Thu, April 24, 2025

Chris Cassidy, President & CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum; former NASA astronaut and United States Navy SEAL

Willy sat down with Chris Cassidy to discuss his extraordinary journey from highly decorated U.S. Navy SEAL to NASA’s Chief Astronaut, and now President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum. They explored what it means to overcome fear—on the battlefield and in space—the power of quiet, humble leadership, what it’s really like to live in orbit (including two-hour daily workouts!), how he carved out opportunities throughout his career, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 17, 2025

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 21

Willy and renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman took their quarterly discussion to YPO’s Real Estate Multi-Family Symposium. They covered the hottest topics shaping the economy – tariffs, Fed cuts, inflation, GDP, employment, debt, the stock market, and so much more. Don’t miss this timely update from two of the greatest minds in the CRE industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 10, 2025

Tom Michaud, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Thank you for tuning into the Walker Webcast, where Willy was joined by Tom Michaud, President and CEO of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. Do you know someone who would find this webcast interesting? Take a minute to share this email with a friend or colleague! Willy and Tom discussed timely topics, including tariff uncertainty and trade deals, challenges facing small businesses, the evolving world of crypto and stablecoins, and current trends in M&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 10, 2025

Tom Michaud, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Thank you for tuning into the Walker Webcast, where Willy was joined by Tom Michaud, President and CEO of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. Do you know someone who would find this webcast interesting? Willy and Tom discussed timely topics, including tariff uncertainty and trade deals, challenges facing small businesses, the evolving world of crypto and stablecoins, and current trends in M&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 03, 2025

Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets; Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President, Investment Sales; and Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President, Research and Securities

On this episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Walker & Dunlop experts Aaron Appel, Kris Mikkelsen, and Ivy Zelman to break down key market trends, attention-worthy asset classes, and what’s shaping the industry’s future. Tune in for expert perspectives on everything you need to know, from the impact of tariffs on the single- and multifamily markets and if you’re better off renting or owning to the most investable markets, key deregulatory moves, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 27, 2025

A Legacy of Conversations | Walker Webcast | Celebrating 5 Years!

To celebrate five years of the Walker Webcast, we featured a handpicked compilation of the most insightful, impactful, and memorable moments throughout the years. Join us as we relive defining conversations and celebrate the journey of the Walker Webcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 20, 2025

Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone

Willy sat down with Jon Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer at Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in AUM. With over three decades at Blackstone, Jon brings unmatched expertise in commercial real estate, private equity, and global financial markets. Their conversation explored pivotal moments from Jon’s upbringing and his 33-year journey at Blackstone, key lessons from the financial crisis, and strategies for navigating economic uncertainty. They also delved into the origins of Blackstone’s SFR strategy and the creation of Invitation Homes, insights on the multifamily market and data centers, the firm’s approach to AI, its expansion in private credit, and invaluable advice for young professionals—plus much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 13, 2025

Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH Management

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with multifamily industry powerhouse Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH Management, for a dynamic overview of the state of the multifamily market live from RETCON.   They discussed opportunities and challenges shaping the industry, data visualization, BH Management’s investment in technology, the importance of data and innovation, multifamily trends, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 06, 2025

Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorgan Chase

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s conversation with Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, from the Annual Global Fund Finance Symposium. In this dynamic keynote, Michelle shared insights about her career, the leadership principles that foster accountability, her experience working with senior leadership, the rise of private credit, and her outlook across various asset classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 27, 2025

Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities; Jim Parrott, Owner, Parrott Ryan Advisors; Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics

Should the GSEs be privatized? On the latest Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by three of the industry’s leading voices to debate this hot-button issue:  Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities Jim Parrott, Owner, Parrott Ryan Advisors Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics  They covered the pros and cons, potential economic ripple effects, the impact on single vs. multifamily, and the real-world implications for investors, lenders, homebuyers, and taxpayers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 20, 2025

Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of RXR

Willy was joined by one of the most influential minds in real estate, Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of multi-billion-dollar private real estate company RXR. They discussed Scott’s bullish perspective on the U.S., interest rates and the macroeconomy, markets he’s betting on, opportunities his team is actively pursuing, the state of the NYC office sector, RXR’s “film vs. digital” strategy, back-to-office trends and predictions, core tenants of RXR, his “stay rich,” “get poor,” and “get rich” asset class of choice, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 13, 2025

David Barry, President and CEO of Pursuit

Willy was joined by ski instructor turned hospitality visionary David Barry, President and CEO of Pursuit. They explored David’s career journey and how he climbed through the ranks, how his unique background shapes his leadership style, the culture he has built at Pursuit, the importance of humility, advice for young professionals, what he values in new hires, the current state of adventure tourism, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 06, 2025

David Hunt, President and CEO of PGIM

Willy was joined by David Hunt, President and Chief Executive Officer of global asset management firm PGIM. He and Willy discussed his experience leading PGIM for more than a decade, the convergence of the public and private markets, David’s CRE outlook by asset class, assessing risk and volatility, how tech and AI will impact PGIM and the broader investment world, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, January 30, 2025

Bill Ferguson, Co-Chairman and CEO of Ferguson Partners

Willy was joined by Bill Ferguson, Co-Chairman and CEO of Ferguson Partners, a global leader in talent management for the real assets industry.  They covered key indicators of a successful hire, interview questions that reveal the true strength of a candidate, the importance of executive leadership on a company’s overall value, advice for young professionals entering the CRE industry, how companies can remain competitive when it comes to hiring and retaining talent, how evolving generational priorities are impacting the workforce, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, January 23, 2025

Ivy Zelman, EVP and Co-Founder of Zelman & Associates, a Walker & Dunlop Company

Willy was once again joined by one of the most respected voices in the housing industry, Walker & Dunlop’s Hall of Fame housing market analyst and executive vice president and co-founder of Zelman & Associates, Ivy Zelman. They discussed Ivy’s outlook on the housing market, tariffs and the upward price impacts on the industry, the public vs. private homebuilding markets, the lock-in effect’s impact on existing inventory, home affordability issues she’s seeing, the privatization of Fannie and Freddie, the broader implications of the fires in LA, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, January 16, 2025

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 20

Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman, live from Philadelphia, for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE. They discussed the outcome of his 2024 forecast, interest rates, the Fed’s recent actions and what they signal for 2025, cap rates, how political shifts will influence the economy and CRE asset classes, the LA fires and the impact they’ll have on insurance costs, predictions for the year ahead, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, January 09, 2025

Mohamed El-Erian, President of Queens' College, University of Cambridge

Willy was once again joined by one of the world’s most respected economists, Mohamed El-Erian, to cover everything you need to know as we enter 2025. They discussed Fed predictions, inflation, interest rates, the impacts of the new administration, tariffs, labor markets, the AI revolution, geopolitics, the dominance of the U.S. markets, challenges for business leaders today, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, December 19, 2024

Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, Host of the Walker Webcast

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we turned the tables and put Willy in the hot seat. He answered the audience’s most pressing questions on everything from the privatization of Fannie and Freddie, the build-to-rent asset class, back-to-office plans, the biggest surprise the real estate sector will face in 2025, and Fed cuts, to his favorite food, travel plans in the new year, Super Bowl predictions, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, December 12, 2024

Ben Schall, Chief Executive Officer and President of AvalonBay

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Ben Schall, Chief Executive Officer and President of AvalonBay, at the Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference. What are they forecasting for the multifamily market in 2025?  Don’t miss this compelling, in-person discussion where they covered Ben’s early career trajectory and how he worked his way up the ladder to CEO, AvalonBay’s cultural values, the company’s movement to the suburbs and expansion markets, how they are leveraging AI through every phase of the customer journey, how to stay nimble amid interest rate uncertainty, and Ben’s outlook on market performance, jobs, supply, and where he’s seeing momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, November 27, 2024

Isaac Boltansky, Director of Policy Research at BTIG

Willy was joined by Isaac Boltansky, Director of Policy Research at BTIG, on the Walker Webcast. Isaac is responsible for coordinating his firm’s Washington policy analysis and forecasting how potential policy shifts could impact investors, corporations, and other market participants. So, what is he predicting? He and Willy covered a range of topics shaping the political and economic landscape, including the privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, border security and immigration enforcement, regulatory consumer finance, the U.S.’ investment in defense, energy policy, tariff proposals, geopolitical relations, his outlook on Fed cuts, new administration Cabinet picks, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, November 21, 2024

Jay Parsons, Principal and Head of Investment Strategy at Madera Residential

Willy was joined by economist, advisor, and speaker Jay Parsons. He is also a Principal and Head of Investment Strategy at Madera Residential, a Texas-based multifamily owner/operator with 11k + units, and additionally serves as an independent consultant and speaker to apartment and SFR groups nationally. He and Willy covered a range of topics including Jay’s retrospective look at the rental market in 2024, his outlook on rates, tariffs, inflationary pressures, and the Fed, the dramatic amount of new multifamily supply and the overall resiliency of the sector, home sales and their impact on the broader market, implications of the election, sunbelt vs. coastal markets, national rent growth, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, November 14, 2024

Ryan Marshall, President and CEO of PulteGroup Inc.

Willy was joined by Ryan Marshall, President and CEO of PulteGroup, Inc., one of the nation’s largest home builders. Ryan has his finger on the pulse of the housing market, so what are the key trends and opportunities he’s seeing?  Ryan and Willy discussed his transition into the role of CEO at PulteGroup, Inc., the company’s number one driver of value, the importance of the consumer, disruptions and opportunities in the home building space, what builders are doing to address the housing supply shortage, opportunities he’s seeing in markets across the U.S., how he instills a team-first mentality throughout the company, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, November 07, 2024

Frans Johansson, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, and Acclaimed International Speaker

To be successful, you have to constantly innovate. So, what is your company doing to stay ahead of the curve? Willy was joined by bestselling author, entrepreneur, and acclaimed international speaker, Frans Johansson. They discussed how Frans developed an agile and adaptable mindset from a young age, his unique upbringing, the importance of intent, the need for diverse perspectives and innovative teams, what successful implementation of AI looks like in a business, the future of the talent pipeline, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 31, 2024

Women In Leadership: A Unified Voice

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we showcased highlights from noteworthy episodes featuring remarkable women in leadership. We heard from: Christina Wallace, Senior lecturer at Harvard Business School Frances Frei, Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School Ginni Rometty, Former Chairman and President & CEO of IBM, Co-Chair at OneTen Gloria Steinem, Writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist organizer Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent, author of “When Women Lead” Mary Erdoes, J.P. Morgan’s CEO of Asset and Wealth Management Stephanie Linnartz, Former CEO of Under Armour These trailblazing leaders shared their stories and insights, empowering others to chase their dreams, overcome challenges, and achieve success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 24, 2024

David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General & Director of the CIA

Willy was joined by General David Petraeus, retired four-star U.S. Army general who also served as the director of the CIA, for part two of their captivating conversation. One episode wasn’t enough to cover David’s invaluable insights and experiences.  He sat down with Willy once again to cover even more hard-hitting topics, from global power dynamics and geopolitical tensions to performing under pressure and how lessons from the military translate to the business world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 17, 2024

Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer of DigitalBridge

Willy was joined by Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer at DigitalBridge, a leading global alternative asset management firm. With over 25 years in the digital infrastructure sector, Marc has his finger on the pulse of technological advancement and innovative AI.  He and Willy discussed his introduction to the path of technology infrastructure, how he built a career at the intersection of real estate and telecommunications, the ins and outs of small cell technology, public vs. private cloud, enhancing the security of corporate data, job creation in the digital space, his thoughts on crypto and blockchain, competition toward AI superiority, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 10, 2024

Fernando De Leon, Founder and CEO of Leon Capital Group

Willy was joined by Fernando De Leon, Founder and CEO of Leon Capital Group, a family holding company that built and operates a portfolio exceeding $10 billion in assets across multiple businesses in healthcare, financial services, and real estate.  He and Willy discussed his humble upbringing as the youngest of six and the drive that was instilled in him at a young age, his educational and career trajectory – including leaving Goldman Sachs to give into the entrepreneurial bug, his experience building Leon Capital Group, his management style and how to create competitive advantages, growth opportunities he’s seeing, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 03, 2024

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 19

Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman for “The Best Hour in CRE,” and they certainly covered a lot of ground. They discussed some of today’s hottest topics, including the impact that the election and policy objectives will have on the economy, consumer confidence, U.S. debt, inflation, cap rates, CPI, Peter’s Fed predictions, where we’re at in terms of economic recovery, back to office policies, hot markets, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, September 26, 2024

Mike Johnston, Mayor of Denver and Egon Terplan, Strategist and Advisor on Urban Policy & Economic Development

Willy was joined by Mayor of Denver, Mike Johnston, and Egon Terplan, strategist and advisor on urban policy and economic development, live from the University of Denver Educated Opinions Event. They discussed the urban revitalization of Denver – and cities in general – post-pandemic, how the mayor is tackling issues including homelessness, crime, and public safety, the impact of technological innovations on city development, how historical precedents impact urban planning today, the shift we’re experiencing toward reindustrialization, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, September 19, 2024

David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General and Director of the CIA

To celebrate the 200th episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by General David Petraeus, retired four-star U.S. Army general who served as the director of the CIA, focusing on intelligence and counterterrorism. He and Willy discussed the evolving landscape of global security, how near-death experiences changed his perspective on life and leadership, physical fitness and his competitive drive, the strategy behind the raid of Bin Laden, and the threats and challenges we’re facing in the world today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, September 13, 2024

Robert Reffkin, Founder and CEO of Compass, Inc.

Willy was joined by Robert Reffkin, the Founder and CEO of real estate tech company Compass, Inc., live from the 2024 Zelman & Associates Housing Summit. He and Willy discussed topics including Robert’s humble upbringing and how it led him down the path to entrepreneurship, pivotal moments that shaped his career, combatting negativity and lessons learned through hardship, Compass’ investment in technology, intricacies of the real estate market, Robert’s vision for the company and where it will be in twenty years, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, September 05, 2024

Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fannie Mae

Willy was joined by one of the most notable figures in housing finance, Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fannie Mae. She is on a mission to create a housing market that works for everyone, including whom she calls the “credit invisible” – hard working Americans who may not qualify for traditional loans. She and Willy discussed the intricacies of her career journey in the private, public, and social sectors, what drew her to the housing industry, mortgage rate predictions, what Fannie Mae is doing to address the affordability crisis, and her strategic vision driving the organization’s initiatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 29, 2024

Matthew Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean and Chair of MBA Program at Harvard Business School

Willy was joined by Matthew Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the MBA Program at Harvard Business School and an economist whose research focuses on economic policy and the commercialization of space. They discussed Matthew’s intellectual pursuits and his experience as a student at HBS, his pivot from a focus on tax policy to the new frontier of space, the curriculum at HBS and their focus on leadership over strictly business, why your company needs to have a space strategy, the adoption of AI and tech to propel HBS forward, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 22, 2024

Strauss Zelnick, Chairman, CEO of Take-Two Interactive and Gary Pinkus, McKinsey & Company Chairman of North America

On this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured an interview between Gary Pinkus, McKinsey & Company’s Chairman of North America, and Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., from W&D’s 2024 Summer Conference. They touched on Strauss’ approach to business and leadership, his origin story – from childhood ambitions of running a movie company and toying with the notion of being a performer to deciding to run a business in the creative space – milestones of his career including greenlighting the movie Dirty Dancing, the ins and outs of the largest industry, in the entertainment world: gaming, his breakdown of AI and its future impact on the workforce, what he’s experiencing as a CRE investor, and what to expect in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 15, 2024

Diane Hoskins & Andy Cohen, Global co-chairs of Gensler and co-authors of Design for a Radically Changing World

Willy was joined by Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen, global co-chairs of the world’s most influential architecture design planning firm with over $2 billion annually in revenue, Gensler.  They covered ways to drive meaningful change through the power of design, creating office spaces of the future, ways they’re working to lower emissions, how Gensler has secured their place as an industry leader, how AI and autonomous vehicles will change the face of our cities, building a culture of collaboration, and how to stay ahead of the curve in a constantly shifting environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 08, 2024

Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop

While it’s clear that we’re living through an uncertain time in history, there’s one thing Willy is confident in – the strength of our country to get through challenging times. On this Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s opening remarks from W&D’s Summer Conference in Sun Valley. Listen to his take on consumer confidence, housing prices, asset classes including hospitality and office, the impact that climate change is having on your bottom line, single and multifamily housing starts, the impact of AI, impactful global leaders, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 01, 2024

Jeffrey Rosen, Bestselling Author of The Pursuit of Happiness

How can we ensure the preservation of democracy? By adopting the virtues of our founding fathers.  On the latest episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s discussion with Jeffrey Rosen – president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, host of the weekly podcast  We the People , professor of law at the George Washington University Law School, and contributing editor of  The Atlantic  – from the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference. Their conversation centered around themes from Jeff’s newest book  The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America ,  including the lives of the founding fathers and their quest for virtue, their emphasis on self-mastery and character development, how social media is validating the founding fathers’ fears of unmediated democracy, the state of play in American politics today, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, July 18, 2024

Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, Wall Street Journal Reporters and Authors

Willy was joined by Wall Street Journal reporters and authors of  The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport ,  Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg .  They covered key topics from the book, including the pivotal moments and figures that reshaped F1’s trajectory, the technology and engineering advancements that revolutionized the sport, how F1’s sudden arrival in the US was actually decades in the making, and the strategies that have propelled it to become the globe's fastest-growing sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, July 11, 2024

Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Zelman & Associates

Willy was once again joined by one of the most respected voices in the housing industry, W&D’s Hall of Fame housing market analyst and executive vice president and co-founder of Zelman & Associates, Ivy Zelman. She and Willy discussed rising home prices and affordability challenges, her outlook on multifamily inventory and rent growth, rate cuts, widening spreads, land prices and accessibility, housing supply constraints, the role of manufactured housing in the affordable housing crisis, her overall macro-outlook on housing over the next 5-10 years and where she’s seeing real opportunity, the overallocation of institutional capital to multifamily and industrial, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wed, July 03, 2024

George Hawkins, Founder & CEO of Moonshot Missions and Former CEO of DC Water

Willy took a trip down memory lane with George Hawkins as they discussed the incredible turnaround at DC Water when Willy was Chairman of the Board and George was General Manager. Under their leadership, they took one of the most problematic public utilities in the country, The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, and turned it into one of the most innovative, customer-driven, environmentally friendly utilities on earth. George and Willy discussed why Willy picked George to lead the turnaround, the challenges they faced, the $4.2 billion they spent on infrastructure and environmental protection, and the customer focus and client satisfaction that George and his team achieved. It is a fascinating story of private sector innovation and strategy being implemented at a massive public utility that resulted in huge gains for the citizens of the Washington, DC Metro region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, June 27, 2024

John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc

Willy was once again joined by John Hope Bryant, a lifelong entrepreneur, philanthropist, bestselling author, and thought leader who has built more than 40 organizations, including Operation HOPE, Inc. His mission? To provide financial literacy and economic empowerment tools in the U.S. for youth and adults in underserved communities. He and Willy discussed his newest book,  Financial Literacy For All , leadership insights, personal finance strategies, the link between education and GDP growth, steps Operation HOPE is taking to create financial literacy, the future of inclusive capitalism, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, June 20, 2024

