Best Sub Trade Contractors Podcasts (2025)

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You Get the Culture You Deserve: Hard Truths for Leaders with John Nieuwenburg, W5 Business Coaching 59:37

2h ago59:37

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Send us a text Imagine mastering your craft for years, then discovering that running a business requires an entirely different skillset you never learned. That's the reality for thousands of construction business owners who find themselves trapped in what business coach John Neuenberg calls the "E-Myth" - the entrepreneurial myth that technical exp…

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BOM - Buy Then Build by Walker Deibel 5:15

15h ago5:15

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On the first day of each month we review the book of the month (BOM). Our book this month is "Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game” The traditional narrative of entrepreneurship often conjures images of two guys tinkering over a prototype in a garage that has been converted into a lab. Think of sleepless nights, r…

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National Versus Local 5:11

2d ago5:11

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On today’s show we are taking another look at hyper local versus macro. Today we’re comparing Boston, Charlotte and Phoenix, three cities at almost polar opposite ends of the country. But first, at my company Y Street Capital, we are building. A lot of investors got into trouble over the past few years because of irrational exuberance and a tendenc…

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Will Real Estate Benefit From Canada's New Government? 5:54

3d ago5:54

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Yesterday Canada held its Federal election. While Canada has a number of political parties, it was really a 2 party race. Mark Carney running for prime minister is head of the liberal party and Pierre Poilievre is head of the conservative party. When Justin Trudeau stepped aside a few months ago, the liberal party elected a new leader in Mark Carne…

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Is Florida Melting? 5:07

4d ago5:07

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On today’s show we are looking at the residential homes for sale inventory across several markets in Florida. We have been experiencing the so-called lock in effect with many owners holding onto very favourable loans at historically low interest rates. Even if someone needs to move, they will often rent out their primary residence and then rent a h…

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Investing In Germany with Cris Zimmerman 15:55

5d ago15:55

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Cris Zimmerman is currently based in Spain, but his family is from Frankfurt where he own hundreds of assets including apartments, hotels, and various other commercial properties. On today's show we are talking about the unique elements of investing in Germany. Cris also hosts events for high net worth families across Europe and North America. To c…

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Using AI For Due Diligence with Layla Kunimoto 17:27

6d ago17:27

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Layla Kunimoto is based in Seattle Washington where she invests on a full-time basis. She also is the publisher of the weekly newsletter AccreditedInsight.com. On Monday, April 28 at noon CDT, Layla will be on LinkedIn Live with Robby Butler from the Y Street Capital team talking about the use of AI for underwriting and due diligence. To attend tha…

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Carbon Revolution: Transforming the Building Materials Industry with Markus Kritzler, Chief Revenue Officer at Carbon Upcycling Technologies 50:19

7d ago50:19

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Send us a text The cement industry is at a crossroads. As global construction demands soar, so do the sector’s carbon emissions—contributing nearly 8% of global CO₂ output. But Markus Kritzler, Chief Revenue Officer at Carbon Upcycling Technologies, believes there’s a way to build a better future—literally. Markus has found purpose in a game-changi…

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Blazing A Trail Or Fast Follower 5:27

7d ago5:27

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On today’s show we are taking a look at whether it makes sense to copying a proven formula or blaze a trail and deliver a new product type in a geographic area. But first, if you’ve been wondering where to place your capital that will be safe in today’s turbulent environment, you may want to consider participating in a high quality project managed …

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Quick Math Versus Detailed Math 5:41

8d ago5:41

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On today’s show we are talking about how to model a project. I often hear people advocating for a simple spreadsheet to perform quick calculations. There was a time when I used these simple tools to make fast decisions. There is a trade-off in any project where speed is a component of a quality outcome. However, as time has progressed, I’m less inc…

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Is The Ship Sinking? 7:20

9d ago7:20

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On today’s show we are talking about the movement of goods entering our country and how this might affect industrial real estate and jobs. The mainstream media have been widely reporting that shipping imports to the US are down by 64% in the first weeks of April. This is an example of how statistics can be used to sensationalize a narrative. Compar…

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When Change Becomes Too Much 5:47

10d ago5:47

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I’m sharing what I’ve learned about managing change and how it might explain what we are seeing and experiencing in our daily lives. Early on in my career as a leader in the tech industry I took a bunch of courses on leadership. One of the course in my management training was on change management. The idea was that leaders need to become skilled at…

