Takeaways – A podcast about learning from the wisdom of others: Recent Episodes
Hayim Mizrachi
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the introduction episode of Takeaways – the podcast.
Why am I doing this?
Early 2017, I started sharing my Takeaways from the various (business and real estate) events that I attend throughout the year. It has been incredibly fulfilling.
I started listening to podcasts in 2016 when Malcom Gladwell released Revisionist History. Then I found Seth Godin’s Start Up School. Now I’m a regular – James Altucher is my current favorite.
The other catalyst for me leaping in the podcasting world was enrolling in Seth Godin’s altMBA. It’s a 30 day online workshop all about leveling up. Doing. And demonstrating how capable we are in creating.
So here goes…
I get to attend incredible events all year long as part of my work. There are always Takeaways. I share those on my blog.
I am also blessed to be around remarkable people. There too are always Takeaways to learn. That is what I am sharing on this podcast. Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned. explores learning from the wisdom of others.
The show format will be me and a guest. Varied guests. Like a commercial real estate developer, Senior Pastor of a mega church here in Las Vegas, business coach, fraternity executive, police captain, physician and oh-so-many more!
My guests and I will talk, tell stories, and even perform spoken word poetry. The topics covered will include, stature, grief, having valuable conversations, drive vs. ambition, moments of influence. Who knows what else we will learn? Who knows what might be shared that will inspire your next great creation or achievement?
I will share and explore Takeaways that I have learned from the people who have influenced me. At the very least I hope you will be entertained. At the very best you will find value in these Takeaways and will use them to do something meaningfully awesome!
Check it out and be sure to subscribe to Takeaways here, on Apple Podcasts or where else you get your podcasts!
In this episode, Hayim Mizrachi sits down with Jeff LaPour, founder and President of LaPour Partners, a commercial real estate and hospitality development firm active throughout the western United States.Jeff shares his path from Hilton Hotels to brokerage to development, along with lessons learned from complicated projects, market cycles, mentorship, and failure. He also breaks down what it really takes to be a developer: patience, risk management, conviction, and the courage to act when you believe in an idea.Key Takeaways:– The importance of mentorship– Keep it simple and trust your conviction– Failure can be the best teacher– Action separates ideas from results– Love what you do and believe in itThank you for listening. Please subscribe to Takeaways, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.
Brian Sorrentino is a director at ROI Commercial Real Estate and one of Las Vegas’ leading specialists in retail, the resort-corridor, and experience-driven destinations. His work has helped redefine what retail can be by blending restaurants, entertainment, and immersive concepts into places people remember. From Strip landmarks to AREA15, Brian has helped Las Vegas stay bold, inventive, and ahead of the curve.
Mike Chernine is the Principal and CEO of IndiCap, a development company focused on industrial projects ranging from 50,000 square feet to more than one million square feet. With seven million square feet in the pipeline across Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Reno, Mike has become a major force in Western industrial development and a trailblazer in reading where the Las Vegas market is headed before others see it.
As the current Mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley stands as a true political trailblazer. She began her career in law and public service at a time when female representation was scarce. By actively paving the way for future generations, she built a distinguished legacy that includes tenures in the Nevada Assembly and the Board of Regents, as well as service in Congress. After further leading Touro University as CEO and Provost, she has returned to her roots, proudly serving as Mayor of her hometown.
he has served as a vital bridge between franchise owners and the local community. Mr. Badain was instrumental in relocating the Raiders to Las Vegas and overseeing the construction of Allegiant Stadium, transforming the city's skyline and economic diversity forever.
Young John Restrepo, Principal - RCG EconomicsModerator:Kyle Nagy, Founder and Director - CommCap AdvisorsSponsored by Martin-Harris Construction
Michael Greene and Jerdin Lindquist sit at the next generation of Las Vegas office brokerage: Greene with 18+ years in corporate finance, gaming, lodging, and private equity before joining MDL Group; Lindquist with a crowd-facing hospitality background, UNLV real estate track, and relationship superpowers. Together, they represent talent crossing into CRE with modern vision and data-driven discipline.
Michael Naft is a Clark County Commissioner for District A, overseeing some of Southern Nevada’s most complex and high-profile areas, including parts of the Las Vegas Strip, unincorporated communities, and regional infrastructure. Appointed in 2019 and later elected, he has become a key civic leader—helping guide landmark moments like Las Vegas hosting its first Super Bowl while modernizing how local government serves a rapidly growing region.
NAIOP Southern Nevada Breakfast Program October 16, 2025Program SpeakersAndrew Woods, Director, Center for Business and Economic Research, UNLVDanielle Casey, President and CEO, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA)Steve Hill, President/CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority (LVCVA)Moderator:Jamie Schwartz, Director, Industry and Business Engagement, UNLV Office of Economic DevelopmentSponsored by The Southern Nevada Water Authority
Major Accounts - NV EnergyColby Pellegrino, Deputy General Manager for Resources - Southern Nevada Water AuthoritySteven Roberts, VP Construction Development - SwitchModerator: Brent Nasset, Site Development Consultant - Kimley-HornNAIOP Northern Nevada Chapter PresidentSponsored by Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects
If you’ve been around Las Vegas commercial real estate for any length of time, you’ve heard of Kevin Buckley and David Johnson. Both have shaped the city’s landscape, from deals on the Strip to the suburbs, to influencing generations of brokers who followed. In this episode, the two industry veterans reflect on their journeys: the early days when the city was smaller, the friendships that fueled careers, and the life lessons that still guide them today.
Nick Palmeri, owner of Gaetano’s Ristorante in Henderson, isn’t just a chef or a businessman, he’s the keeper of a legacy. His story is one of family, resilience, and incredible work ethic!When COVID brought Las Vegas to a standstill, Nick refused to close his doors. Instead, he reinvented his operation overnight, fought to keep his team employed, and proved that real hospitality doesn’t quit, even when the world does.
Dan Palmeri, SIOR, is one of the most recognized office tenant rep brokers in Las Vegas. He is currently Executive Vice President at CBRE and his path to success didn’t start pitching big assignments in corporate boardrooms. It began as a kid working in his family’s Italian restaurant, where hard work, grit, and resilience were served alongside pasta and wine. From peeling potatoes as a kid to negotiating multimillion-dollar corporate leases, Dan has carried those early lessons into a career defined by hustle, reinvention, and doing business on his own terms.
Breakfast Program July 17, 2025Program SpeakersLawrence Barnard, President-Children's Hospital of Nevada, Assistant Vice President of Pediatrics, Desert Region, Intermountain HealthJeff Ruidl, Senior Vice President, Hammes PartnersBill War, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Green Valley Health and Wellness SuitesModerator: Dan Palmeri, SIOR, Senior Vice President, CBRESponsored by: Whiting-Turner
Breakfast Program June 19, 2025Program SpeakersChris Lexis, SIOR, Principal, Avison Young Jason Otter, Founding Partner, LOGIC Commercial Real EstateTonya Gottesman, Vice President, CBREModerator: Terri Sheridan, Economic Development Director, City of North Las VegasSponsored by: NVEnergy
Breakfast Program August 21, 2025Program SpeakersEdward Aloe, President & CEO, CALCAPShawn McCoy, Ph.D., Director and Associate Professor, Lied Center for Real Estate | University of Nevada, Las VegasJosh Nelson, Chief Investment Officer, The Calida GroupModerator: Adam Schmitt, First Vice President, CBRE | Multifamily Investment PropertiesSponsored by: Panattoni Development Company
Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at UNLV and a fifth-generation Las Vegas native, has spent his career studying the industries that make the city tick — and exporting that expertise around the globe. From shaping the way other global cities think about tourism and entertainment to guiding major development projects in Thailand, Boston, and beyond, Bo brings a mix of academic insight and hometown pride. In this episode, he unpacks why 2025 is a “big year” for Las Vegas and how its DNA of hospitality, kindness, and bold reinvention is poised to shape the global economy.
John Tippins is the founder and CEO of Northcap, a real estate firm deeply woven into the transformation of downtown Las Vegas. With nearly two decades of experience and over $2 billion in completed transactions, John has become more than a broker—he’s a steward of shaping the City of Las Vegas. In this episode, we follow his rise from humble beginnings to real estate trailblazer, the mentors who shaped his mindset, and how a single lunch meeting turned into $700 million in business. John’s story is one of grit, relationships, vision—and a relentless commitment to being of service.
***Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, including strangulation and survivor experiences. Listener discretion is advised.As the CEO of SafeNest, Nevada’s largest nonprofit dedicated to ending domestic violence, Liz Ortenburger has transformed a struggling organization into a multifaceted force of hope and healing. What began as a $3.7 million nonprofit teetering on financial uncertainty has grown under her leadership into a robust, mission-driven enterprise — one that blends compassion with smart business acumen.
Breakfast Program May 22, 2025Program SpeakersMarc Badain, President, AthleticsTodd Bishop, Vice President, CAA ICONNick Tomasino, Chief Construction Officer, LVXPModerator: Nate Jacobs, LEED AP BD+C, Vice President, McCarthy Companies, Inc.Sponsored by: Cox Business
From entrepreneurial success to transforming thousands of lives on the streets, Tiger Todd’s journey is anything but ordinary. A self-taught philosopher, teacher, and social innovator, Tiger’s life pivoted when he stepped into a Las Vegas park nearly 30 years ago—armed with curiosity, and compassion. What followed became a decades-long mission to unravel and reverse the root causes of American homelessness.
NAIOP April 2025 - Breakfast Program The participants included:Guy Martin, President, Martin-Harris ConstructionFrank Marretti, Founder, G2 Capital DevelopmentJohn Restrepo, Principal, RCG Economics, LLC Moderator: Steve Neiger, CCIM, Principal, CASTThis program was sponsored by American Nevada Realty
Amalie Zinsser doesn’t just build communities — she lives and breathes them. From pioneering coworking spaces across the Western U.S. to connecting the dots between culture, place, and purpose, Amalie has found her calling in helping people belong. On this episode of Takeaways, Amalie shares her unlikely journey from harvesting organs scene to spearheading Kiln’s expansion in Las Vegas — and her powerful philosophy that business works best when people are happy.
March Breakfast Program: Fast Lane to the Future: Transportation, Infrastructure & Growth.Panelists included:Asha Jones, VP of Public Affairs, Brightline WestDavid Swallow, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Regional Transportation of Southern Nevada (RTC)Tracy Larkin Thomason, P.E.,Director, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)Moderator: James Bristow, P.E., Managing Member, Midnight Sun ConsultingThis program was sponsored by Schnitzer Properties
The participants included:Jeff LaPour, Principal, LaPourJess Molasky, Chief Operating Officer, Ovation DevelopmentStan Wasserkrug, Principal, InterCapital Asset ManagementModerator: Megan McInerney, Associate Vice President | Las Vegas Office Division ColliersThis program was sponsored by Martin Harris Construction
February Breakfast Program, Strip Hospitality: What makes a winning hand?Tonia Chafetz, Vice President of Leasing and Retail Operations, Caesars EntertainmentAlex Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Resorts WorldMichael Hirschfeld, BLVD Project Leasing, Vice Chairman, JLLModerator: Deana Marcello, Executive Vice President | Las Vegas, ColliersSponsored By: City of North Las Vegas
Cassie and Adi Mor are the husband-and-wife duo behind The Mor Group, a full-service Real Estate brokerage that specializes in residential Property Management and Investments. In an industry known for tough negotiations and strict contracts, they’ve carved out a space where relationships come first and positive energy is non negotiable. Strap in for this episode. It’s full of fun and candor!
Tom Thomas is the Managing Partner of Thomas & Mack Co., an investment and commercial real estate development company. In addition, he serves as an Area Seventy of the LDS Church where he oversees the resources of the Church in the greater Clark County area and into Arizona.
Victor Fuchs came to the United States from Ukraine by way of Italy, thanks to funds from the Jewish Federation. Today is the President of Helix Electric, the country’s second-largest non-union electrical contractor. Escaping the anti-semitism of the post-WWII Soviet Union, he and his parents came to this country with next to nothing, a funny spelling last name, and the determination to have a better future.
In this episode of Takeaways, we’re doing something a little different. This installment is a replay of the inaugural episode of Through The Door: An Insider’s Perspective on Running a Business, hosted by Megan Comfort, Executive Vice President and Small Business Manager at Nevada State Bank. I had the honor of being Megan’s very first guest, and together, we explored the lessons I’ve learned from the ground up — from starting cold as a rookie broker to leading MDL Group as CEO today.
Richard Camarota has been cooking nearly his whole life. In the post-COVID era, he’s gone from the back of the kitchen to the front of the house, opening a line of high-end restaurants that’s shaken up the Vegas scene. He’s the Operations Director and Managing Partner for McClain Kamarota Hospitality, alongside James Beard and award-winning Chef Shawn McClain. Some of their restaurants include Bala inside The Sahara, Libertine Social inside the Mandalay Bay, Wineaux with Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel, and more.
What’s New and Exciting in Southern Nevada Economic Development?Speakers included:Shani Coleman, Director of Economic Development, Clark CountyJared Smith, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, City of HendersonModerator:Cassie Catania-Hsu, NAIOP Southern Nevada President, Managing Director CBRESponsor Southern Nevada Water Authority.
Kevin Burke is the CEO of Burke Construction and a Partner at Matter Real Estate Group. He’s a champion of higher education and a dedicated volunteer with decades of experience in leadership. Kevin was born in Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a mechanical engineering degree. From early hands-on experiences in nuclear power projects to working for Procter & Gamble, his career showcases a dynamic blend of engineering and leadership in high-stakes environments.Today, he navigates two high-profile companies while maintaining a strong sense of community, particularly through his extensive volunteer work.
The Vision of LANDing a deal in Las VegasThe participants included:K Roohani, Owner, Seven Valleys Realty & ConstructionScott Bleazard, Land Acquisition, VP, KB Home – Las VegasChris Armstrong, Executive Vice President, Olympia CompaniesModerator: Owen Sherwood, VP, Commercial Sales ManagerFidelity Title – National Commercial ServicesThis program was sponsored by Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects
Guy Martin started his career in construction the summer he turned 13. Working with his dad, Frank Martin, he grew up watching him work hard and build things really well. He always knew that he wanted to run the company one day, and today, he is the President of Martin-Harris Construction. The 48-year-old company employs over 300 people in Nevada and builds everything except for single-family detached residential and on-strip hospitality. His Christian faith serves as the foundation not just for his life, but his corporate success. Kindness, gratitude, love and faith are the backbone of Guy’s drive to build community, lead future generations, and do more with what he was given.With a forty-year career in general construction under his belt, Guy worked his way up through “every department but accounting.” Now that he runs the place, his business plan is simple: have fun, make money, and the order is important.
NAIOP August 2024 - Breakfast ProgramCommercial Real Estate and AI: Meeting the New DemandsMissy Young, Senior Fellow and Former Chief Information Officer, SwitchQ&A, Hayim Mizrachi, CCIM, CEO | Broker | Principal, MDL GroupSponsored By: American Nevada Company
Deryk Engelland hardly needs an introduction as one of the original Las Vegas Golden Knights Misfits, playing from 2017-2020. On the ice he is known for his tough fighting skills. Off the ice he is known as one of the nicest people you can meet. His current title is Special Assistant to the owner of the Golden Knights. His community work has his heart, and is the heart of our community. In the wake of October 1, Deryk and wife Melissa created Engelland’s Heroes, a foundation raising money for underserved communities and first responders across the Las Vegas Valley. Over time, his work has molded into the Vegas Golden Knights Alumni Foundation which is focused on supporting first responders, underserved youth and the undernourished.
