Hosts Adam Braus (@ajbraus) and Scot Maupin (@scotmaupin) meet up each week where Adam brings a new idea to help the world and Scot picks and prods at it with jokes and questions. The result is an informative and entertaining podcast that always gets you thinking.
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I host the Maker Podcast in which I talk to students at Make School about things involving tech!
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You’ll learn how to get started and level up in real estate investing on “The Insider’s Edge to Real Estate Investing.” Hosted by James Nelson, Principal and Head of Avison Young’s Tri-State Investment Sales Group in New York City, the show features legends in the business and industry experts who share their experiences and advice. Nelson is also a WSJ bestselling author and investor with a 25-year career, during which he has sold more than 500 properties and loans totaling over $5 billion. ...
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You will learn about making a community impact in this conversation with David Brause, president of Brause Realty Inc., a third-generation real estate business founded in 1927. With a long-term focus on value creation, the company prides itself in preserving the historic character of 20th century buildings while integrating modern technology to rev…
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Brokerage and Investing with Stephen Palmese
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49:09You will learn about transitioning from brokerage to investing in this conversation with Stephen Palmese, CEO of Integritas Capital, a private equity platform specializing in real estate and credit investments. With a career spanning decades, Stephen shares how his experience as a leading broker in Brooklyn laid the foundation for his success as an…
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Creating Alpha with Brian Ker and Scott Sambade
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1:01:23You’ll learn about generating outsized value by investing in underappreciated properties in this episode with Brian Ker, Founder and President of Snowball Developments, and Scott Sambade, Head of Capital Markets at Snowball. The company was created to acquire under-utilized and under-invested properties in the Greater NYC urbanized region with the …
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You’ll learn about entrepreneurship and building a long-term real estate business in this conversation with Jordan Vogel, co-founder of Benchmark Real Estate Group. Since its launch in 2009, Benchmark has specialized in purchasing existing multifamily and retail mixed-use assets in targeted U.S. East Coast markets including New York, Florida, Georg…
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You’ll learn the value of in-depth knowledge and market insight in this episode with Matthew Adell, founder and owner of Adellco, a New York real estate company which covers the entire spectrum of developments, redevelopments, conversions and zoning. The company has developed or redeveloped 1.9 square million feet and rezoned 6 million square feet.…
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You’ll learn how to build a real estate firm from the ground up in this conversation with Greg Fournier, Managing Principal of Greenbrook Partners, a privately-held, vertically integrated real estate operating company that maximizes value by instituting best-in-class management and redeveloping properties. Greg shares his pivot from being a NASDAQ …
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You’ll learn about understanding data and market cycles in this conversation with Lonnie Hendry, Chief Product Officer at Trepp and host of the TreppWire podcast. Trepp is the leading provider of data, insights, and technology solutions to the structured finance, commercial real estate, and banking markets. You’ll hear why following macroeconomic m…
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You’ll learn about holding property for the long-term in this conversation with Jason Muss, President of Muss Development, a family real estate firm founded in 1906. The company evolved from single-family homes to building more than 15 million square feet of commercial, residential, industrial, and retail space. You’ll gain insight into conservativ…
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Mini Series on Investment Sales Brokerage - Growing Your Career with Marion Jones
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31:59You will learn how to take your investment sales career to the next level in this conversation with Marion Jones, Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets at Avison Young. Marion shares her own career pivot from working at a large institutional firm to joining a smaller shop where she could grow her book of business. You’ll learn the val…
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Building Trust with Adam Altman - Replay, Episode 166
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49:56In this Episode, you’ll learn how to collaborate with others in real estate and learn at every step in this interview with Adam Altman. Adam is the founder and managing member of KABR, which is a vertically integrated private equity real estate firm responsible for the investment, development, and management of real estate. The portfolio includes c…
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Mini Series on Investment Sales Brokerage
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32:04You will learn how to break into investment sales brokerage, develop key relationships, and build a successful career in this conversation with Marion Jones, Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets at Avison Young. Marion shares her journey from starting at CBRE in the debt and equity side to working with industry legends and taking on …
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You will learn how to identify emerging trends, break out as an entrepreneur, and maintain longevity in the real estate industry in this conversation with Adam Gordon, managing partner at Wildflower Limited, which creates innovative, sustainable and socially beneficial physical infrastructure in New York City. Adam’s career spans a vast array of as…
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Solving Bioethics: Compassionate Principlism
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23:22Send us a text In this week's episode of "Solutions from the Multiverse," I (Adam) used Google Notebook LLM to make a podcast episode about my recent paper "Compassionate Principlism: Towards a Novel Alternative to Standard Principlism in Bioethics" published in Bioethical Inquiry (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-024-10373-9) In it our AI hosts dive…
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Capital Stack Series: Equity and JV with Scott Singer
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28:50You’ll learn about structuring the capital stack in this conversation with Scott Singer, co-lead of Tri-State Debt & Equity Finance at Avison Young. Scott walks you through the diverse sources of equity—from individual investors and family offices to institutional funds and sovereign wealth funds—while breaking down the capital stack into LP, GP, a…
