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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Ryan Speers | Partner & COO | Workhaus | The future of work is flexible
Season 5 / Episode 7 / 41:20
In this episode, we learn that Ryan’s business is at the forefront of the hospitality and customer experience conversations that are happening as CRE continues to up its game on this front by offering essential amenities to help drive user engagement and enjoyment. Tune in to learn more about Ryan’s perspective on Workhaus being a tech-enabled business versus a technology business.
Bryan Berthold | Global Lead Workplace Experience | Cushman & Wakefield | Developing and supporting workplace experience
Season 5 / Episode 6 / 45:59
In this episode, Bryan acknowledges the big shift we are seeing in the purpose of the office. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs and preferences of the different types of users and how that drives attendance and engagement. It is not one size fits all.
Lisa Davidson | Vice Chairman | Savills North America | An inspiring journey from Tenant Rep to Proptech investor
Season 5 / Episode 5 / 46:17
In this episode, Lisa sheds light on key market drivers influencing real estate decisions, such as the rise of amenities and spec suites. She describes the future of work as “accommodating employees with great space.” The impact that unique community spaces have on potential tenants as they are touring prospective spaces is something else she sees in the market.
Rob Kumer | CEO | KingSett Capital | Trends and success strategies in CRE
Season 5 / Episode 4 / 53:34
In this episode, Rob shares his 3 pillars for success in the office category and speaks about the importance of experience and the technological advances impacting all asset classes. KingSett is very focused on decarbonization, and energy management including deep water cooling and implementing new lighting systems.
Nadine Ezzie & Ryan Elazari | Co-hosts of CRE Unplugged | Innovating from the streets to the skyline
Season 5 / Episode 1 / 37:35
In this episode, Nadine and Ryan share what led them to collaborate as hosts on a new podcast, the aptly named CRE Unplugged — Innovating from the streets to the skyline. They have a lot of passion to go with their ambitious mission to not only be informative and educational but to add a welcome dose of humour as well.
Celebrating 60 Conversations on TEN
Hard to believe that it’s been over 3 years since we launched the Tenant Experience Network (TEN) podcast as a way to connect with people at a time when we all felt isolated. Host and HILO Co-founder and CEO, David Abrams, has had the opportunity to interview some amazing people from leading CRE and Proptech companies, and in real-time, share what’s really happening in buildings and communities across North America. David wanted the program to provide a true pulse on what was actually going on in the industry, across all asset classes, without being sensational or polarizing, as is often found in the media.
Peter Riguardi | Chairman & President, New York Region | JLL | Lessons in selling CRE in NYC
Season 4 / Episode 15 / 28:35
In this episode, Peter says he seeing an increase in people coming back to the workplace and occupiers using the office to competitively attract talent. He has also noticed a significant push to the best office buildings, regardless of their location. With 460 million square feet of office space in NYC, only time will tell how much space use will have to change.
Nico DePaul | Chief Operating Officer | NNN Pro Group | Net leasing in today’s CRE market
Season 4 / Episode 14 / 36:08
In this episode, Nico shares the ways in which the net lease industry is being affected by the current environment in CRE, with many variables affecting the level of activity across several categories. Like all aspects of the industry, Nico shares many ways that technology is impacting his space and the ways in which the business is evolving.
Brett Miller | CEO | Canderel | Embracing the future of work and experience
Season 4 / Episode 13 / 40:11
In this episode, Brett shares details on Canderel’s new Okkto initiative, which offers a very exciting suite of innovative workplace hospitality experiences for the users of their spaces. We discussed how technology can offer better connectivity to their customers and help to better understand their needs.
Shimon Shkury | President & Founder | Ariel Property Advisors | Building on great partnerships for success
Season 4 / Episode 12 / 39:53
In this episode, Shimon shares insights on the current state of the market as well as his beliefs on the opportunities ahead of us. He has a great read on what building operators need to do to create more compelling workplaces and suggested the idea of forming a Board, consisting of both building operators and the occupants, to come together and discuss emerging issues in CRE.
Gary Phillips | Managing Director | Eastdil Secured | Insights into the office market in New York
Season 4 / Episode 11 / 34:08
In this episode, we learn that Gary has been exposed to all asset classes but was able to share his insights into the office category and the challenges that it is facing, with consideration to the different classes within the overall office class. Gary provided a glimpse into the current state of the buy and sell market, as well as the new players that are entering the field to take advantage of current opportunities.
Phil Kanfer | Founder & CEO | Market Lane Advisors | Helping CRE choose the right PropTech
Season 4 / Episode 10 / 44:00
In this episode, Phil shares that his company Market Lane was born to provide an unbiased expertise to choose the right technology for each and every building, based on its own set of unique characteristics. Phil has seen first-hand how building owners look to the hospitality industry for inspiration on the future of office buildings.
Lee Odess | CEO | Access Control Executive Brief | Unlocking the world of access control
Season 4 / Episode 9 / 40:34
In this episode, we learn that Lee sees the world of access control from the perspective of the end-user and how it contributes to a better customer experience. Lee has always had a focus on community building and sees his role in the building access space as doing just that. He believes the past has helped inform the present and should not be overlooked when reviewing the evolution of property technology.
Sonny Kalsi | Co-CEO | BentallGreenOak | BentallGreenOak Co–CEO shares his passion for buildings
Season 4 / Episode 8 / 40:18
In this episode, Sonny shares his thoughts on technology disrupting CRE and the impact it’s having on each sector of the industry. He highlights several ways that technology can improve the customer experience and also impact property management to help drive efficiency, find cost savings, and contribute to sustainability.