Working Title with Zach Sams
by Zach Sams, Tyler Isbell, & Dallas Cothrum
Welcome to Working Title with Zach Sams - a show dedicated to updating you on the current state of affairs in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex! Tune in as we examine new developments in our thriving city, economic activity, and explore how the real estate and title industries are contributing to make DFW strong!
Episodes
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The Real Estate Reset: Distress, Opportunity & the Future of Multifamily Investing
On this episode of The Working Title Show with Zach Sams, Zach sits down with Andrew Castanos and Fritz Barton III of Clover Capital Partners to talk about the current state of multifamily real estate, the opportunities emerging from market distress, and why they believe Texas remains such a...
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From Baseball to Business: Nick Sunderman on Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Handle
In this episode of The Working Title Show, Zach sits down with Nick Sunderman, founder of Handle, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, real estate, and the lessons that carry over from sports into business. Nick shares how his experience playing minor league baseball shaped his approach to...
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Fixing Downtown Dallas: Homelessness, Crime & What Comes Next
Downtown Dallas has faced some serious challenges in recent years — from homelessness and crime to struggling businesses and concerns about whether people still feel safe coming into the city. On this episode of The Working Title Show, Mark Nunnley joins the conversation to talk about the work...
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Is Dallas-Fort Worth still the best place to invest in real estate?
In this episode, Zach Sams sits down with Shea Byers, owner of Buyers Residential and J Street Property Services, to discuss the current state of the multifamily market, why developers are shifting toward acquisitions, and what makes DFW one of the strongest long-term investment markets in the...
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Homelessness, Real Estate & The Housing Crisis | What Dallas Gets Wrong
How does homelessness connect to real estate, housing shortages, and city policy? In this episode, Elisabeth Jordan (The Human Impact) joins Working Title with Zach Sams to break down the deeper issues behind homelessness—from lack of affordable housing to systemic challenges and societal mindset...
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Is Dallas-Fort Worth still booming—or starting to slow down?
Dallas Is Hitting a Wall? Real Estate Leaders Sound the Alarm In this episode of The Working Title Show, Zach Sams and guests break down the real story behind DFW’s growth, from infrastructure struggles and housing demand to city politics and development fatigue. We also sit down with BizNow’s...
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The Ultimate Dallas Sports Bracket: Who’s the Greatest of All Time?
Dallas sports fans love a good debate—and this one might be the biggest yet. In this episode, the hosts walk through a fan-voted bracket ranking the greatest sports figures in Dallas history. From legendary Cowboys coaches to iconic athletes and hometown heroes, the conversation covers...
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Texas Real Estate in Transition: Growth, Gridlock & the Future of Housing
From San Antonio’s River Walk to the booming suburbs of North Texas, this episode dives deep into the real forces shaping real estate across the Lone Star State. Zach sits down with Scott Theringer, Founder & CEO of M&A Development, to unpack what’s really happening in residential and multifamily...
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Chris Putnam on The Dallas Express, Media Bias, and the Future of Dallas
Chris Putnam, CEO of the Dallas Express, joins The Working Title Show to discuss the evolution of local news media in Dallas and the unique role the Dallas Express plays in today's digital landscape. Drawing from an impressive career in telecom and tech startups, Chris shares insights on media...
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How Buddy Cramer Created the Iconic Katy Trail Ice House: Lessons in Outdoor Hospitality
The Working Title Show welcomes Buddy Cramer, owner of the iconic Katy Trail Ice House, who shares the unexpected journey and vision behind creating a beloved Dallas fixture. From transforming a rundown swingers bar into a vibrant community hub, Buddy reveals how focusing on outdoor space,...
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How to Fix Dallas Transit: Lessons from David Leininger on Rail, Buses, and On-Demand Solutions
David Leininger, former interim president and CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), joins the Working Title show to unpack the complex realities of mass transit in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. With decades of experience, he offers a candid look at the challenges of serving a sprawling...