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You’ll hear about building a $1 billion commercial real estate investment portfolio in this conversation with Dennis Cisterna, Co-founder of Sentinel Net Lease. The firm was founded in 2019 and focuses on opportunistically acquiring assets that produce ongoing cash flow from long-term leases. These assets are expected to be resistant to certain mar…
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You’ll hear about how to identify opportunities and reach out to others in this episode with Peter C. Lewis, Chairman and President of Wharton Equity Partners, a real estate and private equity investment firm which draws on over 35 years of experience to identify opportunities ahead of others which capitalize on where the world is headed. You’ll le…
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You’ll learn about managing real estate development and building a pipeline in this episode with Jed Resnick, CEO of New York City-based Douglaston Development, which for more than 40 years has focused on a wide range of projects and specializes in both market-rate and affordable housing. You’ll hear about the “three-legged stool” of development: d…
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You’ll learn about innovative approaches to multifamily housing development in this episode with Sean Burton, CEO of Cityview, a vertically integrated real estate investment management and development firm focused on multifamily housing in gateway markets in the Western U.S. The company has a mission to create sustainable, high-quality housing whil…
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You will learn about the Build-to-Rent market in this interview with Adam Wolfson, founder and CEO of Wolfson BTR. Adam explains how Build-to-Rent bridges the gap between multifamily and single-family rentals by offering purpose-built communities for renters. He discusses his company’s strategic approach to selecting a site, balancing costs, naviga…
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You will learn about helping others through properties in this conversation with Cat Greenleaf, creator and host of the podcast Soberness and founder of The Restorative Housing Organization, which turns distressed waterfront properties into affordable housing, providing employment opportunities onsite to formerly incarcerated New Yorkers. You’ll le…
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You will learn about shaping a brand and building a legacy in this conversation with Jonathan Iger, CEO and President of Sage Realty, a centennial family-founded firm which has a portfolio of Class A properties across New York City. The organization began in 1924 by William Kaufman and the Sage Collection consists of iconic properties designed by r…
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You’ll learn about the intricacies of real estate financing in this episode with Scott Singer, Co-Head of the Debt and Equity Group at Avison Young. Scott discusses different types of lenders, including banks, insurance companies, CMBS lenders, and private credit providers, along with their roles in today’s market. You’ll gain insight into the evol…
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Strategic Investing with Peter Hungerford
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51:43You’ll learn about process-oriented operations and treating tenants like customers in this episode with Peter Hungerford, the principal and founder of PH Realty Capital, a vertically integrated private equity real estate platform with an aggregated transaction value of more than $5 billion. Peter shares his journey from renting apartments to owning…
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Breaking into Development with Rosie Tilley
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52:31You’ll hear how to get started in real estate development in this conversation with Rosie Tilley, Head of Development at Charney Companies, a leading real estate development and construction firm in New York. Rosie studied Urban Studies and Economics at Columbia and went on to oversee a pipeline of 2,000-plus rental and condominium units from proje…
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You’ll learn about specializing and collaborating with tenants to drive growth in this episode with Jeff Edison, co-founder, principal, and CEO of Phillips Edison & Company. Phillips Edison & Company is one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of omni-channel grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers, maintaining strong partnerships wi…
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You’ll learn about building an effective team, developing scalable systems, and maintaining quality in this episode with Alex Rabin. Alex is Principal, Co-founder, and Head of Investments and Acquisitions at PEAK Capital Advisors, which began as a side investment project in 2018 and has grown to a fully vertically integrated real estate platform wi…
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You will learn about managing open-ended funds in this conversation Tal Peri, Head of U.S. East Coast and Latin America Real Estate at Union Investment, Germany’s largest open-ended real estate fund with a global real estate AUM of $60 billion. Tal has extensive experience building a diverse portfolio which ranges from high-quality office spaces to…
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Building Communities with Phillip Huffines
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55:11In this Episode, You’ll learn about the entrepreneurial journey and development in this episode with Phillip Huffines, co-founder and co-owner of Huffines Communities, one of the largest residential real-estate development companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Phillip launched Huffines Communities in 1985 with his twin brother, Don Huffines. You…
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You’ll learn about amassing a portfolio while giving back in this episode with Douglas Durst, chairman of the Durst Organization, a family-run real estate company in New York City. Douglas shares the history of the Durst Organization, starting with his grandfather’s early days as an immigrant running a pushcart and eventually moving into real estat…
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You’ll learn about the importance of reaching out and following up in this episode with David Shorenstein, principal at Hildreth Real Estate Advisors, where he oversees various tasks including real estate investing and brokerage. Known for his tenacity in canvassing and cold calling, David talks about his early career, his time working at Marcus & …
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Episode 200! The Best Of The Insiders Edge To Real Estate Investing
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1:36:01You’ll hear about getting started, connecting with others, and building a successful career in real estate in this milestone 200th episode. For nearly four years, guests on the show have shared their expertise and insight to help you gain the Insider’s Edge. This special episode revisits five memorable conversations with prominent figures in real e…