NAIOP July 2024 - Breakfast ProgramThe participants included:Stacy Watkins, President and CEO, Lexicon BankRobert Ybarra, Executive Vice President, CBRE Capital Markets, Inc.Ivan Ferraz, Executive Director, Wells Fargo Bank, NAThe program was moderated by Matt Hoyt, Vice President of Finance and Operations, LaPourThis program was sponsored by Gatsky Commercial Real Estate
Brad Howard, a serial entrepreneur and online retail veteran, shares his journey of building and selling successful businesses. He discusses his experience with Amazon private label platforms and the challenges he faced with a patent lawsuit. Brad also talks about his current ventures, including a claw arcade business and his involvement in various organizations and philanthropic efforts.
Southern Nevada Elected Leaders: Building Partnerships with Commercial Real Estate.The panelists explored how each jurisdiction approaches commercial real estate development, offering an analysis of land availability, development processes, and construction regulations, while providing a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges in each jurisdiction. The panel included:Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown, City of North Las Vegas Chairman Tick Segerblom, Clark County Commission Councilman Dan Shaw, City of Henderson Moderator: Tim Castello, Castello GroupThank you to our sponsor Cox Business for their support.
Mark L. Fine is an active real estate developer and master planning developer in Las Vegas for 50 years. He played a central role in developing Green Valley, Las Vegas’ first large-scale master planned community, Summerlin, Queensridge North and South. He was a Senior Advisor with Focus Properties, working with BLM on Mountains Edge, Inspirada, and more. He focuses on building with heart and creativity and has been integrally involved in building some of Las Vegas’s most notable communities from the ground up.
A Broker's Spotlight on the Market" featuring the 2024 Spotlight Brokers of the YearSteve Neiger, CCIMPrincipal | Managing DirectorCASTTaber Thill, SIORExecutive Vice PresidentColliersGarret Toft, SIORVice ChairmanCBREModerator: Reed GottesmanSVP, Regional ManagerSchnitzer PropertiesThank you to our meeting sponsor NV Energy for their support.Hope to see you soon.
Rob Moore is a fourth-generation Las Vegan and noted storyteller. He is currently involved in Acquisitions and Development for Crawford Group/Green Valley Grocery. He’s owned and worked with companies including Realty Holdings Group, RL Moore and Associates, Cushman and Wakefield, and Sun Commercial. He is a Past President of IREM and the previous Board of Trustees for The Springs Preserve, just to name a few. He’s now the third generation within the oldest Rotary Club and has been involved with the Boys and Girls Club since the 1980s. Rob is a swimmer, avid golfer, prankster, storyteller, and genuine friend. He learned the science of selling by watching and learning from those who came before him. His early days as a Certified Property Manager helped him discover that being a broker was actually a better fit. His career interests were always in real estate, but his community and family roots run deep.
Last week, we hosted our April Breakfast Program: "How Pro Sports + Entertainment = A Bigger Economic Impact". The panelists shared insights on how world-class entertainment and the proliferation of professional sports in Southern Nevada has had a meaningful economic impact on the community. The panel included:Marc BadainPresidentOak View Group Las VegasBetsy FretwellChief Operating OfficerFormula 1 Las Vegas Grand PrixLisa MotleyVice President Sports and Special EventsLas Vegas Convention and Visitors AuthorityModerator: Brooke MaloneVice President, Investor RelationsLas Vegas Global Economic AllianceThank you to our meeting sponsor Southland Industries for their support.
Lisa Brady is a unicorn. With over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate business, she has served in various roles from sales agent to operations, to leasing and even property management. She’s worked with national and local corporations. She’s dedicated herself to this industry and is currently serving on the Board of NAIOP Southern Nevada. Lisa is Vice President and Market Officer for Prologis, the largest industrial REIT on planet Earth. In every new room she enters, she always asks, “Do I add value?” In her off time, Lisa gives back to her community. She competitively dragon boat raced in the annual St. Rose Regatta Dragon boat race for ten years. She likes to spend time directly helping people and gives back in multiple ways. A self-professed rabid Golden Knights fan, Lisa is also big on cooking and baking, and an avid traveler. She is focused and caring, a mentor to many, and a great friend and through and through.
"Healthcare in Southern Nevada: What’s Next?" March Breakfast Program. The medical office real estate asset class has been a darling in the investment community and that strength continues in the Southern Nevada medical office market. Panelists spoke about what medical office and hospital projects are in the pipeline in order to keep up with Southern Nevada’s population growth. Plus, measures to improve healthcare throughout the valley.Matt LatuchieVice President - Strategy & PlanningHCA HealthcareMaureen SchaferPresident & CEONevada Health & Bioscience Asset Corporation (NHBC)Jeffery Talbot, PhDVice President for ResearchRoseman University of Health SciencesModerator: Dan Palmeri, SIORSenior Vice PresidentCBREThank you to our meeting sponsor R&O Construction for their support.Hope to see you soon.
Ofir Ventura is many things. A motivated entrepreneur, attorney, investor, inventor, philanthropist, mentor, and friend. He’s a certified overachiever who graduated early at both UNLV and law school. Then dove headfirst into gaming, law, real estate, patents, crypto, and more. He’s developed casino table games, NFT projects and competed in jiu-jitsu. But his proudest achievements are reflected in his generous spirit and philanthropic work. Ofir is a family man, generous friend, and an angel investor who believes in helping other businesses and people succeed. In active pursuit of mastering cutting-edge trends and methods, his mindset is built on the phrase, “Just do it.” He’s always learning, growing, doing, and pushing forward. This natural level of aspiration has led to both success and a lot of life lessons along the way.
NAIOP Southern Nevada Breakfast ProgramThursday, February 8, 2024 What's Going On? An Industry Perspective!Kevin BurkeBurke Construction Group, CEOSebastian TorresVice PresidentCommCap AdvisorsBrenden KeatingCo-Managing DirectorBoston Omaha Asset ManagementChairmanLogic Commercial Real EstateModerator: Connie BrennanPublisher, CEO and OwnerNevada Business Magazine
Breakfast Program Thursday, January 18, 2024Developers Roundtable A 2024 Kick OffMatthew Nelson, CCIM, CLSVice President - Brokerage ServicesJ. A. Kennedy Real Estate CompanyMathias HughesVice President - Investment OfficerPrologisFrank StephanPresident - Nevada RegionHoward HughesModerator: Sabrina BorghoffVice President - Business DevelopmentMartin-Harris ConstructionThe Orleans Hotel & Casino4500 W Tropicana Road - 2nd Floor Convention AreaFrench Quarter BallroomLas Vegas, NV 89103Sponsored By: Martin- Harris Construction
Carol Cline-Ong is a Henderson born cowgirl, turned corporate leader who defines work ethic and excellence. She’s the Co-Founder of MDL Group, which started in 1989. Her contributions to the community and industry manifest in organizations like Spread the World NV, Boys Scouts of America Troop 256, Police Athletic League, Council for a Better Nevada, Opportunity Village, CASA Foundation, CREW, and much more. Carol has also achieved the pinnacle with a BOMA Lifetime Leadership Award in 2017.Carol is a tireless leader, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and Orange Theorist. She has fond memories of growing up on Lake Mead Avenue in Henderson, barrel-racing her horse as a cowgirl, attending Basic High School. Her journey to the top in her industry is a lesson in seizing opportunities and being willing to learn every step of the way.
Stefanie Tuzman is President and CEO of Jewish Nevada (AKA Jewish Federation) and oversees the JCC Jewish Community Center. With her BA in Organizational Communication from Western Michigan University and a few professional journeys along the way, she has dedicated her career to the Jewish nonprofit world. Words to describe Stefanie include passionate, self-aware, tenacious, anxious, social media influencer, connector, fundraiser, CEO, wife, and most of all, Mom. She would describe herself as just a girl, trying to do good in this world.
Michael Saltman is the Founder and President of the Vista Group, which develops and manages office, retail, and industrial projects in Nevada, California, Florida, Utah, and even an investment near his favorite golf course in St. Andrews, Scotland. From Michigan to London, Geneva, Greece, and Israel, he eventually landed in Las Vegas in 1975, ready to seize the sheer opportunity available — low hanging fruit. He’s been involved in many organizations throughout Vegas, including the UNLV Foundation, Nevada School of Arts, Counsel for a Better Nevada, Springs Preserve, Planning the Las Vegas Technology Center with the City, Chairing the McCarran Airport Public Art Committee, and on of the founding members of the UMC Board of Governors among many others. He co-founded the Nevada Innovation Center and the UNLV Boyd School of Law Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution. Add car racer, runner, skier, tennis player (and now even ping pong), award-winning visionary, and philanthropist to the list, plus plying his trade as a lawyer in the UK and Switzerland, Michael is what’s known as a mensch in the community.
TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in October. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy! NAIOP October 2023 The participants included:Steve Hill, Chief Executive Office/President, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)Q&A Steve Neiger, CCIM, Colliers InternationalThis program was sponsored by Dermody PropertiesWhen you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more!Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.
From real estate and marketing to title rep and escrow, Jeff Fargo figured out how to sculpt his skills and point them straight at personal success. His career spans three decades, starting in the family business of residential rentals, to stepping out on his own as an agent with Coldwell Banker then shifting to marketing and media, until he found himself on the title side of real estate working as the Assistant Vice President of Sales and Digital Strategy with Fidelity National Title. Jeff’s eye for technology and spotting trends led him to differentiate his services by showing his clients how to apply social media and AI to get business.
TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in September. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy! NAIOP September 2023 - Nevada Commercial Real Estate and Economic DevelopmentThe participants included:Governor Joe LombardoQ&A Dan Tuntland, DJT Real Estate Co.This program was sponsored by Carpenter Sellers Del Gato ArchitectsWhen you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more!Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.
Jim Stuart is a Partner at Matter Real Estate Group. He started as an entrepreneur in the early 90’s and was mentored by an impressive roster of professional leaders throughout his many ventures. Jim has been involved in real estate brokerage, banking, experiential retail, internet start-ups, commercial development, and hospitality if you count the lemonade stand he operated as a kid. Jim is a 3x Ironman finisher (including the revered Ironman Kona course) and a global explorer, but he will quickly deflect any of these accolades, preferring to be labeled a reliable friend, a good husband and a present father.A self-proclaimed work-in-progress, Jim used to be focused on material pursuits but has evolved to a life focused on seeking meaningful work and making an impact.A self-proclaimed work-in-progress, Jim used to be focused on material pursuits but has evolved to focus on pursuing meaningful work and making an impact.
TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in August. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy!
NAIOP August 2023 - The Experience – Retail Reinvented
The participants included:
Randy Aguilar, MBA, Director of Leasing Station Casinos
Michael Casper, Vice President of Business Development AREA15
Frank Volk, Executive Vice President CBRE
Moderator Areeba Moten, Senior Associate, Colliers International
This program was sponsored by the Southern Nevada Water Authority
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This is a story of a miracle in the midst of tragedy, a story that must be told and must be heard. Lucy Jacobs turns 95 years young this summer, but by the glory of God she is here to tell the story of what happened to her along with six million Jews in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. The takeaway from this powerful episode is as simple as this: to hear her first-hand account and bear the truth.
Born in Czechoslovakia in 1928. Lucy was one of seven children, and is the only one left. Her father was a veterinarian, a taxpayer, and helped whomever he could. Yet she, her parents and siblings, along with millions of other Jews, were torn from their homes by radio announcement and moved to locked ghettos within their own city. Soon they were placed on a cattle train to Auschwitz.
Betrayal, suffering, and survival
Lucy describes her arrival at the concentration camp; what follows is an account of unfathomable darkness. At merely 14 years of age, she was torn from her mother who was sent to die in the gas chambers, and found herself alone, naked, bald, and barefooted. She was left freezing cold, and nearly died of hunger within the first five days. The betrayal came by way of politics, when Jewish citizens who had done nothing wrong were burned to ashes, without so much as a body left to bury. Lucy asks, “I don’t know why they picked the Jews. What did we do?”
She suffered every day - either by hunger, disease, sorrow, or shock. But she describes herself as feisty, a hard worker, and raised with strong faith in God. She survived Auschwitz, the Auschwitz Death March, and came out alive from the Bergen-Belsen death camp. Lucy was clever, attesting her very survival to the will of God so that she could tell us her story.
Bergen-Belsen was liberated by the British in 1945, and Lucy carved a path toward a better life by way of extended family, children, and moving to America in 1950. Her story is captivating and a sobering reminder of how evil can flourish if we let it. Lucy speaks six languages from her time in the concentration camps talking with Hungarians, Polish, Czechs, and more. She still bears the number tattoo placed on her arm after six months at Auschwitz, a step which she interpreted to mean that they would not take her life.
Other Key Takeaways in this episode include: - You do what you have to do in life, take it as it comes. - Everybody has a different story. - Life is not easy. As long as you are not in a concentration camp, you can live through it. - Age is just a number
I urge you to hear Lucy’s story in full, to help fulfill her purpose for survival.
NAIOP Takeaways 37 - July 2023 - Henderson Commercial Real Estate 'Of Course'
TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in July. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy!
NAIOP July 2023 - Henderson Commercial Real Estate 'Of Course'
The participants included:
Michelle Romero, Mayor, City of Henderson
Laurie Norkus, Broker, NewMarket Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Neil Sansone, Esq., MBA, Principal, Sansone Companies
Moderator Bruce Follmer, President & Broker Michaels Follmer Real Estate
This program was sponsored by NV Energy.
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NAIOP Southern Nevada held its June program.
The panelist included: • Jim Costello, MSCI
The program was moderated by Owen Sherwood, Vice President ⏐ Commercial Sales ⏐ Fidelity National Title ⏐ National Commercial Sales
This program was sponsored by SR Construction.
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Doug Roberts is the Nevada partner for Panattoni Development company with 34 years of experience, has completed more than 50 million feet of development and is actively working on over 8 million feet of development right now. His experience covers all the “food groups”- industrial, office, retail, single family homes, and apartments, Doug was named one of the Developers of the Decade by NAIOP Northern Nevada, is the former president and board member of NAIOP Northern Nevada, past president of the Reno Central Rotary Club, and a founding board member of Northern Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation.
From an early age, Doug’s penchant for development, building, and management was born from a resilient family history. His dad grew up in a household that faced the Depression and the dust bowl, and embraced hard work and education along the way. He watched his family deal with circumstances that helped them stay strong by working together, and that is still true today.
TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in May. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy
NAIOP May 2023 - "Welcome Home: Home Building in 2023" Breakfast Program The participants included:
Scott Bleazard, Land Acquisitions, VP, KB Homes - Las Vegas
Nat Hodgson, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association
George Garcia, Founder, G.C. Garcia Inc.
The program was moderated by Rachel Lyons, Assistant Director, Escrow & Contracts, The Howard Hughes Corporation
This program was sponsored by Affordable Concepts INC.
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Mike Forche moved to Las Vegas and got into commercial real estate in 1979 when he joined Nevada Title. He was there until 2017 and was involved in many ventures, including construction, development, receivership, and even investments in Macau. Mike is a licensed real estate broker, property manager, and a court-appointed receiver with over 40 completed cases. But that doesn’t tell the entire story of who Mike is.
Mike’s story began in Indiana. He was an athlete his whole life, played semi-professional football, and worked as an ironworker in Indianapolis. His experience working on high-rise buildings led him to chase a warmer climate. He took his college degree and a beat-up Volkswagen and drove across the country to California, where he got his real estate license and began his career in real estate.
Mike’s competency for finding deals led him to work with a lot of whales. The stories he shares are as prolific as the clients he’s served. Frank Mariani and Jerry Buss already owned 1,000 single family homes, 4,000 apartment units and both the L.A. Lakers and Kings when Mike first visited their office. Mike became their man in Vegas and helped them purchase hundreds of properties.
