Suite Series

Suite Serieshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suite-series--5682970enBusinessCopyright Heartcast Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cadfd430b8fc309cd63e35a87df0a819.jpgSuite Serieshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suite-series--5682970Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:45:06 +0000Heartcast MediaMatthew Goldbergfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome 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...falseepisodicDr. Gina Merritt, Principal at Northern Real Estate Urban Ventureshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-gina-merritt-principal-at-northern-real-estate-urban-ventures--58578861
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

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]]>2086falsefullWarren Thompson - Thompson Hospitalityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warren-thompson-thompson-hospitality--52423275
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
www.heartcastmedia.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52423275Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:00:37 +0000Heartcast MediaWelcome 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...
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

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www.heartcastmedia.com ]]>3660falsefullTracy Sayegh Gabriel - President/Executive Director at National Landing BIDhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tracy-sayegh-gabriel-president-executive-director-at-national-landing-bid--52194429
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/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52194429Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:01:06 +0000Heartcast MediaWelcome 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...
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/
]]>2010falsefullBob Fox - Principal, Fox Architectshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-fox-principal-fox-architects--51910401
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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51910401Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:00:02 +0000Heartcast MediaWelcome 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...
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/]]>1535architect,business,culture,money,motivation,organization,podcast,valuesfalsefullPilothttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot--51499569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51499569Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:50:00 +0000Heartcast Media106falsefull