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Walker Webcast
A weekly conversation hosted by Walker & Dunlop CEO Willy Walker, featuring leaders across commercial real estate, wellness, business, and leadership. Rooted in CRE but reaching beyond it, each episode offers insights that extend well beyond the industry.
Episodes
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Ivy Zelman, EVP & Co-Founder of Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company
Willy welcomed back one of the most respected voices in the housing industry, Walker & Dunlop’s Hall of Fame housing market analyst and executive vice…
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Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP
Willy welcomed back Will Ahmed, the visionary founder and CEO of WHOOP - the leading wearable fitness tracking company that’s reshaping how the world thinks…
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Kate Moore, Chief Investment Officer at Citi Wealth
On this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured the timely and insightful remarks of Kate Moore, Chief Investment Officer at Citi Wealth, live from the…
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Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings
Willy sat down with Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings, a Dallas-based real estate investment and development firm with over $33 billion in assets under…
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Dr. Theodore Schwartz, Neurosurgeon & Author
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Dr. Theodore Schwartz—one of the nation’s leading neurosurgeons and author of Gray Matters: A…
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Gillian Tett, Journalist, King's College Provost, Financial Times Columnist
On this special episode of the Walker Webcast, recorded live at the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference, guest host Gary Pinkus — Walker & Dunlop board member…
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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 22
Willy was joined once again by renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE. They unpacked key takeaways from the Q2 Linneman…
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Lessons in Leadership, Service, and Patriotism
In a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we’re celebrating past guests whose dedication to public service, leadership, and governance defines the American…
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Christian Vande Velde & George Hincapie, Former Professional Racing Cyclists
With the Tour de France just around the corner, we couldn’t think of a better duo to join Willy than legendary racing cyclists George Hincapie and Christian…
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Jeff Bussgang, Co-Founder and General Partner, Flybridge Capital, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School
The AI era is here – is your business ahead of the curve or playing catch-up? Willy sat down with Jeff Bussgang, Co-Founder of Flybridge Capital Partners…
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Amor Towles, New York Times Best-Selling Author
Willy sat down once again with bestselling author—and his childhood friend—Amor Towles, whose literary hits include Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow…
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Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities
Willy was once again joined by Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman of Guggenheim Securities to discuss today’s hottest topics facing the market. They explored the…
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Jay Parsons, Economist, Strategist, and Housing Industry Expert Part 2
Willy was once again joined by economist, strategist, and industry expert Jay Parsons – and you won’t want to miss his sharp, data-driven perspective on the…
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David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General and Director of the CIA - Part 3
With today's dramatically shifting global landscape, we couldn't think of a better time to welcome back General David Petraeus, a retired four-star U.S. Army…
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Dr. Ben Ebert, President and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
When it comes to breakthroughs in medical research, the future is closer than you think. Willy was joined by one of the most influential voices in oncology…
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Chris Cassidy, President & CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum; former NASA astronaut and United States Navy SEAL
Willy sat down with Chris Cassidy to discuss his extraordinary journey from highly decorated U.S. Navy SEAL to NASA’s Chief Astronaut, and now President and…
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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 21
Willy and renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman took their quarterly discussion to YPO’s Real Estate Multi-Family Symposium. They covered the hottest topics…
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Tom Michaud, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Thank you for tuning into the Walker Webcast, where Willy was joined by Tom Michaud, President and CEO of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. Do you know someone who…
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Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets; Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President, Investment Sales; and Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President, Research and Securities
On this episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Walker & Dunlop experts Aaron Appel, Kris Mikkelsen, and Ivy Zelman to break down key market trends…
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A Legacy of Conversations | Walker Webcast | Celebrating 5 Years!
To celebrate five years of the Walker Webcast, we featured a handpicked compilation of the most insightful, impactful, and memorable moments throughout the…
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Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone
Willy sat down with Jon Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer at Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in…
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Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH Management
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with multifamily industry powerhouse Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH Management, for a dynamic overview…
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Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorgan Chase
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s conversation with Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorgan Chase Commercial…
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Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities; Jim Parrott, Owner, Parrott Ryan Advisors; Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics
Should the GSEs be privatized? On the latest Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by three of the industry’s leading voices to debate this hot-button issue: Jim…
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Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of RXR
Willy was joined by one of the most influential minds in real estate, Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of multi-billion-dollar private real estate company RXR…
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David Barry, President and CEO of Pursuit
Willy was joined by ski instructor turned hospitality visionary David Barry, President and CEO of Pursuit. They explored David’s career journey and how he…
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David Hunt, President and CEO of PGIM
Willy was joined by David Hunt, President and Chief Executive Officer of global asset management firm PGIM. He and Willy discussed his experience leading PGIM…
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Bill Ferguson, Co-Chairman and CEO of Ferguson Partners
Willy was joined by Bill Ferguson, Co-Chairman and CEO of Ferguson Partners, a global leader in talent management for the real assets industry. They covered…
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Ivy Zelman, EVP and Co-Founder of Zelman & Associates, a Walker & Dunlop Company
Willy was once again joined by one of the most respected voices in the housing industry, Walker & Dunlop’s Hall of Fame housing market analyst and executive…
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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 20
Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman, live from Philadelphia, for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE. They discussed the outcome of his 2024…
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Mohamed El-Erian, President of Queens' College, University of Cambridge
Willy was once again joined by one of the world’s most respected economists, Mohamed El-Erian, to cover everything you need to know as we enter 2025. They…
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Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, Host of the Walker Webcast
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we turned the tables and put Willy in the hot seat. He answered the audience’s most pressing questions on…
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Ben Schall, Chief Executive Officer and President of AvalonBay
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Ben Schall, Chief Executive Officer and President of AvalonBay, at the Bisnow Multifamily…
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Isaac Boltansky, Director of Policy Research at BTIG
Willy was joined by Isaac Boltansky, Director of Policy Research at BTIG, on the Walker Webcast. Isaac is responsible for coordinating his firm’s Washington…
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Jay Parsons, Principal and Head of Investment Strategy at Madera Residential
Willy was joined by economist, advisor, and speaker Jay Parsons. He is also a Principal and Head of Investment Strategy at Madera Residential, a Texas-based…
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Ryan Marshall, President and CEO of PulteGroup Inc.
