REtail REdux with Cory Zelnik

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Mr. Irushalmi is President and CEO of Tri-Star Construction Corp., a leading commercial interior construction firm in Manhattan. He has more than 25 years of ownership, corporate oversight and financial management experience at the company. As a seasoned real estate and construction executive, Mr. Irushalmi has a long history of success and commitment to excellence. His broad experience in all aspects of real estate augments his corporate construction and management experience and solid academic foundation to provide a comprehensive understanding of construction management. He applies his diverse expertise to enhance all elements of construction management projects including value engineering, assessment of the impacts of conceptual design decisions on project outcomes, and executive oversight and guidance of construction teams through all project phases. Mr. Irushalmi is a member of the Duke University Athletic Board, Board Co-Chair of the Earl Monroe Charter School, Board member of: Garden of Dreams Foundation, Inservice Foundation and The New Rens, former President of The Seawane Club and member of the Real Estate Board of New York. He is actively involved with numerous charities and causes including Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York, Rabin Medical Center,  UJA, The Felix Organization and Prep for Prep. Mr. Irushalmi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-irushalmi-b1a03932/ On Instagram: @tristarnyc ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Fly Jamerson is the Director of Growth & Partnerships at MoVO Media Marketing, a social media marketing agency for busy commercial real estate professionals. Fly co- hosts Social Surge, a CRE Marketing morning talk show, with Mo Regalado. This dynamic duo also leads Social Mastery VIP, a digital marketing community for CRE brokers. Fly also serves as fractional Chief of Staff at CREi Summit, the premier CRE conference for using digital tools for business development. Fly has an MFA in Theatre, Film, and Television from the University of Arizona, and was a writer and producer in the entertainment business for 15 years before she started helping brokers sling buildings. Fly on Instagram: @hey_itsfly Website: https://flyjamerson.com ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Carrie Bobb Shope has completed over $2 billion in total consideration with retailers such as lululemon, Sephora, Shake Shack, Cinepolis, Blue Bottle Coffee, North Italia, Salt & Straw, Flower Child, Drybar, Trader Joes and several others. She has represented landlords such as Asana Partners, Kilroy Realty, Bosa Development, Protea Properties, Heitman, Regency Centers and several others. After 16 years with CBRE, Carrie launched her own brokerage firm, Carrie Bobb & Co. in 2018. In 2021, she launched hellojenny and in 2023 she sold hellojenny to Foundry Commercial.  Carrie was the inspiration behind the legislation, Carrie's Law. The federal bill removed arbitration for sexual assault in the workplace, which affected over 60 million Americans. Carrie personally lobbied Members of Congress and Fortune 100 companies. She received endorsements from Intel, Microsoft, Uber, Allstate, and many others. In 2022, legislation passed removing arbitration for sexual assault in employment contracts.    Carrie has been named a Globe St. 2023 Women of Influence and Top Retail Influencer, 2022 Women in Real Estate Leaders, 2021 San Diego Business Journal Business Woman of the Year, and one of the Most Influential Women in Real Estate. She received her MBA from the University of San Diego. Find Carrie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebobb/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Daniel Liebman is the President and CEO of Veterans Sourcing Group. Veterans Sourcing Group (VSG) is a New York-based, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) that provides IT and non-IT staffing, consulting, and project-based services to Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 2011 as a joint venture, it focuses on employing veterans and their families, offering staffing solutions in professional areas like call center operations and IT. Daniel has been in the staffing industry for 35 years. Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, he currently resides in Manhattan where he has called home for the past 30 years. Find Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-liebman-3698b56/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Andrew Luftig is a trusted New York real estate attorney known for his balanced expertise in both residential and commercial transactions. His practice spans representation of buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, borrowers, and lenders, with a practical proactive approach at every stage of a deal. As head of the Residential Department at CPL, he oversees transactions at all price points, from studio apartments to high-end luxury cooperatives, condominiums, and townhouses. Widely regarded as a go-to attorney for complex residential closings, he is valued for his accessibility, efficiency, and results-driven mindset. His practice also includes regular representation of institutional and private lenders, as well as borrowers, in residential financing transactions involving acquisitions, refinances, and portfolio lending. In addition, he maintains a robust commercial real estate practice, representing businesses leasing spaces ranging from 1,000 square feet to tens of thousands of square feet. His commercial work further includes advising institutional lenders on the financing of residential and mixed-use properties, as well as representing owners, investors, and developers in commercial purchase and sale transactions across a range of asset classes.  Find Andrew on Instagram: @andrewluftig ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Gabe Einhorn is the Co-Founder & CEO of VryfID, a PropTech startup building a security and verification layer for real estate by organizing and verifying identity and documents before deals begin. He has worked in commercial real estate on $10M+ in transactions, runs Prays, a purpose-driven brand focused on faith and community, and is a former collegiate soccer player who competed with Team USA. Gabe is known for building real relationships and helping young people find practical paths into competitive industries. Gabe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-einhorn-55b74822b/ Gabe on Instagram: @gabe_einhorn VryfID website: https://www.vryfid.com ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Adam Kahati is the Founder and President of ADCO Builders, a construction management & general construction firm that helps clients bring their commercial spaces to life — on time, on budget, and with clarity every step of the way. With a background in architecture and construction, I specialize in streamlining complex buildouts and coordinating the many moving parts that go into a successful project. Whether it's retail, office, or hospitality, I work closely with clients and design teams to turn ideas into fully realized spaces. With Argentine roots, I bring the same passion and pride I feel for the national team (and for Messi!) into my work - driven, collaborative, and always aiming to deliver results that people can be proud of. Before launching ADCO in 2022, Adam led high-profile buildouts for clients including Google, and NBC. Adam's ability to navigate complex project environments & shifting market conditions makes him a trusted advisor & strategic partner for clients nationwide. Adam is a graduate of the University of Maryland. Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kahati-0ba878130/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Joe is a life-long entrepreneur with business ventures spanning securities, mortgage, hospitality and real estate industries. He co-founded The Belrose Group to pursue opportunities within the niche Self-Storage sector of Commercial Real Estate. He is actively involved in the growth and management of the organization and under his direction the firm has evolved from traditional self-storage acquisition & investment and expanded to include development and consulting divisions. Joe has a penchant for finding "niches within niches" and identifying opportunities that are unseen to others. He dedicates time to researching and educating himself on select, lesser known industries and welcomes the opportunity to share his knowledge and experiences with others. In his position as CEO, Joe serves as a visionary and embodies a servant leadership approach. He encourages the Belrose team to be collaborative and innovative in their respective departments and contribute ideas and suggestions across all areas of the firm. Joe loves nothing more than connecting with people and where possible, helping them achieve specific goals. He serves as a facilitator & educator through the Self-Storage Academy and Mastermind where he is regularly featured as an expert speaker on the asset class. Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-downs-7990851/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: David brings over fifteen years of real estate experience to his position at HREA. Previously David co-founded Silvershore Properties in 2010 and successfully assembled and exited a New York City real estate portfolio with a value in excess of $300 million in over 250 properties. Silvershore's portfolio consisted of properties throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, with a focus on acquiring and improving multi-family, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties. David has expertise in purchasing, operating and representation of buyers and sellers of multi family, mixed-use and office properties, retail, development parcels and conversion sites. Prior to joining Silvershore Properties, David was the Chief Investment Officer of Forrest Shorenstein Capital Partners, a real estate investment company that purchased six properties in the Lower East Side with a value of over $25 million.  Prior to Forrest Shorenstein Capital Partners, David was a Senior Associate at Marcus & Millichap where his sales exceeded $250 million. In 2007, he was recognized as a "Real Estate Weekly Rising Star." In 2006, he achieved a sales volume of $152 million and received the Marcus & Millichap "Sales Recognition Award for the Largest Gross Fee." David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshorenstein/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Jason D. Richter, CRX, CLS is Managing Principal of Capricorn, helping found the company in 2014. Jason has personally been involved in over 2,500 deals and responsible for north of $1,000,000,000 in aggregate real estate transactions all over the world. Jason has worked with the industry's leading landlords, including Simon, Brookfield, Westfield, Taubman and Vornado, in addition to retailers like Apple, Victoria's Secret, Gap, J.Crew, Regal Cinema and Starbucks. He also leads the company's retailer platform, strategically advising legacy retailers along with the next generation of digitally native brands. Prior to Capricorn, Jason was a retail executive working in-house on the corporate side serving as head of Real Estate, Construction and Facilities for some of the nation's leading retailers. Most recently, he worked with American Apparel, brought in to oversee their bankruptcy, supervising their 250-store portfolio in 18 countries. Before that he oversaw and directed domestic and international site selection for Perfumania's (the nation's largest specialty fragrance retailer) new locations and their existing portfolio of approximately 350 enclosed mall, outlet and high street stores, in addition to all corporate real estate including offices and distribution centers. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Allen C. Buchanan, SIOR joined Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. – Orange in 1984 after five years in the consumer goods business with Procter and Gamble Distributing Company and the E and J Gallo Winery. Allen Buchanan has spent his real estate career in the industrial arena in North Orange and West Riverside County. His specialties include user representation, owner representation, and investment sales. Allen C. Buchanan became a shareholder in Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. – Orange in 1988. Mr. Buchanan is continually recognized as a Top Five Producer of the Orange office over the last 32 years. Allen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenbuchanan/ Get Allen's book, The SEQUENCE: A Personal Journey and Proven Framework for Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Success, available NOW! ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Hal acts as a trusted advisor to a diverse clientele that includes developers, investors, landlords, co-op /condo boards and multinational tenants, and is responsible for managing the operations of the law firm. Hal takes pride in the firm started by his grandfather and the reputation and relationships that preceded him. As the Managing Partner, Hal believes in a client driven process and that the law firm is responsible for delivering value and making clients profitable in every interaction.  Hal is a lifelong New Yorker who knows the in's and out's of the city. Hal is known for facilitating transactions while protecting his clients' best interests. Hal also takes joy in seeing his client's continued success and supports clients well after a transaction is complete.  