The Most Insightful Hour in CRE Part 18

Willy sat down for the 18th installment of the Most Insightful Hour in CRE with renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman – live from Chicago. Even with inflationary pressure, a looming election, and geopolitical tensions at the forefront, Peter insists, “economies, especially as big as ours, are far more resilient than we think.” Where do Peter and Willy stand on some of today’s most important topics impacting the economy and CRE? Tune into the replay for an in-depth discussion on niche asset classes and specialty sectors, whether they believe office patterns have fundamentally changed in the U.S., Peter’s take on the possibility of a recession, election implications on the economy, geopolitical tensions and GDP growth, PCE predictions, the Fed’s next move, what it will take to get back to equilibrium in the housing market, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, June 06, 2024

Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock

Willy was once again joined by Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock, to cover the issues that are shaping the current investment landscape and influencing market trends.  She and Willy discussed her view of the current global economic landscape, the latest investment trends driving growth across the sectors, the impact of insurance costs, AI opportunities and how BlackRock is staying ahead of the technology curve, her predictions on inflation and rate cuts, strategies for investors on navigating market volatility and managing risk, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, May 30, 2024

Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group

Willy was joined by Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), author of the newly-released book  The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain , and the Chair of BCG’s Center for Inclusion and Equity.  He and Willy discussed key concepts from his book, including strategies for creating a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, his personal journey to becoming a more authentic leader, how vulnerability and human connection will drive business results, actionable insights and advice for unlocking your full leadership potential, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, May 23, 2024

Mitch Daniels, Former Governor of Indiana

Not many people are able to have a highly successful career in politics, higher education, and business in their lifetime, but our latest Walker Webcast guest did just that. Willy was joined by Mitch Daniels, Former Governor of the State of Indiana and President Emeritus of Purdue University. He and Willy discussed the details of his notable career – including his time as an executive at Eli Lilly and Company, deciding to run for governor of Indiana, and leaving politics to enter the higher education sphere – how he managed to find success in three distinct sectors, leadership lessons he’s learned along the way, next steps for the future, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, May 16, 2024

Andi Owen, Chief Executive Officer at MillerKnoll

On this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s highly anticipated interview with Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll, a dynamic brand collective revolutionizing modern design to align with how we will live, work, and gather in the future.   She and Willy discussed lessons about life and leadership, her career history and how she successfully transitioned from the fashion industry into furniture design, competitive advantages AI presents us with and the importance of embracing change, the future of office and the importance of creating collaborative spaces, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, May 09, 2024

Anthony Shriver Founder, Chairman, & CEO of Best Buddies

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Willy was joined by Anthony Shriver, founder, chairman, and CEO of  Best Buddies , the leading global organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inspired by his mother Eunice Kennedy Shriver who started  Special Olympics , Anthony has taken Best Buddies from an idea to a leading global non-profit impacting millions of lives.  He and Willy discussed his upbringing and how his parents’ emphasis on giving back shaped him, the story behind creating Best Buddies and developing it into global movement, the importance of inclusion, the challenges of mental health, his commitment to faith and living a life of service, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 25, 2024

Joey Gonzalez, Barry's CEO

On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Joey Gonzalez, CEO of  Barry’s , one of the hottest studios in the fitness industry. It should be no surprise that Joey has facilitated the company’s exponential growth as CEO, considering he curated his own career from the ground up – starting as a client at the studio before becoming the company’s CEO years later. He and Willy discussed his career trajectory beginning as a child actor and eventually climbing the ranks at Barry’s, the importance of community, the effect that the pandemic had on Barry’s as well as the group fitness industry, the company’s ambitious development strategy, how Barry’s has been able to thrive in a highly competitive landscape, what we can expect from the company in the next 5-10 years, and so much more.  Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 18, 2024

Peter Oppenheimer, Chief Global Equity Strategist for Goldman Sachs

On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Peter Oppenheimer, chief global equity strategist for Goldman Sachs. He is also the author of Any Happy Returns: Structural Changes and Super Cycles in Markets , which analyzes the complex factors impacting structural changes in financial markets and investor opportunities.  He and Willy discussed the difference between market cycles and longer-term structural trends (what he refers to as “Super Cycles”), secular trends like AI and decarbonization that are shaping the emerging Post-Modern Cycle, the biggest opportunities and risks investors should be thinking about, and so much more. If you’re looking to better understand upcoming market conditions and returns, you won’t want to miss this webcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 11, 2024

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business (Part 17) +

Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE – and if you didn’t catch it live, you’re going to want to tune into the replay. They discussed topics from the newly released Spring Linneman Letter, including inflation projections, job growth, vacancy and absorption rates, GDP growth expectations, immigration, household wealth, a breakdown of the asset classes, the tie between economic growth and climate change, and much more.  Watch or listen to the replay.   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, April 04, 2024

Mary Sue Coleman, President Emerita of the University of Michigan

On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Mary Sue Coleman, former president of the University of Michigan from 2002 to 2014 and again for ten months in 2022 when the institution faced a leadership crisis. She was named one of Time magazine’s “10 best college presidents” and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Council on Education.   She and Willy discussed leadership lessons she’s learned throughout her career, the potential impact of the overturning of affirmative action, the intersection between athletics and higher education, policies surrounding free speech, the current challenges university presidents are facing, and so much more.  Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 28, 2024

Gregory Makoff, Senior Debt Management Expert

Willy was joined by Gregory Makoff, a Senior Fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School and an expert on sovereign debt management. He previously worked as a banker specializing in debt restructuring, advised the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and recently authored a book, Default: The Landmark Court Battle over Argentina’s $100 Billion Debt Restructuring. He and Willy discussed the details of Argentina’s decades-long sovereign debt litigation, the U.S. financial situation and what we can learn from Argentina to prevent a national crisis, the negative fiscal impact of the growing partisan divide, the U.S. economy’s influence on global debt, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 14, 2024

Gloria Steinem, Writer, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer

On this Walker Webcast, Willy sat down for an in-person interview with legendary feminist activist Gloria Steinem. She is best known as a pioneer of the women’s rights movement in the 1970s and has dedicated her life to promoting gender equality and social justice. She and Willy discussed anecdotes from her humble upbringing, the importance of bodily autonomy, major milestones of her life and career, the evolution of gender roles, what she’d tell her twenty-year-old self, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay.   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, March 07, 2024

Jeffrey Wright, Award-Winning Actor

Movie buff or not, you’re going to want to tune into our latest episode of the Walker Webcast. Willy was joined by award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright. He has won a Tony, Emmy, AFI, Golden Globe, 2024 Indie Spirit Award, and is nominated for an Academy Award this year for his performance in  American Fiction .  He and Willy discussed the stories behind some of the most memorable films of his career, learning to perform under pressure, the importance of collaboration in the film industry, what’s next for his career, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 29, 2024

Rodney Zemmel, Global Leader of Digital, McKinsey & Company

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we brought in the expert to provide you with the strategy and tools you need to thrive in the age of technology and AI. Willy was joined by Rodney Zemmel, Senior Partner and the global leader of McKinsey Digital at McKinsey & Company. He and Willy discussed key concepts from his book Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI , including the risks and opportunities we will face with AI, upscaling your leadership team, the importance of developing your company’s “soft skills,” and so much more.  Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 22, 2024

Doug Yearley, Chairman and CEO of Toll Brothers

On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Doug Yearley, Chairman and CEO of Toll Brothers, one of the nation’s leading luxury home builders. He and Willy discussed how he climbed the ranks at Toll Brothers, lessons learned from his mentor Bob Toll, the importance of marketing and branding, the secret to the company’s high retention rate, what we can expect to see from the company in the future, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay.   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 15, 2024

Market Update with Walker & Dunlop experts Ivy Zelman, Kris Mikkelsen, and Aaron Appel

On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Walker & Dunlop experts  Ivy Zelman , Executive Vice President, Research and Securities,  Kris Mikkelsen , Executive Vice President, Investment Sales, and  Aaron Appel , Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets.  They covered hot topics facing the CRE industry including the potential impacts of the impending wave of loan maturities over the next three years, value-add vs. opportunistic strategies, trends they see in each of the asset classes, their outlooks for 2024, and so much more.  Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, February 08, 2024

Michael Duffy, Opinions Editor-At-Large, the Washington Post

On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Michael Duffy, journalist, opinions editor at large at the Washington Post, and bestselling author.   Michael and Willy discussed anecdotes from his book, The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity , encounters and interviews he’s had with past United States Presidents, what he is expecting in the primaries, predictions for the 2024 election, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, January 25, 2024

Rob Finlay, Founder and CEO of Thirty Capital

Our latest Walker Webcast guest has made a career out of setting himself apart from the competition, so what are his secrets to success for CRE business owners and professionals? Willy was joined by tech innovator, CRE developer, and bestselling author, Rob Finlay of Thirty Capital. He and Willy discussed concepts from his book Beyond the Building , including the importance of being data-driven and innovative, how to understand and engage your customer, the power of leadership, how to create alpha in your organization, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, January 18, 2024

Stephanie Linnartz, President & CEO of Under Armour

On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was once again joined by Stephanie Linnartz. Since she was last on the webcast in 2021, she made a major career change, from President of Mariott to President and Chief Executive Officer of Under Armour.  According to Stephanie, “I decided to take my own advice – to bet on myself and take a chance. That’s what led me to this job.”  She and Willy discussed similarities and differences between running Mariott and Under Armour, the company’s new focus on the female athlete, Under Armour’s brand loyalty program, the “Taylor Swift Effect” on sports apparel brands, the company’s focus on social impact and organizations they’re partnering with, advice she’d give to female professionals, and what we can expect to see from Under Armour in the years to come. Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fri, January 12, 2024

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business (Part 16)

Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE. Peter nailed his 2023 predictions – so what is he forecasting for the year ahead? Tune in for highlights from the latest Linneman Letter including Peter’s outlook for 2024, the state of the economy, housing and auto supply, federal and consumer debt, property plays, and much more.  Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, December 21, 2023

Q&A with Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we flipped the script and put Willy in the interviewee seat. He was joined by his friend, Danny Gabriel – CEO of real estate, construction, and investment firm, ColRich and longtime fundraiser for Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) – who asked him questions from the audience.  They covered a variety of topics from his daily routine, greatest fears, what drives him to succeed, how he avoids burnout, whether or not he’d run for office, private vs. public markets, interest rates, institutional capital, debt funds, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, December 14, 2023

David Faber, Award-Winning Journalist and New York Times Best-Selling Author

On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy flipped the script and interviewed award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and co-anchor of CNBC’s Squawk on the Street , David Faber. He and Willy discussed his fascinating experience meeting and interviewing Elon Musk, content wars between Amazon, Netflix, and Apple, the future of the media and cable industries, oil production in the U.S., economic predictions for 2024, the presidential election, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, November 30, 2023

Larry Sabato, Political Analyst & Director and Founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed back one of the nation’s most respected political analysts, Director and Founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, Editor in Chief of  Sabato’s Crystal Ball , and bestselling author of more than twenty books, Larry Sabato. Since November marked the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination, Larry and Willy discussed his book  The Kennedy Half-Century: The Presidency, Assassination, and Lasting Legacy of John F. Kennedy , including conspiracy theories, revelations, and Kennedy’s legacy. They also discussed the latest developments in the presidential race, and you won’t want to miss what Larry is forecasting. Watch or listen to the replay.   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, November 16, 2023

Thomas Nides, Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel

On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Thomas Nides. Tom stepped down from his role as Ambassador earlier this summer, then one month later, the attack on Israel happened. He is now returning his focus to the pressing events in Israel. Tom and Willy discussed what is currently unfolding and what he believes the far-reaching impacts will be. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, November 09, 2023

Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Lennar Corporation

Housing market questions? Consider them answered! On the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by  THE housing expert , Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Lennar Corporation, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders.  They discussed the evolution of Lennar from when his father co-founded it to today, the company’s emphasis on culture and technology, the latest innovations on the homebuilding front, the supply deficit in the housing market, where the single vs. multifamily markets stand, the growing need for affordable housing, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay.   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, November 02, 2023

Evan Osnos, Political Journalist at The New Yorker

China is in a state of turmoil, so what does this mean for the rest of the world? On the Walker Webcast, we welcomed back Evan Osnos, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist at the New Yorker Magazine, CNN contributor, and bestselling author. He joined Willy to discuss his most recent article,  China’s Age of Malaise , the state of the U.S. political system and the 2024 election, implications of global conflict, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay.   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 26, 2023

Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler, Co-Founders of 29029, the Everest Challenge

Prepare to be inspired! Our webcast guests, Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler, are the Co-Founders of  29029 , the Everest Challenge, an endurance hiking event that challenges participants to climb 29,029 feet – the height of Mt. Everest – in 36 hours. Marc is an entrepreneur, management consultant, and endurance athlete, and Jesse co-founded Marquis Jet and Zico coconut water, is part owner of the Atlanta Hawks, and author of the New York Times bestselling book,  Living with a SEAL . They joined Willy to discuss the inspiration behind 29029, the community that has developed around it, what makes their partnership so successful, their athletic and entrepreneurial ventures, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 19, 2023

Jason Blum, Founder and CEO of Blumhouse

Just in time for Halloween, Willy was joined by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning horror producer, Jason Blum. He is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse, which has produced the Halloween, Paranormal Activity, The Purge, Insidious, and Sinister franchises, among others. Known for being the most profitable production company in Hollywood, Blumhouse has generated over $5.7 billion at the box office.   Jason and Willy discussed Blumhouse’s unique business model, how he built one of the most successful production companies in the business, his career journey in the film industry, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay.    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 12, 2023

The Most Insightful Hour in CRE with Dr. Peter Linneman, Founding Principal of Linneman Associates

Acclaimed economist Dr. Peter Linneman joined Willy once again for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE, Live from the New York Stock Exchange – and you won’t want to miss his hot takes on today’s most pressing issues.  They covered topics from the latest Linneman Letter including the housing market, how the major economies across the U.S. are performing, the state of the CRE asset classes, the longstanding impact of global tensions on the economy, the Fed’s next move, the public vs. private markets, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay.   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.   

Thu, October 12, 2023

The Most Insightful Hour in CRE with Dr. Peter Linneman, Founding Principal of Linneman Associates

Acclaimed economist Dr. Peter Linneman joined Willy once again for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE, Live from the New York Stock Exchange – and you won’t want to miss his hot takes on today’s most pressing issues.  They covered topics from the Linneman Letter including the housing market, how the major economies across the U.S. are performing, the state of the CRE asset classes, the longstanding impact of global tensions on the economy, the Fed’s next move, the public vs. private markets, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay.   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, October 05, 2023

Amy Gallo, Contributing Editor at Harvard Business Review, Podcaster, and Author

Conflict is inevitable, but our webcast guest – an expert in conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics – provided us with the tools needed to tackle difficult situations head-on. Amy Gallo is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, Author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) , and Cohost of the Women at Work podcast . She joined Willy to discuss important principles from her book including the four different reasons for conflict, the eight familiar types of difficult coworkers, understanding your own conflict style, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, September 21, 2023

Ginni Rometty, Former Chairman & CEO of IBM and Co-Chair at OneTen

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed Ginni Rometty, former Chairman & CEO of IBM and Co-Chair at  OneTen . Her book,  Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World , is a combination of memoir, leadership lessons, and big ideas on how we can all drive meaningful change. She and Willy discussed her path from a difficult childhood to becoming one of the world’s most influential business leaders, how to lead with value and purpose, AI and the importance of trust in new technologies, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, September 14, 2023

David Yarrow, Photographer: Stories Behind the Art

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured a discussion with world-famous photographer, David Yarrow. A picture is worth a thousand words – and David has the stories to back them up. Join us to see some of his most famous photographs and hear his firsthand account of the experiences. Watch or listen to the replay    If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, September 07, 2023

Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock. She and Willy covered her prognostications of today’s hottest topics including cybersecurity, clean energy, the strength of the U.S. consumer, return to office, the CHIPS Act, the impact of AI, oil prices, the Fed, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 31, 2023

CRE and Market Insights with Willy Walker

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s opening remarks from this year’s Summer Conference in Sun Valley – and you won’t want to miss his perspective on where the CRE industry and economy are headed. You’ll hear his take on Fed policy, the future of office, the need for younger leadership in our country, AI’s massive implications to businesses and health, the economics of climate change and how it’ll impact our society, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 24, 2023

Chris Fowler, Legendary Sportscaster

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed legendary sports broadcaster and play-by-play announcer for Saturday Night Football, Chris Fowler. As a sportscaster on ESPN and ABC for three and a half decades, he is one of the most recognizable voices in the business. He and Willy discussed the upcoming football season, overcoming his anxiety over public speaking, his infamous tiff with Burt Reynolds, the future of the Pac-12, his predictions for the national championship, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 17, 2023

Ezra Klein, Co-founder of Vox.com, Journalist, and Political Analyst

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s highly anticipated interview with Ezra Klein from the  Sun Valley Writers’ Conference . Ezra is a journalist, political analyst, New York Times columnist, award-winning podcast host, author of the book  Why We’re Polarized , and the list doesn’t stop there. He and Willy discussed his unique perspective on AI, the tie between zoning and homelessness, polarizing politics, the intersection of government and technology, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 10, 2023

Christina Wallace, Entrepreneur and Harvard Business School Professor

Make sure you buy Christina’s book, The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger than Your Business Card . On this Walker Webcast, we are joined by Christina Wallace, serial entrepreneur and top professor at Harvard Business School where she is the co-course head for The Entrepreneurial Manager, teaches Launching Tech Ventures, and leads HBS Startup Bootcamp for student entrepreneurs. A self-described “human Venn diagram,” Christina crafted a career at the intersection of business, technology, and the arts and believes that when it comes to pursuing your passions, you shouldn’t have to choose. Watch the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, August 03, 2023

Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics

Our next guest is one of the most influential economists for businesses, journalists, and the public and is a trusted adviser to the nation’s top policymakers. As the leading provider of economic research and data, he has made a career out of helping clients navigate the ever-changing marketplace. Dr. Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, joins Willy on the Walker Webcast to discuss the multi and single-family housing markets, predictions about the Federal Reserve’s next move, the strength of the U.S. economy, and so much more. Watch the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, July 27, 2023

Marc Lipschultz, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Blue Owl Capital Inc.

For the 150th episode of the Walker Webcast, we welcomed Marc Lipschultz, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Blue Owl Capital Inc., one of the fastest-growing alternative asset management firms with $144 billion in assets under management. He and Willy discussed Blue Owl’s innovative business model, the shift from public to private markets, how AI is impacting investment strategies, his company’s CRE platform, the growth of the alternative fuel and energy space, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, July 20, 2023

Kiril Sokoloff, Founder and CEO of 13D Research & Strategy

At the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference, Willy was joined by financial icon Kiril Sokoloff. He is the Founder and CEO of independent institutional global research firm, 13D Research & Strategy, and is considered one of the greatest investors of our time. He and Willy touched on today’s hottest topics including the power of AI and its effect on humankind, the economic landscape in the U.S. and across the globe, his opinion on new world order, climate change and clean energy, the strength of the U.S. dollar and what that means for the nation’s economy, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, July 13, 2023

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business

Our most watched guest is back with even more hot takes on the economy and CRE. Willy was joined once again by acclaimed economist, Dr. Peter Linneman. They covered today’s most pressing issues including the Fed’s next move, the impact of the economy on the CRE asset classes, which regions are seeing the most growth, his predictions for the future, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, June 29, 2023

Evan Osnos, Political Journalist at The New Yorker

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed National Book Award-winning journalist at The New Yorker magazine, CNN contributor, and co-host of The Political Scene podcast, Evan Osnos. He is also the bestselling author of Wildland: The Making of America's Fury, Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now, and Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China. He and Willy covered a range of topics from his books including US-China relations, the Biden presidency and polarized politics, fixing the machinery of our nation’s political system, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, June 22, 2023

Gregory B. Maffei, President and CEO of Liberty Media Corporation

On a special in-person episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Greg Maffei, President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Media. He is also the Chairman of Live Nation Entertainment, Sirius XM, and Trip Advisor – and we’ve barely scratched the surface. The pair discussed the building blocks of his remarkable career, what attracted him to the Formula 1 franchise and its direction for the future, the evolution of the video and music streaming industries, the impact of AI on Liberty Media’s businesses, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay.  If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, June 08, 2023

Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod), Baseball Legend, Businessman, & Philanthropist

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with legendary athlete, businessman, and philanthropist, Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) – and they covered all the bases. The pair discussed Alex’s remarkable baseball career, performing under pressure, how he balances his business ventures and managing the Minnesota Timberwolves, his multifamily real estate endeavors, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, May 25, 2023

Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of Revolution; Cofounder and Former CEO of America Online

Our webcast guest is leveling the entrepreneurial playing field one city at a time. Steve Case, best known for founding AOL in 1985, currently serves as Chairman & CEO of Revolution LLC, an investment firm backing startups of all stages of growth across the country. He joined Willy to discuss the importance of promoting innovation outside of major startup hubs, post-pandemic implications for entrepreneurship, his best-selling book The Rise of the Rest , pros and cons of AI, and so much more.  Watch the replay   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E117 · Mon, May 15, 2023

State of CRE with Kris Mikkelsen, EVP of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, SMD of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, EVP of Research & Securities

On the latest Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by the Walker & Dunlop experts for a 360 view of the CRE markets. Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President of Research and Securities, covered today’s most pressing topics.

