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The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss dives deep into the world of commercial real estate, bringing you exclusive stories, insights, and strategies from the industry’s top investors, developers, and dealmakers.
Hosted by Aaron Strauss, founder and managing partner of A.Y. Strauss, a leading real estate law firm, this podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at what drives success in commercial real estate. From uncovering the unique edge of industry leaders to exploring the challenges and…
Episodes
- The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
World-Class Real Estate Development with Dan Kodsi, CEO of Royal Palm Companies
Dan Kodsi is the CEO of Royal Palm Companies (RPC), a role he’s held since 1991. RPC is a leading Florida-based real estate and development firm that, under…
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From Intrapreneur to Capital Manager with Salman Khan, Founder & Managing Principal, Stabilis Capital Management LP
Salman Khan is the founder and managing principal of Stabilis Capital Management, a privately held investment firm focused on senior-secured, short-duration…
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Making Development Dreams a Reality with Ian Bruce Eichner, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Continuum Company
Step into the mind of a legendary real estate developer - our latest podcast guest, Ian Bruce Eichner, who’s development accomplishments include over 14…
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Building a Hotel Empire with Carlos Rodriguez, Sr., Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Driftwood Capital
In this episode, Aaron Strauss sits down with Carlos Rodriguez, Sr., the founder, chairman, and CEO of Driftwood Capital. Carlos breaks down the highs, lows…
- The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
The Deal Hunter with Cory Elbaum, Managing Director at Angelo Gordon
Cory Elbaum is a Managing Director on the U.S. Real Estate team at Angelo Gordon. Angelo Gordon is a leading, privately-held alternative investment firm…
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Navigating the Capital Stack with Andrew Stewart, CEO of Cronheim Mortgage
Andrew Stewart, CEO of Cronheim Mortgage, takes a deep dive into the most surprising trends in commercial real estate debt financing. In this latest…
- The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
Thriving as a Real Estate Entrepreneur with Scott Sherman, Founder & Principal of Torose Equities
In this episode of The Dealmakers Edge, managing partner Aaron Strauss persuades Scott Sherman of Torose Equities to reveal his secrets about how to zig when…
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How to Scale a National Retail Platform with Peter Borzak, CEO & Founder of Pine Tree
Firm managing partner Aaron Strauss sits down with Pine Tree CEO and Founder Peter Borzak to discuss building, growing, and positioning a $3 billion/20 million…
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Harnessing Hospitality with Russ Flicker, Managing Partner & Co-founder of AWH Partners
Russell “Russ” Flicker started his career working for some of the biggest names in commercial real estate (and the world). The co-founder and managing partner…
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The Competitive Spirit with Marci Loeber, Managing Principal & CIO, Griffith Properties
Marci Griffith Loeber is the Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer of Griffith Properties. Based in Boston, Griffith Properties is a women-owned real…
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The American Dream Mindset with Swapnil Agarwal, CEO of Nitya Capital & KPM Property Management
For Swapnil Agarwal, building a multifamily value-add impact fund is personal. He experienced firsthand the challenges that face these low-income communities -…
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The Dealmaker of The Future with Dr. Peter Linneman
What does the future hold? More volatility, a greater need for fundamentals, and a society in which people live well past age 100. On this episode, Aaron…
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The Prodigy of Real Estate Syndication, with Lawrence N. Taylor, CEO & Founder of Christina
On this episode of The Dealmakers’ Edge, Lawrence “Larry” Taylor sits down with managing partner Aaron Strauss to discuss a true rags to riches story—from…
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Mastering Workspace As A Service, with Jamie Hodari, CEO & Co-founder of Industrious
On this episode of The Dealmakers’ Edge, Jamie Hodari sits down with managing partner Aaron Strauss to discuss starting a flexspace industry leader, his mental…
- The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
Supercharging a Family Business with Daniel Klein, President of Klein Enterprises
When Daniel Klein’s grandfather told him the family business needed him, he couldn’t say no. He took a pay cut, moved home, and started learning every…