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Tom Dadon can be described as a Wayfinder. From the beaches of California as a kid to a Tank Commander in the Israeli army at 19, and then back to the U.S. with his family, Tom has always found a way forward with creativity and endurance. Today, Tom is happily married and a father of three children. He works together with his brother and parents. And their business, Triple Seven Movers, has grown from a small moving company to an enterprise in three cities, with thirty trucks, and 100 employees. However, Tom’s pursuit of the American dream started in a much different place. Tom’s time in Minnesota selling wheeled shoe accessories at the Mall of America was bleak but provided valuable lessons in business. One of those lessons was sales. Turns out, his friend’s success selling wheeled shoes on the beach in Southern California didn’t translate to the Mall of America in the midwest with brutal winters and humid summers being far less skate friendly weather. Rolling those experiences forward, this Wayfinder carved a path that resulted in not only professional success, but personal fulfillment as well.
TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in April. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy! NAIOP April 2023 - Breakfast Program The participants included:Dan Doherty, SIOR, Vice Chairman - Industrial Division, Colliers InternationalMarc Magliarditi, SIOR, First Vice President, CBREScot Marker, Director of Retail Services, Cushman & WakefieldThe program was moderated by Reed Gottesman, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager Schnitzer PropertiesThis program was sponsored by COX BusinessWhen you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more!Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.
Itay Dadon’s pursuit of the American Dream started with him selling a wheelie-like apparatus in the middle of the Mall of America. Fast forward 15 years, Itay is an owner of Triple Seven Movers and Ice Air Conditioning and Plumbing, a real estate investor, a council member with the Las Vegas chapter of the Israeli American Council, a member of the Jewish Nevada Men’s Division, and a devoted family man. Failing in Minnesota, Itay decided to move out west to Las Vegas. But it was at the onset of the Great Recession. The only jobs available were in moving, and that’s how Itay worked his way into the moving business. Together with his brother, Itay eventually moved his parents from Israel, and they started Triple Seven Movers as a family business. As the business grew they bought as much real estate as they could while the prices were still low. Itay’s evolution in business is quite a story, but his previous life serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is, in Itay’s words, “a story straight out of a Rambo movie”.
TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in March. Keep reading for a summary. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety! Land availability has been a major topic of concern and discussion in recent years, as Southern Nevada has become increasingly land-constrained. The program highlighted three developers representing different case studies and active developments in process in the outer submarkets of Southern Nevada, including Apex, Jean, and El Dorado Valley. The panelists discussed the story behind these projects, project challenges, considerations, realities, and creative approaches to make these developments come to fruition.The participants included:Keith Earnest, Executive Vice President of VanTrust Real Estate.Cory Hunt, Chief Strategy Officer of Tolles Development Company.Doug Roberts, Partner, Panattoni Development Company.The program was moderated by Marianna Hunnicutt, Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn.This program was sponsored by Schnitzer PropertiesI hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more!Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.
Kevin Higgins, SIOR is a top producer’s top producer! Weeks before we recorded this episode he and his business partner became the first Vice Chairmans with CBRE Las Vegas. That is the highest title a broker can receive at CBRE worldwide based on production and experience. For more show notes go to https://hayim.com/takeaways-39-kevin-higginsHere are a few Takeaways from this episode:- Don’t expect success to be given to you just because you showed up - it takes more than that.- Be the best you can - no sense in doing something half baked.I- n the commercial real estate world, lone wolf brokers have become teams and generalists have become specialists.Please subscribe to Takeaways at https://hayim.com/subscribe/. Make sure to rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.
The participants included:Marlene Fujita, Executive Director of Cushman & WakefieldDeana Marcello, Executive Vice President of Colliers InternationalRobert Ybarra, Executive Vice President of CBRE Capital Markets, IncThe program was moderated by Jamie Thalgott, shareholder of Brownstein Hayatt Faber Schreck, LLP This program was sponsored by GenslerWhen you click to listen to the program you're going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more!Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.
The participants included:Rod Martin, Senior Vice President with Majestic Realty Co.Tim Castello, Managing Partner with Brass Cap. CompaniesJeff LaPour, Principal with LaPourJonathan Fore Managing Partner with Fore PropertiesThe program was moderated by Sean Zaher, Senior Vice President with CBREThis program was sponsored by Martin-Harris Construction.When you click to listen to the program you’re going to hear applause and then you will hear the full program .I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more!Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.
Tim Rios, travels the globe training and consulting commercial real estate professionals. He is Chief Learning Officer with The Lipsey Company. Mike Lipsey, and The Lipsey Company are household names among the CRE community, having provided training and consulting for over 40 years. Tim began his career in 1995 with a local commercial real estate brokerage firm in Utah before moving up to a national and well-known brokerage firm, Marcus & Millichap. With M&M, he worked as a Regional Manager, changed product types, and even changed markets many times. In total, Tim worked with Marcus & Millichap for 18 years, in different geographic regions and management positions before moving into real estate consulting and eventually landing with The Lipsey Company. What’s Your Fastball?Tim met Mike Lispey in an interesting way. It all began with an email Tim sent to Mike. Mike was anything but ordinary and sent Tim a reply asking, “What’s your fastball?” Tim thought, “Well, I wasn’t a pitcher,” but he knew the email wasn’t meant to be taken literally. He knew he needed to think of something he was best at doing. Tim replied, “private client brokerage.” Mike went radio silent for some time after that. But Tim stayed in touch every month or so, sharing posts he made on Linkedin and other articles he thought may get Mike’s attention. Mike finally reached out, saying, “Ya know, Tim, timing is everything.” That was the genesis of Tim and Mike’s relationship. Stay Humble, Stay Grounded Throughout his career, Tim has had countless moments of success and impact. But nothing humbled him more than being a parent; or a trench parent as Tim called it. Changing diapers, midnight feedings, and all of the muck and mire in-betweens. Being a trench parent taught Tim how to let go of his ego. It highlighted what was important to him and what was a falsehood in his life. Tim loves achievement. While having a family helped him to stay grounded outside of the hustle and bustle of a career, it was travel that taught Tim how people are much more alike than we realize, despite our differences. At all corners of the globe, people are people at the end of the day. It makes you a better leader to know how to work with people from varying backgrounds. Takeaways From This EpisodeOther Key Takeaways in this episode include:You’re not that important; keep your ego in check. 90% of commercial real estate is done the same all over the world.Be top of mind and easy to find. It’s not about the money, it’s about what you’re becoming.
Curt Anderson is a CPA by trade, but a serial entrepreneur by spirit. He co-founded his accounting firm, Fair Anderson Langerman, in 1988 and he co-founded my company MDL Group in 1989. On this episode he mentioned that he has been involved with 23 partnerships over his 40 + year career. Originally from South Bend Indiana, Curt of course graduated from Notre Dame with his BA in Business Administration with an accounting emphasis. From there he accepted an opportunity to move to Southern California as a young partner of a national accounting firm. Curt calls himself “lucky” to have this experience at such a young age. And as the conversation continued, perhaps the luckiest thing that ever happened to Curt was meeting his wife Sue on a blind date while they were in college. Make Your Life Decision Based on What You Want, Not How Much Money You Want Curt is someone who likes to help people figure out what they want to do and how to get there. He is classically trained as a CPA, but in reality, he was never built to be just an accountant. His approach with clients has been unorthodox in that sense. Rather than focusing on finances he starts with getting clients to describe the kind of life they want to live and what they want to accomplish. Then he helps them achieve those things through their finances. Key Takeaway: Embrace Change Curt has been blessed with opportunities. He explains it as simply being in the right place at the right time. However, he was ready for the opportunities and smart enough to take the risks. When his CPA firm was expanding to California, he accepted a promotion to partner and relocation to Los Angeles. His wife was eight months pregnant and his daughter was born shortly after the move. After 13 years as a partner and board member of a national accounting firm, Curt sensed a change was necessary again. This time Sue was pregnant with their second child. Still, Curt followed an opportunity to partner with clients to start a development company in Las Vegas. Listen to the episode to hear the rest of the story! Suffice to say that after 50 years, Curt has learned to ask “why not” when it comes to change. Out of all his successes, the number one thing Curt says he got right was marrying the right woman for him. With every major step he’s taken in his lengthy and successful career, she’s been by his side to embrace change with him through thick and thin. Takeaways from this Episode- Partnerships are doomed to failure, so plan accordingly. - Ideas don't work if the people aren't the right people. - Listings are not opportunities, they are responsibilities. - The rule of three 8’s - an accountant’s explanation of how to get balance in life.
There’s a new sheriff in town! Reduced crime rates, increased safety, and community well-being are on the radar for the new Las Vegas sheriff. TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. The NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in October is titled There’s a New Sheriff In Town. Keep reading for a summary, and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the speaker, the panelist, and the program in its entirety. TAKEAWAYS – Life. Lessons. Learned.There’s a New Sheriff In TownWhy did God create policemen? “So firemen could have heroes, too.” – Kevin McMahillThere’s a new Sheriff in town! Kevin McMahill, the new Clark County Sheriff-elect of the Las Vegas area, won outright in the primaries with 58% of the votes. During this NAIOP breakfast meeting, we discussed issues that are relevant to the commercial real estate development community. Topics included tourism, financial crime, visitor safety, and the homeless problem. Kevin was a parole officer for the first twelve years of his career after he joined the force back in 1990. Following this, he entered the police academy where he was promoted to Sergeant. He was promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant, from Lieutenant to Captain, and from Captain to Deputy Chief. Finally, he was promoted to Assistant Sheriff and then Undersheriff. Kevin has worked in every part of the Metro Police Department. He’s been on the ground for many local events, including 1 October and the 2020 summer of protests that led to the shooting of police officer Shay Mikalonis. It’s clear that he brings tremendous experience to the Las Vegas area.As the new Sheriff-elect, his main focus is to find a better way to help the homeless problem humanely, to increase safety, and to take better care of our first responders. He is creating a wellness bureau to help take care of our first responders in a markedly different way, and better than we’ve ever seen before.Financial crime is also a common concern in the Las Vegas area. It was refreshing to hear how Sheriff McMahill explained these types of crimes and how he plans to address this issue. The Metro Police Department is quickly becoming one of the most technologically advanced police departments in the country. To be prepared, we need to fill positions with skilled and technology-savvy police officers. The Panelist that morning:Kevin McMahill, Clark County Sheriff-elect in Nevada Moderator: Hayim Mizrachi, President of MDL Group The sponsor that morning was Dermody Properties!TakeawaysHere are some of the key Takeaways from the October NAIOP panel: Las Vegas Metro Police Department implemented the ‘shot spotter deploy’ to monitor the most crime-heavy areas. There are 11 chronic ‘hot spots’ where most crime takes place in the Las Vegas valley.With many new events coming to the Las Vegas Strip, visitor safety is a top priority I hope you enjoy this episode, and stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “TAKEAWAYS” on iTunes, and make sure to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.
On this episode of Takeaways, I had the privilege to connect with Tina Quigley, who became the President and CEO of LVGEA (Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance) as of February 2022. Prior to that, she was CEO of the RTC (Regional Transportation Commission) for 14 years. In addition to her career accomplishments, Tina is also a licensed pilot. Although she does not currently fly planes, she has been flying successfully in the community and continues to be a leader in Las Vegas every day. If Not You, Then Who?Tina’s second-born son was born with a liver problem that required him to have a liver transplant and she didn’t know if he was going to make it for the first two years of his life. Today he is healthy and successful. However, the extreme stress and many sleepless nights exposed Tina’s most extreme and vulnerable sides. This event made her more aware of her own capability to deal with stress, her strength as a fighter, and her natural abilities to lead. Tina has been called a fighter for good reason. On this podcast, she shared her mantra: “If not you, then who? If not now, then when?” If you see something that is not right, it is up to you to force the conversation. Tina is someone who will go to bat for the gaps that cannot be ignored. Key Takeaway: Know When to Lead and When to Listen to Bring People TogetherWhen Tina first came to Las Vegas, she worked at McCarran International Airport, (now Harry Reid International Airport). During her time there, the Director of Aviation at that time shared inspiring and insightful words that stuck with her. “Never forget that you work for the community.” The lesson was the tax payers in this community were really the source of her paycheck. This perspective impacted her and focused her work ethic to this day. Tina is someone who loves to work and enjoys being a high-performance leader; something that is truly part of who she is. When she became the leader of LVGEA, she made it her mission to make sure the entire community knows what LVGEA is and how it impacts the community. In order to do that, Tina connected with others and went on a listening tour. She gathered insights to better understand the role of LVGEA within the community, both the good and the bad. It’s the LVGEA’s responsibility to connect the right companies to the right municipalities. In order to do that, it’s important to understand the priorities of the municipalities and the businesses they are interested in attracting. As the leader of LVGEA, Tina is the ‘dream catcher’ for businesses that want to come to the Greater Las Vegas area, and the ‘director’ connecting them to the right people in the region. I am a Tina fan and I am excited to see what is in store for Las Vegas’ economic growth under Tina’s leadership. Takeaways From This EpisodeOther Key Takeaways in this episode include:Growth will happen in Las Vegas, but it needs to be responsible growthLas Vegas is still young and there is opportunity to learn from the leaders of the pastIt's important to be aware of our problems, but also celebrate our winsThank you for listening! Please subscribe to “Takeaways,” rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.
TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. The NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in September was titled Downtown Las Vegas: All Grown Up! Keep reading for a summary, and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety.
TAKEAWAYS – Life. Lessons. Learned. Downtown Las Vegas: All Grown Up!
Downtown Las Vegas is all grown up! The panelists in this episode broke down three main principles of downtown Las Vegas: pillows, PCs, and plates. In other words, where you sleep, where you work, and where you eat. It all starts with where you sleep.
The demand to live in downtown Las Vegas is huge. When people have options, that spurs growth. There are new residential living options already available, with many more on the way, including new high-rise condos, multi-family housing, shared living spaces, and more.
Downtown Las Vegas began with entertainment, but it’s become much more over the last 20 years. It is exciting, it’s walkable, and it promotes urban community living. The people who live here want community, walkability and transportation options, and easy access to food and drinks. And the downtown of today delivers just that, including joggers, dog walkers, places to eat, and job opportunities.
NAIOP September Speakers
The panelists included: Sam Cherry, CEO of Cherry Development, and a pioneer in downtown residential development John Tippins, CEO of Northcap Companies
Moderator: Steve Neiger, Associate Vice President at Colliers International, NAIOP Board of Directors and NAIOP Government Affairs Chair extraordinaire.
The sponsor that morning was Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects!
Takeaways Here are some of the key Takeaways from the September NAIOP panel
Build it, and they will come to downtown Las Vegas. There are many safe walking areas in downtown, including the Arts District, Medical District, and more. Portions of Downtown are in an opportunity zone, which attracts a different type of investment capital. Density is quickly becoming a hot topic in Downtown Las Vegas, which means affordable high-rise housing will be key.
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TAKEAWAYS explores coming together and learning from the wisdom of others, and we had another great NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in August. The topic of this month’s NAIOP meeting is the future of the Las Vegas Strip. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety!
TAKEAWAYS – Life. Lessons. Learned. They’re Not Making Any More Land in Southern Nevada
Many of us spend our time thinking of Las Vegas as it was in the past. Free parking and $.99 shrimp cocktails. The August NAIOP breakfast program focused us on the future. Business has changed. The customer has changed. Las Vegas is ever evolving. We want to embrace that - not fight it.
The customer of today wants an experience. They want elevated food, shopping, and entertainment. Professional sports are here and they aren’t going anywhere.
Even with a recession looming the Las Vegas economy is still looking up. Is Las Vegas recession-proof? No. But in times of recession people still want to come to Vegas to have a good time. And in times when tourists seek value, Vegas delivers.
NAIOP August Speakers
The panelists included:
• Alan Feldman, Chairman of the National Center for Responsible Gaming • Josh Swissman, Founding Partner of The Strategy Organization
Alan and Josh took a different approach to talk about the future of the Las Vegas strip. There was no moderator. They made it an interactive conversation with the audience.