Thu, May 11, 2023

State of CRE with Kris Mikkelsen, EVP of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, SMD of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, EVP of Research & Securities

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by the Walker & Dunlop experts for a 360 view of the CRE markets. Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President of Research and Securities, covered today’s most pressing topics. You won’t want to miss this deep dive into the state of CRE. Watch the replay   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E116 · Sat, April 22, 2023

Dave Phillips, Golf Instructor and Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute

On the latest Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Dave Phillips, PGA coach to elite athletes including Masters Champions Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson. He is ranked as one of the top golf instructors in the country – so what is his secret to training some of the best athletes in the game? He and Willy discussed the 2023 Masters Tournament, successful coaching strategies, his experience co-founding Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), the importance of longevity and wellness, and much more.

Thu, April 20, 2023

Dave Phillips, Golf Instructor and Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute

On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Dave Phillips, PGA coach to elite athletes including Masters Champions Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson. He is ranked as one of the top golf instructors in the country – so what is his secret to training some of the best athletes in the game? He and Willy discussed the 2023 Masters Tournament, successful coaching strategies, his experience co-founding Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), the importance of longevity and wellness, and much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E115 · Sat, April 15, 2023

Dr. Peter Linneman Live and Unplugged

Thu, April 13, 2023

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business

On a special, live-streamed episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman for an in-person conversation. They discussed the most pressing issues facing the economy, pandemic repercussions, market predictions, and so much more. You won’t want to miss the most insightful hour in CRE – live & unplugged.  GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E114 · Sat, April 08, 2023

Jeff DeBoer & Sharon Wilson Géno

Thu, April 06, 2023

Jeff DeBoer, President & CEO of Real Estate Roundtable and Sharon Wilson Géno, President of NMHC

On a special Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by President & CEO of Real Estate Roundtable, Jeff DeBoer, and President of NMHC, Sharon Wilson Géno, who shared invaluable insights on the state of CRE. Jeff has been at the forefront of national policy affecting the real estate industry for the past thirty-five years, and Sharon has guided government entities around housing affordability, community development, and other policy challenges for more than 30 years. They discussed hot topics including the convergence of real estate and politics, the effect of the banking crisis on multifamily housing, the affordable housing crisis, and much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E113 · Sat, April 01, 2023

John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle Corporation

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were joined by John Burke, President of one of the premier bike brands in the world, Trek Bicycle. John scaled the company, co-founded by his father in 1976 in a barn in Wisconsin, into a global brand. What’s his secret to success? Willy and John discussed the importance of having a customer-focused company, lessons learned during his career, how e-bikes are revolutionizing the transportation and travel industries, and maintaining a positive, healthy company culture. Watch the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E112 · Sat, March 25, 2023

Stephen Sullivan, Founder and CEO of Stio®

“You can’t fake real.” - Stephen Sullivan on the importance of authenticity Our webcast guest launched an outdoor apparel brand in 2011 with eight employees. Twelve years later, he has grown his team to 180 employees, annual revenue will exceed $100M in 2023, and his brand competes with industry giants like Patagonia and The North Face. Stephen Sullivan, Founder and CEO of Stio®, joined Willy to discuss the competitive landscape of the outdoor industry, creating an inherently authentic brand, what drives the design and function of his business, pulling inspiration from the Jackson Hole, Wyoming lifestyle, and so much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E111 · Sat, March 18, 2023

Michael Arougheti, President of Ares Management

It’s a challenging time for investing, and the Silicon Valley Bank collapse is inciting even more uncertainty. We couldn’t have picked a better time to have Michael Arougheti, Director, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Ares Management, on the Walker Webcast. He and Willy discussed his take on the SVB collapse and its broader implications, the state of the credit markets, what he’s seeing in the macro environment, how Ares has handled back to office, and so much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E110 · Sat, March 11, 2023

Robert Glazer, Founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners

When it comes to helping your people, teams, and organization reach their full potential, Robert Glazer’s insight is unmatched. He is the Founder and Chairman of award-winning global partner marketing agency, Acceleration Partners, a global keynote speaker who has spoken on the TEDx stage, host of the Elevate Podcast, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author. On the Walker Webcast, he joined Willy to discuss his recent book, Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team to Reach Their Full Potential and Build a Business that Builds Leaders, how to build lasting organizations, the importance of investing in your people, creating a psychologically safe workplace, and so much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E109 · Mon, March 06, 2023

Frances Frei, Professor at Harvard Business School

Unleashing Greatness in the Workplace with Frances Frei, Professor at Harvard Business School Our webcast guest advises senior executives on organizational and cultural changes and has transformed companies including Uber and WeWork into healthy, inclusive spaces. Willy was joined by Frances Frei, Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School. They discussed secrets to creating organizational excellence, the key to successful leadership, concepts from her new book, Move Fast and Fix Things: The Trusted Leader’s Guide to Solving Hard Problems and Accelerating Change, the importance of inclusion in the workplace, and much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E108 · Sat, February 11, 2023

Chris Lee, Head of Real Estate Americas at KKR

CRE Investment Outlook with Chris Lee, Head of Real Estate Americas at KKR With market uncertainty, higher interest rates, and rising cap rates, many CRE investors are wondering whether to sit on the sidelines or get active. Chris Lee, Partner at global investment firm KKR and Head of Americas for the firm’s real estate business, isn’t waiting around. On the Walker Webcast, he joined Willy to discuss CRE valuation drivers, asset class performance, his thoughts on back-to-office vs. remote work, the state of the labor markets, the power of mentorship, and so much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E107 · Sat, February 04, 2023

Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport

After taking a major hit during the pandemic, where does the air travel industry stand today? On this Walker Webcast, we were joined by Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport, the third busiest airport in the world. He and Willy discussed recovery for the air travel industry, his plan to accommodate 100 million passengers in the next 5-8 years, innovative capabilities being implemented at DEN, and much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E106 · Sat, January 28, 2023

Katherine Gehl, Business Leader & Activist

According to our webcast guest, our political system isn’t broken – it’s just not designed to serve public interest. Katherine Gehl, business leader, activist, and co-author of The Politics Industry, joins Willy to discuss the root cause of our nation’s political dysfunction, the need for competition within the political system, her case for implementing innovative changes to the voting process, and so much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E105 · Fri, January 27, 2023

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist and Professional Emeritus

Dr. Peter Linneman joined Willy for another hour of insight. He shared his thoughts on the Fed, inflation, rising rates, the potential recession, and asset class performance, as well as predictions for the future. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E103 · Tue, January 17, 2023

Julia Boorstin, CNBC's Senior Media & Tech Correspondent

On this Walker Webcast, Willy welcomes Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent. Being an on-air reporter for the network since 2006, she delivers reporting, analysis, and CEO interviews on CNBC’s “Tech Check”. She launched the CNBC Disruptor 50, an annual list that highlights private companies transforming the economy. She is a contributor to CNN and Headline News and the author of "When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn From Them." GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E104 · Sun, January 15, 2023

Chris Davenport, Extreme Skiing Champion

Willy welcomes Chris Davenport. He is a two-time World Champion skier, being the first person to ski all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks in less than a year. With numerous first descents of peaks worldwide under his belt, including Mt. Everest, he has been credited in over 30 ski films by Warren Miller and Matchstick Productions. He has authored books about the North American mountains, such as Ski The 14ers and 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. Recently named one of ESPN’s 10 Greatest American Freeskiers of All Time, he is the Director of the nonprofit Protect Our Winters and the Senior Director of Skiing Innovation of Peak Ski Company. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E102 · Tue, January 03, 2023

Richard Baker, Governor, CEO, and executive chairman of Hudson’s Bay Company

Willy welcomes Richard Baker. Baker is currently the governor, CEO, and executive chairman of Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), and is also the owner of National Realty and Development Corp (NRDC). In 2006, he acquired Lord & Taylor for $1.2 billion and served as its Chairman. He purchased Hudson’s Bay in 2006 and took the company public in 2012, getting it listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The show starts with Richard emphasizing that “We’re all born with what we’re born with,” pointing out his innate ability to see things differently from a young age and his drive to go a different route. He believes that we need to maximize our strengths to build our self-confidence. Having studied hospitality at Cornell University, he thinks hospitality applies to all fields. As a natural people-pleaser, he aimed to change how real estate developers do business by focusing on customer service. Although his plans to acquire Toys R’ Us fell through, he created NRDC. Being in the game got him the Lord & Taylor acquisition. “If you’re always hanging out by the hoop and playing the game, then you’ll make your share of baskets,” he says. He states that “We’re not investors, we’re value creators,” using intellectual leverage as a tool. The financial crisis only led him to pivot and maneuver in the right direction. Richard spotted an opportunity in Canada to turn it into a credit landscape, buying Hudson’s Bay despite initial detractors. His previous knowledge of running a department store made it easier for him to make a choice and operate the company. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E101 · Tue, January 03, 2023

Former CEO of Forest City Realty Trust, Albert Ratner and Economist Dr. Peter Linneman

Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E100 · Sat, December 17, 2022

Tommy Thompson, Former Governor of Wisconsin

Willy welcomes Tommy Thompson. He is an American Republican politician who has served as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System (2020-2002). He was the 42nd governor of Wisconsin and the 19th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (2001-2005) in the Cabinet of President George W Bush. Thompson is the longest-serving governor in Wisconsin history, holding office from January 1987 until February 2001, and is the only person to be elected governor four times. He was also chair of Amtrak, the nation's passenger rail service. He was chairman of the Republican Governors Association (1991-1992) and the National Governors Association (1995-1996). Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E99 · Mon, December 12, 2022

State of CRE with Kris Mikkelsen, EVP of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, SMD of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, EVP of Research & Securities

Willy welcomes Kris Mikkelsen, Ivy Zelman, and Aaron Appel. Kris Mikkelsen is the Executive Vice President of Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales and is responsible for the origination and execution of investment sales and equity capital raise for multifamily assets focusing on the Southeastern markets. Ivy Zelman is the Executive Vice President of Walker & Dunlop Research and Securities. She is also the CEO of Zelman & Associates, a leading housing research and investment banking firm acquired by Walker & Dunlop in 2021. Aaron Appel is the Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets at Walker & Dunlop. He focuses on sourcing and structuring financing for all commercial real estate asset classes nationally. The episode starts with Ivy stating that the overall underwriting has significantly changed in terms of stringency and more conservative rent assumptions due to the uncertainty of capital cost. Kris explains that negative sentiment shows across the board because of the low supply index. A hawkish stance remains unless employment figures hike up. According to Aaron, core and value-add multifamily assets have liquidity but cost more. Less is needed to pay for the asset if borrowing costs increase substantially. Talking about his recent bridge loan, Aaron mentioned a good spread for the lender in loan value versus loan amount. Ivy adds that overall rent growth is holding up at levels of renewal basis; however, renewals will be stickier. Her forecast for rent growth is above 4.5% and moderation to 2%. The data is much more optimistic compared to new move-in rates. She also describes how more competition, such as in the supply from build-for-rent (BFR) operators or investors selling single-family rentals (SFR), is expected in 2023 and puts more pressure on decelerating rents. Affordability is also a factor for for-sale builders to turn to the rental market and sell units on a scattered basis. Although there are many construction loans in the market right now, Aaron believes getting them capitalized is challenging. He predicts a decrease in leverage of 10-15% and an increase in the cost of funds by 500 basis points. Inflation is a huge factor in the disinterest in these loans. Kris shares how this makes it difficult to predict numbers and adds that able-to sellers are currently clearing the market. Instead of finding buyers and committing to six-month deals, merchants now have to de-risk the rent roll. He also explains how they are currently transacting exclusively with closed-end vehicles not subject to quarterly markets or operating with separate account capital. He says that keeping sale activity to create liquidity and fund redemptions is the responsible thing to do. Aaron chimes in about how commercial real estate is a fantastic hedge against inflation, but with the swiftness of rate increases, it will undergo a reevaluation period of assets. When it comes to inflation, “the smaller the builder, the less likely they’ll see relief,” Ivy says.</p

S1 E98 · Sat, November 26, 2022

Clarke Murphy, CEO Leadership Advisor at Russell Reynolds

Willy welcomes Clarke Murphy. He is the Board and CEO Leadership Advisor at Russell Reynolds Associates. He leverages 30 years of experience in the executive recruiting industry to advise on critical leadership mandates across sectors. He has provided leadership advisory services to corporations, such as Duke Energy, Deutsche Bank, and Siemens. Before joining Russell Reynolds, he was a banking officer at Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company. He hosts the Redefiners podcast, interviewing daring leaders who have transformed their organizations and created extraordinary impact. Clarke Murphy begins by talking about the smooth and textbook leadership transition in Russell Reynolds, the ideal number of board members, and the biggest benefit to running a public company – a strong focus on the client. The popularity of LinkedIn did not kill off the executive search firm because Clarke believes that posting resumes isn’t recruitment and that the website is more of a career development community. With Russell Reynolds, Clarke chose to focus on advising and recruiting board members, CEOs, and C-suite candidates, concentrating on board effectiveness and leadership development. The company has also worked closely with LinkedIn, testing new products and services and leveraging each other’s communities. Clarke explains how CEO academies should be transparent to their participants that they are investing time and money in them. He was anxious that the pandemic would encourage cost-cutting and layoffs due to not being able to afford to keep their employees. However, he believes that the best companies in the world retain their best people longer than their competitors. Currently, talent wins because of the abundance of cash, resulting in the nature of a leader significantly changing in the past 20 years. “Leadership is no longer about leading. It’s about creating followership,” he says. He thinks young people are thirsty for knowledge and improvement and will stay if you assure them that they’re on a winning team. Clarke enjoys sailing and retells his near-death experience of mistaking a 40-foot steel barnacle-covered container for a whale. However, his cautious and quick-thinking skills saved him and his crew. He explains how successful leaders all had sustainability mindsets with the four competencies: multi-level system thinking, stakeholder inclusion, disruptive innovation, and long-term activation. They also achieved a balance of people, the planet, and profit. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E97 · Sat, November 12, 2022

Bobby Turner, Principal and CEO, Turner Impact Capital

Willy welcomes Bobby Turner. He is the CEO and Principal of Turner Impact and has established himself as a pioneer in social impact investing. A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, he is the former Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founding Partner of Canyon Capital Realty Advisors. He has committed to offering reasonable financial returns for investors and developing opportunities for underserved communities. Bobby Turner opens the show by relating the importance of sports in becoming a successful businessman, as it teaches you how problems come quickly. He fondly remembers Baltimore, growing up with "great perspective and diversity." He believes in reigniting the American dream as the pandemic has proven our resilience but demotivated the nation, highlighting the crises in food, housing, and healthcare and the disparity of wealth and hope. He emphasizes the importance of evolving, exploring and trying new experiences, and seeing the social issues in our present world. He recalls working for his father in a footwear factory in Puerto Rico as an eye-opener. He describes the working conditions as "subhuman" and "disheartening." After speaking with fellow machine operators, he unraveled how most of them don't have other options for livelihood. He explains how most people forget their privilege and that nobody is entitled to success; thus, we must pay our luck forward. Money being the sole metric of success was an idea Bobby refused to adhere to as he delved into philanthropy and saw how organizations only provided Band-Aid answers to entrenched problems—curing these required durable, scalable, sustainable, and profitable market forces. He formed the Canyon Johnson Urban Fund with Magic Johnson in 1998, raising $5 million in two years. Fighting against arrogance and distrust, he discovered the mismatch between supply and demand in underserved communities. Operating in these areas requires a diverse perspective to understand the people. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E96 · Mon, November 07, 2022

Dr. Larry Sabato, Political Analyst & Professor of Politics at the University of Virgina

Willy welcomes Dr. Larry Sabato. He is a political scientist, political analyst, and the Robert Kent Gooch Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia. He is the founder and director of the university's Center for Politics, which publishes Sabato's Ball, his online newsletter where he writes electoral predictions and analysis. Dr. Larry Sabato begins by discussing remaining nonpartisan in an increasingly divisive environment. He is only interested in picking the winners and claims to have a good idea of where the upcoming results are going. He aims to get people involved and excited about politics. Research done by the Center of Politics interviewed 1,000 Donald Trump supporters and 1,000 Joe Biden supporters, which resulted in 51% of Trump supporters believing that Democratic states should secede from the union, and 42% of Biden supporters wish the same for Republican states. Nowadays, people feel strongly about their campaigns that even some Americans don't believe that Biden was legitimately elected despite zero evidence of fraud. People think they're entitled to facts and opinions in a no-facts era. Dr. Sabato calls for returning to basics and the civic education of young people. Although existing systems work, Dr. Sabato recommends voting on paper to eliminate questioning. Having computers with the Internet creates doubts and is at risk of hacking. It's difficult for a third party to emerge even though it can change political dynamics. The two major parties comprise most of Congress and wouldn't want a smaller slice of the pie. Gerrymandering is a big issue, with Democrats in Virginia making decisions that, in the end, favored Republicans. Dr. Sabato talks about open primaries where people vote for four candidates in order, and each candidate receives a certain number of votes based on how high they are ranked. This system can produce centrist results, and Dr. Sabato is open to this reform. Despite Donald Trump receiving a larger turnout than usual, Dr. Sabato still hopes more people will be voting this year. Moving on to the gubernatorial elections, he describes how "hypocrisy is the lifeblood of politics." He predicts Brian Kemp winning even without a runoff. He explains how split-ticket results are rare, as their parties determine 90% of voters. He says we shouldn't believe the Gallup polls, and split ticketing mainly happened in the 70s. An entirely Republican sweep isn't possible, one of the reasons being the overturning of Roe v. Wade. He foresees Republicans winning Oregon, Wisconsin, and Kansas. Although Massachusetts and Maryland are Republican, Dr. Sabato thinks they will lose in a landslide. He believes that Sonny Perdue leaning heavily in Trump's direction was a mistake that ended his career. He explains how the Republican party is divided into two halves: one is entirely dedicated to Trump, and the other is much more conservative than Larry Hogan. He predicts Jared Polis is not running against Biden, but reruns are po

