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Welcome to Suite Series, the podcast that brings you into the boardrooms and minds of business leaders who are making waves in their industries and communities. Join your host, Matthew...
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Welcome to Suite Series, the podcast that brings you into the boardrooms and minds of business leaders who are making waves in their industries and communities. Join your host, Matthew Goldberg – a Native Washingtonian, commercial real estate enthusiast , with backgrounds from the NYMEX, and music industry – as he uncovers the strategies, stories, and insights of executives and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of business. Each episode of Suite Series features a face-to-face with an influential innovator, diving deep into their successes, challenges, and the impact they’re creating. From tech tycoons to development trailblazers, our guests span a diverse range of sectors, offering you a panoramic view of business leadership today.
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Suite Series
Suite Series
Dr. Gina Merritt, Principal at Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures
5 FEB 2024 · Welcome to the Suite Series podcast! In today's episode, we have a captivating conversation with Dr. Gina Merritt, Principal at Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures. Dr. Merritt explores project financing complexities and shares her experiences in closing gaps in affordable housing. Emphasizing the alignment of project goals with community development, she stresses the importance of stakeholder support. We delve into her company's renowned reputation, involvement in multi-million dollar projects, and her personal journey from an underserved community to a prominent role in real estate development.
Takeaways
- Challenges and Strategies in Real Estate Development
- Successes and Recognition in Real Estate Development
- Business Development and Strategy in Real Estate
- Professional Development and Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals
Quotes
"Knowing your numbers can truly make a difference in your life, especially when it comes to structuring your own deals."-Dr. Gina Merritt
"My advice out there would be to please, please, please dedicate some time to learning how to run a financial model."-Dr. Gina Merritt
Featured in this Episode
Dr. Gina Merritt
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gina-merritt-mba-7617ba6/
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Doctor Gina Merritt: A powerhouse and leader in real estate
05:46 - Project Community Capital aims to bridge the employment gap
07:31 - 94% retention rate for community construction employment12:33 - DC, Maryland have supportive administrations for development
17:02 - Transformative projects in Cleveland empowering neglected neighborhoods
20:22 - Working on diverse real estate projects, including affordability
23:28 - Investors rely on tax credits for return
27:59 - Navigating and financing through economic challenges skillfully
29:51 - Creating multiple income streams for sustainable success
32:53 - Technical expertise crucial for financial success in business
34:21 - Outro
Produced by Heartcast Media
http://www.heartcastmedia.com
Warren Thompson - Thompson Hospitality
12 JAN 2023 · Welcome to the Suite series, in which we interview C-suite executives and business owners in the commercial real estate industry. In this episode, we are joined by Warren Thompson, President, and Chairman at Thompson Hospitality. Warren shares his journey at an early age. Having experience handling business at an early age, he emphasized the importance of hard work and discipline. He also shares his experiences while working with Marriott Corporation for about 9 years. Lastly, He told how he started his company Thompson Hospitality Services LLC and he gathered partnerships with other big companies.
Takeaways
-Warren’s early journey in business
-His experiences while working at Marriott Corporation
-Establishing his company Thompson Hospitality Services LLC
Quotes
"Having to experience racism, I vowed that one day, I would own a business and make it a very diverse company where people can succeed based on their aptitude and their ability." - Warren
"We’re fortunate to have a diverse executive team and people are getting attracted to our company because seeing our leadership makes them think “oh, there’s room for me regardless of my background." - Warren
Featured in this Episode
Warren Thompson
President and Chairman at Thompson Hospitality
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-thompson-23808a3
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thompson.hospitality
Website: https://www.thompsonhospitality.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Warren’s life journey
09:51 His experience in his early businesses
18:37 The deals and transactions
24:37 Developing relationships and trust
26:15 The daily habits
31:18 The strategy in business development
37:11 The real estates
39:14 Duke Realty-Prologis merger deal
41:07 Thompson Hospitality Portfolio
47:11 How small companies get started
50:16 The next step for Thompson Hospitality
Produced by Heartcast Media
https://www.heartcastmedia.com/
Tracy Sayegh Gabriel - President/Executive Director at National Landing BID
15 DEC 2022 · Welcome to the Suite series, in which we interview C-suite executives and business owners in the commercial real estate industry. Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, President and Executive Director of National Landing Bid, joins us on today's episode. She discusses her life history, how she was inspired to pursue a career as a real estate urban planner, and her journeys from undergrad at WGU to MIT, Syria, San Francisco, New York, and back to D.C. She also discusses how high-level business discussions are conducted, as well as their interaction with Amazon. Finally, she discusses their company's future plans and offers advice to those just starting out in the field of urban planning.