Coopersmith & Coopersmith on Instagram: @coopersmithlaw Find Hal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halcoopersmith/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Dana Rubinstein is a reporter for The New York Times and she reports on New York City government and those seeking to influence it. Dana has been reporting on New York City since 2006 when she first began at a newspaper in Brooklyn while pursuing a part-time graduate degree in journalism at Columbia University. Since then she has covered real estate, transportation, politics, and the influence of money on all those things. She has written for Politico New York and its predecessor publication, Capital New York, as well as The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, The New York Times Magazine, the New York Observer, and the Brooklyn Paper. Find her on X: @danarubinstein Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danarubinstein/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Rod Santomassimo is the founder of The Massimo Group, the leading coaching organization for commercial real estate brokers worldwide. He is a five time bestselling author, a patented inventor, a former division one athlete, and a two-time recipient of Duke University's MBA Alumni of the Year award. Globe St. and ALM Media have also named Rod a "Best Boss in Commercial Real Estate," a recognition that reflects both his leadership and the culture he has built. He is also the creator of the Global CRE Broker Virtual Summit, an online immersive event on November 19, bringing together some of the world's top brokers who will share their expertise, so others can learn from them as well. Rod helps brokers earn more in less time by immersing them in the people, processes, and platforms proven to drive exponential growth. He's leading the way in integrating AI into commercial real estate, helping his clients streamline their work and secure more opportunities more quickly. Outside the office, Rod spends time with his wife of 30 years and their two grown children. His mission is straightforward: to help CRE brokers succeed at the highest level in both business and life. Find him on LinkedIn or YouTube or Instagram: @themassimogroup ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Mark Khuri brings over 17 years of real estate investing experience to the organization. His career started in 2005 when he began investing in residential real estate in California and Florida. Throughout his career Mark has been involved in sourcing, underwriting, acquiring, raising capital, rehabilitating, managing and selling both residential and commercial investments throughout multiple markets in the US. Mark has analyzed thousands of investment opportunities and has successfully bought, renovated, sold and invested in over 120 properties with a combined value over $1 billion and created and managed over 60 real estate partnerships with investors. Over the last decade, Mr. Khuri and affiliates of SMK have invested in over 45 commercial real estate opportunities across numerous asset classes including mobile home parks, self-storage facilities, multi-family communities, retail shopping centers, oil wells, student housing, vacant land, short-term debt and ATM's. Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-khuri/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Ellen Sinreich is the Founder and Managing Principal of The Sinreich Group, a New York-based law firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate. For more than two decades, she has helped owners, developers, landlords, and tenants structure deals that are not only legally sound but also strategically advantageous. Ellen's experience spans more than $15 billion in real estate transactions, representing clients that include Fortune 500 companies, REITs, government agencies, and entrepreneurs. What sets her approach apart is a business-minded perspective — she doesn't just negotiate contracts; she helps clients unlock opportunities, mitigate risk, and achieve their long-term goals. In 2025, Ellen will assume the role of Chair of ICSC's Legal Advisory Council, where she'll collaborate with peers nationwide to shape the conversation on today's most pressing CRE legal issues. She is also active with ULI and The Pipeline, extending her perspective across the broader real estate community. Earlier in her career, Ellen founded Green Edge, LLC, advising companies and property owners on integrating sustainability into their portfolios. That commitment to innovation continues to influence her work today as clients navigate shifting market, regulatory, and environmental dynamics. Email the guest: [email protected]  ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Noam Aziz joined Meridian in 2023 and currently serves as a Director in the company's Midtown office. Noam specializes in both landlord and tenant representation, primarily focusing on food & beverage and service-oriented retail spaces. His deep understanding of the market and strong client relationships have quickly made him a go to broker in the New York City real estate scene.  Adapting quickly in his first year, Noam was recognized by Commercial Observer as, one of NYC's "Top Young Professionals," and featured on their prestigious "30 Under 30" list for leasing. These accolades speak to his exceptional talent, drive, and promise in commercial real estate.  Noam's rapid rise is further demonstrated by his outstanding performance during his first full year at Meridian, where he closed 62 deals and leased over 150,000 square feet of retail space throughout the New York City metropolitan area. He has continued that momentum into 2025, closing 30 deals in the first quarter.  Currently, Noam manages over 500,000 square feet of commercial space for lease across Manhattan and the boroughs, consistently delivering best-in-class results for his clients and helping shape the city's retail landscape.  Instagram: @noamaziz @meridian_retail_leasing @meridian.capital.group ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Joe Killinger is a Partner at CBI Real Estate. Joe has been an active member in the real estate industry for over 30 years, wearing different hats, and at times multiple hats! Over the years he has been an Agent, Investor, Syndicator, Founder and Operator of companies as well as properties he invests in. He has been personally responsible for the sale of and/or directly involved in the marketing of over 6,500 assets, resulting in closed transactions totaling over 950 million dollars throughout the United States. Joe invests his time and money into several real estate brands, he works with these brands to ensure they remain at the forefront of what's achievable through the power of content, community, and business innovation. Joe on Instagram: @joekillinger George Pino is extremely qualified in the sale of commercial real estate, having been involved in real estate for the past 32 years. He has accumulated over $2.5B in sales/leasing volume, with transactions in 38 states and sits within the top 1% of real estate earners nationally. George on Instagram: @gpinocbicommercial ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Duane Burress is the owner of DB Landxpert LLC, a service and consulting company that provides land and air rights data to support clients' needs. The approach is using our proprietary database of high-level analysis with a boots-on-the-ground perspective. DB Landxpert consults with real estate firms and creates internal databases to provide intelligence for reports, trials, expert witness testimonies, litigation hearings, and depositions. Their market coverage includes Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duaneburresssrlandexpert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/livefreeinvestments/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Logan Freeman is a seasoned commercial real estate expert with over seven years of experience, having executed more than $350 million in transactions across land development, multifamily, retail, and industrial assets. Known as a LinkedIn Top Voice with over 30,000 followers, Logan is a thought leader at the forefront of integrating AI into commercial real estate. He leverages a proprietary data set and insights from the 18.6 year real estate cycle to help clients "remember the future" and stay ahead of market trends. Logan is passionate about creating value, driving innovation, and shaping the future of commercial real estate. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/livefreeinvestments/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Brittany Megrath is the Managing Broker, Principal, and Founder of M Square Commercial (MSC). MSC was founded in 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At the time, the brokerage was focused on retail tenants within the Nevada market. Today, MSC underwrites and works in more than 60 markets across the United States and has assisted in transactions in fifteen states. Brittany is now a licensed broker in Nevada, Georgia, and New Mexico. Brittany and the MSC team have transacted more than $50 million in real estate value over the past 5 years. The company now works across asset classes, and on both the buy and sale side of the transactions. MSC now has clients that range across markets from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania to Nevada, and experience with raw land, office, retail, fitness, quick service restaurants, car washes, automotive services, and more. Brittany currently works as a third party consultant for one of the largest developers in the country overseeing the development process for their car wash tenant, managing their excess land portfolio curated by local broker relationships, and drives build to suit programs with national tenants. Instagram: @brit_megrath LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanymichellemegrath/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:  Todd is passionate about two things, Real Estate Transactions and Business Networking.  Working at Kensington Vanguard has given Todd the opportunity to go back to his roots and reconnect with many owners, landlords and vendors who he had the privilege of working with many years ago...Be it the residential or commercial arena, Todd prides himself on being able to handle any title related issue. Todd is also a long-standing member of BNI (as well as a Director) for over 21 years. Todd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcymbol/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: David Drucker is CEO of highresolution printing, a print consultancy and production management firm. Serving bi-coastal clients, he partners with creative executives and blue-chip brand managers at the strategic level to enhance printing, packaging and signage productions. Over 40 years of experience and deep technical knowledge of specialty printing directly translates into remarkable end products. David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-drucker-b1b5946/ Instagram: @guru_of_printing ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Mo's journey from radio broadcasting and retail management to digital marketing entrepreneur highlights her adaptability and deep understanding of both storytelling and business growth. Her leadership at MoVO Media Marketing continues to set industry standards for social media engagement in the real estate sector. Mo launched MoVO Media Marketing in 2012, combining her expertise in social media, marketing, and storytelling to create a fun and unique radio personality. With over a decade of experience, she has become known for her ability to capture each client's unique tone and voice, crafting tailored content that resonates with target audiences and drives engagement. Mo is driven by a passion for helping others succeed, finding satisfaction in guiding clients toward their business goals through effective digital storytelling and brand strategy. Her agency's motto, "We Do Social So You Don't Have To," reflects her commitment to relieving clients of the stress and overwhelm often associated with social media marketing. Mo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themoregalado/ MoVO on Instagram: @movomediamarketing MoVO on the web: https://movomediamarketing.com ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: During his 17+ year career as a commercial real estate broker MONA chief executive officer and founder Brandon L. Singer has negotiated lease transactions with an aggregate value totaling well over $3 billion. In September of 2020, Singer launched MONA, a forward-thinking retail brokerage firm that guides tenants and landlords through the increasingly disrupted retail and commercial real estate landscape. Since its inception, MONA has hired many of the top retail brokers in New York City and become a launchpad for the retail stars of tomorrow all while negotiating many of the most prominent retail real estate deals in New York City. Singer's myriad deals at MONA have included Gucci's lease of 45 Ninth Avenue and Breitling's lease of 875 Washington Street, both of which were signed in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, as well as LUISAVIAROMA's lease of 1 Bond Street in Noho for the brand's first United States store. All three deals were nominated for REBNY's prestigious Retail Deal of the Year award. Singer also negotiated flagship leases for clients Ben Soleimani Furniture, Showfields, Padel Haus, and many others. As a corporate executive and founder, Singer is most proud of bringing aboard several high-profile brokers and their teams to be a part of MONA's winning culture, as well as fostering an environment where new talent can learn and grow their careers in an accelerated fashion relative to other commercial real estate firms. Find MONA on Instagram: @retailbymona Find Brandon on Instagran: @bradons85 ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Michael S. Farber is a founding partner of Farber Balsam Papain Ferrari LLP, a boutique law firm based in Midtown Manhattan. With a career spanning over two decades, Michael has established himself as a formidable litigator, particularly adept in jury selection and conducting high-stakes trials across both federal and state courts. His extensive experience encompasses complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and a profound understanding of the intricate dynamics at the intersection of art and commerce.  ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Ron Koenigsberg is the founder, president, and CEO of American Investment Properties, Long Island's fastest-growing commercial real estate brokerage. With over 29 years of industry experience, Ron holds a master's degree from NYU in Real Estate Investment and Development and the elite Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. Ron has been honored as Broker of the Year by Long Island Business News and recognized by the Build Real Estate & Property Awards. His success is driven by integrity, exceptional market knowledge, and a commitment to client satisfaction. Outside of work, Ron enjoys spending time with his sons, Drew and Chase, and staying active through fitness. Find today's guest on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkoenigsberg/ Find today's guest on Instagram: @realestateron ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Alex Alexandrov has been involved in the real estate industry for over twelve years. For the past ten years, Alex has focused on real estate development and with a concentration in affordable housing. Alex has worked directly with investors, lenders, government agencies, attorneys, non profit groups, accountants, property managers, contractors, architects and other real estate professionals. He learned the intricacies of working with government agencies as well as the complexity of the layered financing for the development projects that he managed. Alex contributed to raising over $350M in construction and permanent financing through various equity and debt sources and managed multiple projects that were in different stages of development. His typical projects involved limited partnerships that included large institutional investors. Find today's guest on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexalexandrovny/ Find today's guest on Instagram: @burnoutmotorsport ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: In addition to being Executive Managing Director at Lee & Associates NYC, Greg Tannor is also the Co-Founder of FlowerHouse NY.  