S1 E95 · Sat, October 29, 2022

James Stavridis, Retired US Admiral

Willy welcomes James Stavridis. He is a retired US Navy Admiral and Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and the best-selling author of 2034: A Novel of the Next World War and To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision. He is currently the Vice Chair of Global Affairs, Managing Director of the Carlyle Group, and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation. James begins discussing his career in the Naval Academy in the late 1970s. Being on a top-five national-ranked team, his coach brought over an experienced Pakistani player, beating him and his members, making it his first lesson on humility. In his freshman year, he decided to be a sailor, much to his father's disappointment, who was a former infantry officer. But the choice paid off 25 years later. The first 20 years of his career were during the Cold War. He described knowing every detail of every Russian warship and conducting tabletop exercises. He points out aircraft carriers as the US's biggest advantage over Russia, while their strong point was undersea warfare. He mentions how the current Russian army is only a shadow of its former self. Due to bombings of US embassies in East Africa, James and his group were tasked to launch Tomahawk missiles on Osama Bin Laden's residence in the late 1990s. The mission failed because Pakistani residents informed Bin Laden of their presence. In 2001, Bin Laden returned fire on the Pentagon, killing many of James' close comrades and friends, ironically in the "safest place in the world." James affirms how Navy men are trained firefighters, able to combat the fire after the bombing. The Pentagon bombing taught James that "life can change forever in an instant," the importance of being ready at all times, and the flexibility in changing strategies. After 911, James was tasked with creating a tactical think tank called Deep Blue, gathering the smartest men in all ranks for a year and a half before becoming a carrier strike commander. The anger fueled James and the rest of the military to implement dramatic changes and innovate, fighting against internal parochialism. He emphasizes the importance of breaking those barriers in times of crisis. He believes the workforce should be challenged, incentivized, and rewarded for new ideas. He uses "innovation cells," having a small number of switched-on people to brainstorm with and compensating them exceptionally for their work. James thinks the US is not paying enough attention to South America, despite engaging with Colombia previously. He explains how South America has untapped potential for natural resources and economic and cultural diversity. Finland and Sweden joining NATO is a formidable threat against Vladimir Putin's war as these nations are highly-skilled air and land fighters, respectively. Their geographical locations and hold on the Arctic are also advantages. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker

S1 E94 · Mon, October 24, 2022

Diana Walker, Award-Winning Photojournalist

Willy welcomes Diana Walker, his mother. She is well-known for her work as a Time magazine White House photographer from 1984 to 2004. Before getting her big break, she freelanced for weddings and bar mitzvahs. She has covered historical moments and figures of the United States, such as Walter Mondale's presidential campaign, Steve Jobs' life, and the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations. Diana begins by talking about her early love for photography. She used to take many pictures as a child and had a darkroom in the basement to process her film. A friend offered to do a photography business with her, and she started earning as a freelance photographer. A friend referred her to a job at The Washington Monthly, getting credentials to photograph in the White House. As she built her portfolio, more opportunities came. Eventually, she was hired by Time Magazine to take photos side-by-side with Rosalynn Carter, the first lady to former president Jimmy Carter, during her trips, most notably in Cambodia when the Khmer Rouge took over. One of her iconic photos was of the late Queen Elizabeth giving a speech and then-president Ronald Reagan laughing behind her. She obtained it by taking note of the event schedule given to the press and borrowing a monopod from a San Francisco Chronicle journalist after fumbling to assemble hers. The challenge of camera technology in the '80s was getting the right shot without having the chance to check if you really got it and exposing it correctly. Her image of Walter Mondale speaking to the press gained attention for showing "why he wasn't leading the polls." Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E93 · Sat, October 15, 2022

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist

On this Walker Webcast, Willy welcomes Dr. Peter Linneman. He is the principal of Linneman Associates, KL, Realty, and American Land Fund. He is cited as one of the 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate by Realtor Magazine and one of the 100 Most Powerful People in New York Real estate by the New York Observer. He is a highly sought-after speaker and author with his quarterly research, The Linneman Letter. Willy begins by citing a quote from The Linneman Letter, “​​The increases in interest rates to date will enhance economic growth, not cause a recession.” Dr. Linneman says, “of course.” He mentions that valuable things shouldn’t have zero price if the goal is maximizing resource efficiency. Interest rates going up to a certain point give a better signal of where money should flow. And that will enhance economic output. It is not where interest rates are; it’s the journey. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E92 · Mon, October 10, 2022

Molly Bloom, Entrepreneur, Speaker, & Author

In this episode, Willy welcomes Molly Bloom. She is an entrepreneur, a Keynote Motivational Speaker, and the author of the 2014 memoir Molly's Game, which has now been adapted into a film by Aaron Sorkin. Previously becoming the "poker princess" of high-stakes games, she once trained to become an Olympic skier but quit after an injury. Now, she is passionate about networking, building a thriving community for hardworking women, and being a producer, host, and guest for multiple podcasts. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E91 · Sat, October 01, 2022

Jim VandeHei, Co-founder and CEO of Axios & Mike Allen, Co-founder of Axios

Willy welcomes Mike Allen. He is a journalist, co-founder, and executive director of Axios, a news source that delivers brief and efficient takes on current events, politics, media, and tech. He also co-founded POLITICO, where he wrote his first newsletter, the POLITICO Playbook. He has previously written for Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Along with Jim VandeHei and Roy Schwartz, he has written Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less. Mike Allen begins by explaining what makes Axios different from traditional media and talking about how "the longer the story, the better chance to get on the front page of the section," which incentives traditional journalists to write verbosely. The first two words of the Axios manifesto are "audience first." This experience inspired Mike Allen and his co-authors to promote smart Brevity to "communicate more efficiently, crisply, and be heard through this crazy fog of words that comes at all of us." With his first newsletter, Mike learned the lesson of imagining that you're a human talking to another human while writing. This means avoiding overly extravagant words or phrases. He also suggests reading whatever you have written aloud so you can edit and avoid sounding like a robot. Mike describes how readers will only remember one thing from their work. The best course of action is to identify what that one thing is, hone it, and put it on top of your writing. He adds that it only takes 20 seconds for an average person to engage with an average piece of content. Mike adds that Axios was created to redesign a new experience for the news consumer. "For ninety-nine percent of content, an efficient experience is the best one," he adds. He gives an example of how one writer used bullet points to improve his emails to parents and how it significantly made it easier for them to remember. Mike also recommends thinking about the audience as you're writing, giving the example of priests delivering lengthy homilies that fail to drive home their key points. "Think of a sharp, memorable way to communicate it and say it," he says. Axios emphasizes the message, "Brevity is confidence. Length is fear." Mike continues by saying how many people fake it in their careers by talking too much. "The long letter is easier to write because you haven't thought about it," he adds. Interestingly, his book, Smart Brevity, has only 28,000 words, the minimum required for a hardcover publication. He retells his experience applying smart Brevity to Jamie Dimon's letters and improving its readership to people beyond real estate and financing. Talking about "sharp communications equals sharp strategy," Mike describes how the human tendency to talk too much can take us out of getting a raise or a sale. He advises saying what you want and stopping there. Some customers might feel overwhelmed by a salesperson's information vomit, eventually walking out of a possible order. Listen to t

S1 E90 · Sat, September 17, 2022

Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer & Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist

Willy welcomes Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Peter Linneman. Dr. Michael Roizen is the Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. His books, RealAge and YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make you Healthier and Younger, has been translated into more than 44 languages and became #1 in the NY Times Bestsellers list. Dr. Peter Linneman is the principal of Linneman Associates, KL, Realty, and American Land Fund. He is a highly sought-after speaker and author, with his quarterly research, The Linneman Letter, the most respected publication in real estate for the past 11 years. The podcast begins with Dr. Michael Roizen defining RealAge as "the actual age of your body as opposed to your calendar age." It is the most accurate predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. The critical factors to maintaining one's health and lowering one's RealAge are stress management (having a purpose and a posse), food choices (portion size and timing), physical activity, unforced errors, sleep and brain health, and supplements. He adds that creatine has been proven to decrease muscle mass loss for people over 65 and improves cognitive function. Around 18 supplements or small molecules have beneficial data. Dr. Peter Linneman takes over the conversation and emphasizes how much control we have over our destinies regardless of genetics. "We control 80% of our DNA settings," he says. This can be done through self-engineering. Dr. Roizen adds that exercise improves blood flow to the brain, prevents dementia, and turns on a new protein in your body that increases your hippocampal size. Whatever exercise you enjoy, as long as you stress a muscle, produces this protein. When comparing different types of exercises, Dr. Roizen says that some people benefit from cardio more than resistance training and vice versa. He adds that we should also consider jumping because it keeps our back disks lubricated, especially if you jump at times of the day when you lose mobility. He reminds everyone to consult a professional before doing it. He says that resistance training encourages muscles to be replaced with stronger ones the next day. Jumping also increases bone accretion and bone strength in one's hips and back. Dr. Roizen lists the five foods that increase aging: simple sugars, added syrups, simple carbohydrates, processed and red meats, and egg yolks. He recommends eating earlier because we become more insulin-resistant later in the day. People who avoid these foods and practice these portions sleep better, have more energy and are not hungry at night. Dr. Linneman gave up red meat in 1983. "Not only do you feel better, but you live better," he says. He discusses "staying healthy until the cavalry gets there." He also emphasizes how we cannot afford as a society not to reboot. The more we take care of ourselves, the more years are added to our lives, and the larger the increase in productivity. "Ten years is a

S1 E89 · Sat, September 10, 2022

Sean Foley, Legendary Golf Instructor

Willy welcomes Sean Foley. After graduating with an Arts degree and playing on his university’s golf team, his love for golf coaching came after watching David Leadbetter work with Nick Faldo on the range at the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Course in the 1990s. Now, he had coached the biggest names in golf, including Sean O’Hair, Hunter Mahan, Stephen Ames, and Tiger Woods. He has been the head coach for the Canadian Junior Golf Association since 2003 and teaches at Core Golf Junior Academy in Winter Garden, Florida. He is a member of the faculty of Revolution Golf, a company that markets golf instruction videos and related content. The podcast begins with Sean sharing his experiences as a child constantly moving and his early experiences in golf. Moving back and forth between the US and Canada, he ended up working in the golf industry in Florida. “I think it’s harder for the world to sell you the normal nonsense when you’re well-traveled,” he says. He explains his philosophy on insecurity, which is something normal and wired in us and should be accepted instead of fighting against it. Sean credits his ability to maintain his identity as his way of staying strong even after letting go of friends and his environment due to moving. He talks about the difference between situation and circumstance. Stress is usually something we create within ourselves and something we can control. However, he believes that it is up to us to let go of what we don’t have control over. He continues to describe how our feelings are connected to old mental constructs, and we learn to assess and recognize them with age. “Frustration comes from what you think should be real at that moment is actually not real,” he says. He thinks positive mantras are pointless and that it’s better to combat negativity with breathing, sunlight, and exercise, a lesson his father taught him early on. He has always had a deep interest in learning from others. “When knowledge is passed on and goes through different experiences, it becomes wisdom,” he says. He drives home the importance of learning as a coach because it is easy to forget how learners feel while picking up something new. He continues to explain how mindfulness helps players realize that insecurity and a lack of confidence are fleeting. He encourages athletes and coaches to challenge belief systems and drill into strengths to improve on weaknesses. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E88 · Sat, September 03, 2022

Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, Best Selling Author

In today's episode, Willy welcomes Carolyn Dewer. She founded and co-leads McKinsey's CEO excellence work, coaching many Fortune 100 CEOs to maximize their effectiveness. She works extensively with clients to drive organizational effectiveness at pivotal moments such as mergers, strategic shifts, and crises. She also leads large-scale performance improvement programs, integrating strategic, operational, and cultural initiatives. In addition to her direct work with clients, Carolyn conducts ongoing research. Among her many articles are two of the most read McKinsey Quarterly Articles of all time, The CEO's role in leading transformation and The irrational side of change management. She has also authored two foundational publications, Performance Culture Imperative: A Hard-nosed Approach to the Soft Stuff and Breaking New Ground. She is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets that Distinguish the Best Leaders From The Rest. The episode begins with Carolyn giving a brief insight into the CEOs she included in her book CEO Excellence. The outliers to her were the lesser-known but equally impressive leaders. Her inspiration for writing the book was McKinsey's landmark event, the Leadership Retreat, bringing together next-generation CEOs to learn from more experienced ones. She also wanted a clear answer to the question, "What does it mean to be a CEO?" CEOs included in the book had to have strong performance, a six-year tenure, and good reputational risk. Winning to an elite CEO looks different from the regular ones. One point is setting direction – being bold and reframing what winning looks like. She cites Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga recalibrating the company's focus from the credit card market to "killing cash." She also mentions Herbert Hainer of Adidas, bringing the brand back to its deep sense of purpose, creating the best products with science and technology. Another note-worthy CEO was Hubert Joly of Best Buy, shifting the focus on the customer experience and delivering value in-store that other stores can't do. He put into action the filter of four circles: what the world needs, what you're good at, what you're passionate about, and how you can make money. This philosophy can be used in any decision-making in one's career. Best Buy also allowed an on-site presence for brands like Apple and HP. An excellent CEO knows what you can do best, where you can add the most value in 24 hours, and where you can empower others instead of doing things yourself. The best CEOs have micro habits that propel them to the top. Aside from boldness and courage, it was also talent, culture, and design – treating the soft stuff as the hard stuff – and recognizing how they can help the directors and the board help them run the business. Mentioning Microsoft's Satya Nadella embodied the characteristics necessary for an excellent CEO, one of which is transparency. When asked why the CEO job is lonely, he said nobody underneath y

S1 E87 · Sat, August 27, 2022

Mark Few, Head Basketball Coach, Gonzaga University

Willy welcomes Mark Few. He is the Head Coach at Gonzaga University and was announced as an assistant coach for the 2022-2024 USA National Team. He served as an assistant coach for ten seasons before reaching the top position. Originally from Creswell, Oregon, Mark boasts of an extensive coaching career. He once worked as a head coach for the 2015 Pan American Men's Basketball team, an assistant coach for the gold medalist 2012 USA U18 National Team, and a court coach for the 2009 USA Men's U19 World Cup/World University Games Team Training Camp. He and his wife, Mercy, have four children, one of them currently playing and studying at Gonzaga University. The podcast begins with Mark returning to his graduate assistant days at Gonzaga University. He describes it as an enriching experience, teaching weight training, basketball, and other sports, and encouraging people to watch the sports games. He took a coaching job and brought the team to the Elite Eight. "The cool thing about it was to see a group of guys who deserved it with all their hard work," he says. He describes it as "pure fun, unadulterated hoops with no pressure." However, the stakes have gotten higher as more is expected from him after that taste of success. He retells the culture shock of having more expectations than before and questioning his situation at that moment. What helped him most was knowing everybody in the program, from compliance to academics, he was able to manage the burden. In the end, his team won the tournament. He reminisces about the moment he became head coach. "It's nice to have the humility and peace to level you out a little bit," he says. He adds that two backbones drive everything they do in Gonzaga: team chemistry and team culture. He prioritizes strong relationships with players with the right amount of fear, "demanding without being demeaning." As a coach, he aims to have his players "play with the most confident they've ever had and still play with unbridled joy." He looks back, seeing Coach Nick Saban's style, thinking he would never want to be in a position where his players are terrified of him. He wants to harness his players' strengths and create an organized model with a common goal and a plan. He talks about Kevin Pangos as someone who loved "working on chemistry instead of just talking about it." He mentions that mental coaching isn't just saying "toughen up and work hard." Working with Travis Knight led them to spend 25-30% of the athletes' time in mental development with Personal Growth Mondays (PGMs) that aided in processing pressure, expectations, lack of confidence, and handling adversities and success. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.

S1 E86 · Mon, August 22, 2022

Charles Rivkin, Chairman & CEO, Motion Picture Association

Willy welcomes Charles Rivkin. He is the Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). He leads the MPA’s global mission to advance and support the film, television, and streaming content industry. The MPA’s members currently include Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros. Drawing on almost 30 years of experience as a media executive and a leading U.S. diplomat, he advocates for policies that drive investment in film and television production, protect creative content, and open markets. He champions the economic and cultural power of film and television to communities around the world. The episode begins with Charles talking about his father’s career as a US ambassador to Luxembourg and Senegal and his godfather, a US ambassador to France. Charles believes that public service is the highest calling, and the influence of his relatives encouraged him to serve in the State for 18 years. With a deep love for singing, Charles never thought of doing it professionally, but the hobby gave him a chance to travel around the world. “I love being surrounded by creative people, and that’s one of the reasons I pursued a career in the entertainment industry,” he says. He decided to get an MBA because he was always fascinated by his grandfather’s clothing business. “When you give somebody employment, you change their lives,” he says. He loves the idea of being a CEO, contributing to his community, and making a difference on the international stage. With his background in economics, he combined it with his love for entertainment. He thinks that media is an enormous source of power and cultural exchange and can be a source of good when used properly. The MPA is already 100 years old and represents the six largest companies in the world. He talks about working with Jim Henson and selling his company, his desire to play in a “creative world”, and how they preserved his legacy by monetizing his assets. He got involved in politics in 2003 as Barack Obama’s US Ambassador to France, having the chance to know him before his presidency. He shares about doing film showings in the residence as he thought that films were a unionizing force and a reflection of American society. He challenged his French counterparts to create movies about sensitive topics and uses the medium to break stereotypes. Charles shares his experience being the first ambassador to jump out of an airplane with the US Army Golden Knights on the 60th anniversary of D-Day, overcoming his fear of heights. Referencing Top Gun, he has flown on an F-18 with a passionate and talented naval pilot. The first thing he did as he moved into the MPA was to bring Netflix on board. He clarifies that the MPA is not just about film but also includes TV and streaming. With the billions of dollars that Amazon and Apple spend on creating potentially award-winning content, he believes these giants will join the association soon. As gaming is also catching up, MPA is working together with

S1 E85 · Thu, August 18, 2022

Keith Ferrazzi, Best Selling Author & Entrepreneur

Willy welcomes Keith Ferrazzi. He is an entrepreneur, a global thought leader in relational and collaborative sciences, a sought-after public speaker and coach, and the Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, where he works to transform organizations with new behaviors that promote growth and shareholder value. In his successful 20-year career, he introduced co-elevation, a new transformational operating system that leads to exponential change and value. Previously the CMO of Deloitte and Starwood hotels, he is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Who’s Got Your Back, Never Eat Alone, and his latest book, Leading Without Authority. He writes for the Harvard Business Review, WSJ, Fast Company, Forbes Inc, Fortune, and other publications. The podcast begins with Keith talking about his two introductions for a TEDx Talk and how people usually open up with their achievements to compensate for their insecurity. He brings up a friend, Zappos founder Tony Hsieh and how his humility and creativity showed in his work as an “evangelist of his mission.” He recalls meeting Donald Trump at a prestigious networking dinner at the Forbes Mansion and his parting words, “The number one driver of anybody’s success is insecurity.” As a father of foster children and noting that 80% of the US prison population are from foster care, he acknowledges how trauma and distrust fuels insecurity, something he deeply relates to as an openly gay man. “I’ve always wondered why some people, when faced with that kind of insecurity, collapse and become very small. Some of us become very big, grandiose, and overcoming. I got lucky in some regards and went in the latter,” he says. He reminisces his experience of wanting “rich kid” jobs back then, so he lived out of his car and ate once a day for $2 to afford to live in the city. “You will never fully eradicate your insecurities, fears, and abhorrent natural reactions,” he adds. But he encourages becoming more grounded and elevated to transform in life. As a young boy, he once worked at a golf course where his dad encouraged him to show up an hour early. The best golf player in that country club introduced him to her son and the then-governor of Pennsylvania, Dick Thornburgh, who then coached him into winning the National Speech Debate Tournament. He emphasizes the importance of two lessons: valuing the people opening doors for you and how nepotism isn’t always about family relations but cultivating relationships with people who bring you to success. He considers the foundation of an “elevating” relationship to be candor and accountability. He believes being “polite” is political and that terrible, pent-up frustrations will come out in passive-aggressive statements unless expressed respectfully. He shares that 50% of average Americans say that no one has their back, and 60% of that statistic is married. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of c