The sponsor that morning was Southern Nevada Water Authority! Takeaways Here are some of the key Takeaways from the August NAIOP panel
• International travel is back, and Las Vegas gaming is benefiting • Vegas represents tremendous value to the customer • The things happening on the Las Vegas Strip are unique in the world - experience them! • Formula 1 will light up the Las Vegas Strip on November 16-18, 2023
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On this episode of Takeaways, I had the treat of talking to Somer Hollingsworth, a household name in the southern Nevada community. Somer has been in Las Vegas since he was a teenager and called the area a “Mecca” for him and his family when they moved here from Texas. After a 30-year career in banking, Somer was asked to lead the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), or as it was known at the time, the Nevada Development Authority (NDA).
One thing I loved about this episode is the massive amount of incredible insider Las Vegas information that Somer has to share. He was on the frontlines of some of Nevada’s most notable economic development activities over the past four decades. He’s got a ton of great stories and wisdom to share, and it was a genuine pleasure to have this conversation with him.
Community Comes First What stood out to me as Somer and I spoke is his commitment to southern Nevada. He and his team at NDA were committed to bettering this community, and he wasn’t afraid to get in the face of anyone who had a bad word to say about Las Vegas, whether he found them on an airplane or a boardroom.
“We kicked butt and took names,” he said. “People were dedicated and said it was the best job they ever had because they were doing it for our community…. I never thought I would ever have that opportunity to make that kind of a change in this community that I love so much.”
I think it’s fair to say that the southern Nevada landscape would look much different without the influence of Somer Hollingsworth. While we spoke, he reminisced about this community before gaming was legalized federally and economic development here was in its infancy. He also shared his thoughts on the state of the state today and the LVGEA’s new leadership, Tina Quigley.
Key Takeaway: Fight for What You Believe In In this episode, Somer shared some amazing Takeaways, and toward the end, he had some great advice for anyone new to business. One thing I took away from our discussion was what can happen when people who love a community come together to make real change. The acts of a few who care can transform the future of an area. That’s what Somer did for Las Vegas, and that’s what we all have the opportunity to do today.
Takeaways From This Episode Other Key Takeaways in this informative episode include:
– History Matters; It Shapes the Future
– If you want to be successful, there’s no room for prejudice
– We all should’ve invested in Las Vegas 50 years ago
– If it’s too good to be true … it’s too good to be true
– Your employees make it work: hire good ones and keep them happy
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Jeff LaPour is the founder and president of LaPour Partners, a commercial real estate and hospitality development firm. He’s unique in several ways, and so is his career path. Jeff started in the hospitality realm working with the Hilton. Since then, he has found success as a commercial real estate developer. LaPour Partners builds industrial, office, and hospitality space. Jeff enjoys taking on complicated projects.
I first met Jeff at the Developing Leaders Institute (DLI) by NAIOP; he was teaching a class called “Market Analysis and Site Selection” with John Restrepo. The lessons Jeff shared in that class stuck with me ever since.
Be a Believer in Your Ideas & Have Confidence in Yourself
In this episode of Takeaways, Jeff shared wisdom on everything from mentorship to learning through mistakes. He talked about the importance of being aware of what the market is doing and following your instincts, even when others might think you’re crazy. “I have learned way more from failing than I ever did from being successful,” he states.
As we spoke, Jeff went on to explain how, sometimes, all it takes is confidence in yourself and patience to follow through with what you want. He illustrated this with several examples. One, in particular, stood out to me. Jeff spoke about a deal he got in Arizona by sticking to his convictions, following through on the right thing to do, and being patient that it would pay off in the end. “It goes back to conviction,” he said. “I absolutely had it in my head that I was going to get that deal one way or another.” And it happened!
Key Takeaway: Keep it Simple and Have the Courage of Conviction
There are so many great Takeaways from this episode of Takeaways. Jeff breaks down the role of commercial real estate developers, and some of the great life-lessons he’s learned over the course of his unique career. But in the end, Jeff said it best, “Keep it as simple as humanly possible but also have the courage of conviction.”
Takeaways with Jeff LaPour - The importance of having a mentor - Action is key - You have to care to win, and you should always try - Love what you do & believe in what you do I hope you enjoy this episode of Takeaways! Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “Takeaways,” rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.
TAKEAWAYS explores learning from the wisdom of others. We had another great live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program in July. Keep reading for a summary and listen to the audio below. After a brief intro to the NAIOP program, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety! I hope you enjoy this new format!
TAKEAWAYS – Life. Lessons. Learned. They’re Not Making Any More Land in Southern Nevada
It’s a simple fact, southern Nevada is land constrained. Land isn’t something we can make more of. There are many questions surrounding the issue of land … When will we run out of land? Is the land crisis as bad as we’ve been led to believe? Is scarcity of land really a bad thing?
The panel for the July NAIOP breakfast consisted of experts that discussed the issue of land in Nevada. They provided insight on Las Vegas’ LANDscape and what southern Nevada can expect as we continue to develop.
NAIOP July Speakers
The panelists included: • Scott Goldstein, Managing Partner, Prospect Street • K Roohani, Owner, Seven Valleys Realty & Construction
Our moderator that morning was Kevin Higgins, SIOR, executive vice president of CBRE, and longtime NAIOP Southern Nevada trailblazer.
The sponsor that morning was Cox Business!
Takeaways What were some of the key Takeaways from the July NAIOP panel?
• What is the difference between a land scarcity and a scarcity of useable land? • Which areas of the valley are land-rich; which are land-poor? • What does the short-term, mid-term, long-term look like for Southern Nevada when it comes to land?
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TAKEAWAYS – Life. Lessons. Learned.
No matter the industry, interest rates and inflation has been a challenge in the last few months. Both are increasing and the impacts on the southern Nevada commercial real estate market are tremendous. Just recently, the Federal Reserve raised the interest rate by .75 percent, which was the biggest single meeting increase in almost 30 years. That increase followed a rate jump of .25 in March and another of .50 in May.
The panel for the June NAIOP breakfast consisted of experts in office, industrial and retail investment sales, and capital markets. They provided a comprehensive overview of how interest rates and inflation are affecting current deals in this market and they offered insights as to what the next year or so might bring.
NAIOP June Speakers
Peter Bauman, Senior Director, Office and Industrial Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap
Adam Malan, Partner at Logic Commercial Real Estate
Sean Moothart, Senior Vice President of CBRE Newport Beach
Our moderator was Xavier Wasiak, SIOR, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle Brokers, Inc.
The sponsor that morning was NV Energy!
What were some of the Takeaways?
• How has inflation and rising interest rates affected current deals in southern Nevada? • Is there capital to borrow and which industry segments are most attractive for investors? • Is this market really a “sky is falling” scenario or are we seeing adjustments to normalize the market from the past several years of historically low interest rates? • What are the differences between the Phoenix and Las Vegas markets and, when the chips are on the table, which is a better market?
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Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned.
When I turned 40 a few years ago, it occurred to me that if I didn’t start getting healthy, I would be 50 before I knew it, and still feel bad. It was time to make a change in my health habits. I landed on running. I started with the Nike Run Club app that coached me through my runs. As I saw results, both mentally and physically, running became more and more of a passion. I decided to get a coach and start training for a half marathon. That’s when I met Michelle Cupersmith.
Michelle’s resume will tell you she’s a senior financial analyst with Light & Wonder, formerly Scientific Games. She has a double major in accounting and psychology. Her resume is impressive but, first and foremost, Michelle identifies as a runner. It’s her hobby and passion and she’s helped make running a passion for people who she coaches through Team Run Run. Michelle has given me vital lessons, tips, and coaching that allowed me to complete a half marathon in under 10 minutes on average per mile and then train for a full marathon which I completed June 5th. Along the way, running has also shown me important, fundamental lessons that parallel life.
Run the Mile You’re In
What does it mean to run the mile you’re in? Essentially, it means to be present in what you’re doing. If you’re running, run. If you’re working, work. When you hit a wall and don’t want to continue, take time to be present and do a “systems check” to help get yourself back in the race. “The point is not getting from A to B,” said Michelle. “It’s the run itself.”
Key Takeaway: Pace Yourself to Accomplish Goals
One of the first lessons I learned when Michelle and I began working together is how important it is to know your paces. Whether you’re running a marathon, or running the marathon of life, knowing when to run an easy pace, a sprint pace, a moderate pace, or even a recovery pace is an essential life lesson. “Most people will run at a pace that is not sustainable,” said Michelle, “You’re killing yourself.”
There are so many ways that running can help, beyond just the physical. It involves the body and the mind. Running is the chance to prove to yourself that you can do hard things. In this episode of Takeaways, Michelle shares some of her coaching advice for runners and how that advice translates into important life lessons and business takeaways.
Key Takeaways from this special episode include:
- There is a difference between rest and recovery
- Why is fueling properly so important?
- What do you do when you want to quit?
- If you have blisters and cramps, you’re doing it wrong
- How the mantra, Nothing New on Race Day, is so critical
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Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned.
In any occurrence, whatever you are doing, whoever you are meeting, there are always Takeaways that can be learned. I started this podcast in January of 2018 as a way to share the Takeaways I’ve learned from incredible individuals that have come into my life. By that summer I started recording Takeaways from events that I regularly attended, namely the NAIOP Southern Nevada monthly breakfast programs.
Takeaways the Process
It’s been four years and about 60 episodes since I began Takeaways. Takeaways has been a journey. From making the time to consistently produce the content, to evolving interviews to zoom during the pandemic, and then slowing down all together.
Recently, I took a step back to evaluate where I was and where I wanted Takeaways to go. I realized two things. 1. This is something I enjoy, I believe the audience enjoys, and that I wanted to continue. 2. I was bottlenecking the journey. Scheduling guests. Writing post descriptions. Distributing content. The process of creating a podcast, and doing it well, is a lot of work. So…
It was time to recommit to the process and set a new path forward.
That’s where Kri Edholm, and her company KRICO Productions comes in. Kri was one of the first people I met with in 2017 when I was fact finding how to start Takeaways. She was producing her own podcast, had me in to her “studio” and gave me generous advice on equipment and tech. It made sense for me to reach out to Kri again.
Takeaways the Evolution & Expansion
I have been doing this as a hobby. It’s time to level up. What does "going pro" mean for Takeaways? It means consistency, additional support and video. Kri is helping with guest scheduling to keep the show releases consistent. We’ll have 2 shows a month, 1 guest episode and 1 NAIOP Takeaways. Before every show, Kri arrives at my office with a fold up wheelbarrow. In it are 3 cameras, lighting, cables, and a sick mixing board. You’ll be able to “watch” Takeaways on YouTube, not just “hear” it on podcast platforms.
We have episodes banked and ready to go. The all new Takeaways starts August 2022. I hope you enjoy!
Takeaways From This Episode
- Evaluate where you are so you can decide where to go.
- Don’t be afraid to evolve.
- Get help from someone who’s walked your path before.
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Every month, NAIOP Southern Nevada hosts a breakfast panel featuring experts and community leaders. This month, the focus is current and future trends in the southern Nevada office market. After a brief intro of the program that I recorded, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety. I hope you enjoy!
Rapidly Changing: Southern Nevada Office Market In the midst of the COVID shutdown, while everyone was adjusting to working from home and video conferencing, many of us began to wonder what the office would be like after restrictions were lifted. There was skepticism that some jobs would never go back into the office. Since the pandemic, the office market has seen and continues to see massive shifts. It’s clear that people want flexibility and that people are choosing to come to the office for collaboration and atmosphere. This panel gave a really comprehensive overview of where the market is now and where the office market is headed.
NAIOP April Speakers Nick Barber, Senior Vice President of JLL
Tom van Betten, Vice President of Development for Matter Real Estate Group
Our moderator was Kyle Nagy, Founder and Director of CommCap Advisors.
The sponsor that morning was Helix Electric!
Takeaways What were some of the Takeaways? • Are Southern Nevada companies inviting employees back into the office? • What does hybrid actually mean for office workers here in Las Vegas? • How do creative experiences in office developments help attract tenants and/or retain talent? • How tight is the office market now and what could cause it to be tight in the next five years? • What is the difference between co-working and flexible office space?
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Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned.
In his own words, Dr. Kevin Odor is, “One of the few that leads the few that lead the many.” Formerly the senior pastor at Canyon Ridge Church, Kevin has spent years serving those he shepherds. After retiring from the church, he made the natural transition to continue his leadership journey as a full-time chair and executive coach with Vistage International.
What does it mean to Thrive?
Vistage, whose name blends the words “Vista” and “Advantage”, is an executive coaching and peer advisory organization. Kevin began working with the company as a member 17 years ago, during his pastoral years. After leading his own succession at Canyon Ridge, Kevin discovered working with executives and helping them thrive as full-hearted leaders to be incredibly fulfilling.
Kevin has a unique perspective on the theme of “thriving”, specifically thriving with a full heart.
Learning the “put your mask on first” is important for anyone that is working themselves too hard. You have to first take leadership of yourself before you can help others effectively.
Givers in our lives pour out into us but if they aren’t actively replenishing themselves and working to balance their own needs with the needs of others, the result can be burnout and a stressful life. Kevin explains that there are four major funnels that impact having a full heart: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Taking care of each of those areas can lead to a more fulfilling, healthier balance in life.
Key Takeaway: How to Thrive in Leadership
According to Kevin, replenishment activities, rest and recovery gives you an advantage. Part of that advantage is that you make better decisions, have better results, and have a more fulfilling life.
Kevin is a personal mentor to me, and I’ve had the honor of interviewing him twice now. The wisdom he shares with business executives is endless.
In this episode of Takeaways, Kevin shares some of his wealth of knowledge and offers practical advice on how to live a life with a full heart.
Takeaways From This Episode
Key takeaways in this informative episode include:
- What is a full-hearted leader?
- How does “Stinkin’ Thinkin” hurt your ability to lead effectively?
- What seven spheres of influence shape culture and how are they important?
- When is being a “giver” harmful rather than helpful?
I hope you enjoy!
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Every month, NAIOP hosts a breakfast panel featuring experts and community leaders. This month, the focus is economic development and commercial real estate in Nevada. After a brief intro of the program that I recorded, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety! I hope you enjoy!
Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development
To kick off the panel, Tina Quigley, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, shares a story about sunglasses. After trying on a pair of sunglasses that she liked, she decided to settle on the less expensive pair—talking herself out of the better ones. Her friend lovingly called her out, acknowledging that she is BETTER than that.
Southern Nevada is at a point where we are attracting businesses and jobs from all over the country and the world, and some of those jobs simply because we are less expensive than other states. We must begin to ask ourselves if we want all of the leftover jobs, or if we want to strive for something more. Are the jobs we’re attracting going to help propel our community toward economic prosperity? In this month’s breakfast panel, we talk through the economic challenges and opportunities facing Southern Nevada commercial real estate today.
The collaborative opportunities available between the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, specifically NAIOP of Southern Nevada and the economic development agencies in southern Nevada are real. Nevada is still seeing the real estate boom playout. Both the leadership in NAIOP and LVGEA have a lot to gain by working together. This panel showcased how recognizing those advantages and capitalizing on the right ones will be a game-changer for Southern Nevada.
NAIOP March Speakers
Mathias Hughes, Vice President - Investment Officer of Prologis Tina Quigley, President & CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) John Matthew Stater (Moderator), Research Manager of Colliers International.
The sponsor for the March NAIOP breakfast was SR Construction!
Key Takeaways: CME and the Economy
Here are some of the key Takeaways from the March NAIOP breakfast:
Where do NAIOP Southern Nevada and LVGEA intersect when it comes to economic development? How do we take advantage of recent opportunities for diversification? What is driving the boom in industrial and does southern Nevada have natural advantages to attract companies? What industries are being targeted by LVGEA? How do areas like education and housing impact CRE and diversification?
