Episodes
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From Food Stamps to a Billion-Dollar Investment
Join host Isaac Weinberger on The Stage Debate Podcast for a special conversation with Asi Cymbal, Chairman and Founder of Cymbal DLT, a South Florida real estate development and construction company. Asi shares his journey from growing up in public housing in Brooklyn to building a…
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What It Takes to Scale 100+ Hotels
Join host Isaac Weinberger on The Stage Debate Podcast for an insightful conversation with Azim Saju, Chief Executive Officer of ARK Holdings Group. Azim shares his family’s journey into the hotel industry, from purchasing their first hotel in 1981 to building a growing hotel ownership,...
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AAHOA Election: Exclusive Candidate Interview
Join host Isaac Weinberger on The Stage Debate Podcast for a special election-focused episode featuring a debate between candidates running for Secretary of AAHOA, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association. This episode features Dhiren Masters, Partner at The Lion Group DFW, and Mahendra (MZ)...
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Trust, Relationships, & Playing the Long Game
Join host Isaac Weinberger on The Stage Debate Podcast for an insightful conversation with Michael Procopio, CEO of The Procopio Companies, a fourth-generation real estate development and construction firm founded in 1949. Michael shares how the company evolved from a small family homebuilder…
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Strategies for Success in Hospitality
Join host Isaac Weinberger on The Stage Debate Podcast for an insightful conversation with Zack Gharib, President of Red Roof. Zack shares his journey into hospitality and breaks down what it takes to lead a 700+ hotel brand in today’s competitive market. This episode covers hotel franchising vs....
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The Shifting Hospitality Landscape
Join host Isaac Weinberger on The Stage Debate Podcast for a high-impact conversation with Ricky Raman of PeachState Hospitality and Saagar Parikh of Spark GHC as they share their journeys, development strategies, and real-world insights on navigating today’s hotel market. Ricky discusses...
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Strategy, Savings, and Selection
Join host Isaac Weinberger on the Stage Debate Podcast for an exciting episode in our Hospitality Series, featuring Ravi Patel, Chief Executive Officer of SINA Hospitality; Ashok Patel, VP of Development at Jamsan Hotel Management; and Chico Patel, Co-CEO of Wealth Hospitality Group. Dive into...
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Turning Negatives Into Opportunities
Join host Isaac Weinberger on the Stage Debate Podcast for an engaging episode in our Hospitality Series, featuring Taran Patel, MBA, Managing Principal of A-1 Hospitality Group, and Bhavin Patel, CEO and Founder of Shreem Capital. Explore their journeys from second-generation hoteliers to…
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Decisions, Commitments & Competition
Join host Isaac Weinberger on the Stage Debate Podcast for an insightful episode in our Hospitality Series, featuring Ravi Desai, Principal and CEO of Opal Hotels Group, and Bhavesh Lad, MBA, Managing Principal of Spark Hotels. Dive into their journeys from humble beginnings to building thriving...
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Navigating Challenges in Hospitality
Join host Isaac Weinberger on the Stage Debate Podcast for a compelling episode in our Hospitality Series, featuring industry leaders Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Group, Ravi Patel, President of Hawkeye Hotels, and Paul Coury, CEO of Coury Hospitality. Discover their journeys, from early risks...
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The Evolution of the Hospitality Industry
Join host Isaac Weinberger on the Stage Debate Podcast for an inspiring episode in our Hospitality Series, featuring industry giants Mit Shah of Noble Investment Group, Al Patel of Titan Management, and Dr. Ruby Dhalla of Dhalla Group. Dive into their remarkable journeys, from humble beginnings…
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Hotel Investment & Economics
Tune into the Stage Debate Podcast as host Isaac Weinberger welcomes hotel industry leaders Mitch I. Patel of Vision Hospitality Group, Ryan Amin of Giri Hotels, and Jatin Desai of Peachtree Group. Discover how top hotel operators are tackling today’s dynamic hospitality market, innovating…
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Changing Markets and Equity Opportunities
Tune into the Stage Debate Podcast as host Isaac Weinberger is joined by multifamily real estate investors Scott O’Neill, Alex Oliver, and Vivek Kumar. Learn how top operators are navigating today’s challenging real estate market, structuring creative deals, raising equity, and finding investment...
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The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Financing
In this episode of the Stage Debate Podcast, host Isaac Weinberger is joined by Israel Leiner, Jake Gluck, and Rickey Shneyder, three top-tier professionals in the debt brokerage industry. Dive deep into their experiences and learn about the intricacies of structuring creative and complex…
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Diverse Strategies in Real Estate Investment
Dive into key investment strategies for today’s market with host Isaac Weinberger, joined by Steven Weinstock, Ben Spiegel, and Raj Tirur. Listen as they discuss the benefits of the fund model versus the syndication model, the opportunities presented by lower interest rates, and strategies for...
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CPA Talk with Cost Seg Isaac
Packed with tips on tax planning, maximizing deductions, and navigating real estate tax laws, this episode offers valuable insights for both investors and accounting professionals. Isaac Weinberger sits down with expert CPAs Brandon Hall, Nicole DeRosa, and Chelsea O’Shields to discuss year-round...
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What It Takes To Be a Successful Broker
What does it take to be a successful broker? Skill? Honesty? Strategy? The answers are all here in this week’s episode of the Stage Debate podcast, with expert guests Aaron Kuroiwa, Christian Zaciewski and David Ferber. Join host Isaac Weinberger in discovering the true meaning behind success in...
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Journey Dive & Exit Strategy
Are you someone who struggles with creating and maintaining a solid exit strategy? This weeks episode follows Chad Schieler, Kevin Falk and Nick Elder and their expert opinions on the real estate market today.
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Self Management vs. Third-Party Management
Wondering if you should opt for Self Management or Third Party Management? Our guests Shawn Ricehouse, Mac Shelton, and Bhavin Patel have all the answers in this new episode.
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Sourcing and Closing Deals
Having a hard time closing a good investment deal? Hear industry experts Glenn Gonzales, Avi Abadie and Teddy Mohlman share their experience and how to overcome challenges when approaching a potential investment. Tune in every week with host Isaac Weinberger and don't forget to subscribe!
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Navigating Interest & Insurance Rates
Worried about how inflation will affect the real estate market? Hear about the challenges of increased interest and insurance rates from development experts Joel Fine, Shane Carter, and Sridhar Sannidhi.
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Stage Debate With Cost Seg Isaac
Welcome to the Stage Debate Podcast with Isaac Weinberger, a bi-weekly debate style interview with the top experts in the real estate field. In this episode we discuss boosting NOI with multifamily properties with our guests Garret Lynch, Mike Woodfield and Jeff Sherman.