S1 E84 · Sat, August 06, 2022

Willy Walker, CEO of Walker & Dunlop

In this episode, Willy Walker, Chairman, and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, gives the opening remarks at the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference 2022 in Sun Valley, Idaho. The presentation starts with Willy thanking his team for successfully organizing this yearly event. He opens with a disclaimer, informing the audience that he will share opinions about politics. He compares the current state of the world to a "three-headed animal," with inflation rates, the war in Ukraine, and a massive political divide filling in news headlines. He says it is worth remembering that we are in a better place than we were two years ago. The US economy has improved, which Willy calls on for resolving supply chain issues and controlling rising rates. He states that cable television and the money behind it is what's driving the political divide. Les Moonves once said, "Trump may not be good for the United States, but he is good for CBS." He cites the significance of former governor Bill Haslam's insights on looking for solutions in governance: "Getting to the right answer is more important than our answer." With hordes of angry commentators and extreme supporters, Willy believes that more complex and nuanced solutions are what we truly need to solve issues. He retells his experience responding to a tweet about the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Brett Kavanaugh case, arguing that the ones who never contemplated their votes are the real problem, not the individuals who struggled with their decision made a hard call. He says that the middle is the place where we have to be to be able to "pull everyone together and start to find solutions." He fears that the divisiveness of US politics will only get worse. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E83 · Tue, August 02, 2022

Jamie Lee Curtis, Actress, Producer, Author, and Activist

In this special episode, Willy welcomes Jamie Lee Curtis. She is an actress, producer, director, inventor, and author. With an illustrious career spanning four decades, she has appeared in widely loved films, such as "Halloween," "Trading Places," "True Lies," "Knives Out," and A24's highest-grossing film to date, "Everything Everywhere All At Once." She has starred in numerous sitcoms, such as "Anything But Love," "The Heidi Chronicles," and "Scream Queens." She has written 13 children's books, narrated for Audible's "Letters From Camp," and is the host and producer of "Good Friend," an iHeartMedia podcast. She is an amateur photographer and an advocate for children, animals, and the environment. Happily married for 37 years to Christopher Guest, she now has two adult children. The podcast begins with Jamie sharing her stepfather's influence on her when it comes to business. Bob Brandt was an ex-marine and a self-made businessman who taught Jamie the value of money and the greatest finance lesson of her life: "Save every penny you've ever made." She continues to talk about her mother, Janet Leigh, popularly known as Marion Crane from the cult-classic horror film "Psycho." She remembers her mother as someone who "came from nothing" and was discovered by Tom Cruise but goes out of her way to memorize the names of everyone around her and get to know them deeply – a trait that Jamie has emulated. Jamie's thoughts about social media revolved around it being a poison to the youth and how it should be "about standing for something." She wants to relate to others on both sides as "that's the goal of America." When it comes to comments, she advises, "Don't read the comments. Period. Say what you mean. Mean what you say. Don't say it mean. And get the f*** out." Working with her mother made her strive to honor her parents by doing her best in everything she was set to do. She uncovers a downside to fame as she says, "Fame doesn't disappear…. But what made you famous goes away," expressing her heartbreak over what her parents have experienced in showbiz. Jamie attests to putting one foot out the door so that she can leave anytime if the limelight is not where she belongs anymore. She is grateful for staying relevant even in her sixties. She talks about the difference between earning TV money and movie money. She advises everyone to give their money away while they're still alive and use it to live life to the fullest. "I want to die fully alive… manifest my destiny so I can leave a little bit of goodness in the world before I go. She shares her experience working for Blumhouse for the "Halloween" movies, being "a final girl," and acting with fake blood in most of her films. She retells her fairy-tale-like experience of marrying Christopher Guest and the interesting aspects of filming kiss scenes. She touches on her latest movie, "Everything Everywhere All At Once," and how her friends thought it was "the worst movie they have ever seen." She adds that s

S1 E82 · Tue, July 26, 2022

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist & Former Wharton Professor

Willy welcomes Peter Linneman. He is the principal of Linneman Associates, KL, Realty, and American Land Fund. Having been a member of the Wharton School of Business’s faculty at the University of Pennsylvania for 32 years, he is the Albert Sussman Emeritus Professor of Real Estate, Finance, and Business Public Policy and is the co-founding editor of The Wharton Real Estate Review, publishing 80 articles. He is cited as one of the 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate by Realtor Magazine and one of the 100 Most Powerful People in New York Real estate by the New York Observer. He is a highly sought-after speaker and author, with his quarterly research, The Linneman Letter, the most respected publication in real estate for the past 11 years. The Walker Webcast begins with Peter emphasizing inflation is transitory with supply lagging demand due to 23% of the workforce collecting unemployment insurance. Also, industrial output is only 3% in Q1. Expanding output would be profitable, but most companies are not following through. Oil prices would normalize when production increases. The US remains the largest producer of oil in the world, and the situation of $260 a barrel is unlikely because supply is predicted to adjust. Besides, the US exports weapons and food, which Southeast Asian countries will highly favor due to tensions with China. Peter advises giving the supply 3-4 years of adjustment. The Federal Reserve System would not have control over long-term interest rates as $5 trillion in cash is set aside. He describes how debt should not be the main concern but “getting your money’s worth” and continues to say how federal debt is largely misunderstood. The higher the debt is, the bigger the political problems are because debt is owed by US citizens individually, not the state. Tune in to this new episode of the Walker Webcast — The Best Hour in CRE with Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Former Wharton Professor. ▶️ Key Points In The Webcast: 00:35 Willy welcomes Peter Linneman 03:21 Inflation is transitory, and supply lags demand 08:02 Decrease in oil prices due to supply adjustment 10:33 The US posed to export more weapons, oil, and food 14:21 Why the Fed has no control over long-term interest rates 20:19 Peter’s opinion on national debt concerns 26:13 Significant growth exists despite COVID-19 32:06 Stress tests and fear holding banks back from lending 34:33 Lowering debt to cope with interest 38:14 The strength of the US dollar 41:20 Returning to office and productivity vs. profit 45:29 Generation gap and what inflation means in real estate 49:45 The trend of moving to coastal gateway cities 52:57 The economic state under Joe Biden Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy

S1 E81 · Sun, July 10, 2022

Bill Haslam, Former Governor of Tennessee

In this episode, Willy welcomes Bill Haslam. He is the former two-term mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee and former two-term governor of Tennessee, reelected in 2014 with the largest victory margin of any gubernatorial election in Tennessee history. During his tenure, Tennessee became the fastest improving state in the country in K-12 education and the first state to provide free community college or technical school for all of its citizens. The state also added 475,000 net new jobs during his term. Haslam serves on the boards of Teach for America and Young Life and is a visiting professor of political science at Vanderbilt University. He is the author of Faithful Presence: The Promise and Peril of Faith in the Public Square. Bill is a graduate of Emory University. He and his wife of 40 years, Crissy, have three children and ten grandchildren. The podcast begins with Bill sharing how he changed his mind about becoming a teacher and going to the seminary. His father advised him to work in the family company, Pilot Corporation, to hone his communication and business skills, which he found to be a more “interesting and challenging environment”. He is optimistic about the trajectory of the business despite pointing out America’s supply-and-demand issue. In the early days of internet retailing, he moved on to be the CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue, seeing it as a fresh and different challenge. The Friday Five, a peer support group he created with a lawyer, banker, salesman, and dentist, held weekly meetings and encouraged him to run for the Knoxville mayoral position. Bill explains how crucial it is to be surrounded by people who know you well before making life-changing decisions as they give the best advice. He continues to explain how Americans have forgotten the importance of governing and institutions to a public democracy due to extreme divisiveness. He urges everyone to support officials with a history of problem-solving. As a mayor, he emphasizes the significance of vulnerability that although it is uncomfortable, it allows him to examine himself in new ways. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E80 · Tue, July 05, 2022

Taylor Heinike, Washington Commanders' Quarterback

In this episode, Willy welcomes Taylor Heinicke. He is the quarterback of the Washington Commanders of the National Football League. Previously playing college football at Old Dominion University (ODU), he was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent after the 2015 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, and the St Louis Battle Hawks of the XFL. The Walker Webcast begins with Taylor reminiscing about his early start at ODU, receiving the offer during his senior year, and committing to it immediately. He attributes his confidence and tenacity to his parents. Starting out disliking football, he gave it a chance and fell in love with the sport. He explains that back then, people associated football with South Georgia, and as someone from the North and of smaller stature, it became a chip on his shoulder and proved his talent and skills. He describes playing in high school and college as not having much difference, but only when moving up levels are the players much stronger and smarter. It pushes him “to be good all the time, not just some of the time”. He retells his comeback as a “bizarre game” but “was a lot of fun” as he threw for 730 yards, five touchdowns, ran for another 60, and another touchdown. His collegiate injuries included a concussion and an AC joint separation, but he never missed any games in his career. In his mind, he believed he had to “grind through it”. He mentions coach Scott Turner of Minnesota as someone who showed interest in him early on, keeping him on the team. Taylor retells meeting Tom Brady during his stint with the Patriots. “He’s already in there with a coffee in his hand,” Taylor says, “I got to kind of pick his brain and be around him… which was a really cool experience.” Debuting in the NFL on Christmas Day was a surprise for Taylor as he was thrown into the team after T.J. Yates’ injury. He describes his feelings while playing on national television as an “Oh my God moment” but also blacking out and then getting into a state of focus. Despite a concussion, he moved to the Carolina Panthers, seeing it as “a second start,” where he learned from his previous mistakes and improved on them. COVID-19 halted most of Taylor’s activities, but he still continued to train in hopes of receiving a call. In terms of signing contracts, when presented with one from the Redskins, Taylor would ensure terms were guaranteed, and his hard work would not go to waste. However, he would not base his excellent performance on bonuses and incentives alone. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://m

S1 E79 · Mon, June 27, 2022

Adi Ignatius, Editor in Chief of Harvard Business Review

In this Walker Webcast, Willy welcomes Adi Ignatius. As the Editor in Chief of the Harvard Business Review Group and the publisher of HBR Press, he oversees the editorial activities of HBR, HBR.org, and its book-publishing unit. Before getting onboard HBR in 2009, he was the #2 editor at TIME. Two books he edited, President Obama: The Path to the White House and Prisoner of the State: The Secret Diaries of Premier Zhao Ziyang, became New York Times’ Bestsellers. Living and working overseas, he previously worked as an editor of TIME’s Asian edition and Beijing Bureau Chief and Moscow Bureau Chief for the Wall Street Journal. With HBR turning a century old in 2022, the publication aims to be credible and valuable, publishing the best ideas and research. From gathering ideas in their inbox to being more proactive, Adi explains that the editors strive to write about relevant topics while delivering long-form content. Their digital domain has garnered more attention as the physical copies took a setback. With their active Instagram presence, Adi says they want to “give people a nugget that has value then provide a link to go deeper,” providing an option to consume short pieces or in-depth research. He attributes their revenue success to their dedicated paying subscribers. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E78 · Sat, June 18, 2022

Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado

In this episode, Willy welcomes Governor Jared Polis. Before serving as the 43rd governor of Colorado since 2009, his political experience spans from being a Colorado State Board of Education member to a United States representative from Colorado’s 2nd congressional district. He is an entrepreneur at heart, founding ProFlowers in 1998 and TechStars in 2006. As an openly gay man, he advocates for LGBTQ+ and racial equality in Colorado. He has committed to ensuring all Coloradans have the opportunity to pursue their dreams by opening schools for at-risk students and new students and starting nonprofits for war veterans. The podcast begins with Governor Polis emphasizing “Colorado for All” and how people of all races and genders are the foundation of making the state“an amazing place.” His mother, Susan Polis Schutz, wrote Depression and Back, an integral influence on Governor Polis’ mental health policies. “We inherited an overly complicated and inefficient behavioral system…First days in the office, [I said] let’s fix this.” Reshaping the bureaucracy was a challenge, yet he believes that “getting things done at state-level is possible,” as he pushed for accountability and transparency. He proudly describes Colorado’s implementation of the red flag law, which allows families to temporarily confiscate guns from loved ones experiencing a mental health crisis. He supports universal background checks but points out a loophole: “You can drive an hour and a half to an open-air gun show in Wyoming and purchase a weapon without a background check.” As an entrepreneur, he enjoys how the private sector is always innovating but also finds the public sector fulfilling as it gives him a chance to improve people’s quality of life. With the previous governor, John Hickenlooper’s entrepreneurial background, Colorado has become a startup-friendly state, eliminating the costs of opening a business. Colorado's ranching and farming communities are fundamental to its economic growth, so Governor Polis prioritizes rural-urban unity. He continues to empower the agricultural technology sector with new practices and equipment as the state also depends on outdoor recreation. Governor Polis opposes buy-and-dry efforts and pushes for water conservation. In terms of natural disasters, Colorado has improved its rapid response and additional mitigation after experiencing three large wildfires in 2020. Governor Polis wants to create a better outdoor lifestyle experience, initiating the revitalization of main streets post-pandemic. Colorado aims to be 100% renewable energy by 2040. As COVID-19 infection numbers are dwindling, Governor Polis has stayed in the middle ground regarding wearing masks and lockdowns, giving people the freedom of choice. He focuses on reducing health care and pharma costs with a reinsurance program and talks with the FDA. With the positive effects of the cannabis industry, the Safe Banking Act aims to allow financial services even with businesses outsi

S1 E77 · Mon, June 13, 2022

John Hope Bryant, Entrepreneur, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE

In this episode, Willy welcomes John Hope Bryant. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation Hope, a nonprofit aiming to empower the youth and adults with financial literacy and economic education. He is the CEO of Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company, the largest for-profit minority-owned single-family rental home operator in the United States. He retells his humble beginnings as an African-American entrepreneur in his bestselling books on economics and leadership, such as How the Poor Can Save Capitalism and Up from Nothing. Named the 2016 Innovator of the Year by American Banker magazine, he is currently the first entrepreneur scholar in residence at Clark Atlanta University. The podcast begins with John emphasizing the importance of energy and relationships in every aspect of our lives. He narrates his childhood of finding out his genius IQ score but never internalizing it as he continued to hustle his way to success. He attributes his self-esteem to his mom’s unwavering expression of love as he believes that achievements are not “so much about being smart but are about being resilient.” He shares a story about Mike Maples, Jr. to drive home the point of having a winning mentality. “You don’t create a business to sell to Disney, but to buy Disney,” Mike Maples, Sr. said. John also highlights the significance of creating an environment of positive role models for children. “Brilliance is transferable everywhere,” he says. After a period of working in the entertainment business, John proceeded to do banking and finance. He believes capitalism can be a force for transformational change. With the privilege of education and setting up a candy shop, John realized his entrepreneurial dream and desire to give back to his community. “The color should not be red, blue, black, or white – but how do we all get some green… My calling is to unleash the untapped potential of the bottom of the pyramid.” He points out that the solution to poverty isn’t to distribute wealth but to teach others how to create it. He calls for giving children the incentive to study by teaching business creation and computing and providing internships. In the Great Resignation, more small businesses emerged since 2004, and 38% were owned by Black women. John has mastered the art of developing long-standing relationships with his deep heart for people. “You’ve got to live with something larger and more important than yourself.” He has also tapped into his intuition in his decision-making process as he thinks it’s “God speaking to you through you.” He practices treating everyone equally and being open to different perspectives – be it Republican, Democratic, poverty, wealth, local, or global. Upon talking to his pastor, the notable piece of advice he received was, “Take your business skills… and build wealth and opportunity in our neighborhoods.” Greed predisposes most people to financial failure, and he urges companies to offer financial coaching to their e

S1 E74 · Mon, June 06, 2022

Thomas Daniels, Partner at Spencer Stuart

In this episode, Willy welcomes Thomas Daniels. Previously a managing director and senior banker for investment banking recruiting at JPMorgan, Thomas is motivated to “discover and develop talent for a better future.” As a senior director and partner at Spencer Stuart, he has served on the firm’s audit and risk and cybersecurity committees and worked on executive search, succession planning, executive assessment, and board assignments for large multinationals, midcap private equity, and asset management firms. He is a speaker and panelist and has contributed to several articles, such as “Recruiting the Next Generation of Financial Experts to Boards” and “Lessons and Advice for Today’s CFO”. The podcast begins with Thomas explaining how the Great Resignation has impacted Spencer Stuart. Although negative on the surface, he believes there is “more liquidity than ever in human capital markets,” as Gen Z and millennial employees are upskilling and more concerned with work-life balance. To retain top talent, enlightened companies are proactive in getting people engaged and prioritizing a culture of purpose, mentorship, and recognition. Despite the surge of remote meetings, more people are moving across states for greener career pastures. Spencer Stuart experienced a 19% surge of board meetings in 2021, which Thomas connects to unprecedented issues caused by the pandemic. The hybrid model has expanded the firm’s pool of potential directors. As 70% of CEOs in the S&P 500 had no prior C-level experience, the criteria for effective CEOs have shifted from an extensive background experience to self-awareness and thinking agility. Thomas enumerates the firm’s methods for spotting the outstanding ones: deep dive assessments, off-channel references, and executive intelligence interviews. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E73 · Sat, May 21, 2022

Michael Bennet, Colorado Senator

In this episode, Willy welcomes Michael Bennet. Holding public office as the U.S. Senator for Colorado since 2009, Michael is driven by “an obligation to create more opportunity for the next generation.” He has built a strong reputation as a source of pragmatic and independent thinking, uniting Democrats and Republicans in tackling the country’s toughest issues, such as early childhood education, climate change, healthcare, and national security. His unfailing heart for service began even before his senatorial stint, helping to restructure failed businesses and creating the world’s largest movie theater chain, AMC. Starting off, Willy asks Michael about the reasons behind his career choice as a politician. Michael expresses gratitude to have contributed to Denver Public Schools as a superintendent, describing his past work experiences have widened his perspective on business and service. Being born in New Delhi, he disbelieves it to be a hurdle in his 2019 presidential campaign. He fondly talks about his father, Douglas J. Bennet, and his term as an editor for Yale Law Review, describing it as “the most luxurious three years of his life.” Michael then retells his experience working with Dick Celeste and how he reached the conclusion, “I wasn’t put on this earth to practice law. I just didn’t enjoy it.” He continues his journey by buying up Regal Cinemas, creating the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world. Michael reminisces on the day he was sworn in as senator, describing how former Colorado governor Ben Ritter made the historical appointment possible. He characterizes Colorado as “a crucible of American politics” as he relentlessly strives to protect the honor of Ritter’s decision. Michael remains firm on his stance on exerting more efforts on climate change and how the West is suffering from a water shortage. “One of my great frustrations is that we’ve done a terrible job,” he says. Another pressing issue is the negative effects of inflation on the current U.S. economy as the average American citizen works tirelessly yet is still unable to afford housing, healthcare, and education. He urges the market to consider onshore manufacturing to maintain ethically-run supply chains. As one of the powerful forces behind the Build Back Better Act, Michael laments that “it’s going to be very hard to get it over to the finish line.” He also provides his two cents on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, stating it as solid proof that democracy will always win over totalitarianism. He believes underestimating the Ukrainian people was a huge mistake on Putin’s part and that balance in leadership is needed to figure out the best strategy for overcoming nationwide attacks. As a qualified lawyer, Michael gives his perspective on the Roe v. Wade leak and the importance of voting for people who believe in women’s rights and are pro-choice. Even as a gun owner himself, Michael supports the move for universal background checks in connection to Colorado’s dark