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We are back for a live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program. Typically I would recap the Takeaways from the NAIOP Southern Nevada Program with a cohost. This time it’s a bit different and a lot better.
After a brief intro of the program that I recorded, you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in its entirety! I hope you enjoy this new format better.
One of the great things about NAIOP monthly programs is how they bring an update to the community around topics like UNLV's real estate and development. The university is a catalyst for population growth, an educated workforce, and increasingly the overall medical community in Southern Nevada. How it develops drives our community's ability to be competitive and it influences the neighborhoods around it. This panel really brought to light how dynamic and sophisticated our lil' ole scarlet and grey Rebels real estate has become!
The panelists included:
Marc J. Kahn, Dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV David Frommer, Associate Vice President of Planning, Construction and Real Estate Business Affairs at UNLV Frank Marretti, Owner - G2 Capital Development
Our moderator that morning was Bruce Follmer, Vice President – Healthcare Properties of Cornerstone Company.
The sponsor that morning was Schnitzer Properties. A hearty thank you to Mr. Reed Gottesman!
What were some of the Takeaways?
• What are some of the new buildings and planned buildings on the UNLV Maryland Campus?
• How is the medical district transforming into a second UNLV Campus?
• How does UNLV engage in public/private partnerships to develop real estate on and around the campuses?
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We are back for a live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program. Typically I would recap the Takeaways from the NAIOP Southern Nevada Program with a cohost. This time it’s a bit different and a lot better.
After a brief intro of the program that I recorded you will hear the panelists themselves and the program in it’s entirety! I hope you enjoy this new format better.
Building off the success from the 2021 Developer Roundtable, the Programs Committee organized a panel of active developers in Southern Nevada NAIOP, to have a conversation about how things are going. The good, the great and the concerning.
The sponsor that morning was HELLER COMPANIES. A hearty ‘thank you’ to MR. JAY HELLER!
The panelists included:
• REED GOTTESMAN, SCHNITZER PROPERTIES • JEFF LAPOUR, LAPOUR • ROD MARTIN, MAJESTIC REALTY CO. • JOHN RAMOUS, DERMODY PROPERTIES
What were some of the Takeaways?
• What is going well in the development business today and what are some things occurring that might be unhealthy? • How does Southern Nevada development compare to other markets? • No annual kickoff is complete without a prediction of some kind, so we asked our developers to answer, ‘will there be friction in 2022 or no?’
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We are back for a live NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA Program. My co-host CASSIE CATANIA-HSU, Managing Director CBRE LAS VEGAS. In this episode, we recap our Takeaways from the NAIOP Southern Nevada June Program. The title was Broker Update – The Pulse of the Comeback. The sponsor that morning was AFFORDABLE CONCEPTS.
A tried and true NAIOP program is a Broker Panel comprised of active specialists in the market who will openly share their current experiences for the greater good of the industry. That is what NAIOP Southern Nevada is all about after all. Brokers are remarkable; they sit at the tip of the deal spear. They bring together all parties toward a deal. They are deep in the trenches every day. When they come up and actually share what they’re hearing and seeing, it makes for some relevant content.
This panel was comprised of fresh panelists, two of which made their NAIOP programs debut. What was immediately apparent is the chemistry among them. These are genuine people who clearly have formed friendships beyond their professional relationships. It made for a flowing, conversational program that made the job of the Moderator Cassie Catania-Hsu with CBRE very easy that morning. But her questions were excellent, and she kept the conversation on track!
The panelists included:
• ANGELICA CLEMMER, CCIM with ROI COMMERCIAL speaking about Retail • JARRAD KATZ, SIOR, CCIM with MDL GROUP speaking about Industrial • TABER THILL, SIOR with COLLIERS speaking about Office
What were some of the Takeaways?
• What is the overall update, but with specific examples, of each product type Retail, Industrial and Office?
• What are the major Takeaways caused by COVID for Retail footprints, Industrial tenant demand, and Office design?
• Panelists' predictions for Office vacancy by 2022, Industrial lease rate trends, Retail land pricing, and tourism in Southern Nevada.
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I am back with my co-host MARIANNA HUNNICUTT, Civil Engineer and Practice Builder with KIMLEY HORN. In this episode, we recap our Takeaways from the NAIOP Southern Nevada April Program. The title was Industrial. Its What's Driving Everything. The sponsor that morning was NV Energy.
This program was a deeper dive into the industrial development activity in Southern Nevada. In order to understand the context in 2021, moderator Dan Doherty, SIOR, executive vice president of Colliers International, started the morning with a story. The year was 2014. Fritz Wyler with Prologis said "lease rates need to get to $.36 per square foot in order for us to justify speculative development." When lease rates did get there, spec development kicked off and hasn't subsided since. This development cycle has seen bigger building... being built faster... with different capital sources, executions and developers than we've ever seen before in Southern Nevada.
To illuminated the latter part, the programs committee compiled a panel of developers that made their NAIOP Breakfast Program debut.
The panelists included:
• Nicholas Ilagan, senior vice president of asset management for CapRock Partners • Mike Orr, senior vice president of SunCap Property Group • Dan Fogerty, executive vice president of investments and development with Becknell Industrial
What were some of the Takeaways?
• How much industrial product has been developed and absorbed in Southern Nevada since the Global Great Recession (GGR)? • What types of industries are actively signing leases, and which historically active industries, were not active during the pandemic? • Why are these developers active in Southern Nevada and what do they predict over the next 36 months for the valley?
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I am back with my co-host MARIANNA HUNNICUTT with KIMLEY HORN. In this episode, we recap our Takeaways from the NAIOP Southern Nevada March Program. The title was If You Build It, Will They Come? A HAAS STORY: The Evolution of Manufacturing in Southern Nevada. The sponsor that morning was KNIT.
This was the third in a series of conversations that spun out of the January NAIOP Program. The focus was on economic diversification in Southern Nevada, specifically around manufacturing. The moderator, who also doubled as a keynote, was BETSY FRETWELL, Senior Vice President SWITCH CITIES and Chairwoman LAS VEGAS GLOBAL ECONOMIC ALLIANCE.
The panelists included:
• Peter Zierhut, Vice President Outside Operations HAAS AUTOMATION • Xavier Wasiak, SIOR, Senior Vice President JLL Industrial & Logistics
What were some of the Takeaways?
• What are the 6 key sectors the LVGEA is focusing on for economic development? • Who is Haas and what are they developing on their 300 acres? • Why is NAIOP Southern Nevada so dang amazing!!
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I am back with my co-host MARIANNA HUNNICUTT with KIMLEY HORN. In this episode, we recap our Takeaways from the NAIOP Southern Nevada February Program. The title was Land: Why Our Future Depends On It.
It was moderated by DAVID STRICKLAND, 2021 NAIOP Southern Nevada President and Vice President with THOMAS & MACK DEVELOPMENT GROUP. The sponsor that morning was HELIX ELECTRIC.
The panelists included:
• Michael Brown, Executive Director of the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development • Marci Henson, Director of the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability • Rosemary Vassiliadis, Clark County Director of Aviation
This was the second part of a program series delving deeper into themes that surfaced from the Developer Roundtable in January. NAIOP Southern Nevada sponsored a land study to illustrate the economic impact of land availability in Southern Nevada. In the current legislative session, is a once in a generations land bill that is massive and complex.
What were some of the Takeaways?
• How does the aviation tie into economic development, and environment | sustainability? • Where does Las Vegas rank in economic diversification compared to Utah, Arizona, Colorado and Reno? • How much land and where is it, that could be released in the federal lands bill?
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The last time we shared a NAIOP Program Takeaways was February 2020. We’re back!! This is the first in a series of 3 episodes covering the January, February, and March NAIOP Programs. They all tie together like a Netflix series.
But before we get into all that, I am delighted to introduce my co-host MARIANNA HUNNICUTT with KIMLEY HORN. More on Marianna at the intro in this episode.
We spend the first few minutes talking about all the plates the NAIOP Programs Committee spins each month to organize the most dynamic, timely and relevant programs in the commercial real estate industry. If you want to skip to the actual programs recap jump to 17:05.
The program was fire! As the kids say these days. The title was Developer Roundtable – A 2021 Kickoff. The sponsor that morning was COMPASS DEVELOPMENT.
The developers included:
• Reed Gottesman, Harsch Investment Properties • Jeff LaPour, LaPour • Rod Martin, Majestic Realty Co. • John Ramous, Dermody Properties • Jim Stuart, Matter Real Estate Group
We did things a little differently for this program. Instead of assigning someone as moderator we just let the Developers talk to each other. The result was a rich conversation that covered a spectrum of topics from the status of the restaurant industry to scarcity of land.
What were some of the Takeaways?
• What are the critical differences from Southern Nevada to neighboring/competing markets? • How the history of institutional capital (or lack of) is surprising for a market like Las Vegas? • Why are land constraints such a big deal?
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I am blessed to be around remarkable people and to attend dynamic events. There are always TAKEAWAYS to learn. That is what I am sharing on this podcast.
Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned. explores learning from the wisdom of others.
KATRINA BRUCE started her career as an entrepreneur when she was a freshman in high school. Her first company created a glass catcher ornament that was fabricated at the JUNIOR Achievement building and sold at a fair at the mall where she grew up in Reno, NV. Her decision to join Junior Achievement changed the trajectory of her life.
Today Katrina is President of ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT which she founded in 1989. Her company manages associations like NAIOP Southern Nevada, Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter, and Henderson Community Foundation just to name a few.
The thing Katrina loves most about her job is that she gets to work with the people who choose to be involved in their associations to make their industries better. In fact, if you volunteered on a committee or board of a commercial real estate association in Southern Nevada over the last 31 years, Katrina likely served alongside you.
We talked about many of the volunteers Katrina has worked with over the years. Listen in and you might hear your name in this episode! As one of those volunteers in the associations Katrina manages, I can say firsthand, that one of the things we love most about being involved is being able to work with Katrina and her team at Alternative Management.
Here are just a few of the other Takeaways that we discussed in this action-packed episode.
Why “average Joe’s” don’t put up their hand to volunteer in an association?
The many ways COVID-19 caused the 21 associations that she manages to pivot in 2020?
What makes a good board member or association volunteer? I hope you enjoy!
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Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned. explores learning from the wisdom of others.
In the summer of 1977, BRUCE BREIER was unemployed, traveling across the country in a camper van without a plan for himself. He knew he was ready for a change and that he did not want to endure another Connecticut winter. Although he didn't have a plan for himself, his trip was very organized, equipped with a criteria chart to determine which city met his version of paradise. Breier decided San Diego was the best place for his new life.
At the end of 2020 Bruce will be celebrating 42 years as an "Organizational Consultant" having started BHB Consulting Services in 1978 in San Diego, CA. Bruce also had a 36-year run as a VISTAGE resource speaker, which he only recently retired from after giving more than 1,000 presentations on two topics: The Organized Executive and The Goal Setting Executive. These presentations provide tips, tools, and techniques for increased and improved effectiveness and efficiency.
How did Bruce gain popularity as an organizational consultant?! He credits a single successful cold call in 1980, where he sold himself as an Organizational Consultant to a Farmers Insurance agent. That client referred him to one client and then another. Without any marketing, that word-of-mouth ripple has kept Bruce booked and busy for the last four decades.
This year, I personally invested in a 6-month engagement with Bruce. The reason I did this is because I was faced with a choice that I didn't like. That choice was would I have to take things off my plate to keep accomplishing everything I wanted as I became more and more active? I sought Bruce out because I wanted to increase my capacity, instead of being forced to take things off my plate. Or as Bruce would call it, I wanted to become more effective and efficient.
Here are just a few of the other Takeaways that we discussed in this action packed episode.
How did prioritization die? How much can definitions of words really matter? Why saying no the right way is necessary.
I hope you enjoy!
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Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned. explores learning from the wisdom of others.
Rod Martin is one of the nicest people that I have met in the commercial real estate development industry. If I said that to his face, which I have, he would politely shrug it off.
Rod joined Majestic Realty Co. in 1992 and is currently a Senior Vice President and Director of Development for the company in Las Vegas. Majestic is a 72-year-old company helmed by Ed Roski Jr., who also has ownership in the Los Angeles Kings, Lakers, and Staples Center. Those are ornaments on Majestic's 87 million square foot portfolio spanning from California to Pennsylvania.
In Las Vegas, Majestic owns and develops 6.7 million square feet of some of the highest quality industrial buildings, in the most attractive southwest submarket.
How did Rod land a gig with Majestic?! He credits the importance of relationships... a theme that developed throughout this episode. Another theme that surfaced is how Rod Martin knows exactly who he is.
He describes himself as hardworking, dedicated, and loyal. I would add that he is a fantastic person to be in any kind of relationship with (as a fellow board member, landlord, or business partner). This is a Takeaway that comes out in our conversation.
Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed in this episode.
What was the lesson he learned from Ed Roski Sr. about when it's appropriate to celebrate?
How does Rod see his negotiation posture with his tenants?
Why it is important to stay in control of what you create?
I hope you enjoy!
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This is a special edition of Takeaways. I am committed to helping my fellow commercial real estate agents thrive during these times. You can find a new post every day from April 1st to April 30th on my Facebook and LinkedIn. If you need motivation or new ideas take a look. I am here to help!
Rod Santomassimo created his own category in the commercial real estate coaching space. There is simply no one else that is doing what he and his team are doing at The Massimo Group. I have purchased all 3 of his books, subscribe and read his blog, and have put agents through his New 2 Business program. It is clear that I am a fan.
Over the course of my 30-day commitment to help my fellow #cre agents who needed motivation, new ideas, or a kick in the tuchas I gave out Rod's name more than any other. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have him on Takeaways.
Listen in or watch as we discuss what Rod is seeing from agents across the country during this crisis. He shares how he persevered the loss of his best friend and job at the time, how to overcome impostor syndrome and a fantastic Jim Rohn quote!
What else can you learn from a person like Rod? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed in this episode.
• The three reactions he's seen from agents across the country. • How the same strategy he used for his book 9 years ago can be deployed today by a new agent for property sales. • What are the three C's it takes to be successful?
I hope you enjoy!
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This month we’re bringing you the NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA April Program by Zoom. The title was Facts! Amidst COVID-19 Lending, Development and Construction: What is Actually Happening and Not Happening in Southern Nevada?
This program hit on all cylinders despite being virtual! There were 547 people registered and 438 people that were actually on the call. The panelists shared real-time insights about their unique perspectives on construction, development and lending. There were so many questions from that audience that we couldn’t process them all. But we did capture all of the questions from the chatbox and the panelists were gracious enough to answer each one.
If you would like to receive the Q&A you can email Katrina Bruce at Katrina@naiopnv.org and she will send it to you. Access to the Q&A is for NAIOP Members only.
You can also watch the recorded program on NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
The panelists included:
GUY MARTIN PRESIDENT – MARTIN-HARRIS CONSTRUCTION
DOUG ROBERTS PARTNER – PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
KYLE NAGY FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR – COMMCAP ADVISERS
Moderator HAYIM MIZRACHI PRESIDENT | PRINCIPAL – MDL GROUP
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This is a special edition of Takeaways. I am committed to helping my fellow commercial real estate agents thrive during these times. You can find a new post every day from April 1st to April 30th on my FACEBOOK and LINKEDIN. If you need motivation or new ideas take a look. I am here to help!
John Sanders asked me if I would record an episode for his podcast. I didn't know the significance of the ask until he shared this was to be his 20th show. Quite a benchmark!
John called me about 6 months ago. He was stuck. He wanted to get his podcast launched but was wrestling with some things. We spent about 30 minutes on the phone. I asked him questions to help him get clarity. I offered some tips that helped me get from concept to launch. I asked him to commit to a date for when he would launch (accountability).
All of a sudden, here he is on episode 20!
Listen in as John asked me about the origins of my commercial real estate journey and how I ended up at MDL Group. This episode is jam-packed with riffs about having a relaunch plan, finding things you're passionate about, and how to gamify your day to stay motivated during tough times!