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Fighting A War On Too Many Fronts 5:20

11d ago5:20

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On today’s show we are looking back in history for the lessons of failed conquests. Napoleon attempted to economically cripple Great Britain by closing European ports to British goods. He believed this would destroy Britain's trade and force its surrender. Britain's powerful navy and widespread smuggling operations undermined the blockade. The syst…

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Navigating IRS Liens with Hubert Johnson 10:33

12d ago10:33

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Hubert Johnson is a tax lawyer based in Tucson Arizona. His company Guardian Tax Law specializes in all aspects of tax compliance. On today's show we are talking about how to handle property that has an IRS lien attached to it. This could be a residential property, a commercial property, and includes properties with multiple ownership. To connect w…

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Wisdom From The 80's with Tim Edwards 14:23

13d ago14:23

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Tim Edwards is based in Chico California from where he owns a large multi-state portfolio of apartments. On today's show we are talking about the lessons of prior real estate cycles and how those lessons apply to today's environment. To connect and to learn more, visit https://multifamilyassetadvisors.com/ ------------ **Real Estate Espresso Podcas…

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When Idealism Confronts Reality 5:03

14d ago5:03

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On today’s show we are talking about whether it’s better to be better, or better to be simple. Today’s episode is an embarrassing story that I’m going to share with you so that you can learn from our mistake. One of the consequences of working with really smart people is that you can often get caught up in the elegance of an ideal solution. There i…

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Building Better Construction Teams Through Strategic HR and Mentorship with Traci Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting 1:06:19

15d ago1:06:19

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Send us a text What if the key to solving your construction workforce challenges was hidden in plain sight? Tracy Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting and host of the People Strategy Podcast, reveals that the complaints you hear on job sites contain valuable information about what your team actually needs to succeed. Traci off…

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Sub Metering to Control Apartment Expenses 5:11

15d ago5:11

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On today’s show we are talking about how to gain additional control over the expenses in your commercial buildings. Some buildings were designed with a single electric meter and a single water meter. This makes it difficult for a landlord to recoup the costs associated with these variable expenses. Some buildings use a RUBS method. RUBS is an acron…

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AMA - When Building Costs Are High 6:04

15d ago6:04

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Today is another AMA episode (Ask Me Anything). Today's question comes from Emanuel who writes: "How should new investors approach development of multifamily properties when construction costs are high but demand for rentals is steady?" -------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify…

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Property Failing Due Diligence 7:00

17d ago7:00

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On today’s show we are talking about a property that we placed an offer on, which is failing in due diligence. Failing in due diligence is one of two ideal outcomes. Of course we would prefer if a project met all of the criteria for investment, we would buy it at a substantial discount to the market value, and we would have lots of upside potential…

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Beware Of The Bond Market Swings 8:14

18d ago8:14

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On today’s show I want to share some guidance that I gave you on the podcast only a few days ago. I’m not here to trumpet anything or take a victory lap or anything like that. I’ve experienced a phenomenon whereby I will make a prediction or an observation on the podcast, and then behold a few days or a few weeks later, we’re reading about it in th…

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The Conference Business Model with Seth Ferguson 8:12

19d ago8:12

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Seth Ferguson is based in Toronto where he is the founder and promoter of the PowerHouse Conference. This conference started out as the Multi-Family Conference with a focus on apartment investing. This year, the focus has been broadened to include a wider set of entrepreneurial activities and investments. The conference this year includes Kevin O'L…

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What's Happening In Gold with Dana Samuelson 14:21

20d ago14:21

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Dana Samuelson is the owner of American Gold Exchange, based in Austin Texas. They are dealers of physical gold across the US. On today's show we are talking about the various forces that are pushing debt yields, dumping stocks, dumping bonds, and dumping dollars. One of the main beneficiaries is gold. To connect with Dana and to learn more, visit …

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Will Trexit Be More Successful Than Brexit? 5:12

21d ago5:12

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On today’s show we are looking at recent history. We know that history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. We are going to look and see what we can learn from recent protectionist sentiments that were supposed to help. The trade war of the 1930’s resulted in a 60% reduction in global trade. The impact was much more confined because internat…

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AMA - Why Is Geothermal Not More Popular? 7:21

