Nina Steiner: Hollywood's Tenant Rep and the Writers' Room Whisperer
In this episode, host Adam Siegel interviews Nina Steiner, a Los Angeles‑based tenant‑representation broker who leverages her former career as a television line producer to serve the entertainment industry’s unique real‑estate needs. Nina explains how she transitioned from multimedia and advertising sales into CRE, emphasizing the importance of empathy, storytelling, and mentorship in building trust with studio clients. She details her niche focus on securing writer’s rooms, production studios, and flexible office space, highlighting a rare landlord partnership that pays a 4% commission on renewals. Throughout, Nina shares insights on navigating leasing regulations, the value of relationships over scale, and the evolving demand for creative workspaces in Hollywood.
David Green & Cory Mais on NYC Retail: Brooklyn, Pilates, and Froyo
In this episode, Crexi’s Shanti Ryle talks with David Green, Managing Director of Retail Leasing at KSR, and newcomer Corey Mays about the fast‑moving New York retail leasing market. They discuss how the industry has shifted from chase‑the‑deal mentalities to...
Pablo Barreiro: Building Preschools and Solving the Childcare Desert Crisis
In this episode, Shanti Ryle talks with Pablo Barreiro, chairman and co‑founder of Fortech, about his niche focus on early‑education real estate—developing preschools and childcare centers to address nationwide “childcare desert” gaps. Barreiro explains how his legal background, multi‑disciplinary education,...
Roxanne Klein on Leasing SoCal Retail in a Tight & Shifting Market
In this episode, Crexi’s Giannis Papadakis talks with Roxanne "Roxy" Klein, SVP of Retail Leasing and Sales at Progressive Real Estate Partners, about navigating Southern California’s tight retail market. Klein shares how her sales‑focused background, mentorship under a veteran broker,...
Inside the Mind and Investment Playbook of StripMallGuy (Repost)
In this episode of the Crexie podcast, host Shanti Ryle chats with Don Tepman, founder of Town Center Capital and the social media persona "Strip Mall Guy," about his unconventional path into commercial real‑estate investing, from a commission‑only broker role...
Jaidyn Smith on Shopping Centers: Tight Vacancy, Active Buyers, Real Deals
In this episode, CRE advisor Jaden Smith discusses her evolution from handling single‑tenant triple‑net leases—primarily quick‑service restaurants—to focusing on multi‑tenant shopping center transactions. She highlights the current market dynamics of tight vacancy rates, active buyer interest, and the importance of...
Will Curtis: Bridging the Military-to-CRE Gap One Veteran at a Time
In this episode, veteran‑turned‑CRE professional Will Curtis shares how his Army experience and a pivotal financial‑specialist presentation sparked his transition into commercial real estate, leading him to specialize in office and industrial assets across Texas. He emphasizes the importance of...
Petra Durnin: You Don't Need More Tech — You Need Better Data
In this episode, Petra Durnin, a veteran CRE researcher and tech‑to‑impact strategist, explains why the industry’s biggest hurdle isn’t more tools but cleaner, more integrated data. She walks through her career trajectory, from a temp analyst to leading data and...
Coldwell Banker's Dan Spiegel on Building CRE Teams for AI Disruption & Market Shifts
In this episode, Dan Spiegel, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Coldwell Banker Commercial, shares his leadership journey, the importance of mentorship, and how Coldwell Banker’s decentralized franchise model fosters strong connections across secondary and tertiary markets. He discusses...