Podcasts by Adventures in CRE Audio Series

A Look at Commercial Real Estate Lease Audits with Michael Hetchkop from 2023-10-31T09:00

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Spencer, Michael, and Sam consult Michael Hetchkop about the complicated world of commercial real estate lease audits. Michael Hetchkop, a seasoned pro...

How To Setup a Real Estate Fund Like A Pro with Matt Burk from 2023-09-27T09:00

In the latest episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael delve into the world of real estate investment funds with Matt Burk, CEO of Fairway America. Matt brings a wealth of ex...

The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing with James Nelson from 2023-07-20T14:00

In the newest episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, James Nelson, principal and head of Avison Young's Tri-State Investment Sales Group (as well as an active CRE investor himself), shares his insig...

The Real Estate Entrepreneurial Journey From Employed to Self-Employed with Drew Breneman from 2023-06-20T09:00

Pathway to Career Success: CRE Alumni Associations, Networking, and Giving Back with Chad Hagle from 2023-05-30T09:00

In this episode of the Adventures in CRE podcast, Chad Hagle, CEO of Aventine Development and founding member of the Listen

How to Win a Real Estate Case Competition from 2023-05-11T08:00

Real estate case competitions are a great opportunity for real estate students to show what they know and practice skills used in the real estate industry. Winning a competition can be a great a...

From Ukraine Pursuing a CRE Dream In Time of Conflict from 2023-04-26T09:00

In the midst of conflict and uncertainty, chasing a dream can seem like a daunting task. For Dima Nazarenko, who's featured in this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, this was establishi...

Diversifying The Face of CRE with SEO from 2023-04-25T09:00

In today's society, diversity and inclusivity have become important topics across all industries, including commercial real estate. As businesses strive to be more representative of the communit...

Advice From a Seasoned CRE Pro During Times of Economic Uncertainty from 2023-03-29T09:00

In times of economic uncertainty, commercial real estate (CRE) professionals face unique challenges in navigating the market. To gain insights into how to manage these challenges, we sat down wi...

Student to Skilled CRE Analyst With Travis Headapohl from 2023-03-08T03:57

In this newest Accelerator in Action episode, Sam talks to Travis Headaphol. Travis, like many young professionals, s...

Transitioning From Employee to CRE Entrepreneur with Kyle Keene from 2023-02-08T08:00

In this newest special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam and Michael talk with Kyle Keene from Keene Development Group. Kyle ...

Streamlining Asset Management with RE Analytics from 2023-01-26T08:00

In this newest special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk to George Burchlaw and Listen

Impact Development Doing Good While Doing Well with Brian Murray from 2022-12-08T08:00

In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk to Brian Murray, the CEO of Listen

Why Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC) are the safest investment in CRE with Brandt Foster from 2022-08-25T06:08:57

In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Brandt Foster, Director at Listen

Leveraging Data&Technology to Streamline Real Estate Debt Procurement from 2022-08-18T04:00

In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Yaakov Zar and Sammy Greenwall, the founders of Lev Capital, a commercial mortgage marketplace for capital market advisors. In this ...

The Forefront of Climate Solutions for The Built Environment with Jacob Racusin from 2022-06-23T09:00

This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Jacob Deva Racusin, a real estate professional and co-founder of New Frameworks. New Frameworks is a worker-owned cooperative focused on environme...

How Innovation is Poised to Disrupt Development with Aleks Gampel from 2022-04-14T10:00

This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Aleksandr Gampel, a real estate professional and co-founder of Cuby Technologies. Cuby is a tech company working to change the way we build buildings...

Phosphor and Oliver Beavers - Changing the Way Real Estate is Underwritten from 2022-02-25T10:00

In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we talk with a special guest and friend to A.CRE, ...

How To Model Like a Deal Seasoned Pro - Introducing the Accelerator 2.0 from 2022-01-31T10:00

In 2018, Michael and I designed and built the A.CRE Accelerator program. We sought to build the preeminent tool for learning and mastering real estate financial modeling. It was intended to prov...

Using "Money Ball" Strategies In Commercial Real Estate With Brandon Taubman from 2021-12-16T20:53:08

In this fourth special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam, Spencer, and Michael discuss how to create a real estate portfolio with special guest, Listen

Data-Driven Self Storage Strategy With Drew Dolan from 2021-11-04T08:00

In this third special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Sam and Spencer discuss self-storage data-driven strategies with special guess Drew Dolan. Drew is a Principal & Fund Manager at DXD Capi...

