Episodios

  • Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, Wall Street Journal Reporters and Authors

    Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, Wall Street Journal Reporters and Authors
    Jul 18 2024
    Willy was joined by Wall Street Journal reporters and authors of The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport, Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg. They covered key topics from the book, including the pivotal moments and figures that reshaped F1’s trajectory, the technology and engineering advancements that revolutionized the sport, how F1’s sudden arrival in the US was actually decades in the making, and the strategies that have propelled it to become the globe's fastest-growing sport.
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    1 h
  • Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Zelman & Associates

    Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Zelman & Associates
    Jul 11 2024
    Willy was once again joined by one of the most respected voices in the housing industry, W&D’s Hall of Fame housing market analyst and executive vice president and co-founder of Zelman & Associates, Ivy Zelman. She and Willy discussed rising home prices and affordability challenges, her outlook on multifamily inventory and rent growth, rate cuts, widening spreads, land prices and accessibility, housing supply constraints, the role of manufactured housing in the affordable housing crisis, her overall macro-outlook on housing over the next 5-10 years and where she’s seeing real opportunity, the overallocation of institutional capital to multifamily and industrial, and much more.
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    53 m
  • George Hawkins, Founder & CEO of Moonshot Missions and Former CEO of DC Water

    George Hawkins, Founder & CEO of Moonshot Missions and Former CEO of DC Water
    Jul 3 2024
    Willy took a trip down memory lane with George Hawkins as they discussed the incredible turnaround at DC Water when Willy was Chairman of the Board and George was General Manager. Under their leadership, they took one of the most problematic public utilities in the country, The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, and turned it into one of the most innovative, customer-driven, environmentally friendly utilities on earth. George and Willy discussed why Willy picked George to lead the turnaround, the challenges they faced, the $4.2 billion they spent on infrastructure and environmental protection, and the customer focus and client satisfaction that George and his team achieved. It is a fascinating story of private sector innovation and strategy being implemented at a massive public utility that resulted in huge gains for the citizens of the Washington, DC Metro region.
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    1 h y 6 m
  • John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc

    John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc
    Jun 27 2024
    Willy was once again joined by John Hope Bryant, a lifelong entrepreneur, philanthropist, bestselling author, and thought leader who has built more than 40 organizations, including Operation HOPE, Inc. His mission? To provide financial literacy and economic empowerment tools in the U.S. for youth and adults in underserved communities. He and Willy discussed his newest book, Financial Literacy For All, leadership insights, personal finance strategies, the link between education and GDP growth, steps Operation HOPE is taking to create financial literacy, the future of inclusive capitalism, and much more.
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    1 h y 12 m
  • The Most Insightful Hour in CRE Part 18

    The Most Insightful Hour in CRE Part 18
    Jun 20 2024
    Willy sat down for the 18th installment of the Most Insightful Hour in CRE with renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman – live from Chicago. Even with inflationary pressure, a looming election, and geopolitical tensions at the forefront, Peter insists, “economies, especially as big as ours, are far more resilient than we think.” Where do Peter and Willy stand on some of today’s most important topics impacting the economy and CRE? Tune into the replay for an in-depth discussion on niche asset classes and specialty sectors, whether they believe office patterns have fundamentally changed in the U.S., Peter’s take on the possibility of a recession, election implications on the economy, geopolitical tensions and GDP growth, PCE predictions, the Fed’s next move, what it will take to get back to equilibrium in the housing market, and much more.
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock

    Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock
    Jun 6 2024
    Willy was once again joined by Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock, to cover the issues that are shaping the current investment landscape and influencing market trends. She and Willy discussed her view of the current global economic landscape, the latest investment trends driving growth across the sectors, the impact of insurance costs, AI opportunities and how BlackRock is staying ahead of the technology curve, her predictions on inflation and rate cuts, strategies for investors on navigating market volatility and managing risk, and much more.
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    1 h
  • Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group

    Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group
    May 30 2024
    Willy was joined by Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), author of the newly-released book The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain, and the Chair of BCG’s Center for Inclusion and Equity. He and Willy discussed key concepts from his book, including strategies for creating a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, his personal journey to becoming a more authentic leader, how vulnerability and human connection will drive business results, actionable insights and advice for unlocking your full leadership potential, and much more.
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Mitch Daniels, Former Governor of Indiana

    Mitch Daniels, Former Governor of Indiana
    May 23 2024
    Not many people are able to have a highly successful career in politics, higher education, and business in their lifetime, but our latest Walker Webcast guest did just that. Willy was joined by Mitch Daniels, Former Governor of the State of Indiana and President Emeritus of Purdue University. He and Willy discussed the details of his notable career – including his time as an executive at Eli Lilly and Company, deciding to run for governor of Indiana, and leaving politics to enter the higher education sphere – how he managed to find success in three distinct sectors, leadership lessons he’s learned along the way, next steps for the future, and much more.
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    1 h y 6 m