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The Landscape
by George Smith Partners
Welcome to The Landscape by George Smith Partners, your go-to podcast for commercial real estate capital markets insights. Since 1992, GSP has been a trusted leader in CRE finance, arranging over $65 billion in debt, mezzanine, and joint venture equity solutions nationwide. Each episode, we sit down with industry leaders, capital sources, and market experts to break down the trends, strategies, and opportunities shaping today’s real estate landscape. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or finance professional, The Landscape delivers the intelligence you need to navigate an ever-evolving capital environment. Follow us so you never miss an update. Learn more at gspartners.com
Episodes
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From Crisis to Cranes: Two SF Developers on Building Through Uncertainty
Michael Cohen and Mark MacDonald built their firms in an era of crisis. Now, 15+ years later, they’re navigating a different kind of scarcity, housing. In this episode, two of San Francisco’s most prolific developers share the unconventional paths that led them into real estate (government and...
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“You’re Out of Business in a Decade”: How AXCS Capital Runs on AI
On this episode of The Landscape, Evan Kinne, Managing Principal, GSP; CEO, AXCS Capital, sits down with Eric Migicovsky, Director at AXCS Capital, who sold his AI startup to the firm and now works across the investment team and the company’s AI platform. They cut through the fear, FUD, and FOMO…
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Inside GSP’s Mortgage Banking Build: Matt Fisher on Life Companies and the Alison Company Acquisition
Matthew Fisher, Head of Mortgage Banking at George Smith Partners, joins Evan Kinne and David Pascale on The Landscape to break down life company lending, GSP’s acquisition of the 92-year-old Alison Company, and the $1.5 billion servicing portfolio behind GSP’s expanding mortgage banking…
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$24.4 Billion in Sales: Bob Knakal on 42 Years of New York Investment Sales
Bob Knakal, founder of BKREA, joins Evan Kinne (Managing Principal) and Justin Piasecki (President) on The Landscape to break down 42 years selling buildings in New York. After 2,406 transactions, $24.4 billion in sales volume, and 35 companies now run by brokers he trained, Bob shares the three...
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Why Boring Wins: Jim Dillavou on Grocery-Anchored Retail, AI in CRE, and the Last Mile Thesis
Jim Dillavou, Principal and Co-Founder of Paragon Commercial Group, joins Evan Kinne and David Pascale to explain why “boring” necessity retail has become one of the most sought after asset classes in CRE. After 17 years quietly compounding in West Coast grocery-anchored centers, Jim breaks down...
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Navigating Policy Risk and Opportunity in California CRE with Alain R’bibo, Partner at Allen Matkins
In this insightful interview, real estate attorney Alain R’bibo shares his extensive experience, market insights, and the evolving landscape of commercial real estate, with a focus on California and emerging trends like EV infrastructure and industrial sectors. He also discusses the impact of...
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How to Build Trust and Leverage AI for Sales Success with Matt Savarick, CEO of Vibe DTM
Join host Evan Kinne, Managing Director, as he sits down with guest Matt Savarick, CEO of Vibe DTM, to share his expertise on how AI is transforming sales strategies for mid-sized companies. Discover practical approaches to leveraging AI for pipeline growth, the importance of trust in sales, and...
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The Landscape Podcast: Navigating the CMBS Landscape: Insights from Expert, Michael Cohen
In this episode of The Landscape podcast, hosts Evan Kinne and David R. Pascale, Jr. are joined by guest host Jonathan Chassin and special guest Michael Cohen, Managing Partner at Brighton Capital Advisors. The discussion revolves around the current state of the CMBS market post-COVID, the...
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The Future of Retail: A Conversation with Doug Stephens, Founder of Retail Prophet & Bestselling Author
In this episode of The Landscape Podcast, host and Managing Director Evan Kinne sits down with bestselling author and Retail Prophet founder Doug Stephens for a deep exploration of the forces reshaping global retail. From the rise of AI and agentic workflows to shifting consumer behavior, urban...
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Entrepreneurship in Real Estate: Building a National Brand from the Ground Up with Colby Durnin, Founder & CEO of CREDE
In this episode of The Landscape Podcast, host Evan Kinne, Managing Director, and guest host Ed Steffelin, Managing Director, sit down with Colby Durnin, Founder & CEO of CREDE. Colby shares his journey of building a national real estate development and project management firm from the ground up,...
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Navigating Risk, Relationships & Resilience in Commercial Real Estate with Jenny Redlin, Chief Experience Officer and Founding Principal of Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
Join host Evan Kinne, Managing Director at George Smith Partners, along with special guest host Ed Steffelin, Managing Director in GSP’s New York office, as they sit down with Jenny to talk about Partner’s incredible growth since its founding in 2007, the evolution of due diligence and ESG in...
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Building Success: Strategy for Growth and Investment with Robert Wasmund, Founder & CEO of Ascent Developer Solutions
In this episode, we sit down with Robert Wasmund, Founder & CEO of Ascent Developer Solutions, to explore how his team approaches growth and investment. Robert discusses the types of deals they target, including loan sizes and preferred asset classes, while providing insight into Ascent’s…
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The Future of Commercial Real Estate: Innovation & Technology with Rob Finlay, Founder & CEO of Thirty Capital
Join Evan Kinne, Managing Director at GSP and host of the Landscape Podcast, as he sits down with Rob Finlay, Founder & CEO of Thirty Capital. Together, they dive into the groundbreaking innovations and emerging technologies that are redefining the commercial real estate landscape.
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History of GSP & Capital Markets with Steve Bram & Gary Tenzer
Dive into the story behind GSP and the history of the capital markets with our very own GSP founders- Steve Bram and Gary Tenzer
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Office to Multifamily with Kelly Farrell
Capital markets insights on office to multifamily conversions with Kelly Farrell, Principal at Gensler Global Residential Practice Area Leader, and our George Smith Partners finance gurus: Evan Kinne & David Pascale
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Landscape by George Smith Partners, your go-to podcast for commercial real estate capital markets insights. Since 1992, GSP has been a trusted leader in CRE finance, arranging over $65 billion in debt, mezzanine, and joint venture equity solutions nationwide. Each episode, we sit down with industry leaders, capital sources, and market experts to break down the trends, strategies, and opportunities shaping today’s real estate landscape. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or finance professional, The Landscape delivers the intelligence you need to navigate an ever-evolving capital environment. Follow us so you never miss an update. Learn more at gspartners.com
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Welcome to The Landscape by George Smith Partners, your go-to podcast for commercial real estate capital markets insights. Since 1992, GSP has been a trusted leader in CRE finance, arranging over $65 billion in debt, mezzanine, and joint venture equity solutions nationwide. Each episode, we sit...
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