S1 E72 · Sat, May 14, 2022

Lotfi Karoui, Chief Credit Strategist and head of the Credit Research Group at Goldman Sachs

In this episode, Willy welcomes Lotfi Karoui. Lotfi joined Goldman Sachs in 2007 and was promoted to managing director in 2015. Currently, he is the Chief Credit Strategist and head of the Credit Research Group at Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s leading investment banking, securities, and management firms. His research covers a wide span of topics, including income markets, interest rate models, and macro-finance. His work is published in various academic journals, including the Journal of Financial Economics, Management Science, the Journal of Derivatives, and the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control. To start, Willy asks Lotfi about Paul Tudor Jones’ opinion in a recent CNBC interview, in which he stated, “You don’t want to be in bonds or stocks right now. I can’t think of a worse macro-environment...” Lotfi points out the paradigm shift of the newfound ability for investors to park their cash, decreasing the urgency of putting money in bonds and stocks. The built-up risk premium also becomes a factor, citing widened corporate bond spreads as an example. Lotfi continues to explain that “anything that has a little bit of duration risk has probably its worst start ever,” encompassing investment-grade and treasury bonds. The terminal value of the fed funds rate is set to peak at 3%, which coincides with Goldman Sachs view of the ideal target to dip one’s toes into bonds. Lotfi noticed a significant trend in the past five economic declines: The slope of the yield curve has done a fantastic job at predicting future recessions. However, he enumerates two caveats – correlation is not entirely causation, and the current cycle has proven to be more nuanced since the onset of the Great Moderation in the early eighties. He also emphasizes the imbalance in the labor market, with the federal government slowing down the economy without pressuring businesses to lay off employees. He presents his definition of a soft landing in terms of the ongoing inflation and status of the employment market and rates – the slowing down of the economy below potential while avoiding recession that causes companies to overreact. He states that the odds of a recession happening over the next two years are 35%. As gas prices are climbing, Lotfi highlights that demand destruction is the only way to rebalance the energy market instead of shrinking the demand side of the equation. He compares the effects of oil shocks on the United States and the European markets. The US economy is protected from the negative consequences due to a meaningful offset. Whereas Europe, they heavily rely on Russia to import their commodities. Lofti defines the current cycles as unpredictable and having more complex qualities. While the credit cycle is fairly young, the general business cycle is far ahead in its lifetime, making it impossible to tell if it is currently in recovery. Regarding inflated housing prices, Lotfi says the average monthly mortgage payment in the U.S. has increased by 41%

S1 E71 · Sat, May 07, 2022

State of CRE with Kris Mikkelsen, EVP of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, SMD of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, EVP of Research & Securities - 2nd Appearance

Power is in the hands of the ones with cash – that’s the general prediction of the corporate real estate market moving forward post-pandemic. With multi-family companies throwing money at more rental housing and inflation numbers at an all-time high, the future is uncertain as consumers struggle to afford a place to live. Research and Securities Executive VP Ivy Zelman, Investment and Sales Executive VP Kris Mikkelsen, Capital Markets Senior Managing Director Aaron Appel join Willy Walker on this week’s Walker Webcast as they dissect the current condition of the corporate real estate industry, why money is king, the probability of a soft landing versus a hard landing, and their thoughts on the best areas to invest in right now. Ivy Zelman sheds light on how rentals are unsustainable as more capital is flowing into the space, and a backlog of properties without leases exists. She also points out the disconnect between buyers’ willingness to pay and sellers’ expectations. Kris Mikkelsen lays out where he would put on his dollars – capital assets where rates can be reset and capital in markets with strong growth fundamentals and low risk. He emphasizes a lower leverage point and the ever-changing cost of homeownership in the past three months. Aaron Appel believes the future of CRE isn’t completely bleak, as time and time again, we’ve witnessed the market adjusting when there’s enough distress. But with the country’s escalating debt, inflation comes as a result of working to overcome it. Tune in to this new episode of Driven By Insight — CRE State of the Union with Ivy Zelman, Kris Mikkelsen, and Aaron Appel. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E70 · Sat, April 30, 2022

Mo Gawdat, Former Google X Executive and Author

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said, “Finding a way to ensure that the advent of digital superintelligence is symbiotic with humanity is the single biggest existential crisis we face.” This quote encapsulates Mo Gawdat’s views and opinions in his best-selling book, Scary Smart, a roadmap detailing and predicting how AI can inevitably take over the human race. Mo Gawdat joins Willy Walker on this week’s Walker Webcast as he breaks down the evolution of AI, humanity’s cognitive limitations in controlling AI’s rapid growth, his biggest fears for the future of AI, its use in war and prevention in future disasters like COVID-19, and our responsibility as users in teaching AI to have “our best interests in mind”. Mo Gawdat describes AI not as machines but as “digital beings with experiences, fears, consciousness, and emotions”, capable of deep learning. He likens them to infants, absorbing every piece of knowledge being fed. “The more data you give them, the more they can see and observe patterns,” he adds. He emphasizes humanity’s refusal to take accountability in raising these “artificially intelligent children”, waiting for the government to control the inescapable doom of them disrupting our lifestyles, economies, political landscapes, and overall welfare. Mo Gawdat continues to warn us of the machine’s ability to sway public reasoning and opinions through social media algorithms. “They’re doing that in billions of recommendations every day…and then you start to realize that we are already in a place where we’re dominated. We’re already being told by the machines what to do.” Tune in to this new episode of the Walker Webcast — The Future of AI with Mo Gawdat, Author of Scary Smart and Former Google X Executive. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E69 · Mon, April 25, 2022

Mary Callahan Erdoes, JP Morgan's CEO of Asset and Wealth Management

There’s never been a better time for women leaders than now. That’s what Mary Callahan Erdoes believes as the opportunity for remote and online work has provided the flexibility for family time and career growth. As the CEO of J.P. Morgan’s Asset and Wealth Management, she has brought one of the largest and most reliable investment banks to $4 trillion in client assets. Philanthropy is also close to her heart as she serves as a board member of New York City’s Robin Hood Foundation. Mary Callahan Erdoes joins Willy Walker on this week’s Walker Webcast as she gives her two cents on the unpredictability of the global market, her advice on investing in cryptocurrency, how more competition keeps the economy booming, and her close working ties with CEO Jamie Dimon. She emphasizes appreciating and recognizing both one’s milestones and empty tombstones – as any downturn is a chance to reevaluate methods and strategies. This optimistic outlook has set J.P. Morgan to be ready in handling any catastrophic situation. “Our job is to always prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” she adds. “If you do it the other way around, you’re going to get yourself in big trouble. That’s how we’re wired.” Diversity and inclusion have always been a priority for Mary Callahan Erdoes. J.P. Morgan’s efforts in investing in low-income housing and more poverty-stricken areas and opening doors to recruiting a wide slate of talent prove their stance on making a bigger difference in today’s work culture and society. Tune in to this new episode of the Walker Webcast — How to Manage $4 Trillion with Mary Callahan Erdoes, J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management CEO. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E68 · Mon, April 18, 2022

Amor Towles, Three-Time Best Selling Novelist

Musician Keith Richards once said, “I’ve imagined it all. I just didn’t think it would happen.” It’s a quote that sums up Amor Towles’ feelings after the unforeseen success of his work. Being a New York Times’ Best-Selling Author of three noteworthy novels, Amor Towles has also juggled being a professional banker with family members in the finance space and a tennis player to further cultivate his creative juices. Amor Towles joins Willy Walker on this week’s Walker Webcast as they flip the pages of his childhood love for fiction, how novels are writer’s symphonies, his profound interest in Russian literature, and why the need to be historically accurate should come second in the writing process. He attributes the refinement of his books to the caring attention and assessment of his wife, his fiction-loving friends, his agent, his editor, and his adoring readers who are never afraid to point out any logical oversight in his stories. A thesaurus definitely isn’t handy nor useful - as much as most people would believe. For Amor Towles, it’s impossible to draw out the multi-dimensionality of a character with the reliance on outside resources. “I have to trust what sounds right to my ear,” he says. “The vocabulary has sprung in a way from my sense of their [the character’s] personality and upbringing. What would they say? What would sound right to them?” Guesting on Late Night with Seth Meyers was a humbling opportunity as the host was an enthusiastic fan of his work. The appearance opened the door for Amor Towles’ to fulfill what he truly set out to do. “The biggest satisfaction is knowing that the book is finding an audience, resonating with people, and has made an impact in their lives in some interesting way,” he adds. Tune in to this new episode of the Walker Webcast — Penning a Best-Seller with Amor Towles, New York Best-Selling Author. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E67 · Sat, April 09, 2022

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist & Former Wharton Professor

Leading Economist and former Wharton Professor Dr. Peter Linneman is optimistic about the U.S. economy, although not every moment. With a divided Congress, the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, and skyrocketing oil prices amid an ongoing pandemic, Dr. Linneman shares his quarterly predictions and provides insights to help you understand what's to come. Dr. Linneman presents the most prescient analysis, and he cites that before things got so hard, nobody could have guessed in February 2020 that the GDP could still grow by 3.5%. He considers it staggering and the main point. "We've undergrown, and we have potential just to catch up and then have normal growth. So I think that that's what's going to happen now over the next few years." Dr. Linneman mentions that a devastating variant of the virus can change anything, but the biggest wildcard he considers would stop the left to right upward kind of recovery is price controls. "I remember in 1971 when Nixon, a Republican, put in wage and price controls, and I remember the disaster that ensued. And yet, the U.S. economy grew over the five years, but it was a mess. It was an absolute mess because it's like fooling Mother Nature, right? Once you do this price, there's a knock-on effect on another. That's what we found out during the shutdown. You shut down one thing, but you also shut down many other things. So the biggest risk to the recovery is not interest rates, it's not inflation, it's wage and price controls." The leading economist adds that looking at the real factors matter. Over two years, real GDP, a crude measure of demand in the economy, has been up 3.5%. Industrial output, a crude measure of industrial goods capacity, is down 1% and employment, a crude measure of service sector supply down 1%, and demand's up 3.5%. Willy and Dr. Linneman cover how to bridge the gap as new government policies create an imbalance between the carbon economy and a green economy, pushing into renewables when there is still the demand for fossil fuels while exploration and refining companies are not investing anymore. In the world of CRE, Dr. Linneman cites things to consider when you're considering an investment in 2022. You have to look at the relative demand growth versus supply. "Generally over a three to five year period, supply and demand are going to grow about the same. If you're a developer, you want to be where demands grow because you're in the business of servicing growth with your fees and creating products and so forth. If you're an investor, you care about supply and demand. So the red hot cities are certainly industrial, people are looking at them pretty attractively for investing, and in the red hot cities, they're looking at them, certainly from multifamily. The cold cities are starting to get a relook." Tune in to this new episode of the Walker Webcast - The Best Hour in CRE with Dr. Peter Linneman. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https:/

S1 E66 · Sat, March 26, 2022

Tope Lawani, CEO of Helios

He's on top of his game and has perfected how to invest in success. He is Tope Lawani — the pride of Nigeria who has earned his MIT and Harvard education and is now making waves across the globe as a private equity pioneer. His firm, Helios Investment Partners, is Africa's largest private equity firm, focusing on technology, infrastructure, and sustainability. This special episode of the #WalkerWebcast is an inspiring discussion between Willy and his Harvard Business School classmate. They cover the makings of investing in the world's fastest-growing continent, how advanced digital payment platforms are allowing African nations to leapfrog parts of the western world, and how private capital has created economic and social value throughout the African continent. Tope tells his origin story, which seemed perfect for his immense contributions today. When he was younger, he lived essentially on campus with close to 100 nationalities. Surrounding his home are neighbors from Taiwan, Israel, Korea, Jamaica, Sierra Leone and people he has learned and interacted with from almost all parts of the world. "I grew up in an extremely multicultural environment. From the get-go, I was always comfortable with everyone coming from different backgrounds. I went to school with the kids from all strata of society. They were children of the president, the vice president, all the heads of the armed forces. But equally, a decent percentage of my school kids were probably the first kids in their entire family history ever to go to school. They turn up to school with all their belongings in a sack of rice." Tope adds that his unusual childhood can be difficult to replicate. Working for TPG Capital from 1996 to 2004 has taught Tope to be creative, entrepreneurial, hard-working and empowered. He later moved on and started his own firm, Helios. Raising that first fund exclusively focused on Africa wasn't a walk in the park. "There was some benefit of just naivete, which helped to be honest, because I think a first time fund in a pretty niche market is either impossible or it's easy. There's no such thing as it's in the middle. It's either just it won't happen, or you might stumble into some blind luck, and then it happens." From telecom towers, undersea cables, oil and gas, fintech and more — there's so many to start for Tope where everything he touches seems to turn to gold. His company Helios was named the Firm of the Year for Africa by Private Equity International after winning it in the past consecutive years since 2016. It's amazing how substantial the capital they've raised for infrastructure investments. "There are many great things, and I think better about investing in Africa. We've pioneered and have been first in discovering many things. The economic infrastructure needs to exist at some point, and we have to build it now as opposed to buying it." Tune in to this new episode of the Walker Webcast — Invest In Success with Tope Lawani, Co-Founder & CEO of Helios

S1 E65 · Sat, March 19, 2022

Multifamily Experts: Daryl Carter of Avanath Capital Management, Doug Bibby of NMHC, David Schwartz of Waterton, and Sue Ansel of Gables Residential.

A special Walker Webcast comes your way as big powerhouses come to share a wealth of experience and industry insights combined in the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Conference! Join this conversation with friends, former chairpersons and incredibly successful entrepreneurs and leaders in the multifamily industry: > Doug Bibby, President of NMHC > Daryl J Carter Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Avanath Capital Management, LLC, a California-based investment firm that specializes in affordable and workforce communities > David Schwartz, CEO, Chairman, and Co-Founder of Waterton, a real estate investment and property management company specializing in multifamily, senior living, and hospitality > Susan Ansel, President and CEO of Gables Residential, a private REIT focused on development, acquisition, and management of multifamily communities Willy Walker engages these industry greats as they share their reflections on NMHC. As a national organization with more than 1,700 members that has been promoting and advocating for the multifamily industry since 2001. Doug Bibby shares that his sole cause in his successful run of the NMHC was putting people in homes. "That was always a motivator for me. We're putting a roof over people's heads, we're not polluting the environment, and we're not doing bad things. We're actually helping people achieve their dreams." Willie asks Doug to share how he took the rest of his executive team and turned Fannie Mae from being a huge liability to the taxpayers, becoming one of the truly great corporations in America. "We have reinvented what was essentially a government bureaucracy, with 20% of the employees who were civil servants, and there was one product line. It was a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. There were no arms, no multifamily, no embassy. And we were able to reinvent everything." He brought his 16-year experience and excitement to his role at NMHC. Daryl Carter acknowledges the values that Doug had that were instrumental in positively shaping the industry, one in which to accommodate more institutional capital. Starting Waterton in 1995 shows a big difference in scale level and the types of funds they're raising with the whole process transforming materially. Sue Ansel attributes her involvement with NMHC as very helpful to her growth. As CEO of a major real estate corporation and chairwoman of NHMC, the experience of picking the brains of impactful executives in other large organizations affects her own leadership. "Those are some of the really unique opportunities that we get in these roles and a huge chance of a lifetime." David Schwartz enumerates the highlights of being NMHC chairman growing in servant leadership, emotional intelligence, authenticity, and trust. He covers how being underbuilt as an industry puts us behind for over a decade that we're just not building enough housing, resulting in this rent inflation. Daryl Carter is all praises for the culture that has been built at NMHC. There m

S1 E64 · Sat, March 12, 2022

Jack Daly, Sales Coach and Best-Selling Author

You are selling every day — whether you realize it or not. Whether you're a CEO or a stay at home mom, you have to sell your ideas to people. What matters first is asking yourself, have you bought into your vision for yourself, your life, and your business? Legendary sales coach Jack Daly shares that many people perish without achieving their purpose because they lack direction tied to one's priorities and values. In this new episode, Jack joins Willy to explore the crucial lessons he learned in a 30-year career in sales and as an executive by building six companies into national platforms, developing proven systems and processes to grow revenue and profitability and building a winning company culture. On top of his incredible career – he's accomplished numerous personal feats only a few can match: playing the top 100 golf courses, competing in over 93 marathons and more. Willy opens the conversation by sharing how listening to Jack speak in 2007 changed the trajectory of Walker and Dunlop. "There were two things that you said in that presentation that stuck with me: the first one you said was, 'if you have a vision for your company, you need to make sure that everybody in your company aligns with that vision. And if you have anybody who doesn't align with that vision, they can't be on your team because they are cancer inside your organization.' The other one, which was, I would say, the most impactful thing I have ever been told was if you aren't answering that question 'Where are we going?' for your team every single day, you are failing as a CEO." Willy asks Jack why implementing strategies like the money bag, and handwritten notes will never go out of style. Jack's book The Sales Playbook covers the story of how he made millions of dollars by building relationships over the years. Another book, Hyper Sales Growth, teaches the importance of systems and processes in the sales side of the house and connects to the analogy he gave on why "sports teams run better than most businesses." His new book Life By Design tells Jack's own success of living his life to the fullest, creating goals each year to help achieve everything on his long bucket list. With meticulous care, Jack plans, tracks, and compares key metrics of his travel, health, and personal aspirations to control performance and hold himself accountable. Tune in to this new episode of the Walker Webcast — Selling Smarter, Not Harder with Jack Daly, Professional Sales Coach. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts,

S1 E63 · Sat, March 05, 2022

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is determined to bridge the political divide. As one of only two Republican governors to be re-elected for a second term in Maryland's 242-year history, Governor Hogan is creating change and “making the most out of every day.” On this new episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy and Governor Hogan explore an engaging conversation on the state of politics in America, the future of the Republican Party, leadership during Covid-19, the importance of integrity, and his battle with stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Willy opens the conversation asking if Governor Hogan ever considered following in his father's footsteps, Congressman Larry Hogan, Sr., a lawyer turned FBI agent turned politician. The governor shares he wanted to be a basketball coach when he was younger and is a late bloomer in politics. He cites his father's most important lessons on integrity and public service. Hogan Sr. was the first Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee to call for the impeachment of President Richard Nixon. He showed independence as a political leader, putting the country above the party and insisted on a fair and transparent process. The younger Hogan embodies these in his brand of politics, recognized nationally as a strong, independent leader who consistently delivers real results and achieves common sense, bipartisan solutions. Governor Hogan recalls the funny story of how he "rebelled" by supporting Ronald Reagan while his father was for Gerald Ford as a college kid. Governor Hogan looks to what the Reagan presidency stood for that guided him throughout his political career. With how the government operates now, Willy asks what it's like to compare the state and national levels. Governor Hogan shares, "Most people in America want to elect leaders, regardless of their party affiliation that are willing to work together, to focus on solving problems. And unfortunately, that's not what's happening in Washington, where we're just at the state Capitol here in Annapolis, we're 30 miles down the road from the nation's capital, and we couldn't be more different, working together and getting things done on any number of issues." Willy and Governor Hogan recall his first campaign in 2014. As a small businessman who had never held elective office, he ran with a small budget to address massive problems with lack of jobs, high taxes and the opioid crisis. "Nobody was even paying attention to our race as if we had no chance at all. But as I traveled around the state, I saw the struggling middle-class families were suffering, and small businesses were being hurt. We just went out with a grassroots campaign. I started a group called Change Maryland. I went all across the state just talking to people. We had very little funding. We weren't expected to win. It was a big shocker because I pulled off the biggest surprise upset in America in 2014." GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www