22d ago7:21

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Today’s question comes from Michael who writes: Long term listener of the podcast. It is great! With geothermal being so efficient, why is it rarely used on new single families or retrofitted with existing homes? Thx ———————- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8c…

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In Toby's Words 7:40

23d ago7:40

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Toby Lutke is the CEO of Shopify. Shopify is the world leader in creating platforms and tools for e-commerce merchants. In the last few days, Toby sent a memo to the organization. This memo has been reported on widely in the mainstream media. When Toby realized that the memo had been leaked, he posted it in it entirety on his twitter feed. When new…

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Rescuing Architecture: Saving Homes From Demolition with Glyn Lewis, Founder at Renewal Development 1:14:24

24d ago1:14:24

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Send us a text In this enlightening conversation, Glyn Lewis, Founder and CEO of Renewal Development, reveals the surprising economics behind home relocation: each rescued home contains 100 tons of raw materials and 23 tons of embodied carbon that would otherwise go to waste. His company operates as a comprehensive service provider—handling demolit…

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Investing With A Clear Head 5:44

24d ago5:44

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People are used to walking on firm ground. If you have ever experienced an earthquake, it’s an unsettling feeling. Most people don’t know what to do. You will often see people running in all directions. Some of them are taking action which will improve their own personal safety, and others are actually running into harms way. Global financial and s…

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AMA - Farming Coop Investment 6:54

25d ago6:54

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Today's question comes from Juanita. I follow your podcast and am a US Citizen. During the volatility being caused by tariffs, I am examining ways reduce my consumer exposure to trade war. I am think of buying into a farming co-op. I am feeling the global prices rise in my grocery bill and trying to find creative ways to get out. 1) Do you think fa…

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Medical Retail with Steve Salvigsen 17:27

26d ago17:27

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Stephen Salvigsen is based in Northern New Jersey where he specializes in medical retail and retail strip centers. On today's show we are talking about market selection and tenant selection in growth markets. To connect with Stephen, you can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensalvigsen/ or at his company https://sagesquareca…

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Designing with Art with Jennifer Brener Seay 14:04

27d ago14:04

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Jennifer Brener Seay is an art consultant based in Austin Texas. She works with developers nation wide in curating and selecting art for their development projects. On today's show we are talking about the role of art in designing your real estate projects. To connect with Jennifer, visit artplusartisans.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. -------…

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Hurray Lower Gas Prices. Oh Darn, Lower Gas Prices 5:05

28d ago5:05

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Back in the 1970’s there was a very popular graphic of a Lincoln US one cent coin. The original coin on the back has the words engraved “In God we Trust”. The coin had been altered to say, in Oil we trust. At the time, that meme rang true as people were lining up at gas stations around the block and oil prices spiked. The economic turmoil of those …

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The Liberation Day Hangover 5:49

29d ago5:49

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If there is one thing that has dominated conversations over the past few weeks in the world of new construction and development, it has been the impact of tariffs and global trade on new construction projects. Yesterday the President outlined his administration’s plan for tariffs by country, along with some special provisions for the automotive ind…

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So Your Contractor Just Went Bust 5:09

30d ago5:09

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On today’s show we are talking about a very real risk that is affecting real estate developers and property owners alike. It’s always been a risk that a contractor might go out of business. Sometimes contractors allow themselves to get upside down financially. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s the result of a client not payin…

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BOM - The Great Game of Business 5:47

1M ago5:47

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Our book this month is "The Great Game of Business," written by Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham. It presents a novel approach to business management centered on open-book management, employee empowerment, shared financial responsibility, and what I would describe as the gamification of business. It argues that by treating employees as partners and edu…

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Diligence On A Property With Insurance Claim History 5:55

1M ago5:55

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On today's show we are in the middle of due diligence on a property that recently experienced a fire. Performing due diligence is more complex because there are more risks that are difficult to quantify. We have not made a decision on this particular property. But we are sharing the thought process that is present during this phase of project. ----…

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Real Estate Is Product Design 14:47

1M ago14:47

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Today's show is a recording from a talk I gave earlier this year in New York City. In this talk I am making the assertion that all real estate is the result of designing a product with a specific customer in mind. It's viewing the finished property through the lens of product design with a specific customer in mind. -------------- **Real Estate Esp…

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Market Selection with Jason Hartman 11:12

