The Tenant Experience Network (TEN) features leading commercial real estate (CRE) professionals in conversation with HILO Co-founder & CEO, David Abrams. Each episode cuts through the ever-evolving, and sometimes polarizing opinions around the future of the workplace, and what it means for the importance of buildings and tenant experience.
From hybrid solutions to newly imagined spaces and amenities, TEN covers the latest thinking and insights on all things property and tech from people in the trenches: building owners, property managers, tenants and leading PropTech founders.
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Jamie Petten | President & Executive Director | Kanata North Business Association | Connecting the community in Canada’s largest technology park
Season 3 / Episode 19 / 31:09
In this episode, Jamie shares that in order to attract and retain talent, a big part of the conversation is adding new opportunities to live and play at Kanata North Technology Park, and making new investments to enhance physical workspaces. Jamie is enthusiastic about the role that HILO will play in helping to connect all the partners in the park and promote all of the park’s activities.
Jennifer Djurkovic | CEO | Djurkovic Investment Properties | Following a family legacy in CRE
Season 3 / Episode 18 / 28:35
In this episode, we learn that Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge in New York City CRE and is always tapping into the pulse of the industry. She offered insights into what people really want from buildings and how building operators are responding, emphasizing the need for innovation to support new talent and retain current employees.
Dara Friedman | Managing Director | BentallGreenOak | The tenant engagement imperative in CRE
Season 3 / Episode 17 / 27:04
In this episode, Dara shares that building operators and occupiers must focus on tenant engagement, creating alignment through their approach. Amenities, health and wellness, energy use and reducing operational costs, are all key drivers of supporting human capital and contributing to the delivery of great customer experiences.
Nicole Dallas | Global Head of Technical Services | Cushman & Wakefield | Increasing amenity choices for great tenant experiences
Season 3 / Episode 16 / 29:20
In this episode, Nicole shares that even before the pandemic she always worked remotely with her team located around the world, however, she does recognize the role that amenities play in helping define great tenant experience, largely due to the need to increase tenant “choices”.
Michael Beckerman | CEO | CREtech | Putting a spotlight on tech and innovation in the built world
Season 3 / Episode 13 / 36:12
In this episode, Michael shares his career journey from public relations for commercial real estate to launching a small news aggregator that has grown into something much bigger, now CREtech. Michael saw an opportunity to put a spotlight on innovation in the built world and create a global audience of startups, commercial real estate operators and venture capitalists.
Amy Carroll | President | Trademark Properties | Is Commercial Real Estate a dinosaur?
Season 3 / Episode 12 / 33:35
In this episode, Amy discusses the need for buildings to be more competitive, especially when stacked up against newer construction. Technology has been focused on the operations side of the business, but it’s not enough. With HR managers now involved in every real estate decision, now is the time to tap into what is most important – delivering what tenants really want.
Josh Berger | VP | Norman Bobrow & Co | Ping pong or conference rooms? What do tenants really want?
Season 3 / Episode 11 / 33:15
In this episode, Josh shares his views on the return to the physical workplace and on the Manhattan real estate market. I loved how Josh expressed his learned belief that ‘there is no one size fits all,’ and that every situation is unique. Savvy landlords see that helping their customers to attract and retain tenants is now a priority.
Steven Rotter | Vice Chairman | JLL | Why every deal matters and now is the time to invest
Season 3 / Episode 10 / 36:40
In this episode, Steven shares his strong belief that businesses will continue to see NYC as an important location to have a physical presence, albeit with different use cases and purposes. Interestingly, a majority of the deals that are getting done today are with buildings that are offering new, or expanded services and amenities to attract new tenants.
Bob Knakal | Chairman NY Investment Sales | JLL | A titan in NY CRE shares his story and insights
Season 3 / Episode 9 / 42:36
In this episode, Bob shares his personal experience working through the pandemic and how his own thinking has evolved and changed. Bob believes that working in the office is more fun and hopes that people will continue to find their way back to the office and rediscover the many ways in which the commute can provide valuable time to read, listen to audiobooks or your favorite podcast.
TEN | Highlights
The Tenant Experience Network podcast has featured many incredible guests who have shared valuable insights on the future of the workplace, enhancing tenant experience and the role of office buildings. Enjoy these highlights from some of the most prominent CRE thought leaders that have joined us on TEN.
Chad Griffiths | Industrial Real Estate Broker, Investor and Host of the Industrial Real Estate Podcast | People are the true asset in buildings
Season 3 / Episode 8 / 32:29
In this episode, Chad shares his belief that buildings can be a significant determinant in making the physical workspace more appealing. Placing an emphasis on what tenants want can have a direct correlation to the value of that building. We both agree that people are the true asset in buildings, and they need to be engaged in a more meaningful way.
Lisa Kirsch | Head of Strategic Initiatives | Landis | Why we need to let people decide how and where they want to work
Season 3 / Episode 7 / 28:13
In this episode, Lisa shares the impact that their new workplace has had on the Landis team. The key is offering everyone the autonomy to decide how and where they want to work. Like what flexible space providers do, Lisa believes that building operators need to move faster at providing turnkey solutions for occupiers.
Ryan Elazari | Senior Director | Empire Management | The future of CRE from a Proptech adopter, teacher & entrepreneur
Season 3 / Episode 6 / 24:09
In this episode, Ryan shares his belief that office buildings need to take a hospitality approach to engaging with tenants to improve communications, ensure that everyone is aware of all activities going on in the building, and provide a way for them to feel connected to their entire building community.
Laura Fishback | Dallas Market Leader Property Management, Senior Property Manager | Avison Young | Facilitating a better return to the workplace experience for tenants
Season 3 / Episode 5 / 30:22
In this episode, Laura shares her journey to commercial real estate and being recruited for a Business Development role by Avison Young in Dallas. She shares that learning, as well as her thinking around amenities and community connection being a critical driver of tenant engagement.