What else can you learn from my discussion with John? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed in this episode.
What are the things you can do during these times to thrive? If you can't capture market share, how do you capture mind-share? What do I see in the crystal ball?
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Julie Youngblood is many things. A Realtor. A coach. A proud mom and dedicated wife. A motivator!
Have you ever been around someone who has the innate ability to motivate those around her? You would know it if you have. And you wouldn't forget it.
In 2014 I was elected President of Commercial Alliance Las Vegas. That gave me a seat on the Las Vegas Realtor Board. It was a trying year for the association. In particular, was a pending lawsuit from a couple years prior. The board selected 3 "disinterested third parties" to conduct the internal investigation. That meant current board members that were not on the board at the time of the alleged infraction.
I sunk into my chair when I was selected. I and the others were presented a mountain of files that we were being asked to review. "Are you f*cking kidding", was the thought that went through my mind. Before I could think, or feel, anything else Julie did what Julie does. She got us all fired up about the task. She even made me believe I was going to enjoy it.
Julie motivated me. And I never forgot it!
Listen in or watch as we revisit this story. Julie also shares what she is seeing in the market and gives me a real life-coaching session!
What else can you learn from a person like Julie? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed in this episode.
• What uncertainty means to leaders. • How to break down annual achievements to daily activities. • What does accountability really look like.
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I got my real estate license in 2004. Not long after I read an article in the Las Vegas Review Journal about this guy name Mark Stark who outbid a Warren Buffet affiliated company to buy a local real estate business. "What is he thinking?", I thought.
The rest of the story has also been well documented in local newspapers. Mark went through the ashes of hell during the Great Global Recession and came back to thrive!
As the CEO and owner/broker of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in Nevada, Arizona and California, Mark's operation is the 3rd largest within the BHHS network. He leads 40 offices in the 3 states, 3,300 Sales Executives, selling over 13,000 homes a year to the tune of $5.6 billion dollars in transaction value.
Listen in or watch as we discuss how Mark is approaching the current crisis. He shares what the greatest Sales Executives are doing right now to thrive. And what you can do to come out of this crisis as a winner!
What else can you learn from a person like Mark? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed in this episode.
• Why it's critical to have a plan. Even if it's the wrong plan. • How your attitude will drive everything! • What does it mean to live in an "and" world?
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ATTENTION, this episode has a special, no strings offer from my guest. It is time sensitive (time-sensitive). More details at the bottom.
December 2018 I heard a Vistage speaker talk about sales. I realized, after hearing this subject matter expert talk for 3 hours about a "sales process", that I don't have one despite being in sales all of my professional life.
MDL Group set out to find a consultant to help us take our sales processes to ninja levels. That's how we found Greta Schulz and started working with her Februaru (her in February) 2019.
Greta is president and CEO of Schulz Business SELLutions based in West Palm Beach, FL. She has been involved in sales, sales management, marketing, and training for almost thirty years. She is an author, trainer, speaker, and so much more!
Greta has been working with MDL Group as a company, and each of our agents 1 on 1, for the last 13 months. Why am I so confident and thriving during these times? I credit Greta for much of those reasons.
Listen in or watch as we discuss some of the best tips you can be applying in your business.
What else can you learn from a person like Greta? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on (in) this episode.
• How to be purposeful in your prospecting and sales now and forever. • How to transform your networking to Next Level! • What are the 7 key steps to a sales conversation?
As an added bonus, here is the special offer that Greta extended! For commercial real estate agents in Southern Nevada, if there are extra spots, I will invite agents from our CORFAC International network to participate.
Greta has designed a specific 4 week (4-week) curriculum. Participants will receive 4 video modules on the topics below. They will get access to Greta for a weekly group conference call to discuss the material and how to apply in (it in) their businesses.
What are the topics?
- Sales Process Overview
- Next Level Networking
- Creating Strong Strategic Alliances
- How to Make a Proper Cold/Warm Call
How to apply?
• Email me at hm@mdlgroup.com with the subject Greta Rocks! • Simply tell me in the body of the email 1. what is working in your business and 2. what you might need help with. • Deadline to email me is Friday, April 10th at 3:00 pm PST. • There is a limited number of seats available.
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During the attacks of 9/11, Noa Peri-Jensch, was the head of Training and Development for Marriott Intentional in Europe. She was notified of the attack after the first plane hit. Noa and her team gathered around a small TV in the cafeteria to watch the news. That's when the the second plane hit. Her immediate response was to jump into work mode. To focus on what she could control. Her co-worker, Claudia, had a different response. She went into shock.
I had a breakfast meeting scheduled with Noa on March 13th. We decided it was better to have a call instead. Similar to the weeks after 9/11, waves of change washed over our nation and local community. School districts closed causing working parents to transform into teachers overnight. Governors ordered non-essential businesses to close causing every company in the world to make a shift.
Today, Noa is the National Senior Director of Strategy and Director of the Las Vegas Region of Israeli American Council (IAC) However, this episode was not about her role with the IAC. This episode is about Noa's experiences as a leadership consultant. We cover a broad range of topics that I hope are useful for you during these times. Noa talked about types of change, the difference between fear and anxiety, coping mechanisms, strategies for change and much more.
What else can you learn from a person like Noa? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
Which words do you need to eliminate or replace from your vocabulary right now? It's not about what you have. It's not about what you do. It's about who you are. What are the steps to take to manage yourself during these times?
As an added bonus, here are links to the books that Noa mentions in this episode.
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE - Stephen Covey
Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes - William Bridges
Navigating Through Change - Harry Woodward
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We were on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP February Program. The title was Experience This: The Retail Renaissance.
This program delivered everything we have come to expect from a NAIOP breakfast. There were 260 people that registered to attend. It was informative and relevant. And each of the panelists shared openly so the audience got real value – which is what NAIOP is about.
In this episode I sat down with the moderator and two of the panelists. Unfortunately, Bryan Wachter have to leave early so only those in attendance got to hear his insights. Let me just tell you, he did not disappoint. Listen in and hear for yourself what they had to say about their unique perspective of the retail market, I asked them to recap the highlights of what they shared on the panel, and any additional Takeaways that each of them wanted to share with the audience.
The panelists included:
BRIAN SORRENTINO, CCIM ROI Commercial Real Estate Inc.
BRYAN WACHTER Retail Association of Nevada
STAN WASSERKRUG Remington Nevada
Moderator
DAN ADAMSON ROI Commercial Real Estate Inc.
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We were on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP 6th Annual Forecast 2020.
The morning was organized in 3 sections. Opening the show was an economist that laid out the macro of the national economy, followed by a broker panel that delved into the specifics of our local market by each product type, concluding with an urbanist who took the audience on a journey into the future with examples from the present.
In this episode I sat down with both keynote speakers and each of the broker panelists. Listen in and hear for yourself what they had to say about the emphasis of their talks, what they are each excited about in a 2020 environment, and unique Takeaways that each of them wanted to share with the audience.
Economic Update Victor Calanog PhD Chief Economist & Senior Vice President Moody’s Analytics REIS Fellow, The Wharton School
Commercial Market Panel Retail: Dan Adamson, ROI Commercial Real Estate Industrial: Garrett Toft, SIOR, CBRE Office: Ryan Martin, SIOR, CCIM, MDL Group Moderator: Jeff LaPour, LaPour
Keynote – Cities-as-a-Service Greg Lindsay Director of Applied Research, NewCities Foundation Director of Strategy, CoMotion LA Partner, FutureMap
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This marquee event is presented by NAIOP Southern Nevada, Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies, Lee Business School, UNLV and The Howard Hughes Corporation.
Thank you to the event sponsors!
CBRE, Harsch Investment Properties, and Martin Harris Construction
I am blessed to be around remarkable people and to attend dynamic events. There are always Takeaways to learn. That is what I am sharing on this podcast.
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Happy New Year!! It’s that time of year where we get to reflect and account for the previous year’s activities and results. In this case its sitting down with Angelica Marie Clemmer to conclude Season 2 of Takeaways.
Angelica and I were at the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation gala at the end of November. I asked her a question about something going on in her life. She turned to me and said, "you know so much about me I don't feel like I know anything about you. I should come on your podcast and interview you!" Angelica shared her story as a survivor of domestic abuse in S1:E12.
This Season 2 Recap is a bit different. It's not as much about the podcast as it is about me and my life. Angelica really prepared for this speaking to my friends, coworkers and even my wife!
Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
What were the influences of my life childhood? Why did I make the decision to pivot professionally? How do I think about this next decade from 40 to 50 years old?
From all of us here at Takeaways, I want to thank you for tuning in (whether it was one episode or several); I want to thank you for you generous comments and feedback throughout the year; and I want to wish you the very best of this new decade with health and prosperity!
Just for fun here is a list of the Top 5 most popular episodes from Season 2. They are ordered from the most downloaded down:
S2:E22 - Ruth Furman: Make the Joyful Choice When You Can.
S2:E21 – NAIOP January Program: High Powered Commercial Real Estate Executives
S2:E25 – Special Envoy Elan Carr: Act Constructively and Beneficially the Concept of Tikkun Olam
S2:E27 – NAIOP June Program: So Much Going On How To Keep Track
S2:E23 - Captain Harry Fagel: Behind Every Great Human Is Another Human
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On a cold February night in 1999, Shoham Nicolet was starting an operation with 23 other soldiers. He served in an elite paratroopers recon unit in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). At the time there was a security zone between Israel and South Lebanon to thwart Hezbollah from attacking Israeli citizens.
Shoham’s unit would routinely go past the security zone behind enemy lines to surprise the enemy. This night was different. This night, they would be surprised. Shoham lost two friends and his commander, Eitan. The rest of the unit narrowly escaped being ejected by Blackhawk helicopters. The pilots decided to return to the fight against the official recommendation to get the rest of the unit out. Shoham was only 20 years old.
Today, Shoham is the CEO of Israeli American Council (IAC) which he co-founded 12 years ago. IAC is the fastest growing Jewish organization in America today. There are 22 offices serving more than 70 communities and 100 university campuses. At the time of this episodes airing, the IAC is having its 6th annual national summit in South Florida. The President of the United States is keynoting!
Shoham is married, has two sons, and lives in Southern California as an Israeli American. This split identity is at the core of his mission.
We get into a lot of topics in this episode. A broad range of dense good stuff.
I don’t personally know very many people leading national organization. I know even less people who are like Shoham. He is a true visionary. As a leader, his people follow him, because he is good. He challenges what’s true and creates new possibilities. As a friend he is loyal, honest, and effortless to be around.
What else can you learn from a person like Shoham? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
• How a split identity between Israeli and American is synergistic. • Why is it important, and actually easier today, to think and do big? • How to challenge your own status quo.
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We were on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP October Program. The title was Building the Past Shapes the Future
SHAWN DANOSKI and I discuss our Takeaways from this program.
The program was a a fireside chat between two industry giants and appropriately moderated by a giant in her own right – JEN LEVINE, Senior Vice President, REALCOMM ADVISORS!
The panelists included:
THOMAS SCHOEMAN – Architect/Developer FRANK MARTIN – Founder/CEO – MARTIN HARRIS CONSTRUCTION Over their careers, Tom Schoeman and Frank Martin built the largest architecture firm and general contracting company in Las Vegas respectively . They built many buildings. They built NAIOP. And they built each other.
It is easy to take an organization like NAIOP Southern Nevada. For three decades the members of this organization have provided the development industry with an aspirational standard for development, access and sharing, and people like Tom and Frank who prioritize paying it forward. This breakfast program was reflective of how we got here today and where we’re going into the future. It was the last program of the year before the Bus Tour in November and the Member Holiday event in December. For those who were there, it was a tremendous value to hear the perspectives of these industry leaders.
What were some of the Takeaways?
• What were the meaningful projects in the valley and why? • How can NAIOP impact your career? • After a hard-earned career, how do exit with grace and legacy.
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We were on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP September Program. The title was New Generation, New Priorities. How the Modern Workforce is Forever Changing the Built Environment.
Surprise! The hosts of this show were Reed Gottesman and SHAWN DANOSKI. I was at the CORFAC Fall Conference. Thank you gentlemen for sitting in and sharing your Takeaways from this program.
The program was a doozy! The moderator was Jim Stuart, Partner with Matter Real Estate Group. Truth is Jim did more than moderate. He organized the whole damn thing!
The panelists included:
• Tiffany English - Principal, Ware Malcomb • Darrel Fullbright - Firm-wide Office Practice Leader, Gensler
Jim Stuart is building a 40 acre mixed-use campus as this post is being published. He has spent considerable time thinking about what the workforce of the future wants in an office environment and why they want it.
Two people that inspire Jim are Tiffany and Darrel. Tiffany is at the forefront of trending designs for industrial development. Darrel leads all of Gensler (which is a market leading firm), in office and mixed-use design.
What were some of the Takeaways?
• By 2024, 75% of the workforce will be comprised of Millennials and Gen Z? • Will we see multi-story warehouse buildings in Summerlin and Green Valley? • Why is "well building" the new LEED?
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We were on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP August Program. The title was What Happens in Carson City is Your Business - a Legislative Update.
SHAWN DANOSKI and I discuss our Takeaways from this program.
The moderator was Mitch Fox, President & CEO of the Nevada Broadcasters Association.
The panelists included:
• Senator Scott Hammond - Republican • Assemblywoman Ellen Spiegel - Democrat • Senator Joyce Woodhouse - Democrat
Panels like this don't just put themselves together. The crown jewel of member benefits for NAIOP is its government advocacy. At the helm of the GA Committee is Jay Heller, and NAIOP lobbyists from Fennemore Craig, Jon Leleu and the magnificent Kerrie Kramer (congrats on being admitted into DLI!)
Every other year the Nevada Legislature is in session. On any given session NAIOP tracks hundreds of bills that can positively or negatively impact the commercial real estate development industry. They work with elected officials to advocate for this industry.
It's a tough job, so NAIOP's gotta do it!
What were some of our Takeaways?
• Its a pluralistic world, help someone hurt someone else? • For the busy professional there is NAIOP to advocate for the industry? • Could medical care be the big next issue to solve?
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We were on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP July Program. The title was What’s in Your Pipeline, The next 6-24 months in Construction, Development and Brokerage.
SHAWN DANOSKI and I discuss our Takeaways from this program.
I had the pleasure of moderating!
The panelists included:
• KERRY CARTMILL – Senior Director of Preconstruction DC Building Group • DOUG ROBERTS – Partner Panattoni Development • TABER THILL, SIOR – Senior Vice President – Office Brokerage Colliers International
Show me where you spend your time… and I’ll tell you what you worship! – John Wimber
Ask anyone in Southern Nevada today “how’s the market”, and you’ll get a one word answer… “busy!” Looking to understand what specifically is keeping contractors, developers, and brokers busy was the pursuit of this program.
If you were at the program you got a special treat. In addition to the market insights shared by the panelists, Doug shared wisdom’s from Carl Panattoni. You can find some of them HERE.
What were some of our Takeaways?
• How far out is the collective pipeline currently booked? • What is being built that hasn’t been built for over 10 year? • What is the biggest threat, most exciting and biggest opportunity in the panelists’ respective pipelines?
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We were on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP June Program. The title was So Much Going On How To Keep Track - a Submarket Update
SHAWN DANOSKI and I discuss our Takeaways from this program.
The moderator was Donny Perach - Vice President, Valtus Capital Group
The panelists included:
• Gina Gavan - Chief Innovation Officer Director, Economic & Business Development City of North Las Vegas
• Ken Chapa - Interim Director - Office of Economic Development & Tourism City of Henderson
• Bill Arent - Director - Economic & Urban Development City of Las Vegas
In 2008 Charles Prince was named by Fortune magazine as on of the economic leaders who didn't see the financial crisis coming. He was CEO of Citigroup, which at the time, was a major provider of financing for leveraged buyouts. He infamously told The Financial Times, "as long as the music is playing, you’ve got to get up and dance.” What a great quote to use to open this program. It not only sets the tone of all the activity in Southern Nevada today, but strikes the chords of irony, reminding us how deeply this community suffered just a few years ago.
