Marcus Weeks Dir. & Head of Living at Firethorn - entrepreneurial speed and institutional discipline

In the latest episode of Reinventing Real Estate, hosts Jenna and Jamie Harris sit down with Marcus Weeks, Director & Head of Living at Firethorn, to explore what it takes to scale conviction-led Living strategies in tougher market cycles - blending entrepreneurial speed with institutional discipline. Marcus shares the unfiltered story behind his journey, from the import-export business he built at just 15 years old to the leadership lessons that shape how he builds platforms today. As the youngest guest to join the podcast, he offers a candid perspective on earning trust early in an industry that can still default to “time served” over talent.The conversation spans leadership, culture, hiring, investor alignment and the realities of delivery - alongside what Firethorn’s Living strategy looks like in practice. Key topics include:• Building and scaling Living platforms when the market turns• How Marcus leads a young team: pace, ownership, and delivery discipline• Hiring beyond the CV — what he looks for in high-performing talent• Why investor alignment is won (or lost) in the day-to-day sponsor relationship• Setbacks that sharpened his approach, and what tough cycles reveal about operators• Firethorn’s thesis on platform-building across the Living sectors“Marcus brings a refreshing mix of pace, clarity and real delivery focus,” said Jamie Harris. “He’s built credibility early by staying close to the fundamentals - product, people, partnerships, and his perspective on platform-building in today’s market is both timely and sharp.”If you’re developing, investing, operating, or building a career in the Living sector, this episode is a clear-eyed framework for how to lead, deliver, and keep conviction when conditions get tough.Follow, subscribe and join the conversation as we continue to reinvent real estate.Stay up to date: 👉 Subscribe now to stay updated on upcoming episodes!👉 For more insights, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrisassociates• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrisassociates/👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts or watch on Spotify.• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reinventing-real-estate/id1707988579• YouTube: https://youtu.be/TIFzl0qzHsM----This episode was pre-recorded in December 2025. Consequently, certain discussions regarding market conditions and interest rates may no longer reflect current circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.