Perfecting Your Strategy, Process,&Product With Scott Choppin from 2021-10-28T07:00

In this special episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Scott Choppin, the CEO and founder of The Urban Pacific group of companies, a real estate development company based in Southern Cali...

Leveling Up as a CRE Entrepreneur With Mark Rios from 2021-10-21T09:00

In this first special episode of the 3rd season of the A.CRE Audio Series, we feature Mark Rios, a real estate entrepreneur with a background in media. In addition to being an A.CRE Accelerator ...

How To Source Deals - S3E3 from 2021-08-10T09:00

Now that we've talked about the strategy behind deal-making in commercial real estate, it's time to get into the actual deals! This episode of season 3 of the A.CRE Audio Series talks about how ...

Creating Your CRE Strategy - S3E2 from 2021-08-10T09:00

In this second episode of this special season of the A.CRE Audio Series, we're talking about how to create a strategy for deal-making and deal doing, the theme of season 3. Strategy is an import...

Maximizing Outcomes | Disposition - S3E8 from 2021-08-10T09:00

Welcome to the last regular episode of season 3, Deal Making and Deal Doing, from the A.CRE Audio Series. With both Michael and Spencer, today we talk about disposition. We're talking about brin...

Executing The Plan | Managing The Asset - S3E7 from 2021-08-10T09:00

Now that we've discussed the strategy and capital behind deal-making, and the due diligence required in conducting deals, let's talk about how to manage your assets. Ultimately, this is the step...

Pro Level Due Diligence - S3E6 from 2021-08-10T09:00

Now that we've really dug into the details about deal-making in commercial real estate, it's time to get into the weeds concerning deal-doing. This episode talks about how to go about due dilige...

Putting Together Your Capital Stack - Debt - S3E5 from 2021-08-10T09:00

As far as deal-making, and deal doing are concerned. the last three episodes or so have been really focused on the making side. But making deals is great, but if you can't get them closed, they'...

Putting Together Your Capital Stack - Equity - S3E4 from 2021-08-10T09:00

As briefly mentioned in the last episode, before you can start sourcing deals and finding investment opportunities, you need a strategy and you need money. Episode 1 talked about how to develop ...

Here's What To Expect In Season 3 - S3E1 from 2021-08-10T09:00

Welcome to Season Three of the A.CRE Audio Series! In this season, I am joined by the creators of Adventures in CRE, Spencer Burton, and Michael Belasco. This season is the first chance Spencer,...

The A.CRE Networking Reboot Cruise from 2021-07-08T09:00

One of our biggest goals here at A.CRE is building a community and engaging with our readers. Recently, you've likely seen our posts on the A.CRE Networking Reboot Cruise. This cruise we're putt...

How to Maximize Value for Tenants featuring Justin Smith from 2021-06-10T09:00

This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Justin Smith, Senior Vice President at Lee & Associates and the author of Listen

Making the Career Transition into CRE featuring Caleb Staub from 2021-06-04T09:00

This episode of the A.CRE Audio Series features Caleb Staub, a Real Estate Investor and Construction Project Manager. In this episode, we ask Caleb's advice on how to transition into the commerc...

Maximizing Your ROI on In Person CRE Events' from 2021-05-19T08:00

In this episode, watch as Spencer, San, and Michael discuss how to maximize your ROI on In-Person CRE Events.

Internship Opportunities and More with A.CRE Fellow Samuel Obasi from 2021-03-25T09:00

In this episode of Accelerators in Action, we're so happy to feature Samuel Obasi, the current A.CRE Fellow. In this...

Launching a Co-Living Company Amidst a Global Pandemic with Johannes Peter from 2021-03-10T19:30:56

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we're pleased to be joined by Johannes Peter, the Founder & CEO of TomoDomo Co-Living in Switzerland. TomoDomo provides Co-Living residences in Switzer...

Building a Diverse and Competent Team with Garland Fuller from 2021-02-16T10:00

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, we're pleased to be joined by Garland Fuller, a Diversity Recruiting Leader and Inclusion & E...

