363. WeWork CEO John Santora on the Power of Flexibility & Real Estate Cycles

In this special guest episode of The TreppWire Podcast, we welcome John Santora, CEO of WeWork and a seasoned leader in global commercial real estate (CRE) industry. After nearly five decades at Cushman & Wakefield, John shares his path to WeWork and his vision for leading the company. We explore major industry shifts, the cyclical nature of CRE, and WeWork’s evolving role in the market. John talks about his renewed focus on operational discipline, profitable growth, and delivering flexible office solutions for today’s workforce. He also shares what he’s hearing firsthand from landlords across the country. Tune in now for an open conversation with one of CRE’s most experienced voices.Episode Notes• Background & Start in CRE (1:18)• Real Estate Market Shifts (3:23)• Joining WeWork (7:18)• Hybrid Work Model (10:56)• Ritz-Carlton-style training for Staff (17:25)• Portfolio Reduction & Strategic Expansion (21:39)• Conversations with Landlords (26:32)• Enthusiasm for WeWork (29:32)• Final Insights on the CRE Industry (32:24)Questions or comments? Contact us at [email protected]. Follow Trepp: X: www.x.com/TreppWire LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/trepp