CCIM Connections Podcast
The name says it all. CCIM Connections Podcast, the companion to The CCIM Institute's quarterly magazine, features leading industry personalities tackling the topics that matter most to commercial real estate professionals today. You'll hear their stories, their insights, and their best practices to inspire, motivate, and make a tangible difference in how you do business.
Most Recent Podcasts
Kathleen Rose, CCIM, CRE, is a Founder, President, and CEO of Rose and Associates Southeast, Inc. She has combined decades of development and commercial real estate experience to build a boutique woman-owned consulting practice. Rose is a Chief Problem Solver consultant, facilitator, instructor, developer, investor, speaker, and author. She received her CCIM Designation in 1989 and holds the Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) designation. Each year the Counselors of Real Estate identifies current and emerging issues expected to have the most significant impact on all real estate sectors. Now in its 11th year, and with many of the issues interrelated, the 2024 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate can be grouped into three general categories: Economy & Markets, Government & Regulatory, and Change & Risk Management. Listen now to hear Rose talk more in-depth about some of the most pressing issues in this year’s Top 10.
The podcast, “Creating Iconic Real Estate Hubs and Innovative Capital Sourcing with Jamestown CEO Matt Bronfman,” discusses the secret to the firm’s, Jamestown, enduring success throughout its 37-year history, supporting tenants during COVID-19, and strategies for approaching the retail space from a unique perspective. Matt Bronfman, principal and CEO of Jamestown, joins the podcast. Jamestown is a global real estate investment and management company that has completed iconic downtown projects including Chelsea Market in New York, Ponce City Market in Atlanta, and San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square.Bronfman details Jamestown’s new direct-to-consumer platform to encourage investment from new sources.
The podcast, “REITs as CRE Emerges from COVID-19 with David Bonser with Hogan Lovells,” discusses the opportunities and challenges facing REITs in various commercial real estate sectors including office, retail, and industrial. David Bonser, co-head of Hogan Lovells's global REIT practice, joins the podcast to share that he sees a bright future for institutional investment in commercial real estate as the country begins its recovery from COVID-19. He also examines consolidation in the REIT market, noting what such activity could mean for CRE on the whole.
Environmental improvements and C-PACE in CRE with Randy Eckers, Akerman's Real Estate Practice Group
The podcast, “Environmental improvements and C-PACE in CRE with Randy Eckers, Akerman's Real Estate Practice Group,” raises awareness for the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program or C-PACE. Randy Eckers, chair of the real estate finance practice for Akerman LLP, joins the podcast. He believes C-PACE has plenty of potential for CRE projects aimed at environmental improvements in existing and new properties. Through C-PACE, developers, owners, investors, and operators can access low-cost, long-term, fixed rate upfront financing across CRE markets.
The podcast, “Keys to Overcoming Challenges in Workforce Housing with Sabal’s Pat Jackson,” details the challenges in workforce housing, including tight margins, changing demographics, and aging properties. Pat Jackson, founder and CEO of Sabal Capital Partners, a financial services firm focused on investing and lending in workforce housing, joins the podcast. Jackson knows what it will take to meet growing demand in the multifamily submarket. He also highlights some opportunities for CRE professionals in a post-COVID-19 world.
Last-Mile, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Solutions with CCIM Institute Chief Economist K.C. Conway
The podcast, “Last-Mile, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Solutions with CCIM Institute Chief Economist K.C. Conway,” dives into the challenges and opportunities associated with last-mile logistics, supply chain, and infrastructure. Armed with new research from the American Society of Civil Engineers, CCIM Institute Chief Economist K.C. Conway, CCIM, MAI, CRE, joins the podcast. He discusses the impact of factors across property types and the data and considerations needed for commercial real estate professionals to succeed in this environment.
The podcast, “Deloitte’s John D’Angelo Sees AI as an Exciting Technological Development for CRE,” s automation, and the Internet of Things in commercial real estate. These technologies can help leverage data across asset classes to improve decision-making, an especially appealing prospect in responding to COVID-19. Managing director at Deloitte Consulting, John D’Angelo, joins the episode. D’Angelo specializes in operational transformation in real estate operating companies, investment managers, and service providers.
The podcast, “Behind Cold Storage’s Hot Streak in Industrial with JLL Managing Director Tim O’Rourke,” discusses the emergence of cold storage as a strong niche within the robust industrial sector. Managing Director at JLL, Tim O’Rourke, joins the podcast. He is a team leader for the industrial services group in Los Angeles and a member of JLL’s Supply Chain & Logistics Group. O’Rourke details the important driving factors, including population and production, as well as the impact of infrastructure, ESG, and technology.
The podcast, “Examining Cross-Border CRE Investment with BFIN’s Managing Partner Maggie Coleman: Part 2,” details regional differences in how foreign capital views the U.S. and what different commercial real estate sectors might expect in 2021. Maggie Coleman, managing partner with BFIN, where she leads the Private Capital Authority real estate platform, joins the podcast. This podcast is the second episode in a special two-part series.
The podcast, “Examining Cross-Border CRE Investment with BFIN’s Managing Partner Maggie Coleman: Part 1,” discusses cross-border commercial real estate investment among global regions and across asset classes. Maggie Coleman, managing partner with BFIN, where she leads the Private Capital Authority real estate platform, joins the podcast. This is the first episode of a special two-part series.