Is Office Space Dead? What William H. Macy Noticed at Gary Vee’s Headquarters

This week on Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I’m telling you a wild story that challenged everything I thought I knew about office space in 2025.We’ve all heard the narrative—“office is dead.” I work from home. I love working from home. And I’ve toured countless empty, lifeless offices. But then something happened that completely changed my perspective.I had the chance to produce a podcast featuring Gary Vaynerchuk and William H. Macy—yes, that William H. Macy. We recorded it inside Gary’s 60,000 SF VaynerX headquarters at Hudson Yards in NYC… and let me tell you, I’ve never felt energy like that in an office. Not just full—it was buzzing.This episode is a reflection on that experience—and a reminder that office isn’t dead. Bad culture is.🔑 What I Talk About:Why I thought office was dying—until I stepped into VaynerXWhat it was like walking into Hudson Yards with William H. MacyThe subtle (but powerful) thing Gary Vee is doing rightWhat thriving offices have that empty ones don’tWhy it all starts at the topWhy It Matters:I’ve toured a lot of offices in Denver lately—and most of them feel empty and uninspired. But when you see one that’s alive, it changes everything. This episode is for the business owners, landlords, and leaders who want to build workplaces people actually want to show up to.Looking for the right team to represent you in Denver commercial real estate?👉 Start here: https://warehousehotline.com/We help investors, owners, and tenants structure better deals—and close them.