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The Season of Giving: Local Nonprofits Making a Real Impact
This special Giving Episode of Working Title with Hosts Zach Sams and Tyler Isbell, who shine a spotlight on local DFW nonprofits making a real impact. Dressed as an elf to keep the spirit light while the mission stays serious, Tyler is full of surprises in this holiday edition. The highlighted…
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Reviving Downtown Dallas | Working Title Ep. 70
Why are people moving back downtown Dallas and what still needs to change in the Big D? Jennifer Scripps, CEO of Downtown Dallas Inc joins the Working Title show to unpack the projects, the politics, and the practical fixes driving Dallas’s downtown comeback. From public improvement districts and...
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Rooting for Downtown Dallas | Working Title Ep. 69
Dallas is changing fast. The crew digs into why local coverage feels thinner, what that means for residents and investors, and how decisions downtown ripple across the entire metro. Real estate touches everything. From arena politics to permitting portals, each decision shifts values, activity…
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Working Title Ep. 67: Navigating Real Estate, Luxury Storage, and Fitness Trends in Today’s Market
Tyler Isbell returns as co-host on Working Title with Zach Sams — and this week’s episode is packed with real estate insights, golf dreams, and Texas-sized innovation. ️⛳ First: Big news to talk about with co-host Tyler Isabell, Zach Sams is going to the Mid-Am! Zach Sams shares his humble...
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Purpose-Driven Impact with Meg Matters Inc. | Terin & Bret Andrus
On this powerful episode of Working Title with Zach Sams, Zach sits down with Terin and Bret Andrus — the inspiring husband-and-wife duo that join Working Title to share Meg Matters Inc., a mission-driven organization that exists to inspire, educate, and connect in the world of mental health. Meg...
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Clint Williamson wins $16,000 for Charity at the Bonanza at the Border in Lajitas, TX
Zach Sams sits down with Clint Williamson, VP at J Street, to talk all things multifamily—from rising fraud in rental applications to what really sets great property management teams apart. Clint shares why relationships and talent are everything in this business. They also dive into his role…
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Shawn's story from Escaping Iran to Pappas Bros to Real Estate Developer
In this episode of Working Title with Zach Sams, Shawn Zafarpour—CEO of ZHS Investments and Managing Partner at Titan—joins the show to unpack the real story behind bold real estate development in Texas. From fix and flip to closing major deals, Shawn shares his story from working in the…
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Denton County Texas is growing — and NorthBridge is leading the charge in the world of self-storage development
On this episode of Working Title with Zach Sams, we're joined by Alex Payne, Brad Andrus, and Bret Andrus — Principals at NorthBridge Realty Holdings — to dive into: ➡️ The explosion of growth across Denton County ➡️ Strategic investments in self-storage development ➡️ Why areas like Krum…
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Episode 62: Commercial Real Estate in Denton, TX | Working Title with Zach Sams
Zach interviews Hayden Houston, Greg Johnson, and Kristofer Smith about the commercial real estate work that SVN Verus Commercial is doing in Denton, TX. You can learn more about SVN Verus Commercial at the links below: LinkedIn: SVN VERUS Commercial https://www.linkedin.com/company/verus-rea......
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2025 P3's and TIFS: Public-Private Partnerships in Commercial Real Estate
Zach Sams welcomes on David Neher, the president of Rainier Development Company, and Tyler Isbell, SVP & principal of SRS Real Estate Partners, to discuss public-private partnerships in commercial real estate.
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Episode 60: Working Title Retail Roundtable
Guests Tyler Isbell, Patrick Luther and David Nehers discuss the hottest asset class in Commercial Real Estate on the Working Title Podcast with Zach Sams.
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Episode 59: Working Title Round Table Episode, with Ray Kane, Bob Strandt and Tyler Isbell
Our new roundtable concept was a lot of fun. Todays guests are: Ray Kane, Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Bob Strandt, Guggenheim Partners Tyler Isbell, SRS Real Estate Partners
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Episode 58: Working Title with Zach Sams and Guest Host Tyler Isbell
Tyler Isbell with SRS Real Estate Partners joins me for a discussion about Retail Real Estate and other things.
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Episode 57: Louis Darrouzet, CEO of Metroplex Civic & Business Association
On this episode of The Working Title Show with Zach Sams, Zach sits down with Louis Darrouzet CEO of Metroplex Civic & Business Association (MCBA).