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From Tax Attorney to Leading a Publicly Traded Real Estate Company, with John T. Thomas, President & CEO of Physicians Realty Trust
Before law school, John T. Thomas knew he wanted to get to Wall Street. However, he could never have anticipated that one day he would be ringing the bell and…
- The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
Billionaires & Bear Markets with Stuart Zook, Principal/CIO, Monument Capital Management & Monument Real Estate
Before managing Alex Rodriquez’ real estate portfolio, Stuart Zook had a long history of finding pockets of opportunity before anyone else. He shares his…
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Building a Texas-sized Real Estate Career with Herb Weitzman, Founder and Executive Chairman, The Weitzman Group
The veritable “King of Texas Real Estate,” Herb Weitzman talks with host Aaron Strauss about his long and storied career, the origins of the seminal Weitzman…
- The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
Becoming an Emerging Markets Entrepreneur with Anthony Rinaldi, Founder and Managing Principal, Saxum Real Estate
In this episode, Aaron sits down with Anthony Rinaldi, Founder and Managing Principal at Saxum Real Estate. Under Rinaldi, Saxum has quickly become one of the…
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Tech & Data-Driven Approach to Financing with Jonathan Pratt, SVP, Capital One
Jonathan Pratt, Senior Vice President at Capital One, is a leader in applying data-driven insights for underwriting, lending and dealmaking. He talks with host…
- The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
Low Risk, High Reward Multi-Family Real Estate Investing with David Valger, Founder & Partner of DVO Real Estate
David Valger, Founder & Partner of DVO Real Estate, brings thoughtful and nuanced insights to commercial real estate. He talks with host Aaron Strauss, about…
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Focusing on ESG and Profitability with Molly Bordonaro, Managing Partner, The Green Cities Company
Molly Bordonaro, former U.S. Ambassador and The Green Cities Managing Partner, brings a unique perspective to commercial real estate. She talks with host Aaron…
- The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
Building & Leveraging a Successful Grocery-Anchored Center Portfolio with Chris Palermo, Co-Founder & Managing Principal, First National Realty Partners
Listen to what it’s like to start and grow a successful commercial real estate firm with a grocery-anchored center portfolio. First National Realty Partners…
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Investing in Metaverse Real Estate with Andrew Kiguel, Founder & CEO, Tokens.com
Did you ever want to know what it’s like to buy and develop commercial real estate in the Metaverse? Join host Aaron Strauss as he chats with Andrew Kiguel…
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Inviting The Individual Investor Into Multi-Family with Eric Barvin, Founder, The Barvin Group
Host Aaron Strauss and featured guest Eric Barvin discuss how his firm – Barvin – offers unique investment opportunities to high-net-worth individuals…
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Secrets of the Industrial Sector with Sean Dalfen, President, Dalfen Industrial
Sean Dalfen, president of Dalfen Industrial, reveals the keys to success in real estate, but warns that they have nothing to do with instant gratification. He…
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The Psychology of Emerging Markets with Adam Altman, Managing Member, The KABR Group
Inspired by the bustling, ever-changing neighborhoods of his youth, featured guest Adam Altman believes that the most profitable real estate investment…
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Connecting Commercial Success & Community Revitalization with Inna Khidekel, Partner, Bridge Investment Group
Passion. Alignment. Ambition. Hard Work. Featured guest Inna Khidekel tells host Aaron Strauss that these elements – along with a heart of service, a head for…
- The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
Rewriting the Future of Retail Real Estate with Ross Cooper, President & CIO, Kimco
Mindset. Teachability. Mentorship. Culture. These concepts may seem like secondary business principles, but featured guest Ross Cooper tells host Aaron Strauss…
The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. StraussPivoting from The Great Recession to Build a Lending Empire with Justin Ehrlich, Founding Partner, Churchill Real Estate
Innovation. Inspiration. Profitability. Resiliency. Host Aaron Strauss and featured guest Justin Ehrlich dig into these themes and more in this episode of The…
The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. StraussUnlocking Technology & Scaling an Industrial Portfolio with Adir Levitas, CEO, Faropoint
In episode one, Aaron Strauss of A.Y. Strauss speaks with Adir Levitas of Faropoint about Adir's background, career evolution, industrial real estate, pushing…