Willy was joined by Ryan Marshall, President and CEO of PulteGroup, Inc., one of the nation’s largest home builders. Ryan has his finger on the pulse of the…
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Frans Johansson, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, and Acclaimed International Speaker
To be successful, you have to constantly innovate. So, what is your company doing to stay ahead of the curve? Willy was joined by bestselling author…
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Women In Leadership: A Unified Voice
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we showcased highlights from noteworthy episodes featuring remarkable women in leadership. We heard from: Christina…
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David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General & Director of the CIA
Willy was joined by General David Petraeus, retired four-star U.S. Army general who also served as the director of the CIA, for part two of their captivating…
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Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer of DigitalBridge
Willy was joined by Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer at DigitalBridge, a leading global alternative asset management firm. With over 25 years in the digital…
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Fernando De Leon, Founder and CEO of Leon Capital Group
Willy was joined by Fernando De Leon, Founder and CEO of Leon Capital Group, a family holding company that built and operates a portfolio exceeding $10 billion…
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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 19
Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman for “The Best Hour in CRE,” and they certainly covered a lot of ground. They discussed some of today’s…
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Mike Johnston, Mayor of Denver and Egon Terplan, Strategist and Advisor on Urban Policy & Economic Development
Willy was joined by Mayor of Denver, Mike Johnston, and Egon Terplan, strategist and advisor on urban policy and economic development, live from the University…
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David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General and Director of the CIA
To celebrate the 200th episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by General David Petraeus, retired four-star U.S. Army general who served as the…
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Robert Reffkin, Founder and CEO of Compass, Inc.
Willy was joined by Robert Reffkin, the Founder and CEO of real estate tech company Compass, Inc., live from the 2024 Zelman & Associates Housing Summit. He…
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Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fannie Mae
Willy was joined by one of the most notable figures in housing finance, Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fannie Mae. She is on a…
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Matthew Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean and Chair of MBA Program at Harvard Business School
Willy was joined by Matthew Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the MBA Program at Harvard Business School and an economist whose research focuses on…
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Strauss Zelnick, Chairman, CEO of Take-Two Interactive and Gary Pinkus, McKinsey & Company Chairman of North America
On this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured an interview between Gary Pinkus, McKinsey & Company’s Chairman of North America, and Strauss Zelnick…
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Diane Hoskins & Andy Cohen, Global co-chairs of Gensler and co-authors of Design for a Radically Changing World
Willy was joined by Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen, global co-chairs of the world’s most influential architecture design planning firm with over $2 billion…
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Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop
While it’s clear that we’re living through an uncertain time in history, there’s one thing Willy is confident in – the strength of our country to get through…
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Jeffrey Rosen, Bestselling Author of The Pursuit of Happiness
How can we ensure the preservation of democracy? By adopting the virtues of our founding fathers. On the latest episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured…
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Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, Wall Street Journal Reporters and Authors
Willy was joined by Wall Street Journal reporters and authors of The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's…
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Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Zelman & Associates
Willy was once again joined by one of the most respected voices in the housing industry, W&D’s Hall of Fame housing market analyst and executive vice president…
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George Hawkins, Founder & CEO of Moonshot Missions and Former CEO of DC Water
Willy took a trip down memory lane with George Hawkins as they discussed the incredible turnaround at DC Water when Willy was Chairman of the Board and George…
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John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc
Willy was once again joined by John Hope Bryant, a lifelong entrepreneur, philanthropist, bestselling author, and thought leader who has built more than 40…
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The Most Insightful Hour in CRE Part 18
Willy sat down for the 18th installment of the Most Insightful Hour in CRE with renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman – live from Chicago. Even with…
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Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock
Willy was once again joined by Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock, to cover the issues that are shaping the current…
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Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group
Willy was joined by Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), author of the newly-released book The Generous…
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Mitch Daniels, Former Governor of Indiana
Not many people are able to have a highly successful career in politics, higher education, and business in their lifetime, but our latest Walker Webcast guest…
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Andi Owen, Chief Executive Officer at MillerKnoll
On this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s highly anticipated interview with Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll, a dynamic brand collective…