David McGuinness <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Head of Business Development, CRE <span style="color:#33ccff;">| </span>Motorola Solutions <span style="color:#33ccff;">| </span>Improving customer experience through building access
Season 4 / Episode 7 / 33:52
In this episode, David provides a great overview and evolution of the building access industry and how it has been impacted by cloud computing and mobile connectivity. From the access control side, David suggests that flex space has emerged as a compelling channel for their client base.
Michael Abrams <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Real Estate Consultant and Advisor <span style="color:#33ccff;">| </span>Flexspace Advisors <span style="color:#33ccff;">| </span>Let’s talk about flex
Season 4 / Episode 6 / 45:26
In this episode, Michael shares his thoughts on current CRE topics, such as “reactivating” buildings and their connection to people and community, and the increasing awareness of mental health and well-being. Michael lives, breathes and sleeps all things flex and could talk forever about his passion for the industry.
Geoffrey Newman <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Executive Managing Director <span style="color:#33ccff;">| </span>Savills North America <span style="color:#33ccff;">| </span>Returning to where it all started
Season 4 / Episode 5 / 45:26
In this episode, Geoffrey acknowledges the magnitude of the challenge in front of CRE as B and C Class buildings strive to remain relevant. We are looking at a 15-year time horizon for the continued evolution of this very large segment of the market, to perhaps take on a new purpose or reimagined use.
Paul J. Massey <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> CEO <span style="color:#33ccff;">| </span>B6 Real Estate Advisors <span style="color:#33ccff;">| </span>Episode 50 with a giant in New York CRE
Season 4 / Episode 4 / 33:14
In this episode, we learn that after several years at Cushman & Wakefield, Paul embarked on his next entrepreneurial endeavor, starting B6, which stands for “Building by Building, Block by Block”. He attributes some of his success to making every mistake in the book but never making the same mistake twice.
Mollie Eisler <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> VP <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Technology and Innovation <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Almanac Realty Investors <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> The intersection of people, technology and place
Season 4 / Episode 3 / 22:42
In this episode, we learn that Mollie sees two themes emerging that will define the future of commercial real estate. The first is data management, which she views as the most valuable resource, and the second is the creation of unique and memorable in-person experiences that can be shared with others.
Michael Przytula <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Managing Director <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Intelligent & Digital Workplaces <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Accenture <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> The people side of workplace technology
Season 4 / Episode 2 / 36:20
In this episode, Michael notes that the built environment has really pivoted to being about the experiences and spaces that make a workplace that people love to work in. His ultimate goal is to create a standardized, streamlined and unified experience, no matter where people work.
Antonia Cardone <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Americas Lead <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Total Workplace <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Cushman & Wakefield <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> The value of being together in the workplace
Season 4 / Episode 1 / 41:46
In this episode, Antonia shares a number of reasons people want to be in the office. In the past, being in the office was about having access to “stuff”, whereas today the new emphasis is on socialization and collaboration. She suggests that while amenities and environment are important, the “value” of being together is the real driver of spending time in the office.
Kendall Pretzer <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> CEO <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Grace Hill <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> The creative and flexible imperative for hybrid work success
Season 3 / Episode 22 / 35:01
In this episode, we learn that Kendal believes hybrid work may well be the new normal, and companies must be flexible and creative to help it succeed. Kendall reminds us that people are people, and there is a need for some in-person collaboration and casual conversation.
Sara Tabita <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Community Experience Manager <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Granite Properties <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Facilitating workplace needs through tenant partnerships
Season 3 / Episode 21 / 27:02
In this episode, Sara acknowledges the shift from office space to office experience, and the need for buildings to provide their tenants with unique and memorable experiences that will also foster a sense of community. She stresses the importance of communication to help inform customers of any changes that may be necessary to deliver a better workplace experience.
Rita Tené Ellison <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Associate Director <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> T. Dallas Smith & Company <span style="color:#33ccff;">|</span> Putting customers first in CRE
Season 3 / Episode 20 / 22:20
In this episode, Rita explains that access to local amenities is becoming more of a driving factor in real estate decisions, causing smart landlords to become more attentive to tenant needs, and respond with appropriate programming. With a “client-first” mentality, her firm has maintained a consistent approach throughout the pandemic in responding to the evolving needs of its customers.