Greg comes to Lee & Associates from Cushman & Wakefield. He has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, specializing in retail leasing, investment sales, industrial warehouse leasing and office leasing. Mr. Tannor secured the leasing for 860 Washington Street in the Meatpacking District of New York – a new 117,000 SQ FT development in the heart of the Meatpacking District. In one of his most notable deals, Mr. Tannor secured the lease between ownership and Tesla for their new global flagship location. Greg has also represented key brands including Elie Saab, JC Penny, SoulCycle, and Primark in their 100,000 SQ FT transaction at the American Dream Project. More recently, Mr. Tannor has become extremely active in the Cannabis Industry. Not only as a broker securing locations throughout the State for both cultivation and retail dispensaries, but also as an owner of a Cannabis company that he established with three other partners. Knowing the industry inside and out helps Mr. Tannor with the expertise in the Cannabis Industry as it relates to the importance of real estate. Find Greg Tannor on LinkedIn ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: In addition to being the Founder and CEO of Leasing REality, Larry is the Managing Partner of the Commercial Real Estate Department of the bi-coastal law firm Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP ("AGMB"). He takes great pride in providing his clients with the power to make knowledgeable decisions concerning their business and individual needs. Combining decades of commercial real estate ownership with a professional background in law, accounting, commercial brokerage, property management, construction, planning and development, Larry and his team can be the difference in helping clients navigate the inevitable challenges all businesses face. Find Larry on LinkedIn and Instagram: @leasingreality Larry has a new book out: Enabling Moments: A Negotiator's Playlist A series of short stories conveying a vast array of life, business and negotiating experiences of Larry H. Haber, designed to entertain and impart insight via mindsets that have played a starring role in achieving what he defines success primarily to be - happiness. With a format similar to that of concerts performed by some of the San Francisco bands in the late '60s and early '70s, Enabling Moments: A Negotiator's Playlist provides a front row ticket and backstage pass to experiential reflection, perspective, inner growth and quite possibly reinvention in the mind of the reader. Enabling Moments: A Negotiator's Playlist is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: "Hello, I'm Navin Bhutani. I've signed or negotiated hundreds of retail leases and led real estate expansion at both a P/E-funded restaurant chain and a VC-backed healthcare practice. I've also served as the national or regional broker for industry-leading brands in every vertical over the last 12+ years. Prior to real estate, I was a tax lawyer serving banks and funds. See my LinkedIn for more."  Navin is the founder of ManagRE: https://www.managre.com/ ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Joe Killinger is a Partner at CBI Real Estate. Joe has been an active member in the real estate industry for over 30 years, wearing different hats, and at times multiple hats! Over the years he has been an Agent, Investor, Syndicator, Founder and Operator of companies as well as properties he invests in. He has been personally responsible for the sale of and/or directly involved in the marketing of over 6,500 assets, resulting in closed transactions totaling over 950 million dollars throughout the United States. Joe invests his time and money into several real estate brands, he works with these brands to ensure they remain at the forefront of what's achievable through the power of content, community, and business innovation. Joe on Instagram: @joekillinger George Pino is extremely qualified in the sale of commercial real estate, having been involved in real estate for the past 31 years. He has accumulated over $2.5B in sales/leasing volume, with transactions in 38 states and sits within the top 1% of real estate earners nationally. George on Instagram: @gpinocbicommercial ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Amy Calandrino, CCIM, SIOR, is the Founding Principal of Beyond Commercial, a commercial real estate firm certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in the Orlando area. Amy leads a team of commercial real estate experts who deliver tremendous value to business owners and investors across all asset classes. Amy's clientele includes local, regional, national, and international companies in a wide range of industries and numerous private investors and family offices. Her reputation as a fierce, results-driven dealmaker in sales, leasing, and investment transactions helps her clients achieve their goals by winning bidding wars and often accomplishing what others cannot. In 2022, Amy launched the Performance Mindset podcast and created the SPORT Success System® to help other busy professionals overcome self-limiting beliefs.  Her system is inspired by her professional expertise, personal experiences, and study of mindsets from many perspectives.  In an upcoming book, Amy will share her system, inspired by her professional expertise, personal experiences, and study of mindsets from many perspectives. SPORT Success System: The 5 Points of Peak Performance Mindset will be available later this year. Before her book launch, however, Amy looks forward to revealing insider information to local community leaders. Amy lives in the Winter Park/Maitland area with her husband Phil, son Giovanni, daughter Giulietta and dog Duke. She is a graduate of Rollins College. Amy enjoys cooking, knitting, traveling, reading, golfing, playing poker and spending time with loved ones. Instagram: @amycalandrino ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: As an advocate and adviser for companies who lease or own real estate, Ken has worked for almost 30 years to help business leadership translate business strategy into real estate solutions that helps not only cut cost but boost profits. He believes that real estate can enable high level business performance and, when properly executed, serve to differentiate smart companies from their competition. He applies a strategic, yet common sense approach to delivering results oriented solutions to clients. This approach allows Ken and the C&W team to develop long term consultative relationships focused on a high level real estate strategy rather than