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Episode 56: Amy Robbins, CEO & Co-Founder of Alexo Athletica
On this episode of The Working Title Show with Zach Sams, Zach sits down with CEO and Co-founder of Alexo Athletica, Amy Robbins.
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Episode 55: Dallas Cothrum, CEO at Masterplan and LaBarba Permit Service
On this episode of The Working Title Show with Zach Sams, Zach sits down with Dallas Cothrum, Chief Executive Officer at Masterplan and LaBarba Permit Service.
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Episode 54: David Lilley, Founder & CEO of Reap Capital
On this episode of The Working Title Show with Zach Sams, Zach sits down with the Founder & CEO of Reap Capital David Lilley.
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Episode 53: Scott Miller, Vice President of Development at Portman Residential
As Vice President of Development at Portman Residential, Scott is responsible for the sourcing, entitlement, acquisition, and development of mixed use and multifamily properties in Texas and the southwest. Prior to joining Portman, Scott was on the development team at StreetLights Residential…
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Episode 52: Clint Nolen, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Kalterra and Kalterra Construction
Clint Nolen is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Kalterra and Kalterra Construction. Clint has served in board positions including Vice President of the City of Dallas Housing Finance Corporation, Vice Chairman of the City of Dallas Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments, Board Chairman of...
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Episode 51: The Givens Brothers Close Loans
The Givens Brothers, Shawn and Will close loans, a lot of loans. Shawn is Vice Chairman and Will is a Senior VP in the Debt and Structured Finance Division at Colliers International. They find the best deals for their clients by sourcing capital from hundreds of financial institutions around the...
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Episode 50: Rush Graves, Founder & Managing Principal of AMR
After a hiatus we are back recording the Working Title Show with Zach Sams. Rush Graves, Founder and Managing Principal of https://amr.capital/.
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Dan Ali President & CEO of Texas VA Mortgage | Working Title with Zach Sams Ep. 49
On this episode of Working Title with Zach Sams. Zach is joined by Dan Ali, President & CEO of Texas VA Mortgage. With a focus is to assist Texas Veterans with securing the American Dream, Purchasing or Refinancing a home Texas VA Mortgage can make the process simple and easy.
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Bill & Romy of Platt, Cheema, and Richmond | Working Title Show with Zach Sams Ep. 48
On this episode of the Working Title Show with Zach Sams. Bill & Romy discuss the economy and the commercial real estate market in DFW. They also share how Platt, Cheema, and Richmond (PCR) Firm is helping their clients win in real estate and business in DFW. Also, we hear about how CANTEX…
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Podcast Host Michael Faulkner | Working Title w/ Zach Sams Episode: 47
On this episode of Working Title with Zach Sams, Zach sits down with Michael Faulkner. Michael, who is starting his own podcast, gives us some insight into where his passion for the bible and his religion originated from. Michael also discusses details on launching his upcoming podcast and where…
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Greg Johnson & Nathan Tune from Verus Commercial | Working Title w/ Zach Sams Ep. 46
Greg Johnson and Nathan Tune from Verus Commercial with host Zach Sams Last Thursday we recorded with Greg Johnson and Nathan Tune from Verus Commercial in Denton. We had a great talk about Real Estate in Denton County, The Real Estate Market in Texas and how Verus Commercial uses a team approach...
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Jim Kelly , of Champions DFW Commercial Realty, LLC | Working Title with Zach Sams Ep.45
Today on Working Title, Zach Sams sits down with Jim Kelly, Principal & Broker, of Champions DFW Commercial Realty, LLC With over 20 years of sales and marketing experience delivering solutions to top Fortune 500 companies, Jim brings a unique background to the commercial real estate industry....
About this show
Welcome to Working Title with Zach Sams - a show dedicated to updating you on the current state of affairs in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex! Tune in as we examine new developments in our thriving city, economic activity, and explore how the real estate and title industries are contributing to make DFW strong!
Hosted by
Zach Sams, Tyler Isbell, & Dallas Cothrum
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