In this episode of the Industrial Advisors Podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor tackle the long-standing belief of a summer slowdown in the commercial real estate sector. They discuss whether this notion is a genuine occurrence or merely a myth perpetuated by brokers. The conversation covers various perspectives on the issue, including the impact of vacations on leasing activities and the potential for slower processes during the summer. The hosts provide their insights, debating whether the slowdown is broker-driven or influenced equally by clients taking time off.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:42 Debating the Summer Slowdown in Real Estate

01:36 Broker vs. Client: Who's Responsible for the Slowdown?

04:00 Impact on Capital Markets and Final Thoughts

05:42 Conclusion and Final Remarks

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In the latest episode of Industrial Advisors, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor welcome Michael Mikulski, the National Business Development Manager for Incentives and Credits at ADP. Speaking from the IAMC conference in South Carolina, Mikulski shares insights about his role and experience at ADP, a leader in negotiating tax incentives and credits. The discussion covers ADP's advanced tools for managing incentives, an in-depth case study on a distribution facility for Ollie's, and emerging trends in real estate and incentives. Key topics include the shift towards companies using their capital for real estate investments, the evolving return-to-office landscape, and the growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental impacts in incentive programs. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of incentives in strategic business decisions and economic development.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:38 Guest Introduction: Michael Mikulski

00:59 Michael's Background and Role at ADP

01:43 Deep Dive into ADP's Incentives and Credits

03:50 Case Study: Incentives for Ollie's Distribution Facility

05:50 Emerging Trends in Incentives and Real Estate

09:43 Impact of COVID-19 on Incentives

12:04 Sustainability and Environmental Incentives

15:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this engaging episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor welcome Brendan Egan from Dermody Properties, live from the IAMC conference in Greenville, SC. Brendan Egan discusses Dermody Properties' active role in industrial real estate, emphasizing their nationwide projects and customer-focused developments. He outlines the company's strategic responses to shifting market conditions, their ambitious projects like the transformation of the Allstate Insurance Headquarters into a logistically optimized campus, and future prospects amidst the panorama of nearshoring and speculative development. The conversation also explores the competitive landscape of industrial real estate development and Dermody's tactical approaches for continued success into 2024.

00:00 Welcome to the Industrial Advisors Podcast

00:42 Live from the IAMC Conference in Greenville, SC

00:49 Guest Spotlight: Brendan Egan of Dermody Properties

02:11 Dermody Properties: Strategy and Nationwide Impact

03:56 Innovative Projects and Development Insights

07:41 The Competitive Landscape and Future Outlook

11:21 Closing Thoughts and Greenville Adventures

You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube, For more, visit industrialadvisors.com