simply "finding space." Ken, a top 100 producer at C&W, is also a twenty-five year Phoenix Member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® Million Dollar Club. He is regularly a top producer in the Atlanta marketplace and around the US. Ken is a member of the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) where he served as the Georgia Chapter President. Also, he has earned his CCIM designation and is a member of the leading industry organization, CoreNet Global, where he serves as a regular speaker for global directors of real estate. He has also earned the CoreNet Global designation Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) and has been awarded "top rated faculty" multiple times. Ken is past chair of the C&W Tenant Advisory Group in 2019 2020 which is a "top gun" organization of the best of the best at his company. He chaired the 2018 class of Leadership Atlanta. He serves on the Board of Leadership Atlanta, Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts, Atlanta Police Crime Stoppers, and Vice President Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps. Finally, Ken Chairs the Fulton County Sheriff's Foundation and Invest Atlanta Foundation. Ken is very fortunate to work in a career that he loves and with clients who are fun and engaging. The only thing better is his 31 year marriage to Karen and their 4 great kids. Ken and his family, including Andy the pug live in the Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody. Instagram: Instagram: @kenashley ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Affectionately known as 'The Canvassing Queen™' Beth Azor is the founder and owner of Azor Advisory Services (AAS), a leading commercial real estate advisory and investment firm based in Southeast Florida. As its principal, Beth currently owns and manages six shopping centers in Florida and travels the country consulting with, brokering deals for and training associates in the commercial real estate industry. A partial list of Beth's clients include Phillips Edison & Co., Brixmor Properties, The Shopping Center Group, Urban Edge Development and DLC Management Group. Prior to founding AAS, Beth was the President of Terranova Florida's largest 3rd party asset manager. Beth also has over thirty years of experience in managing, developing, redeveloping and teaching commercial real estate leasing agents all over the country. She has taken it upon herself to guide budding and established retail real estate agents to conquer the market by offering commercial real estate training courses and workshops. Her canvassing workshops are legendary! A graduate of FSU, Beth is a former Foundation Trustee and is past Chairwoman of the Board, and Founder of the FSU Real Estate Foundation. Beth is also the immediate past President of the Board of Directors of HOPE Outreach Center in Davie, Florida and co-founder of 100+ Women Who Care in South Florida. She resides in Davie with her two boys, Alex and Mario. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Dan Lewkowicz is a seasoned real estate veteran with over 15 years of experience in many facets of the real estate industry. Starting his career "house hacking" he quickly moved on to flip houses in and around metro Detroit and eventually created a company called Renaissance Real Estate Ventures which specializes in the acquisition, financing, renovation, and resale of single-family residential properties in the booming city of Detroit, Michigan.  Before joining Encore Real Estate Investment Services as Senior Director, Dan was a Senior Advisor at Fortis Net Lease specializing in commercial real estate investment sales. Dan is also a former business development executive for Amazon in Detroit Michigan. Currently, Dan is Senior Director of Encore Real Estate Investment Services and specializes in shopping centers, medical office buildings, pharmacies, quick service restaurants, discount retail stores, and automotive repair and parts stores as well as resorts. Dan has five lovely children and resides in Birmingham, Michigan with his wife Brady Lewkowicz and enjoys running, boxing, lifting weights, yoga, and playing acoustic guitar. Dan Lewkowicz on LinkedIn Encore on Instagram: @encorereis ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Gene Spiegelman is Vice Chairman and Principle at RIPCO Real Estate. Gene Spiegelman has been a prominent leader in the retail real estate industry for the past 30 years and is regarded as a foremost industry expert. His passionate commitment to his clients and acumen in negotiating complex retail transactions have distinguished him in the field. With extensive experience in both retailer and landlord representation on a global scale, Gene possesses a unique perspective with specific emphasis on the urban, luxury and specialty retail sectors. In June 2018, Gene joined RIPCO Real Estate LLC as Vice Chairman & Principal. Moving into an entrepreneurial role, Gene has focused on growing the New York metro region largest independent retail services firm and providing clients with the expertise and guidance required to navigate the complexities of today's retail environment. RIPCO on Instagram: @ripcorealestate ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Carl is the founding partner of Wright Partners, a commercial real estate development company specializing in build-to-suit construction, ownership, and management of retail, industrial and healthcare properties. Carl created the company in 1998 to combine his passions: real estate, engineering, and construction. With offices in Media, PA, and Richmond, they are working to complete their 100th project. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Faraz Cheema has been the Managing Group Principal at Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty - Atlas Advisory Group since January 2023 and prior was Investment Sales Specialist since September 2016. Originally a Washington D.C. native, Faraz currently resides in Potomac, MD. He has witnessed firsthand the changes that occurred in DC Metropolitan area over the last 20+ years which have affected the commercial real estate market. Due to his family's multiple businesses and real estate assets, Faraz has a strong foundation in the CRE field. With over 7 years experience as a financial analyst and 6 years as an asset manager, Faraz has a unique understanding of the investment side of commercial real estate. He has worked specifically within the retail and hospitality sectors in the Washington DC / Baltimore MD metropolitan area focusing on: acquisitions, disposition, asset management, & property management before entering the commercial real estate brokerage industry. As of today Faraz leads a team of five associates in the Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD MSA providing a wide range of services such as buyer, seller, landlord and tenant representation in all asset classes of commercial real estate which are not limited to Industrial, Multifamily, Office, and Retail. Utilizing his skill sets from both the investment and broker perspectives, backed by a Master of Science degree in Real Estate and Infrastructure as well as his SIOR and CCIM designation, Faraz is well equipped to meet his clients' commercial real estate needs. Faraz on Instagram: @faraz.cheema.cre ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.    

