Season 2: Justin Deknatel - Senior Vice President, Property Management @ Warrington PCI

🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Justin, a leader whose career — and character — left a lasting impression on me long after the microphones were turned off.With over 25 years of leadership experience in commercial real estate, Justin has held senior roles across a regional developer, a publicly traded REIT, and multiple national platforms. His track record spans property management, operations, and asset management, including leading a full portfolio-wide internalization of property management and building a national operating team from the ground up.What made this conversation special wasn’t just Justin’s experience — it was his thoughtfulness and humility. He spoke candidly about what it really takes to succeed in our industry: building trust, investing in people, staying disciplined, and never losing sight of the fundamentals. His teams and properties have earned BOMA and ICSC awards, but what stands out most is the pride he takes in doing things the right way.In this episode, we dive into:(1) Lessons from building and leading high-performing national teams(2) What operational excellence actually looks like day-to-day(3) The role of sustainability, accountability, and long-term thinking(4) What the next generation of leaders needs to focus on to truly succeedSince recording this episode, I’ve had the chance to meet Justin in person — and that only reinforced how genuine, thoughtful, and sharp he is. I’m incredibly grateful for the conversation and excited to continue building our relationship moving forward.This one’s a must-listen for anyone who believes great real estate is built on people, integrity, and consistency.🟢 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.