These days it appears that Southern Nevada is in full recovery. There is a pipeline of activity ranging from catalyst projects, new hotels, infrastructure renovations to master-planning new communities to be developed 7-10 years from now. This was a robust program where the panelists not only talked about how much is going on now, but what is next!
What were some of our Takeaways?
• What is driving all of the growth in each City? • How did each panelist answer when asked to share a "heard-it-at-NAIOP-first" announcement? • Where would each of the panelists invest $10 million in their respective Cities?
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We were on site at the Southern Nevada NAIOP May Program. The title was The Current Economic Climate: Calm Before the Storm?
Shawn Danoski and I sat down to discuss our Takeaways from this program. Shawn is the 2019 NAIOP Chapter President and CEO of DC Building Group, a leading general contracting firm in Las Vegas, NV.
The moderator was Matt Stater, Research & GIS Manager at Colliers International.
The panelists included:
Jeff Lapour, Principal of Lapour Partners, a dynamic development company.
Marlene Fujita, Senior Vice President CBRE, Investment Sales.
Adam Horowitz, Founder of Lever Capital Partners, the guy with all the money!
Something happened in March 2019. The Yield Curve Inverted. As one of the most reliable recession indicators, the last time this happened was mid-2007. NAIOP assorted the range of the associations membership for this morning's program to talk about it. We heard from an active developer, economist, investment sales broker and capital markets pro.
What were some of our Takeaways?
• What project is Jeff building that is causing all sorts of excitement? • What other statistics are important to watch to determine the health of the economy? • How is Las Vegas perceived by the outside community, and how it might be affecting the community.
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This was a landmark episode for Takeaways! We recorded in front of a live audience, we recorded on video (currently in editing) and we had to get official approval from the U.S. State Department to sit down with our guest!!
February 5, 2019 Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, appointed Elan S. Carr to be Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat anit-Semitism. This position was established in 2004 as part of the Office of Religion and Global Affairs at the United States Department of State.
Rewind to the summer of 1999. I was a rising sophomore attending UNLV. My fraternity brothers put me forward to receive a full scholarship to attend the Alpha Epsilon Pi International Convention in Morristown, New Jersey. At one of the leadership breakout sessions was this guy with radiating enthusiasm. Whenever he saw someone he knew, he would let out this signature "dooooooooode" as the pitch in his voice raised, his arms would open wide in anticipation of a brotherly embrace. He would then say in perfect Hebrew, "brother how I missed you!"
Elan was already a legend to droves of Alpha Epsilon Pi brothers around the world back then as a major volunteer. He joined AEPi as an undergraduate at U.C. Berkeley where he earned a degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Then he went to Northwestern University to get his law degree. Operation Desert Storm occurred when he was a first year law student. That compelled Elan to join the U.S. Army. It was that decision which lead him to serve in the Iraqi War after the events of 9/11. The stories Elan shares in this episode about his experiences in Iraq are almost unbelievable.
Elan's day job for 13 years was as a criminal prosecutor in Los Angeles Country. He focused both as a gang prosecutor and in the Special Victims Unit prosecuting child molesters, rapists, and domestic abusers. In 2014 Elan ran for Congress and lost. It was that election, however, that put him on the radar of the National Republican Party to be considered almost 5 years later for this current role.
Politics aside what else can you learn from a person like Special Envoy Carr? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
• When you have an opportunity to express yourself and your faith you do it. • How you define a problem determines how you solve it. • What is the state of anti-Semitism in the world today?
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We are back on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP March Program. The title was Welcome to Possible! A NAIOP National Tour Around the Country - vacant deserts, farmlands, and blighted areas transformed to corporate headquarter hubs!
SHAWN DANOSKI and I sat down to discuss our Takeaways from this program. Shawn is the 2019 NAIOP Chapter President and CEO of DC BUILDING GROUP, a leading general contracting firm in Las Vegas, NV.
Rick Myers, President, Thomas & Mack Development Group was the presenter.
This was a different kind of NAIOP breakfast program with Rick taking us through his NAIOP journey traveling the country for NAIOP conferences. It is at these conferences that Rick has visited dynamic projects where companies are investing billions of dollars, corporations are leasing space a million square feet at a time, and relationships are established with real estate professionals who are moving markets.
What were some of our Takeaways?
• Attracting and retaining talent is #1 on the list why corporations make decisions to locate headquarters. • Perspective matters! • NAIOP national conferences are a powerful resource available to the entire community.
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When he was 19 years old Harry Fagel found himself sitting in his car at the UNLV parking lot. He didn't feel like he was connected to anything. He felt like he didn't matter. It was in that moment that he made the decision to live a life that connected him to other people.
Fast forward to February 28, 2019, Captain Harry Fagel retired after a 25 year career with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. But that is not all he's done to connect to people. Not by a long shot!
Harry is a published poet. A produced spoken word poet. I would even say he is the voice of the police department and law enforcement everywhere.
When I first met Harry he was my high school youth group advisor. The next time we would cross paths I was 24. He found out I had been writing poetry and 'firmly' asked me to open for him at his next show. We talk about that in this episode and what happened next when I returned the favor and invited him to my stage. We covered an incredible spectrum of conversation in this episode from his storied past which includes stories about Jay Sarno and his cousin Freddie Glusman, owner of Piero's, to life as a cop and much more.
What else can you learn from a person like Harry? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
The power of just starting and where it can lead. How to establish the foundation of relationships and love? What are Harry's Takeaways from being a policeman, poet, philosopher, and parent?
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If you're on a journey to become a better version of your self this year, then Ruth Furman's story will help you get there. As the owner of Image Words, a Public Relations company in Las Vegas, Ruth helps her clients "shine brighter." Her clients range from major corporations in health care, legal, construction and real estate industries to individuals on their way to becoming national public speakers. We talk about PR in this episode but that's not the only thing that makes Ruth so remarkable.
In 2012 Ruth was in a dark place. She was hit with the perfect storm of losing major clients, health issues and her weight was out of control. She was negative and just not herself. A good friend that she met through NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) held up the mirror. Ruth decided it was time to change.
Fast forward to present, Ruth's business is thriving to the point that she is scheduling margin in her day-to-day. She became a Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers having lost 77 pounds since 2015. And she has transformed from being a chronic complainer to being joyful!
Ruth and I covered a lot in this episode. I specifically wanted to have her on this time of year, when resolutions likely start to fade, to show us all how did she did it. And how she maintains it!
What else can you learn from a person like Ruth? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
• The power of creating an annual mantra. • What is "deserve level" and how does it coincide with achieving your goals? • Why its important not to hit the 'snooze alarm'.
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Happy New Year! We are back on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP January Program. The title was Past Presidents High Powered Commercial Real Estate Executives Talking About the Market.
SHAWN DANOSKI and I sat down to discuss our Takeaways from this program. Shawn is the 2019 NAIOP Chapter President and CEO of DC BUILDING GROUP, a leading general contracting firm in Las Vegas, NV.
The moderator was Julie Cleaver, Vice President, Land Planning & Design with The Howard Hughes Corporation.
The panelists included:
Jay Heller - Principal with Heller Companies - Active developer of small bay industrial product
Mike Mixer, SIOR - Executive Managing Director with Colliers International Las Vegas - Broker of the largest commercial firm in the market
Mike Shohet - Chief Real Estate Development Officer with Nevada Hand - Developer of affordable housing
This was the NAIOP debut for Julie and the consensus from the audience is we want more! Julie opened the program with an update on the $100 million baseball stadium being built in Down Town Summerlin. From there she asked panelists about their businesses, personal involvement in NAIOP, and so much more!
What were some of our Takeaways?
• What is Southern Nevada doing about the shortage of affordable housing? • Rumors like is Steve Wynn is snooping around to get back in the market? • How is the Howard Hughes Corp thinking about their master plan to someday include autonomous vehicles?
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It's that time of year where we get to reflect and account for the year's activities and results. When I set out to start the Takeaways Podcast I did not imagine some of the twists and turns we'd take. After twelve months and 20 episodes I am proud of what we've accomplished. There were many things we said we would do that we did. And there were things that we didn't get to.
With me on this episode to recap Season 1 is REED GOTTESMAN, Vice President Regional Director of Leasing at HARSCH INVESTMENT PROPERTIES. Anyone who knows Reed knows that he has the unique ability to really see people. I call him a human profiler. Reed generously took the time to hear back every episode to prepare for this podcast. We turned the table and Reed was the one asking the questions. There is a lot of texture and nuance that we explored in this conversation. Reed got me to share more about my experience as a podcaster this year, how I focused on process vs. perfection, and even adversity from my past that I don't usually talk about. We ended the show with thoughts and ideas of what to expect from Season 2 of Takeaways!
Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
What were the influences that caused me to start the Takeaways podcast? Takeaways of Takeaways - How has the podcast evolved? How have I evolved as a person and 'interviewer'? What were the Takeaways of each episode?
From all of us here at Takeaways, I want to thank you for tuning in (whether it was one episode or several); I want to thank you for you generous comments and feedback throughout the year; and I want to wish you the very best of this holiday season with a happy and healthy New Year!
Just for fun here is a list of the Top 5 most popular episodes of 2018. They are ordered from the most downloaded down:
Takeaways Podcast – Episode 17 – NAIOP October Program: Election 2018 What You Need To Know Takeaways Podcast – Episode 18 – Dean Willmore: Lessons From a Top Producing Broker Takeaways Podcast – Episode 2 – Rick Myers: Confidence is not artificial. Confidence if earned. Takeaways Podcast – Episode 14 – Jarrad Katz: You Can Do More For Your Friends Than They Do For You Takeaways Podcast – Episode 12 – Angelica Marie Lopez: What Happens Makes You a Victim. How You Respond Makes You a Survivor
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I am blessed to be around remarkable people. There are always Takeaways to learn. That is what I am sharing on this podcast.
Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned. explores learning from the wisdom of others.
By all accounts Frank Martin is going out on top! He built Martin-Harris Construction into the largest general contracting company in Las Vegas with well over $400 million in annual billings and over 400 employees. Frank sold Martin-Harris to Big-D Corp in 2014 for a figure that not even his accounting team knows. Earlier in 2018 Frank secured one of the largest jobs going on in Las Vegas - the Convention Center! While Frank has received a multitude of awards and accolades over the years it wasn't always smooth sailing.
When Frank moved to Las Vegas in 1961 his family's first home was a motel. Eight years after going into business for himself he was faced with losing it all. Frank would face losing everything twice more in his career. His faith, support from his wife Bonnie, resolve for having a plan and working his plan lead Frank to a dynamic life!
Frank and I covered a lot of ground in this episode, like lessons he learned from Irwin Molasky, Mark Fine and J.A. Tiberti. One of my favorite parts of this episode is when Frank shares a quote his mother would say, "You can step on someone's shoes and still leave the shine." We talked about the early days of Martin-Harris how Frank would fall asleep on his drafting table, would wake up there to start the work day in the morning, and then would moonlight as a carpenter.
What else can you learn from a person like Frank? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
Why having a thirst for learning is paramount? What is the difference between Success and Significance? How profound business insights can be learned from a 3-legged stool milking cows.
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Dean Willmore, SIOR is an elite commercial real estate broker. That's not an opinion. Here is the evidence! Dean became an SIOR designee in 1995. He operated his own brokerage called IPG (Industrial Property Group) for 15 years where he trained over a dozen brokers - many who have all gone on to be top producers in their own right. More than once Dean has achieved the prestigious Colliers Everest Club (top 10% of brokers across the Americas for Colliers International).
These days Dean has the distinct pleasure of working with his son Michael Willmore and good friend Alex Stanisic as a top producing industrial team.
Dean started his career in commercial real estate while in college at University of Arizona. Before long he was hired by C.B. Richard Ellis to help create a property database - that experience caused him to innovate how industrial properties would be cataloged in the Las Vegas market when he started his own company years later.
Dean's story is full of ups and downs. He shares a story about the deal and client that saved his career when he was deep in debt trying to make it as a young broker. And how he even got fired for a difference of opinion with one of his brokers. My favorite parts of this episode are when Dean talks about his family - you can hear the inflection in his voice change. And at the very end when Dean shares tips/advice for young brokers to follow.
What else can you learn from a person like Dean? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
• Why having a mentor and being a mentor is so powerful? • How much is your reputation worth throughout your career? • The importance of affirmations multiple times a day for maintaining discipline.
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Once again we’re recording on site at the Southern Nevada NAIOP October Program. The title was Election 2018 & Issues Affecting Commercial Real Estate.
Shawn Danoksi and I sat down to discuss our Takeaways from this program. Shawn is the CEO of DC BUILDING GROUP a leading general contracting firm in Las Vegas, NV.
Leading up to Early voting NAIOP brought in Nevada's marquee political commentator Jon Ralston.
The format for the program was very well done with questions from the audience starting out right away. Dan Tutland, President at DJT Enterprises, facilitated the conversation from the floor fielding questions from the audience and filling in with some of his own.
What were some of our Takeaways?
• For any and all things politics in Nevada there is thenevadaindependent.com. • What is causing many voters the middle to simply check out? • Which are the most important races and ballots this cycle?
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Laura Sussman is one of the funniest people you'll ever meet. Her unique brand of humor shows up in this podcast if you're paying attention. As owner of Kraft - Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services, Laura and her partner Wendy oversee 450 funerals a year!
Growing up in the Jewish community I've always known of Laura as the Director of the Jewish Community Center. She was a non-profit executive for over 25 years before starting Kraft-Sussman. I was introduced to her in 2013 to help her find a building to purchase. What I could never have imagine is that I would meet her again in her capacity as a licensed funeral director when my mother passed away a year later.
At the end of the episode Laura mentioned a life saving App called Vital Ice. You can find it by clicking the link and using the download code 8624. This public safety app stores user medical information, emergency contacts and more, and can be accessed by EMS and first responders in situation where the user is unable to speak or otherwise incapacitated.
What can you learn from a person like Laura? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
• What do you say, and not say, at a funeral. • How to start leaving your legacy even if you're broke or busy. • Action is more important than words. Action is also more important than wealth!
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Once again we’re recording on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP September Program. The title was An Eye on Our Market - a Market Panel.
SHAWN DANOSKI was out of town so I got to sit down with Reed Gottesman to discuss our Takeaways from this program. Reed is Vice President Regional Director of Leasing at Harsch Investment Properties, the largest commercial landlord in Southern Nevada.
The moderator was Dan Doherty, SIOR, of Colliers International.
The panelists included: Adam Malan – LOGIC Commercial - Retail Dan Palmeri - Cushman Wakefield - Office Jim Stuart - Matter Real Estate - Development
What were some of our Takeaways?
• Is retail dying or evolving? • Which big tenants are looking to locate in Las Vegas? • What will the next big office development offer to the market place?
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Jarrad Katz is one of the most decorated commercial real estate professionals in the Las Vegas market. He is currently Senior Vice President | Principal of MDL Group, served as Past President of the Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter, and is President Elect of the SIOR Southern Nevada Chapter.
Jarrad earned his CCIM Designation in 2010 and SIOR Designation in 2014 making him one of only 11 professionals in Las Vegas to have both designations. Those are some of his professional accomplishments. Wait until we unpack everything he accomplishes in his personal life!