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Trever Gallina joined Marcus & Millichap with The Anton Group at the end of 2020 as Vice President of Retail Property Sales. Prior to joining the firm Trever achieved twenty successful years as a retail leasing & sales broker in Manhattan and Brooklyn. During that time, he represented both landlords and retailers on a neighborhood and national level and has completed over $1B in gross volume transactions with nearly $100MM in sales. Trever's sole focus is representing sellers in Retail Investment Property Sales. Trever is a member of REBNY, ICSC, and Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association of New York (YMWREA). He is also a fundraiser for the nonprofit group, The Red Circle Foundation, providing financial assistance to military Special Operation families in their time of need. Trever is a lifelong alpine skier, having learned at the age of four, he has skied all over the Midwest, Summit County Colorado, Montana, and has enjoyed heli-skiing in British Columbia. He is a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, having trained in the country of origin.  Born & raised in Madison, Wisconsin, he has lived in Williamsburg Brooklyn since 2001 with his wife Henrietta and daughter Grace. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:  Brian Feil is Principal of The Feil Organization, an industry-leading, multi-generational real estate owner/operator/manager with more than 72 years of commercial and residential real estate experience. Brian joined the firm over 1 5 years ago and currentl leads all aspects of the firm's 24 million square foot office, retail, residential and industrial portfolio. A principal owner and board member of The Feil Organization, Brian leads a team of more than 200 professionals across the country and oversees more than 200 properties throughout New York City, Long Island, New Orleans, Chicago, and Tampa/St. Petersburg. In addition, he oversees all day-to-day operations, strategy and focus of the company, as well as leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, employee management and special projects throughout the portfolio. Outside of the office, Brian sits on the board of the Met Council and is a mentor with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) as well at the UJA . He is also actively involved with the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association (YMWREA), and REX Steering Committee for the UJA of New York. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Eckerd College. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Introducing Adam Conviser, the principal of Boston based Conviser Property Group, Inc. (CPG).  CPG specializes in the retail real estate sector providing third party commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services to retailers,  landlords and investors.   Adam has been working in Boston commercial real estate since 1993, starting with the Dartmouth Company in 1995 before his entrepreneurial spirit led him to found CPG in 2006. Located on the outskirts of Boston, CPG is a Boutique firm dedicated to Boston and its surrounding areas, adopting an "inch wide and a mile deep" approach that melds the personalized attention of a boutique shop with the capabilities and insights of a larger firm. Since its inception, Conviser Property Group (CPG) has successfully closed transactions exceeding a total volume of $500 million in deal volume, spanning more than 800 deals. Starbucks Coffee, CVS Pharmacy, Panera Bread and Bank of America are just a few of our clients served. Adam's Boston roots are deep. Adam's Father and Grandfather were Boston based general contractors and developers dating back to the early 1900s.   Raised in Brookline, MA, and a Boston University alumnus ('93), Adam now resides in Needham, MA, with his wife and two sons and last but not least pet Labradoodle Bruin. Away from the hustle of real estate deals, Adam can be found on the Tennis court, at a sporting event, enjoying a sunny day at a Red Sox game in Fenway Park, unwinding on Cape Cod, and contributing to various charities, including the Hebrew Senior Life and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. CPG on Instagram: @conviserpg ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Michelle Abramov, Managing Director, leads a team with Greg Batista based out of RIPCO's Queens office, with a focus on landlord and tenant representation throughout the Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Long Island markets. Prior to joining RIPCO, Michelle was an investment sales broker at Highcap Group focusing on Metro NYC and later founded Asset Commercial Realty Group (AssetCRG), where she led a team of investment sales and retail leasing brokers. Spearheading the retail leasing platform, she completed over half a million square feet of leasing throughout NYC and over $150,000,000 in investment sales. Michelle's recent transactions include the $10,500,000 sale of a 21,000 SF building to Jamaica Hospital in Queens, the representation of H Mart for 71,502 SF in Long Island City, a 17,000 SF lease in the Bronx & 16,800 SF lease in Forest Hills to Planet Fitness and 6,700 SF lease to Essen Health & 5,037 SF lease to Emblem Health in the Bronx. Other healthcare and non-profit transactions include Emblem Health, The Brooklyn Hospital, CAMBA and SCO. Focusing on education use as well, would include transactions with COA, TLE, Genius Therapy and Gersh Autistic Academy all throughout NYC & LI. Michelle is a graduate of Queens College with a Political Science Degree and participated in the Master's Program in Real Estate Development at NYU's Schack Institute of Real Estate. RIPCO on Instagram: @ripcorealestate ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

Today is another special Q + A episode! Your host and CEO of Zelnik & Co., Cory Zelnik, is answering questions sent in by fans, followers, and asosciates via our various social media channels. Tune in to hear Cory answer your questions, give great advice, and tell stories of the CRE business in NYC. Stephanie Molloy joins Cory to talk ask the questions and talk about the business! Catch the next Q + A and ask Cory your questions: @zelnikco ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Jared Epstein serves as President at Aurora Capital Associates, which he joined in 2007. He has been instrumental in establishing Aurora as one of the largest owners and most active developers in New York City's downtown Manhattan market, having completed over $2.5 billion in transactions during his tenure. Through Jared's thoughtful guidance and creative vision, he has been integral to establishing the firm's deep presence in the City's Meatpacking District and has helped pave the way for the neighborhood's revitalization and transformation. Through his leadership Aurora has become the largest landlord in the Meatpacking District besides Google.  Jared's most notable transactions include both acquisitions and leases in New York City's SoHo, West Village and Meatpacking District neighborhoods, several of which were nominees for REBNY's Deal of the Year including one that was selected as The Real Deal's Retail Deal of the Year.  Jared lives in Manahattan with his wife, their sons and dogs. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

