Tony D’Ambrosio on Retail Real Estate Strategy, Playing the Long Game & Institutional Capital Partnerships | John Crossman Crossman Conversation. (S4E20)

In this episode of Crossman Conversations CEO Edition, John Crossman interviews Tony D’Ambrosio, Vice President of Acquisitions & Dispositions at Big V Property Group. Tony shares insights from more than two decades in retail investment real estate, including how institutional partnerships are reshaping open-air shopping center strategy across the Sunbelt, Midwest, and Mountain States. He explains why today’s retail market is both competitive and opportunity-rich—and why success in commercial real estate requires patience, persistence, and subject-matter expertise. Tony also offers practical advice for young professionals: play the long game, keep learning, and take consistent “laps” that compound into long-term career momentum.