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You will learn about overcoming barriers and building relationships in this episode with Diego Hodara, founder and CEO of Titanium Realty Group, a privately-held, fully integrated owner, operator, and developer focused on mixed use and residential assets in transit oriented, emerging markets within the New York metro area. Originally from Uruguay, …
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Mission-Driven Development with Robin Zeigler
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52:48Mission-Driven Development with Robin Zeigler You’ll learn about targeting emerging markets and creating value in this episode, with Robin Zeigler, founder and CEO of MURAL Real Estate Partners. Robin worked for Ernst and Young and as COO for two grocery anchored REITS, Cedar Realty Trust and Federal Realty Investment Trust, before launching her ow…
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The Capital Stack Series - Key Terms & Sizing
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31:15You will learn about the capital stack and its components in the second episode of this Capital Stack Series with Scott Singer, a Cornell alumni and principal at Avison Young and co-lead of the Tri-State Debt and Equity Finance Group. Scott is involved in different facets of financing and helps clients, including owners and families, in New York Ci…
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Connecting with Christie Philbrick-Wheaton
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54:45You will learn how to make connections and navigate challenges in this conversation with Christie Philbrick-Wheaton, Senior Director of Business Development at New York Life Real Estate Investors. The company has around $70 billion of assets under management and operates in 140 markets. It acts as a commercial mortgage lender and invests in debt, r…
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The Capital Stack: Finding the Opportunity
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21:00You will learn about the role of debt and equity advisors in real estate transactions in the first episode of this Capital Stack Series with Scott Singer, a Cornell alumni and principal at Avison Young and co-lead of the Tri-State Debt and Equity Finance Group. Scott is involved in different facets of financing and helps clients, including owners a…
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You will learn the value of in-person meetings for real estate investing in this conversation with Beth Azor, the founder and owner of Azor Advisory Services, a commercial real estate advisory and investment firm based in South Florida. Known as the “Canvassing Queen,” Beth has personally canvassed for more than 10,000 hours. She offers extensive t…
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You will learn about the importance of working with a specialized attorney for the contract and closing in this episode of the Sell High series. If you work with a professional who approaches the process with a problem-solving mindset, the final steps of a deal could go smoothly. You’ll hear about gathering the right documents before listing your p…
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Sell High: How Do I Negotiate the Best Deal?
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32:56You will learn about the importance of having a broad pool of buyers and creating leverage in this episode of the Sell High series. If you’re selling property and want to get the highest price possible, you’ll want to work with a broker who understands the negotiating process and can advocate for you in a transparent way. You’ll hear about sharing …
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You will gain insight into working with investors and finding the right partner in this conversation with David Schwartz, co-founder and principal of Slate Property Group. David has more than 20 years of real estate experience, and oversees development and construction projects worth $2 billion, representing 2,000 apartments in New York City. Previ…
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Sell High: What is the right Marketing Process?
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28:51You will learn about the advantages of a broad marketing campaign for your property in this episode of the Sell High series. If you work with a broker who understands what buyers and sellers are transacting in the market, and can be in your corner as an advocate throughout the process, your property could sell for the best price. You’ll hear how lo…
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Solving Academic Journals: A Journal for Ambitious Ideas | SFM E99
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33:44Send us a text Can music and speech combine to create powerful emotional experiences? Join us as we explore this fascinating intersection, starting with a light-hearted chat about our attempts at pop music. We dive deep into the creative process of blending musical elements like violin and percussion with iconic speeches from figures such as Marily…
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You will learn about scaling a real estate business in this conversation with Bob Hart, president and CEO of TruAmerica Multifamily. Robert founded the company in 2013 and under his leadership, it has grown to become a Top 24 apartment owner in the United States. There can be opportunities to give back, and Bob discusses some of his charitable cont…
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Solving the National Debt: Raise Taxes on the Wealthy | SFM E98
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40:04Send us a text Ever wondered how something as simple as a gradient puzzle could transform your day? Find out in this episode as we celebrate the zen-like qualities of gradient puzzles and their unique ability to relax and center your mind. Then, join us as we toast an extraordinary academic milestone: our guest's insightful paper on compassionate p…
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How to Value a Property You will learn about the importance of getting an accurate valuation in this episode of the Sell High series. If you work with a broker who is knowledgeable of the market trends and can help your property get maximum exposure, your property could sell for a higher price. You’ll also hear about what goes into the valuation of…
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Solving Fines, Pain, and Farts: Workday Fines, Empty Needles, and Fartless Beans | SFM E97
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50:14Send us a text Ever wondered why a millionaire and a minimum wage worker pay the same fine for a traffic violation? Today, we propose a groundbreaking idea: work day fines! Imagine fines proportionate to your daily income, making penalties just as impactful whether you're loaded or living paycheck to paycheck. We discuss how this system could balan…
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