CRE Networking in 2021 with Allison Weiss from 2021-01-28T11:00

With the events of 2020, networking in CRE has changed. In-place interactions have taken a necessary backseat to virtual connections. We all must adapt in order to advance our careers.

In...

Elevator Pitches and Other Career Advice with Jenn Cook from 2021-01-04T10:00

Many of our content here at Adventures in CRE recently has been about career help and advice. This isn't accidental. With the current pandemic, we're doing our best to help our readers get throu...

Setting your Sights High with Alex Williams from 2020-12-08T11:00

One important aspect present in real estate more than any other industry is the need to shoot above your station. Alex William...

Integrating Tech into Real Estate with Justin Lia from 2020-12-01T11:00

Commercial real estate isn't the fastest to adopt the newest tech compared to other fields. Doing so, however, could increase returns, lower operating expenses, and reduce workload. In this Acce...

Getting the First Job with Julio Villalobos-Torres from 2020-11-24T11:00

We get a lot of questions here at Adventures in CRE about how to "get the first job." Many young professionals breaking into the market struggle to do just that. Jobs available often require exp...

Evolving your Career as a Young Professional with Greg Astor from 2020-11-05T10:00

Being young and just out of college is a shared experience of many of our listeners. Breaking into the industry and continually evolving your career as a young professional is an important thing...

Advice for Young CRE Professionals with Mike Strug from 2020-10-29T09:00

Adventures in CRE has always had to goal to provide value to CRE professionals. Mike Strug, our guest speaker today, has a similar goal. This week we met together to talk about different pieces ...

Alternatives to Graduate Real Estate Education with Richard Byrd from 2020-10-12T11:00

Over the past few weeks, the Adventures in CRE staff have been updating and populating A.CRE with real estate education content, including Listen

Three Keys to LinkedIn Success in CRE from 2020-09-17T13:08:47

For commercial real estate professionals in 2020, one social media platform is more important than all of the rest. That platform is LinkedIn, and it now serves as a long-form Listen

How to Quickly Evaluate Real Estate Opportunities (Without Opening Excel) from 2020-09-01T12:00

We regularly respond to questions from A.CRE and Accelerator members as it relates to analyzing and evaluating real estate investment opportunities. Recently, in an Accelerator forum post a youn...

Today's Job Market&How To Stand Out In An Interview from 2020-07-28T12:00

The real estate job market has changed dramatically over the past 3-4 months, with the market shifting from one that favored job seekers to one that now favors employers. In light of that shift,...

Making the Masters in Real Estate Decision from 2020-07-07T12:00

In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, we dive into the Masters in Real Estate decision. Specifically, we discuss for whom the Masters in Real Estate is ideal and share our thoug...

The "Secret" to Learning Real Estate Financial Modeling from 2020-06-24T12:00

Just like any skill in life, there are tips and tricks to learning that skill. Some suggestions are more helpful than others, although all contribute in some way. In this episode, we share one o...

Career Pivots, Finding Opportunity, and Your Next Move with Nick Bouquet from 2020-06-16T11:00

At some point in their career, most real estate professionals choose to pivot. No matter whether that means making wholesale career change (e.g. transitioning into real estate from anot...

From Civil Engineer to CRE Student with Josh Lau from 2020-05-21T13:00

Commercial real estate professionals come from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Some start with the family business as a kid. Others study real estate in college and begin their career in ...

Finding a Job out of College Amidst the COVID-19 Recession from 2020-05-12T04:00

Many A.CRE readers are young professionals and college students trying to navigate the job market in a recession. Finding a job in commercial real estate amidst the craziness of the COVID-19 pan...

The Next Level Broker with Craig Cadwallader from 2020-04-29T10:00

A lot of incredible real estate professionals have gone through the A.CRE Accelerator and we think shar...

Multifamily Metrics and Strategies in a Post-COVID World from 2020-04-22T10:00

Commercial real estate is the business of building, leasing, managing and selling space. And the demand for and how that space is used is largely a function of human psychology and beha...

Networking and Skill Diversity in CRE with Terry Kipp - AiA1 from 2020-04-15T13:00

A lot of incredible real estate professionals have gone through the A.CRE Accelerator and we think shar...

Recession? Lessons Learned from 2008 - Special Episode 2 from 2020-04-06T06:00

In this special episode, Michael, Spencer, and Sam discuss there experience going through the Great Recession of 2008. As part of that discussion, they share insights and lessons learned from th...