Takeaways
Tracy’s journey from her undergrad days to becoming the President and Executive Director of National Landing Bid.
The lessons and experiences she learned from working with different amazing people in the real estate industry
How High-level business discussions are being conducted
Advice to people aspiring to become a real estate urban planner
Quotes
During those difficult times when you face adversity, remember that those are the spaces where you actually grow, and that's where the most growth occurs. - Tracy
One of the hallmarks of good planning is actually planning for a great process - Tracy
Featured in this Episode
Tracy Sayegh Gabriel
President, Executive Director
National Landing Bid
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-sayegh-gabriel
https://nationallanding.org
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Tracy’s background
02:28 The inspiration to pursue the real estate career
04:19 Having a sense of entrepreneurship
06:05 Leading to George Washington University and to D.C.
07:34 A little detour to M.I.T.
09:03 The day-to-day experience in Syria
10:48 Moving to San Francisco and getting back to New York
13:41 Lessons and experience in working with different people
16:32 Leaving New York and coming back to D.C.
18:59 How High-level business discussions begin with
21:01 The engagement with the Amazon
25:06 Plans about adding more affordable housing
28:33 Advice for people who are starting in the urban planning career
29:48 Tracy’s three favorite restaurants at National Landing
31:28 The three people who would table within these favorite restaurants
32:20 Tracy’s dream job other than urban planning real estate
This podcast was produced by Heartcast Media.
https://www.heartcastmedia.com/
Bob Fox - Principal, Fox Architects
17 NOV 2022 · Welcome to the Suite series, in which we interview C-suite executives and business owners in the commercial real estate industry. In this episode, we are joined by Bob Fox, Principal at Fox Architects. Bob started the discussion by sharing his early life from childhood, attending college where he noted that one of his professors in the university was his father, and his early career as an architect. He then shares the start of his firm, Fox Architects and its work culture and values. He also told about the struggles during the Covid Pandemic where they are trying to figure out how to adapt in these settings. Lastly, He answer some personal questions from the host.
Takeaways
Bob Fox’s early life experiences
The lessons and experiences she learned from working with a firm and applying it to his firm Fox Architects
What is Fox Architects and its values and culture
The experience and lessons during the Covid Pandemic
Quotes
"My father told me that if I have questions and are trying to solve them, ask the guys that are working in the field. This helps me put things together and build it up to solve the problem." - Bob
"In the firm, I want it to be a place where people can bring their ideas. There is no such thing as stupid ideas." - Bob
Featured in this Episode
Bob Fox
Principal, Fox Architects
Profile: https://www.fox-architects.com/people/our-people/bob-fox
Website: https://www.fox-architects.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:36 Bob’s childhood and living in the household of an architect
03:14 His early careers and the people he met
05:28 Attending Temple University and his father as his professor and his mentor
08:00 Applying the lessons in his business, The Fox Architects
10:45 The firm’s approach in talent acquisition and its work culture
12:55 How the firm acquire its partnership and how they compete with others
15:13 The effect of COVID to the firm
19:04 The engagement with clients
20:56 Favorite projects that Bob worked for
22:34 Three favorite restaurants in DC
23:15 If given an opportunity, who are the people you want to have a meal with?
24:09 If Bob wasn’t an architect, what would you do?
24:47 Conclusion
This podcast was produced by Heartcast Media.
https://www.heartcastmedia.com/
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Welcome to Suite Series, the podcast that brings you into the boardrooms and minds of business leaders who are making waves in their industries and communities. Join your host, Matthew...
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Welcome to Suite Series, the podcast that brings you into the boardrooms and minds of business leaders who are making waves in their industries and communities. Join your host, Matthew Goldberg – a Native Washingtonian, commercial real estate enthusiast , with backgrounds from the NYMEX, and music industry – as he uncovers the strategies, stories, and insights of executives and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of business. Each episode of Suite Series features a face-to-face with an influential innovator, diving deep into their successes, challenges, and the impact they’re creating. From tech tycoons to development trailblazers, our guests span a diverse range of sectors, offering you a panoramic view of business leadership today.
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