. NNN Pro Group has completed over $30 billion in net lease sales and is one of the largest sale-leaseback advisors in the country. To learn more about their team and services, you can visit their website.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out our blog, Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately start browsing hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi: WebsiteInstagram ​ Facebook​ TwitterLinkedinYoutubeAbout Kevin Sanz:Kevin Sanz is an experienced commercial real estate professional who has handled hundreds of acquisitions and dispositions during his 15-year career. With a focus on U.S. commercial properties, he enables individuals, entrepreneurs and family offices to participate in stand-alone projects, investment funds and other passive investing strategies.Orion Real Estate Group has grown by serving individual investors in North America, South America and Europe. Under Sanz’ leadership the company has refocused and expanded its work to include more fund opportunities and asset management while undertaking a more aggressive disposition schedule that has improved performance and returns.Sanz oversees the firm’s acquisition team. In addition, he has successfully leveraged relationships with private equity firms and lenders to participate in going-private transactions, spinoffs and divestiture of corporate real estate by banks and restaurant chains.Sanz earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) certification and a broker real estate license in Florida. He holds a master’s degree in International Real Estate from Florida International University and a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

This episode covers the retail sector’s impressive post-pandemic comeback with Daniel Tyner, Senior Director of JLL’s Capital Markets, Americas.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Ashley Kobovitch sits with Daniel to dive into the resilience of the retail sector, what makes retail so attractive amid market shifts, and short- and long-term considerations as owners, operators, and investors navigate the asset class. Their wide-ranging conversation includes:Introductions, early mentors and career movesFavorite mistakes and the importance of asking for feedback How to prioritize persistence and organization as a broker30,000-foot overview of the retail sector and the history behind its strong positionWest coast market trends vs. the national stageEvolution of the retail sector over the last ten years and upcoming trendsWhat separates retail from other asset classes, amid current macroeconomic factorsAdvice on potential upside and current obstacles in the retail spaceRapid fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Daniel Tyner:Daniel is a Senior Director in the Orange County office of JLL Capital Markets, Americas. Mr. Tyner focuses on retail investment transactions in the western United States and has been involved in over $2B in transaction volume since 2017. In 2023 he was named as one of Connect CRE’s Next Generation Award Winners for California and is a member of ICSC’s Next Generation group for 2023. Mr. Tyner joined HFF in January 2017 and was a part of the merger with JLL in 2019. Prior to joining JLL, he worked for Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors, where he specialized in the acquisition and disposition of retail properties throughout Southern California. He earned his bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University School of Business. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi’s blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.