S1 E62 · Sat, February 26, 2022

Tom Gardner, CEO of the Motley Fool

Brace yourselves. The future is gearing towards the Metaverse, cryptocurrency, and tech stock investing. Tom Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder of the Motley Fool presents his insights on where these innovations will take us in 2022. On this new episode of the #WalkerWebcast, Willy opens the conversation in establishing some truths and updates as we face inflation, rising interest rates, and increasing geopolitical tensions in today's market. Willy and Tom explore the core tenets of investing and holding onto stocks for a minimum of five years or longer. Historically, the average person in an average situation is better off putting in more money in periods of volatility. “It’s better to step away and look at other things in your life if you’ve got a good game plan: adding money, diversification, and a long-term five-plus-year time horizon.” Tom chooses patience and recognizes metrics such as softer issues (corporate leadership, insider ownership, company culture, etc.) when selecting companies to bank on. Though being methodical in decision-making brings benefit, Tom also lets go of the fear of taking risks. “I don’t have the luxury of sitting back and investing for ten years.” He also quotes Warren Buffet, “You get the investors you deserve.” For Tom, success boils down primarily to the leadership commitment to all stakeholders as only less than 10% of public companies like his deliver a decade of great results. As the episode comes to a close, Tom shares his thoughts on Sin stocks and The Motley Fool's opinions on cryptocurrency. He states that there needs to be a grand debate on whether the benefits far outweigh the potential harm these new changes bring. Tune in! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E61 · Sat, February 19, 2022

Alex Rampell, General Partner of top venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz

We are on the verge of massive change where innovations in mobile, digital money and machine learning are changing how we move money and manage our finances. An expert on these technologies is Alex Rampell, who plays a significant role in building the future of financial services. A General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Alex also serves on the board of Branch, Brightside, Descript, Divvy, Earnin, FlyHomes, Loft, Mercury, PeerStreet, Point, Propel, Sentilink, Super Evil Mega Corp, Transferwise, and Very Good Security. Alex additionally led the firm's investments in OpenDoor ($OPEN), Plaid, Quantopian (acquired by Robinhood), and Rival (acquired by LiveNation). Prior to joining the firm, Alex co-founded multiple companies, including Affirm ($AFRM), which he co-founded with Max Levchin, FraudEliminator (acquired by McAfee in 2006), Point, TrialPay (acquired by Visa in 2015), TXN (acquired by Envestnest in 2019), and Yub (acquired by Coupons.com in 2013). Join Willy Walker and Alex Rampell on this week's Walker Webcast as they explore the ins and outs of fintech, the right mindset in approaching investments, censorship-resistant technology, lessons from a dental software story, the future of financial services, and so much more. Willy invites Alex to share his Andover boarding school experience, getting to Harvard and starting his little software business when students are prohibited from doing it from their dorm room. "It was a part-time thing, but I used to sell software on the internet in the 90s when this was not really a mainstream thing, which ironically made it much easier to do because you were not competing with millions of software developers around the world." From being an undergrad to jumping right into entrepreneurship, Alex attributes luck, common sense, and not being afraid to fail as his ingredients of starting a company in college and making his way to success. Alex emphasizes the importance of empathy and a grounded understanding, especially in venture capitalism. He brings this mindset and experience to Andreessen Horowitz as an outstanding investor. He also uses an example of looking at the video of Tiger Woods as a kid hitting his 25-yard drive. "One can think, hey, I'm 40, I can hit a drive much further than that little kid, I'm much better than him." or "Wow if that kid keeps it up, he could win 15 majors in the future." In a venture mindset, you have to default to that latter category and realize that you're not looking at Baby Tiger Woods; you're looking at something that will not work. But you can't judge it on the present because it is an extraordinarily easy way to never really win." Tune in to this new episode of the Walker Webcast — FinTech and Venture Capital Alex Rampell, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E60 · Sat, February 12, 2022

David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group

American business leader, bestselling author, and patriotic philanthropist David Rubenstein proves that if you can live your legacy, the greater your impact. In this special episode of the Walker Webcast, David and Willy share the screen to discuss how private is the private equity world, living a legacy and why he thinks he won't ever pick up golf! Willy opens the conversation by introducing David with the remarks of Harvard University's Former President Drew Faust: "David Rubenstein's acumen in finance, his experience both in leading a complex organization and then serving as an institutional trustee, his capacious intellect and global outlook, his devotion to universities and to the arts and culture, and his capacity to inspire generosity in others, all promise to serve the corporation and the university well. He has served on a remarkable range of nonprofit boards, reflecting his equally remarkable span of interests — in higher education, the arts, public policy, medicine, international affairs and American history and culture." This sums up David's remarkable undertakings and contributions. Harvard Corporation is the oldest corporation in the Western Hemisphere, chartered in 1650, of which David is a member despite not having gone to Harvard. Willy mentions how David has also been very supportive of his alma mater, Duke University, and contributing with a rare book library, the art center, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute, the School of Public Policy, The Freeman Center for Jewish Life and more. David shares that his parents didn't have a high school and university education. He is grateful to have received scholarships to go to Duke and University Law School. He feels very indebted to them and repays what he can after achieving his massive success. Willy poses how David finds the time and energy to be able to put energy in so many endeavors and as co-founder and co-chairman of the private equity firm The Carlyle Group. "I find organizations that I think are doing good jobs that I feel indebted to, and I want to stay involved with them if I feel they're doing a good thing for our country. Secondly, I don't play golf, which saves many hours and a lot of frustration. And then generally, I love doing this, so it's not work for me." Willy explores common themes that David outlined in his book How To Lead. David shares that luck was a significant factor in finding his two co-founders of the Carlyle Group, William Conway Jr. and Daniel D'Aniello. The desire to succeed also led to starting small as an investment firm in the buyout area in Washington, and riding through a massive failure during the Great Recession made the company what it is now. His philanthropy work makes up a considerable portion of David's life. He is an original signer of The Giving Pledge and continues to persuade people to give money for worthy causes and give away a huge chunk of his own net worth. As a celebrated interviewer hosting The David Rubenstein Show

S1 E59 · Sat, February 05, 2022

Keira D'Amato, Athlete and Record-Breaking Marathoner

It's never too late to return to an unfulfilled dream. Keira D'Amato tells the story of what it's like to leave the sport that she loved after sustaining an immobilizing foot injury. On this Walker Webcast, host Willy and guest Keira discuss the incredible tale of how it's never late in life to do it all! In her late 30s, Keira started prioritizing her health. Unexpectedly, the little step she took turned out to be a huge turn towards qualifying for the Olympic Trials. She just pushed herself a little further and further and found herself hitting new records again and again. She just kept saying: "What's the next goal? And the next? Let's keep going." Such incredible feats for a real estate agent, mother of two, and the fastest American woman to ever run a marathon – at age 37! On January 16, Keira won the Chevron Houston Marathon at 2:19:12, beating the competition by over ten minutes and breaking the US marathon record set in 2006. Tune in to this new episode of the Walker Webcast — Going The Extra Mile With Keira D'Amato, Athlete & Record-Breaking Marathoner. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E58 · Sat, January 29, 2022

Frank Cespedes, Harvard Business School Professor and six-time author

How do you get the sales you need in today's ever-evolving landscape? Dr. Frank Cespedes graces the Walker Webcast to drop the essential sales strategies and techniques that you need to maintain a thriving and game-changing enterprise. Frank's vast experience spans his work with many companies on go-to-market and strategy issues, and he has been a Board member at consumer goods, industrial products, and services firms. He teaches at Harvard Business School while serving as Managing Partner at a professional services firm for 12 years. He is the author of six books, including Aligning Strategy and Sales, which was cited as "the best sales book of the year" (Strategy & Business), "a must-read" (Gartner), and "perhaps the best sales book ever" (Forbes). His newest book is Sales Management That Works: How to Sell in a World That Never Stops Changing. Willy opens the discussion on how the book covers the lessons on how Jack Welch, considered the greatest leader of his era who took GE from a billion dollars to 10 billion a year of yearly profits, had a horse race to decide his successor. Today finding sales talent is still the hard part for companies. The conversation leads to why Frank emphasizes how CEOs should not only set the foundational conditions for business development in their company but never lose their connection with customers. "Once they become CEOs, the rest of the organization conspires to "protect" them against customers. As a result, they're often making decisions based on an obsolete vision of what's really going on out there. And that's been Frank’s experience that when companies fail in terms of tens and hundreds of billions in shareholder value, you just can't point to one person to take the blame. It's a variety of other factors." This calls to discuss how sales have changed because of digital transformation. Willy cites one data point Frank brings up in his book: that people's impression of online media, online sales versus brick and mortar, is completely distorted. Numbers show that despite what many of us think, an Amazon and UPS-driven economy is "overhyped," "misunderstood", and can affect companies. To drive the point further, Frank reminds us that the most important thing about sales now and in the future is always the buyer and not the seller. Auto sales is a good example of how the vast majority of buys that comprise 96% still occur in the dealership. This was confirmed during the pandemic as well. Tune in to this new episode of the Walker Webcast — Getting The Sales You Need with Dr. Frank Cespedes, Harvard Business School Professor. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to

S1 E57 · Sat, January 22, 2022

Jim Courier, Tennis Hall of Famer and former #1 world tennis player

We get up close and personal in an inspiring conversation with Australian Open commentator and four-time Grand Slam winner Jim Courier. He shares the backstory of choosing whether to pursue baseball or tennis at age 13, what it's like being friendly and competitive with fellow tennis legends, and the future he expects for upcoming American players. Jim Courier reached the #1 world ranking, was a member of two winning United States Davis Cup teams and is one of sixteen men in the history of tennis to reach the finals of all four major championships. He is a member of the International Hall of Fame and proudly served as Captain of the United States Davis Cup Team from 2011-1018. Jim remains active in the tennis world today, working in TV as an analyst at the premiere tennis events. He co-founded Courier’s Kids, which supports after school tennis programs, and InsideOut Sports & Entertainment, which has produced over 200 tennis tournaments and exhibitions since inception. Jim resides in Los Angeles with his wife Susanna and their two sons. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E56 · Sat, January 15, 2022

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist & Former Wharton Professor

On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker is joined by Dr. Peter Linneman. For over 40 years, Dr. Linneman's unique blend of scholarly rigor and practical business insight has earned him accolades from around the world. He has studied under multiple Nobel Prize winners, holds both a Master's and Doctorate in Economics after a distinguished academic career at both The University of Chicago and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and was a leading member of Wharton's faculty, serving as the Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate, Finance, and Public Policy for 35 years. He has published over 100 scholarly articles, four editions of the acclaimed book, “Real Estate Finance and Investments: Risks and Opportunities,” and the widely-read Linneman Letter quarterly report. Dr. Linneman’s long and ongoing business career is highlighted by his roles as Founding Principal of Linneman Associates, LLC, a leading real estate advisory firm; CEO of American Land Fund; and CEO of KL Realty. For more than 35 years he has advised leading corporations and has served on over 20 public and private boards, including serving as Chairman of Rockefeller Center Properties, where he led the successful restructuring and sale of Rockefeller Center in the mid-1990s. This Walker Webcast is a highly anticipated episode as we open 2022 with Dr. Peter Linneman, who shares his thoughtful insights and projections that have been amazingly prescient. In this episode, we will deep dive into the reviews he shares in The Linneman Letter quarterly report, highlighting highly-discussed economic topics you should know in 2022. Hear Dr. Linneman’s breakdown of his quarterly report in this segment of the Walker Webcast — The Best Hour in CRE with Dr. Peter Linneman, Founding Principal of Linneman Associates. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E55 · Sat, January 08, 2022

Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic and author of "RealAge: Are You as Young as You Can Be?"

Stay younger, longer! Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Michael Roizen on slowing the aging process, the key to longevity, and more On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Dr. Michael Roizen, on how to live a healthy, happy, and longer life. Dr. Roizen is the New York Times #1 best-selling author of RealAge: Are You as Young as You Can Be? and three other #1's and Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic. As we kick-off a New Year, join us to hear how you can live healthier and happier and prepare for the coming (80% probability) reboot so you'll be 40 when the calendar strikes 90. Listen now! ABOUT: Michael F. Roizen, MD, is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Williams College and Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine who is passionate about helping people choose to live younger and healthier. He performed his residency in internal medicine at Harvard's Beth Israel Hospital and completed Public Health Service at the National Institutes of Health in the laboratory of Irv Kopin and Nobel Prize winner Julius Axelrod. He is certified by both the American Boards of Internal Medicine and of Anesthesiology. Dr. Roizen is the Cofounder of RealAge Inc, which was sold in 2006, but still Chairs its Scientific Advisory Board. He is 72 calendar years of age (2018), but his real age is 53.8. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E54 · Tue, December 28, 2021

Alan Fleischmann, CEO of Laurel Strategies

Leadership, loyalty, and trust: Alan Fleischmann, Laurel Strategies CEO and SiriusXM Host On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed the man behind the nation’s most powerful CEOs and c-suite professionals, Alan Fleischmann, Founder and CEO of Laurel Strategies and host of SiriusXM show, Leadership Matters. Alan discussed his early entrepreneurial days, his passion for helping people find their voice, the importance of trust, and much more. 0:50 - Willy introduces today’s guest, Alan Fleischmann. 2:50 - Alan tells the story of his father’s life during the war and his relationship with Eisenhower. 7:08 - Alan’s willingness to lead others to success. 9:52 - Dealing with loss and grief. 13:25 - The importance of asking the right questions. 15:00 - Alan’s drive for entrepreneurship. 20:58 - Why do people work with Alan? 26:54 - Alan shares the inspiring story of Pfizer’s CEO. 31:10 - What should leaders be considering during these times? 39:33 - What Alan looks for in board members. 47:14 - Investing in the next generations to create the future. 50:17 - The work of Just Capital. 54:04 - How leaders can establish trust in their own culture. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E53 · Sat, December 18, 2021

Kara McShane, Head of Commercial Real Estate at Wells Fargo, and Kristy Fercho, Head of Home Lending at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Heads of CRE and Home Lending on the economy, technology, future of office, and more. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Wells Fargo's Head of Home Lending Kristy Fercho and Head of Commercial Real Estate Kara McShane. Kristy and Kara discussed the latest market trends, what could come next, how they have advanced their careers and effectively run their respective businesses, and much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E52 · Mon, December 13, 2021

Ed Walter, CEO of ULI Global, and Bill Grayson, EVP of ULI's Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance

A bright future for CRE! On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Ed Walter, ULI's Global CEO, and Billy Grayson, EVP of ULI's Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance. They discussed the recent Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2022 report, which is jam-packed with everything from the hottest markets to the potential impact of returning to the office. In addition, they covered the latest green and environmental standards within the built environment. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E51 · Sat, November 20, 2021

Kris Mikkelsen, EVP of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, SMD of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, EVP of Research & Securities

State of CRE - Walker & Dunlop's Experts' Outlooks on Debt, Equity, and Investment Sales It's time to do a deep dive on the state of commercial real estate! Willy was joined by Walker & Dunlop's very own experts to provide a 360 view of the industry. Find out what trends you should be taking seriously in property sales, financing, and more:  Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President, Investment Sales, who oversaw $15B+ in property sales over the past two years, will discuss the top 10 multifamily markets, the impact of cap rate compression, and who is buying and selling. Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets and regular on Commercial Observers Power Finance list, will cover what he sees in New York City and beyond and the state of the office, retail, industrial, and more. Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President, Research and Securities, and one of Barron's Top 100 Women in U.S. Finance, will touch on housing market trends and what impact the infrastructure bill may have on housing. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E50 · Sat, November 13, 2021

Allyn Stewart, President of Flashlight Films

"Aim for excellence" - Producer Allyn Stewart on the business of making a blockbuster movie Ever watch a film and wonder how it was made? Well, we have answers for you. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed President of Flashlight Films Allyn Stewart, the producer behind iconic films such as Sully, Dangerous Liaisons, and Driving Miss Daisy to discuss the business of making movies. Allyn discussed everything from how streaming is impacting the film industry to what it's like working with Tom Hanks. 0:47 - Willy gives a recent market update. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E49 · Sat, November 06, 2021

Dan Houston, CEO of Principal Financial

Business of well-being - Principal Financial CEO Dan Houston on retirement and his career journey Feeling financially secure is on most people's wish list, and for the past four decades, it's been Dan Houston's job to help people achieve that wish. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Dan Houston on the hows and whys of financial planning, growing and scaling a much-admired Fortune 500 company, and what trends he's tracking in the global economy. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E48 · Sat, October 30, 2021

John Rice, CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow

Making diversity work in the workplace with John Rice, CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow John Rice, Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow, has dedicated himself to racial equity, transforming the careers of people of color, and helping organizations move the needle on DEI. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed John Rice on the need for organizations to take a rigorous approach to DEI, the three degrees of racism, and his incredible family history. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E47 · Mon, October 25, 2021

Ivy Zelman, CEO, and Dennis McGill, Director of Research of Zelman & Associates

Ivy Zelman and Dennis McGill Challenge the Housing Market Orthodoxy 5-star housing analyst Ivy Zelman is back on the Walker Webcast! She saw the future of the housing market in 2005 and 2012 -- are her predictions right again? Her latest "Cradle to Grave" report debunks the narrative that we have a housing shortage. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Ivy to discuss how slow population growth and shifting demographic characteristics mean that the seeds of housing oversupply may be planted. We'll also be sneaking in a few questions about her new memoir, Gimme Shelter! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E46 · Sat, October 16, 2021

Dr. Richard Tedlow, Harvard Business School Professor

What Jobs, Musk & Oprah Have In Common? Legendary Harvard Business School professor Dr. Richard Tedlow’s books on Tom Watson of IBM and Andy Grove of Intel were Business Week selections as outstanding. His newest book, on Charismatic Leadership, profiles the likes of Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Oprah. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Richard for an in-depth discussion on leadership, vision, and what makes our generation’s greatest business minds tick. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E45 · Sat, October 09, 2021

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist & Former Wharton Professor

Load Up On Assets! Dr. Peter Linneman on Inflation, Job Growth & Interest Rates Renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman once again dazzled our host, Willy Walker, with numbers. He and Willy spoke about everything from COVID recovery and job growth to inflation and the CRE industry's path forward, with data to back up each assertion. As per usual, it was an hour filled with insight! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E44 · Sat, October 02, 2021

R.E.M. Manager Bertis Downs and Founding Member Mike Mills

Life As A Rockstar - R.E.M.'s Mike Mills and Bertis Downs on Music, Fame, Business & more On this Walker Webcast, our host, Willy Walker, has a behind-the-scenes discussion with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and manager Bertis Downs. R.E.M.'s music took the world by storm in the 1990s with hits such as “Losing My Religion” and “Everybody Hurts” and record sales of over 90 million. Watch now to hear about their journey from Athens, Georgia to the world stage, building a business and iconic brand, the inspiration behind various hit songs, and much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E43 · Mon, September 27, 2021