In Episode 12 of the Takeaways podcast, Angelica Lopez shared how Jarrad and his wife Amy moved her in to their home while Angelica was escaping an abusive relationship. They potentially put themselves and their newborn daughter in danger to help a friend. Amy and Jarrad didn't even talk about it. They just did it! Those of us who know Jarrad aren't surprised by something like this. In a tight-knit group of friends, Jarrad usually sets the standard of friendship. He grew up modestly economically but rich with time and attention. At an early age he experienced the loss of a close friend, JJ. It's apparent how much this shaped who Jarrad has become.
What can you learn from a person like Jarrad and his approach to life? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
• Why worry and regret are a waste of energy. • How you should seek to be great at a couple of things, and not be just OK at many things. • Friendship doesn't have to be a two-way street. You can do more for your friends than they do for you!
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Once again we’re recording on site at the SOUTHERN NEVADA NAIOP August Program. The title was Mayor's Panel.
SHAWN DANOSKI and I sat down to discuss our Takeaways from this program. Shawn is the CEO of DC BUILDING GROUP a leading general contracting firm in Las Vegas, NV.
The moderator was "The Mayor of NAIOP" Jeff LaPour, Principal of LaPour Partners, a dynamic development company.
The panelists included: Mayor John Lee – City of North Las Vegas Mayor Debra March – City of Henderson Mayor Pro-Tem Lois Tarkanian – City of Las Vegas
What were some of our Takeaways?
• What does a Mayor actually do? • How much do the Mayors collaborate and compete? • Where is the money going from marijuana tax revenue?
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In Episode 10 Ray Lucero mentioned Angelica as someone he brought on the board of Safe Nest, the most comprehensive domestic abuse agency in Nevada. What Ray didn't mentioned is he also refers to Angelica as 'the sister he was able to save'...
I met Angelica in 2012 when she was just getting started as a commercial real estate agent. Today Angelica Marie Lopez works at ROI Commercial, on one of the most dynamic retail teams in the Las Vegas market, representing cutting edge properties and listings on the Las Vegas Strip. But that alone isn't what makes Angelica remarkable...
What can you learn from a person like Angelica and her journey so far? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
Framing matters - Community problems should have community solutions. How to push pain into purpose. When it comes to adversity we have a choice - be a victim or become a survivor!
Please note: Some of the details shared are graphic and disturbing.
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This time we're recording on site at the Southern Nevada NAIOP July Program. The title was Trends in Multifamily Development. Who's Living in These Things Anyway?
Shawn Danoski and I sat down to discuss our Takeaways from this program. Shawn is the CEO of DC Building Group a leading general contracting firm in Las Vegas, NV.
The moderator was Matt Stater, Research and GIS Manager at Colliers International.
The panelists included:
John Cunningham - Managing Director, JLL Phoenix Jonathan Fore - Managing Partner, Fore Property Company Mike Shohet - Executive Vice President, Nevada Hand What were some of our Takeaways?
• How is this Development cycle different than the previous peak? • What are the canaries in the coal mine? • Where does Las Vegas rank nationally for investment in Multifamily?
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Ray Lucero is currently Senior Vice President/Client Relationship Manger at Bank of George. He doesn't run a big company. He doesn't have a fancy title. By all accounts he seems like a normal guy. And while he might be normal Ray is anything but ordinary!
Ray started his career in banking at 17 years old working as a teller. The first time he learned he would be a father he was 18 years old. And he was going to be having twins! When he married his wife of 23 years, she had a child of her own. They had their 4th together several years later. Ray describes his family as the modern day Brady Bunch. His dad is his best friend, although, that wasn't always the case. Ray joined the board of Safe Nest in 2009 and was President for 3 years. Why would he get involved in a domestic abuse advocacy organization? To honor his sister who was killed by her boyfriend in 1996.
What can you learn from a person like Ray? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
• How a simply questions "how can I help you" can be incredibly powerful? • The importance of "ease of use"? • When should you start living an intentional life?
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This time we're doing things a little different recording on site at the Southern Nevada NAIOP June Program. The title was Transit in the City.
Shawn Danoski and I sat down to discuss our Takeaways from this program. Shawn is the CEO of DC Building Group a leading general contracting firm in Las Vegas, NV.
The moderator was Tina Quigley, General Manager of the Regional Transportation Commission.
The panelists included: Mayor Troy Walker - Draper City, Utah John Tippins, CEO NorthCap Commercial David Saltman, VP/General Counsel The Vista Group
What were some of our Takeaways?
• What is the Quigley Factor? • Why are courageous elected officials so important? • How is transit a generational shift like the iPhone or Uber?
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Jeff Finn is the CEO of RealNex, a commercial real estate software company that has created a new category. Instead of just one solution, like a listing site or client relationship manager, RealNex offers a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions for the commercial real estate industry. Its the only one of its kind!
That’s what Jeff does. He takes an idea and creates a new category. Like in the 1980's when he took the concept of the “commercial real estate network” and envisioned it as new category; the “managed commercial real estate network”. It was the only one of its kind. Then, seemingly out of nowhere was NAI Global, a network of commercial real estate firms comprising of 5,000 professionals and 350 offices in the US and 55 countries that is also recognized as a top 5 real estate brand in the world! Jeff sold NAI in 2012.
What can you learn from a person like Jeff? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
• What happens when you marry vision with persistence? • How are pioneers able to change the rules? • What is the best way to herd cats?
Perhaps the biggest Takeaway for me appeared at about 36:00 when Jeff describes how long it took for NAI to become viable. He shared the cliché, “it never seems fast enough”. Except as he told the story back even Jeff seemed to be surprised about how quickly things actually happened. Another cliché comes to mind. “It really is about the journey not the destination”. I hope you enjoy!
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Kevin Odor is the Senior Pastor at Canyon Ridge Church. He moved to Las Vegas from Ohio in 1993 with his wife Ginger and 3 children. He was "called" to seed an offshoot of Central Christian Church on the west side of town. About 700 people attended the first service. These days Canyon Ridge's 40 acre campus on Lone Mountain attracts an average of 6,800 people to church services EVERY Sunday! Guess how many people attend on Christmas or Easter... 15,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What becomes apparent in this episode is how much Kevin sounds like a business executive as much as a Pastor. He talks about Peter Drucker, Jim Collins and the Paterson Process Life Plan.
What can you learn from a person like Kevin? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
• What was the most important thing his Father modeled for him - hint it wasn't work ethic?
• Why you should design your business to attract the unchurched, a.k.a Joe Six Pack?
• What does it mean to use intentional language?
Another thing Kevin and I talk about is a sermon he gave where he explained how I pastored him. It was part of a series called Try This at Home. The first 4 minutes of the sermon is Kevin telling the story of our interaction. The rest of the sermon is very well worth listening to!
There is a lot here. In fact, its the longest Takeaways episode we've ever recorded. I hope you enjoy!
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I introduced Clyde Horner in Episode 5. He is a Chair with Vistage, the world's largest business advisory and executive coaching organizations. Clyde facilitates 3 executive groups, each of which has about 15 company owners, CEO's, executives, etc. The groups meet once a month. Additionally, Clyde meets with each member one-to-one for 2 hours each month.
Between recording and releasing Episode 5 with Clyde something significant happened. Clyde had his 'last' one-to-one with one of his members. He went to have a 2 hour meeting with someone that was at the ending stages of life.
When Clyde told me about his 'last' conversation it reminded me of the book Tuesday's with Morrie. I read Tuesday's with Morrie in college. It's a true story where the author, Mitch Albom, sees his old professor being interviewed by Ted Koppel on Niteline. This link is to the actual 3 part interview https://youtu.be/RtYyT6Hl3ms.
Morrie Schwartz was dying of ALS. Mitch called Morrie, one thing led to another, and among the results was the book. Over the last 20 years Tuesday's with Morrie has sold more than 15 million copies in 45 different languages.
Clyde and I talk about his 'last' conversation with his member. We talked a lot about lessons from Tuesday with Morrie. Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
When does a fish first notice water? What do you say to someone who is dying? How can we really appreciate life while we're living?
There is a long pause around the 55:00 mark in the episode when I am looking for a quote from Morrie. Here it is.
"Be alert and aware to the things that really interest you and go for it!"
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Clyde Horner is a Chair with Vistage, the world's largest business advisory and executive coaching organizations. Clyde spent most of his professional career as a CPA. These days he spends his time challenging the beliefs of some of the most successful and prominent business owners and executives in Las Vegas. More impressive is that Clyde has been married to his wife Kay for 56 years!!!
What is so cool about Clyde, is that he not only works in the self help genre, he lives it! Not many professionals get exposure to any type of development, speakers, consultants, programs, etc. Clyde gets to curate some of the best business speakers (some of them with TED Talks) once a month for his 4 Vistage groups. He gets to hear the speakers (sometimes more than once a month, then he gets to obverse if/how any of his members or their companies utilize the best practices of the day to improve their lives and bottom line.
What can you learn from a person like Clyde? Here are just a few of the Takeaways that we discussed on this episode.
• How important is it to have a vision -- for yourself and your company? • What if most of what you believe isn't true? • Why do we owe everything in our lives to conversations?
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The Hebrew phrase “L’dor Va’dor” literally means “from generation to generation”. Andrew S. Borans has worked for Alpha Epsilon Pi (the Jewish Fraternity) for nearly four decades. He is largely credited for the organizations growth from 2,000 undergrads to 12,000. Andy started with AEPi September 1980. I was 9 months old! Can you imagine being with the same organization for 38 years? L’dor Va’dor. From generation to generation.
Andy has served AEPi as a Field Secretary, Director of Chapter Services, and Executive Director. Starting June 2018, he will become the CEO of the AEPi Foundation and will hawk me for gelt no doubt. Andy was also my very first boss out of college. From 2003 – 2004 I was an Educational & Leadership Consultant for Alpha Epsilon Pi. That year I visited 22 college campuses and drove about 70,000 miles. It was incredible!
There is a great story Andy shares in the podcast about my “interview”. The truth is Andy told me for years leading up to the moment the job was mine if I wanted it. And I wanted it. What AEPi has done for me… giving me a family when mine was fracturing; giving me a platform to practice leadership; giving me Brothers that I still count as friends today… being a consultant for AEPi was a small way to pay it back.
I have learned many things from Andy over the years. We revisit many of them on this episode. Things like how ‘the best years of your life are those when you decide your problems are your own’. I learned how to organize a sales process from Andy. We talk about that. We also talked about his perception of youth today vs. the last 10, 20, 30 years.
What surprised me most about recording this episode though was how much chatting with Andy reminded me of the lil pischer I used to be. And how captivating the best of that naïve youthful bravado today could do me some good. That’s what catching up with old friends can do I suppose. Remind us of the very best that we can be!
I am blessed to be around remarkable people. There are always Takeaways to learn. That is what I am sharing on this podcast. Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned. explores learning from the wisdom of others.
Dori Koren is a Police Lieutenant with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Dori joined the force while still in college. He promoted to Detective at the youngest possible age. He was the youngest Sargent on the force and is now the youngest Lieutenant. His section is called Technical Operations, which is responsible for deploying advanced technologies to combat crime and terrorism. They get to play with stuff like gunshot detection and facial recognition technology.
In every category that he engages, Dori sets out to break the mold, and to defy the odds. What gives someone that type of drive and ambition? What does it mean to be “forward leaning”? Why is commitment to family so important? We talk about all of those Takeaways in this episode.
On a personal note, have you ever met someone that made you realize that you can dig deeper than you currently are? Someone that made you feel like the best effort that you give is not all that you are capable of giving. That someone for me is Dori. From the first time he taught me a step routine, to the many speeches and essays we wrote together, Dori inspired me to hold myself to a higher standard.
And it’s not just me. Anyone who holds company with Dori pursues and achieves more than what they did before. But Dori doesn’t get the credit for this. Not all of it anyway. Listen in to hear a remarkable story of defying the odds, breaking the mold and establishing a foundation for everyone to follow… and I’m not just talking about Dori doing those things.
Rick Myers is the President of Thomas & Mack Development Group – a commercial real estate development company with projects throughout Las Vegas, Nevada. I always envisioned Rick would be my first guest for this podcast. He was the one who taught me to consider “what are you going to say when you get the microphone.” He also taught me about “stature” and how “it matters”… how technical proficiency matters. We revisit those concepts in this episode.
What amazed me is how much more I learned from Rick during this conversation. Like, what does Rick mean when he says “dealing from the middle”? And most surprising was how Rick was coached in high school basketball by John Wooden and college football by John McKay!! These are legendary coaches!! There are so many more Takeaways in the Episode. I don’t want to spoil the fun. I hope you enjoy!!
In 2009 I was 2 years into a new career as a commercial real estate broker in Las Vegas. The Global Great Recession brought the everyone to their knees. Including me.
I have always sought out learning and best practices. There was a 12 month program organized by NAIOP (a commercial real estate development association) that I enrolled in. It was called the Developing Leader Institute. I put the registration on my credit card. I didn’t have that kind of money back then. The truth is I didn’t even know if commercial real estate would be a viable career. I don’t want to say things were going badly. Things just weren’t going at all.
Rick Myers was the first instructor in the DLI program. He taught a 3-hour course titled Introduction to Commercial Real Estate and Personal Development.
After the class Rick joined the students for a drink and a chat.
For some reason I was expressing my frustrations with Rick. From all the studying I’ve done, from all the continuing education I’ve put myself thru, I knew that the pathway to success was to focus on a product type and be the best at it. The problem was… there was simply nothing to focus on!
“Hey, I get it.” That was Rick’s reply. But how could he possibly get it? He was the President of a well-known development company. When I finally looked up (I realized the whole time I spoke to Rick my head was down) I saw it in his face... I saw it in the knowing smile... Rick has been there before too.
Then he said, “Pick a deal. Any deal. Underwrite it and call me next week. Or call me next month. Come to my office. We’ll review it together and see what we both learn.”
I never did call Rick with the hypothetical deal. I regret it. But, I also didn’t feel like I had to take him up on that. At one of the most vulnerable professional moments of my life Rick threw me a life vest of hope. He showed me that there will be prosperity after the Global Great Recession. And he extended his hand of guidance, care and attention.
I have called Rick plenty since 2009. He either always answers the phone or calls me back within a day. We’ve had several more discussions. Mostly over breakfast at Cracked Egg.
Just one more illustration of what Rick has done for me and we’ll get into the Takeaways.
Not long after my mother passed away I received an email from Rick. “Hey bud. Let’s go to breakfast. We can talk about our moms.”
Rick probably doesn’t even know how much that impacted me. Then again, he probably knows exactly how much it helped at another vulnerable time.
Hello everyone!
Welcome to the introduction of Takeaways - the podcast. I also have a blog by the same name. You can find it here.
http://www.mdlgroup.com/category/takeaways/
Why am I doing this?
Early 2017, I started sharing my Takeaways from the various (business and real estate) events that I attend throughout the year. It has been incredibly fulfilling.
I started listening to podcasts in 2016 when Malcom Gladwell released Revisionist History. Then I found Seth Godin's Start Up School. Now I'm a regular - James Altucher is my current favorite.
The other catalyst for me leaping in the podcasting world was enrolling in Seth Godin’s altMBA. It’s all about leveling up. Doing. Demonstrating how capable we are in creating. So here goes.
I get to attend incredible events as part of my work. There are always Takeaways. I share those on the blog. I am also blessed to be around remarkable people. There too are always Takeaways to learn. That is what I am sharing on: Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned. This podcast explores learning from the wisdom of others.
The format will be me and a guest. Varied guests. Like a commercial real estate developer, Senior Pastor of a mega church here in Las Vegas, business coach, fraternity executive, police captain, physician and oh-so-many more!
My guests and I will talk, tell stories, and even perform spoken word poetry. The topics covered will include, stature, grief, having valuable conversations, drive vs. ambition. Who knows what else we’ll learned that might surprise us? Or that might inspire the next great creation.
All I want is to share and explore what I have learned from the people who have influenced me. At the very least you will be entertained. At the very best you will find value in these Takeaways and will use them to do something fiercely awesome!
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