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  • Dr. Gina Merritt, Principal at Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures

    Dr. Gina Merritt, Principal at Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures
    Feb 5 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

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    http://www.heartcastmedia.com
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    35 m
  • Warren Thompson - Thompson Hospitality

    Warren Thompson - Thompson Hospitality
    Jan 12 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
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Tracy Sayegh Gabriel - President/Executive Director at National Landing BID

    Tracy Sayegh Gabriel - President/Executive Director at National Landing BID
    Dec 15 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/
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    34 m
  • Bob Fox - Principal, Fox Architects

    Bob Fox - Principal, Fox Architects
    Nov 17 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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    26 m
  • Pilot

    Pilot
    Oct 23 2022
    2 m