1M ago11:12

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Jason Hartman is well known as a speaker and podcast host in the world of real estate investing. On today's show Jason and I are speaking about market selection and asset price inflation as a hedge against devaluation of the currency. To connect with Jason, visit jasonhartman.com or find him by name on most social media platforms. -------------- **…

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Innovations in Tenant Screening 6:20

1M ago6:20

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On today’s show we are talking about some of the innovations in tenant screening that hold the promise of saving time and increasing the quality of tenant screening. The processes are evolving driven by advancements in technology, changing legal landscapes, and growing market demands. Whether you’re a landlord, property manager, or a tenant screeni…

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AI Agents: Transforming Construction's Future with Roberto Cervantes, CEO at Flowlly 22:55

1M ago22:55

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Send us a text Roberto Cervantes, CEO and co-founder of Flowlly, takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of AI agents for construction, revealing the crucial distinction between automation and true artificial intelligence. "Automation is a set of steps that are executed with no leeway to deviate," he explains, while AI brings the flexibili…

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When To Establish A Family Office? 6:05

1M ago6:05

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I often get questions from investors about how and when to form a family office. This is particularly urgent when there is a generational cascade of wealth from parents to kids, and eventually grandchildren. In fact the most frequent question I get is how much net worth is required to form a family office. When I think about this, the size of the a…

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AMA - Are Short Term Rentals Still Lucrative? 4:51

1M ago4:51

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Today is another AMA episode (Ask Me Anything). Today's question comes from Emanuel who asks: "Are short-term rentals still a profitable niche, or should investors pivot to long-term leases given regulatory changes?" ---------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmT…

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The Impact of Tariffs 5:11

1M ago5:11

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The predictions about the current initiatives from the White House range wildly from a Ronald Reagan type outcome where the short term disruption results in a leaner more efficient government with better fiscal balance and a period of renewed economic prosperity. The other predictions point to a Jimmy Carter style disruption that results in stagfla…

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Building Communities in Construction with Rick Wagner, President at Maxwell Floors 38:51

1M ago38:51

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Send us a text Rick Wagner, President of Maxwell Floors and a 43-year construction veteran, tackles the tough conversations our industry needs. The cultural disconnect between developers' passion and field workers' daily grind manifests in concerning ways. Mental health claims sometimes mask a deeper lack of commitment, while the housing crisis cre…

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Using AI To Improve Meeting Quality 6:49

1M ago6:49

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On today’s show we are looking at some simple AI automations that can save you time and increase the quality of your systems within your business. Specifically, the AI based note-takers can allows you to gain a whole lot of insight in your meetings. You can also link your meeting notes with your customer relationship manager software to automate th…

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Luxury Vacation Rentals With Stephen Petasky 12:35

1M ago12:35

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Stephen Petasky is based in San Diego where he runs Luxus Vacation Properties. His company is delivering Four Seasons Residences properties across multiple markets in the US and internationally. On today's show we are talking about the various business models for luxury vacation properties and the merits of one versus the other. To connect with Ste…

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The Negotiation Playbook with George Ross 21:35

1M ago21:35

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On today's show George and I are discussing the very public negotiations that are happening surrounding tariffs, defence spending, among many others. George taught negotiation at the law school at NYU for over 20 years. He was also Executive Vice President in the Trump Organization. I think you will find his insights helpful in understanding what w…

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Building Better: Energy, Climate, and Construction with Christy Love, Energy and Climate Specialist at RDH Building Science 35:02

1M ago35:02

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Send us a text Christy Love takes us behind the scenes of deep energy retrofits that transform aging buildings while residents continue living their daily lives. As an energy and climate specialist at RDH Building Science, she brings both technical expertise and a human touch to complex sustainability projects. What does it take to modernize a 1970…

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Vic's Picks - Steel Tariffs and LNG Plants 5:35

1M ago5:35

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We are going to start a new feature on the podcast called Vic’s Picks. Vic’s Picks are predictions that I will be making quarterly. There will be a few predictions coming over the next couple of weeks for the second quarter. On today’s show we are talking about the implications of the 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, and I'm making a predi…

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Are You Scared On The Sidelines? 5:39

1M ago5:39

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On today's show we are putting the fear of uncertainty into context of the bigger picture. There is not shortage of uncertainty. But even with uncertainty, there is underlying predictability. ------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6…

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