TODAY'S GUEST: Since 2005, Edie has been making friends wherever she goes. A stranger is a friend she has yet to meet. Edie's years of knowledge, connection to the retail and restaurant industries in the Southeast, and keen eye for emerging neighborhoods and well-operated restaurants, allow her to have an unmatched pulse on the market. She has a deep sense of pride in discovering new shops + restaurants and luring curious new brands to the Southeast. Terra Alma is woman-owner boutique commercial real estate advisory headquaretered in Atlanta.  Our passion and purpose is collaborating with hyper-local entrepreneurs + developers. We advise those who seek a connected relationship with the small businesses that thrive in walkable, urban communities. We build community through thoughtful connectivity of local, emerging and inspiring brands in retail real estate. Our team leverages omni-channel leasing strategies to transform spaces into places, inviting foot traffic and increasing demand for places people want to be. Follow Edie on Instagram: @edieeverywhere ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

TODAY'S GUEST: Bob is Head of the NY Private Capital Group within JLL Capital Markets in New York City. Bob was Chairman and Founding Partner of Massey Knakal Realty Services, New York's #1 building sales firm. He started his real estate career in 1984 at CB Richard Ellis where he met Paul J. Massey Jr. They both left CB in 1988 to form Massey Knakal. From 1988 through 2014, Massey Knakal closed over 6,000 transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $23 billion. To date, Bob has been personally responsible for the sale of over 2,230 buildings (generally considered to be the highest total ever for a single broker in New York) and over $20.4 billion in sales. With respect to development sites, Bob has personally handled the sale of over 250 development site transactions totaling over $7 billion in sales. In 2014, Cushman & Wakefield acquired Massey Knakal. At Cushman & Wakefield, Bob served as Chairman of New York Investment Sales. He was ranked the top originating investment sales broker at Cushman & Wakefield, globally, in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Bob joined JLL in September of 2018 as Chairman – NY Investment Sales. Since 2009, Bob has written a regular column on the New York City Real Estate Market called Concrete Thoughts for the Commercial Observer. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

TODAY'S GUEST: Francine Miley is the Founder of WELLthmanager, head of Partnerships & Business Developments for Honeycomb, and real estate veteran specific to the HALO sector. Francine started "Wellthmanager" as a way to bring together brands and landlords, to further expand the accessibility of the ever-evolving offerings and growing demand within health and wellness. Former Head of Health & Wellness Retail for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, one of the world's preeminent owners and operators of iconic retail destinations. Led the strategic evolution of the US portfolio to build upon the rapidly growing momentum of today's health and wellness movement. Established relevant brand relationships and business development opportunities while re-calibrating the composition of assets to encompass a full suite of health amenities such as gyms; spas; boutique -fitness studios; wellness, membership-based health clinics and cryotherapy services. Insta: @fashioninasuitcase ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

TODAY'S GUEST:  Tyler Bennett is the founder and CEO of Bennett Companies, which he formed in 2016 to create a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm based in Holmdel, New Jersey. He has been in the real estate industry for over sixteen years, during which time he has completed more than 400 transactions on the worth more than $1 billion in value and multiple development projects in the retail, office, hospitality, and multi-family space. Throughout Tyler's career on the advisory side, he has completed transactions with some of the world's largest retailers/restaurants including Walmart, McDonalds, Wendy's, TD Bank, Walgreens, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Kay Jewelers, Sherwin Williams, and many others.  He has also completed transactions with the World's Largest Property Owners including Triple Five Group, Brookfield Properties, Kimco Realty, and Westfield. This diverse perspective has earned him an impeccable reputation as a skilled deal maker and relentless professional. His rare insight delivers an unmatched intuitive approach to the transaction. Tyler Bennett has a BA degree in Political Science from Montclair State University. He is a licensed real estate broker in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York, and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He resides in New Jersey with his wife and two children.  In his spare time he enjoys participating in ultra-endurance races and to date has completed some of the most challenging distances in the world; including a 100-mile ultra-marathon. Insta handle: @bennett_realty_development  ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

TODAY'S GUEST: Introducing Eddie Gonzalez, a seasoned commercial real estate professional specializing in the retail product type in Phoenix, Arizona. With over a seven years of experience in the industry, Eddie has established himself as a trusted advisor to clients looking to buy, sell, or lease retail properties in the state. Eddie's extensive knowledge of the Arizona market and attention to detail, enables him to provide his clients with creative solutions that meet their specific needs. He understands the unique challenges that come with retail real estate transactions and works to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcome. Eddie's client-centric approach has earned him a reputation for excellence in the industry. He takes the time to understand his clients' goals and objectives and works closely with them to develop strategies that achieve their desired outcomes. His commitment to delivering exceptional service has earned him the trust and loyalty of his clients. In addition to his experience in commercial real estate, Eddie is also a social media expert who is world famous for #tubtalk series on Instagram, go check it out @azcommercialrealestate. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks. Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.