The Work from Home Opportunity in Commercial Real Estate from 2020-03-18T08:00

In this special episode, Michael and Spencer discuss the changing work environmental in commercial real estate. More specifically, with the entire CRE workforce currently performing their duties...

Model Like A Deal Seasoned Pro [UPDATED] - S2E11 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am here once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. When the Listen

Intro to Season Two and What's New at A.CRE - S2E1 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to Season Two of the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am joined by the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. Today we are talking about tho...

Commercial Real Estate Metrics: Pitfalls and Potential - S2E2 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am here once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. Today we are talking about return...

The Real Estate Legal Landscape with Ron Rohde - S2E3 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am here once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. We are also joined by our guest t...

The A.CRE Legal Section with Ron Rohde - S2E4 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am here once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. Today we are talking about A.CRE'...

Inside a LIHTC Investment with Ben Stevens - S2E5 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am here once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. Today we are joined by Ben Steven...

The Birth of a Building with Ben Stevens - S2E6 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am here once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. Today we have a special guest Ben...

Your Career's Next Level with Jeff Wittenberg - S2E7 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am here once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. Today we are joined by Jeff Witte...

A Day with Developer Vicky Lee - S2E8 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am here once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. Today we have a great guest, Vick...

The Journey of a CRE Entrepreneur with Alex Zikakis Part I - S2E9 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am here once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. Today we are joined by an awesome...

The Journey of a CRE Entrepreneur with Alex Zikakis Part II - S2E10 from 2020-02-29T13:00

Welcome to the A.CRE Audio Series! On this episode, I am here once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. Today is part two of our intervie...

Model Like a Deal-Seasoned Pro - S1E10 from 2019-10-16T03:06:17

Welcome back to the A.CRE Audio Series. In this episode, we chat once again with the creators Adventures in CRE, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco, about the Listen

Navigating a Successful Career in CRE - S1E9 from 2019-10-16T03:05:40

Welcome back to the A.CRE Audio Series! In this episode, Spencer Burton, Michael Belasco, and host, Sam Carlson are joined by Chris Collins, the Principal and Cofounder of Urban Pacific Developm...

Cross-Border Commercial Real Estate - S1E8 from 2019-10-16T03:04:54

Welcome back to the A.CRE Audio Series! In this episode, Michael Belasco, Spencer Burton, and host, Sam Carlson, are joined by JP De Bruin, a Senior Investment Broker for a fast-growing brokerag...

Breaking Through the No Experience Barrier - S1E7 from 2019-10-16T03:04:14

In this episode, host Sam Carlson, along with the creators of Adventures in CRE, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco, speak with Lynn Gray, the Founder and CEO of Campus Scout, an innovative prov...

Finding and Landing the CRE Job You Want - S1E6 from 2019-10-16T03:03:35

In this episode, Michael Belasco, Spencer Burton, and host, Sam Carlson have a conversation with Alex Barake, a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at a top tier international real estate firm. Al...

Advancing Your Career with an MBA Part II - S1E5 from 2019-10-16T03:02:52

In this episode, Michael Belasco, Spencer Burton, and host, Sam Carlson continue their conversation with Jim Spaeth, the Executive Director of the Lenard W. Woods Center for Real Estate Studies ...

Advancing Your Career with an MBA Part I - S1E4 from 2019-10-16T03:02:13

In this episode, Michael Belasco, Spencer Burton, and host, Sam Carlson are joined by Jim Spaeth, the Executive Director of the Lenard W. Woods Center for Real Estate Studies at University of No...

Anatomy of a Real Estate Model - S1E3 from 2019-10-16T03:00:52

Welcome to Episode 3 of the A.CRE Audio Series! In this episode, we speak once again with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco. Today we are going th...

Choosing Your CRE Career Path - S1E2 from 2019-10-16T03:00:07

Welcome to Episode 2 of the A.CRE Audio Series. In this episode, we chat once again with the creators Adventures in CRE, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco, on the topics of how to launch your c...

Adventuring into the World of CRE - S1E1 from 2019-10-16T02:54:30

Welcome to the Adventures in CRE Audio Series! We begin the series talking with the creators of the Adventures in CRE website, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco.

We discuss the site’s in...