Bill Hornbuckle, President & CEO of MGM Resorts International

The Future of MGM Resorts | with CEO Bill Hornbuckle Bill Hornbuckle, President & CEO of MGM Resorts International, oversees the largest gaming company in the world, including iconic properties like the Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Mirage. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker spoke to Bill to hear how MGM navigated the pandemic, sold all its real estate, is investing in online gambling, and building new sports and entertainment offerings across the country and globe. And oh, also how MGM built the hospitality industry’s largest directly sourced renewable electricity project worldwide to supply 90% of daytime power for all of their Las Vegas properties, and how much you need to bet to get an MGM plane to pick you up!  GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E42 · Sat, September 18, 2021

Eric Resnick, KSL Capital CEO

Weathering the Pandemic & the Future of Skiing, Golf, and Hospitality Deer Valley. Soneva. Baillie Lodges. Grand Hotel Mackinac Island. KSL Capital Partners owns some of the most iconic travel and leisure destinations in the world. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed KSL CEO Eric Resnick. They discussed navigating the pandemic, the future of skiing, golf, and other outdoor recreation, and where KSL sees growth and opportunity in travel and leisure investing going forward.   GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E41 · Sat, September 04, 2021

Dr. John Kotter, Harvard Business School Professor

Leading Through Change | with Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter Renowned Harvard Business School professor Dr. John Kotter has studied, written, and lectured about leadership for decades. In his newest book, Change, Kotter dives into how corporations can effectively innovate and evolve in this fast-changing, technologically-enabled world. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed this award-winning professor, who has impacted the thinking and approach of countless leaders, including our own CEO. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E40 · Sat, August 28, 2021

Robert Glazer, Founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners

Culture. Creativity. And Branding. | Acceleration Partners CEO Tells All A few years ago, Robert Glazer, Founder and CEO of renowned marketing agency Acceleration Partners, started sending a weekly note to his 30 remote employees. Now over 200,000 subscribers around the globe read his Friday Forward emails for connection and inspiration. From lessons on the need for core values at work and in life to strategies for saying 'no,' Robert's opinions and his approach to life and business have resulted in Ted Talks, bestselling books, and a dedicated following. On this Walker Webcast, he sat down with Willy Walker to discuss how he handles time management, his approach to leadership, marketing, and so much more. Two themes that arise several times are his dedication to his core values to guide every decision he makes and his approach to remote work. If you are interested in taking a course on these subjects, visit his website and use the discount code "walker" at check out here: https://www.robertglazer.com/courses. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E39 · Mon, August 23, 2021

Steven DeFrancis, Cortland CEO

Systemization is the Key to Execution - CEO Steven DeFrancis on the immense growth of Cortland As a top 50 apartment owner and operator, Cortland has a brand and reputation of success and customer service. On the latest Walker Webcast, CEO Steven DeFrancis joined us to discuss his strategic approach to systemization, his focus on building a stellar team, and his approach to growth. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E38 · Sat, August 14, 2021

Matt Kelly, CEO of JBG Smith

From a 'Clueless Kid' to Building Smart Cities - JBG Smith CEO Matt Kelly on Growth and Strategy While Matt Kelly may suspect that his high school principal would have called him a clueless kid, the CEO of JBG Smith is far from clueless now. Over the course of his career, Matt has taken the company public, negotiated HQ2 with Amazon, and more - not to mention he's planning to turn National Landing into an iconic smart city.  In this episode, Willy Walker talked to Matt about his career journey and the strategies he's deploying to grow JBG Smith. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E37 · Mon, August 09, 2021

James Kerr, Author of bestseller "Legacy"

What Drives Exceptional Performance? | with author James Kerr What do the New York Mets, the Navy SEALs, and Google have in common? They have all sought the expertise of James Kerr. James has dedicated his career to understanding leadership and high performance in order to help elite performers raise their game. His international bestseller, Legacy, which analyzes the rise and reign of one of the most successful sports teams in the world, the New Zealand All Blacks, is considered required reading for anyone who wants to lead an outperforming team. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed James on the blueprint for winning teams: a relentless focus on excellence, a commitment to a collective cause, individual autonomy, trust initiative and accountability, and candid communication. 1:30- Willy introduces the guest speaker, James Kerr. 3:28- James shares the inspiration behind his book, "Legacy". 6:10- How to give businesses the same sense of ownership as sports teams. 10:00- The importance of clear goals and visions. 14:00- James and Willy talk about factors that make a good sports team and business. 18:20- What does it mean to sing your world into existence? 21:45- James shares his thoughts on how to reach level 5 leadership. 25:35- James talks about his book and shows how the same factors used to make the All Blacks successful can be used to make a business successful. 36:30- How to set clear expectations for behavior. 42:40- The importance of continually improving your business and having an adaptive culture. 47:20- How to set up plans for achievement. 51:23- How to make people in a business feel like they are part of something special. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E36 · Sat, July 31, 2021

George Hincapie, 17-time Tour de France Cyclist

How a 17-Time Tour de France Racer Balances Entrepreneurship & Relationships On this Walker Webcast, George Hincapie sat down with host Willy Walker to discuss his successful businesses, the future of cycling and adventure tourism, and the results of both the Tour de France and ongoing Olympic games. Listen to hear about how George became a tour de force in business. 0:48 - Willy shares who his guests will be, but wants to share a few things before the interview. 3:00 - George explains his unique role in cycling. 9:30 - How George became the face of cycling and built his brand. 12:21 - How the Hincapie products are developed. 17:10 - George’s Peloton and Nordictrack classes. 21:23 - Types of biking and the cyclists . 34:18 - Willy asks George how technology has changed the sport of cycling. 38:42 - Fans and the Tour de France. 42:30 - George’s restaurant and it’s COVID response. 45:08 - Willy asks George about his legacy. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E35 · Sat, July 24, 2021

John Fish, CEO of Suffolk Construction Company

The Future of Real Estate Development with Suffolk CEO John Fish John Fish is no longer building for the present - his eyes are set on the future and how he can help transform the real estate development industry for the next generation. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviews the Suffolk CEO on his career journey, how he built the culture at Suffolk, the current state of CRE construction, and the future he is imagining and working towards. 0:50- Willy recaps the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference. 7:32 - John Fish shares about his sport and academic background. 10:38 - John’s values of collaboration, empathy and humility. 13:32 - John’s “why not?” attitude in business. 15:20 - Why did John start Suffolk rather than following in his father’s footsteps? 17:10 - John’s family’s history in business and innovation. 23:06 - Suffolk’s approach to staffing and recruiting. 27:55 - The most important asset class at Suffolk. 34:30 - Is the country ready to deal with these big infrastructure developments? 38:37 - How Suffolk addresses social issues. 42:30 - Are inflation and construction costs here to stay? 50:04 - John’s advice for construction plans. 54:05 - Philanthropies and the need for business and government to work together. Listen to hear John's take on the latest real estate development trends, and what he sees ahead. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E34 · Tue, July 20, 2021

Greg Carvel, Head Coach of UMass Ice Hockey

Character, culture, and community - to win an NCAA Championship? UMass hockey coach Greg Carvel shares his keys to success For Greg Carvel, Head Coach of the NCAA Championship hockey team at UMass, the math for creating a high-performance team is simple: People provide character, character creates culture, and culture wins championships. Coach Carvel joined Willy Walker on the Walker Webcast to share how he took one of the worst programs in the country and made it the best, what did he do to recruit top talent, and how he is able to stay on top with so many players heading to the NHL. Greg begins by discussing how culture is critical to style, and he stresses the importance of being humble and letting others praise your virtues. More details from the discussion include: • At the 7 minute mark, he shares his experience on the “journey from worst to first” and how he persevered when Covid infiltrated their team before the national semi-final game. • His leadership style is notable (13 minute mark). He highlights that leadership trickles down an organization so it is critical to have “clarity of vision” that is articulated in a way so that others believe it. • Carvel shares what he looks for when recruiting (15 minute mark) and how he prioritizes character over the players’ hockey skills. • At the 17 minute mark, tune in to hear about the UMass hockey team’s core values and why connections are the most important of the five tenets: integrity, commitment, compete, connection, and unity. Carvel attributes their success as a team to the character of each individual team member. Further, he reminds us that it is important for leaders to remember they are never too big to do the little things. • At the 36 minute mark, Carvel shares the special ingredient that sets their team apart: behavior. He discusses why it is critical to create a common purpose, which was especially important when the team was stuck in a rut. • Lastly, he highlights how being authentic and vulnerable shaped their team culture. Notably, he says forming connections starts with being one’s true self. (41 minute mark) • At the 51 minute mark, Carvel takes questions from the audience. • At the 56 minute mark, Walker & Dunlop Chairman and CEO Willy Walker shares his closing remarks. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E33 · Sat, July 10, 2021

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist & Former Wharton Professor

Ready for the roaring '20s?! Dr. Peter Linneman on the economic data he's tracking According to leading economist Dr. Peter Linneman, all economic indicators are pointing to a new-age roaring 20s! Watch the latest Walker Webcast to get a sense of the data points Dr. Linneman and his team are tracking and his advice on navigating the upcoming economic boom. Having analyzed the latest data from Q2, Dr. Linneman also reviews his past predictions and provides insights into the trends impacting the commercial real estate space. Host Willy Walker and Dr. Linneman discuss: • Uncertainty in the coming months due to variants of Covid-19 • Dr. Linneman’s thoughts on unemployment numbers and what may happen when unemployment stipends end in early September (9-minute mark) • Insights on the changing dynamics of labor, the necessary shifts in business models, and what will happen to those who fled cities in the past year (18-minute mark) • Analysis within the Linneman Report, which discusses the pros and cons of the GDP returning to 2019 levels (22-minute mark) • Mr. Walker and Dr. Linneman also discuss the Gallup poll: Satisfaction with America, why it is higher than it has been in the past decade, and the role the news and social media have played in this • Jump to the 35 minute mark to hear them discuss the health of U.S. households and how we can take advantage of it Want an economist's forecast for office, multi-markets sector and jobs? Keep listening to find out. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E32 · Mon, June 28, 2021

Ivy Zelman, CEO and Co-Founder of Zelman & Associates

Who's got the pricing power? Ivy Zelman’s take on the geographies rebounding the fastest A lot is happening in the housing industry. Our host, Willy Walker, brings back veteran Ivy Zelman for the Walker Webcast! Ivy, CEO and Co-Founder of the foremost housing research firm in the nation, Zelman & Associates, shares her insights into trends impacting home building and building operations, including inflation, the eviction moratoriums, homebuilding supply chains, and more. 05:31 - Willy introduces the episode and the guests. 06:15 - Ivy reveals what she likes most about the housing sector. 08:25 - Ivy provides analysis on current market prices and predictions for the future. 13:25 - Affordability issue faced by home buyers. 15:30 - How are homebuilders reacting to the current market? 17:55 - How are builders dealing with lumber cost increases and labor shortfalls? 21:55 - Are these inflationary measures here to stay? 27:25 - Is it more profitable to build for sale or build for rent? 31:20 - What does the influx of single family home renters reveal? 36:15 - Where is the current mortgage forbearance headed? 42:30 - Where is the best place to invest right now? 51:05 - Moves toward affordable manufactured housing communities. 57:00 - Closing words. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw/videos » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast​ here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E31 · Mon, June 14, 2021

David Faber, CNBC's Squawk on the Streets Co-Anchor

Squawk on the Street | CNBC's Co-Host David Faber on career, news and more! With millions of viewers each week, CNBC's Squawk on the Street is the go-to source for the latest business and market updates. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker is flipping the camera and interviewing Squawk on the Street co-anchor David Faber to discuss everything from his career journey in journalism to the biggest market trends that he is reporting on today. 0:56 - Willy discusses the conference he’s currently attending 4:09 - Willy introduces today’s guest, David Faber 8:45 - David’s move to CNBC 10:45 - David’s on camera persona and appearance 13:08 - A typical reporting day for David 21:37 - Pros and cons of the studio vs. home 27:39 - Willy asks David’s about the big stories in the 90’s and early 2000’s 41:22 - David’s opinion on GameStop and AMC Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E30 · Sat, June 05, 2021

Fritz Foley, André R. Jakurski Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Financial Planning at Harvard Business School

Harvard Professor Fritz Foley on Tax, Trade, Business & Academia Do corporate valuations make sense? What are the implications of Biden’s tax proposals? And how did the pandemic change business education forever? On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviews Harvard Business School professor and corporate finance expert Fritz Foley to discuss the markets, taxes, international trade, and the future of business education. From the rise of multinational corporations and potential tax policy implications to the role of CFOs and the importance of investor relations, Fritz Foley has researched and taught it all. 3:00 - Willy introduces his guest, Fritz Foley. 3:55 - Why Fritz chose a career in academia. 6:00 - The day-to-day case method at HBS. 8:10 - Different backgrounds of Fritz’s students. 11:40 - Fritz’s favorite cases to teach. 14:14 - Differences in discussions between executive education and MBA classrooms. 18:13 - Are multinational corporations on the decline? 20:56 - The emergence of China. 23:35 - Business taxations. 29:13 - Risk-neutral expense. 35:30 - Fritz’s most effective way of teaching. 38:05 - The future of business education. 45:00 - The cost and implications of case writing. 49:08 - What role does guidance play? 54:00 - Impacts of the pandemic. Listen to find out the future of business education! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E29 · Sat, May 29, 2021

Rich Diviney, Retired Navy SEAL Commander

Resilience, Humor, & Trust. How Great Teams Are Formed | with retired Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney Building a high-performing team is of the utmost importance to a Navy SEAL commander, which Rich Diviney knows firsthand from his experience in that role. Since retiring, Rich has taken what he learned and discovered as a SEAL commander and is sharing it with the world. So, what’s the DNA of successful teams, and how can you build them in your world? Rich joined our host, Willy Walker, on the latest Walker Webcast to discuss high performance team building and management, the difference between a skill and an attribute, how to test for attributes, the importance of aerobic thinking, and more. 0:49 Introduction of guest, Rich Diviney. 2:05 The extraordinary path of a SEAL and what led Rich there. 3:55 Predicting who would make it through training. 6:17 Cunning and creativity attributes; the false depiction of the image of a SEAL. 8:34 Primary goal: get in and get out without being visible. 10:02 Suspending the fight or flight response. 14:17 Controlling our 3 foot world. 14:43 Dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. 19:05 Aerobic thinkers. 21:55 Peak performance vs optimal performance. 24:58 Evaluating innate attributes and not skills. 31:14 Interviews to test character. 37:05 How can corporations get down to these core attributes in an interview? 42:28 When he first started looking at attributes. 46:38 What makes him a leader amongst leaders. 48:22 Empathy and congruity of thought. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E28 · Sat, May 15, 2021

Debra Cafaro, Ventas CEO

How the Pandemic Transformed Healthcare | with Ventas CEO Debra Cafaro On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviews Debra Cafaro to discuss her company, Ventas, Inc's, diversified portfolio of healthcare, life science, research and innovation, healthcare and senior living properties, the general trends she is tracking as Chair of the Real Estate Roundtable, her views on innovation and leadership, and more. Debra is one of the most successful and influential CEOs in the commercial real estate industry. Since joining healthcare REIT Ventas in 1999, she has set and overseen execution of a long-term strategy that has driven the company from a struggling $200M market capitalization into an industry leader with an enterprise value of $32B. Her incredible work has landed her on Forbes Magazine's World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list twice, Harvard Business Review’s The CEO 100 list for six consecutive years, and Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare list. 00:49 - Host Willy Walker discusses current stock charts 03:30 - Willy introduces Debra. 08:32 - Debra discusses growing up in Pittsburgh and her relationship with her dad. 11:14 - How rare coins helped Debra go to college. 15:07 - Women in business. 20:34 - How Debra changed Ventas. 32:30 - How COVID affected senior housing. 43:01 - Ventas and diversity. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E27 · Tue, May 11, 2021

Will Ahmed, WHOOP Founder & CEO

The Role Technology Can Play in Improving Your Health | feat. WHOOP's Will Ahmed Unicorn health and technology company WHOOP is being used by Rory McIlroy, Patrick Mahomes, and people like YOU to measure sleep, strain, recovery, and health. WHOOP founder and CEO Will Ahmed joined Willy Walker on this week's Walker Webcast to discuss how he built WHOOP into a start-up worth over $1 billion, and how WHOOP data is transforming lives. 1:30 Introduction of Will Ahmed 3:30 What keeps Will centered? 5:00 How the ides of WHOOP came to be 6:50 Performance vs. recovery 10:30 Hardware vs. software 12:50 Will’s initial driving force 18:38 Discussing heart rate variability 21:30 Whoop’s various capabilities 25:00 Sleep monitoring 30:50 WHOOP’s COVID-19 data 37:50 Shoutout to WHOOP’s podcast 42:50 Wearables competition 46:00 Future of WHOOP 52:00 Closing words Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E26 · Mon, May 03, 2021

Dr. Jim Loehr, co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute

What's the Secret to Achieving Success, Personal Fulfillment and Life Satisfaction? Jim Loehr Tells All What is the single most critical factor in achieving success, personal fulfillment, and life satisfaction? The strength of one’s character. In his latest book, Leading with Character, world-renowned performance psychologist and co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, Dr. Jim Loehr writes that you must build character the same way you build muscle - through practice and energy investment. 5:07 Jim welcomed on 6:00 Jim’s philosophy while coaching athletes 10:30 How Jim trains athletes to not allow outside factors affect their performance 11:30 What can non-athletes take away from Jim’s coaching philosophy? 17:11 Team vs. individual sports 29:00 The role of nervousness and stress 33:35 The Goldman Dilemma 38:00 Jim’s CEO coaching 42:30 How can character be built? 45:50 What is a credo? 52:20 How to achieve full engagement Listen to learn how to reclaim your peak performance! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E25 · Sat, April 24, 2021

Kate Moore, Managing Director at BlackRock

Investing in 2021: BlackRock's Kate Moore on market activity and investment advice Roaring 20s? Asset bubble? Rate hikes? Willy Walker interviews BlackRock Managing Director Kate Moore on the investment opportunities worth tracking, the hot trends Kate's keeping a speculative eye on, and the geographic markets she sees as most (and least) promising. Listen to learn the importance of diversifying your investments. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E24 · Sat, April 17, 2021

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist & Former Wharton Professor

Are we getting our money's worth? Dr. Peter Linneman on Stimulus, Inflation, & Identifying our Collective Enemy Willy Walker interviews renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman on the economy and the CRE industry. Their conversation is packed with insights into government stimulus, unemployment, asset class performance, and so much more. 0:49 Peter welcomed on 3:47 Linneman letter 6:32 Discussion on investments 8:11 Debt relief packages, economy acquisitions, what the government is doing 10:51 Government spending and relief 16:31 Peak pre-COVID quarters and ending 2020 20:12 Chairman Powell’s interview 21:50 Short term rates and inflation 30:30 Yield and personal interest income 35:35 What are people going to do with the excess money? 38:30 What we should be careful of 41:31 Projection on single family market and housing 45:14 Strongest and weakest multi markets by end of 2022 47:09 Office markets, hospitality, and retail 44:49 Carbon emissions 58:24 Thank you to Peter Want to find out an economist's forecast for office, multi-markets sector and jobs? Listen to find out. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E23 · Sat, April 10, 2021

Horacio Rozanski, President & CEO, Booz Allen Hamilton

Emerging Technologies That Will Change The Future Of Business - with Booz Allen Hamilton CEO Willy Walker interviews CEO Horacio Rozanski to discuss how technologies like AI , cyber, and 5G are shaping the world around us, why diversity and inclusion is crucial for cultivating a culture of innovation, and whether the pandemic has permanently changed the role of the consultant. With roles like cyber threat hunter, quantum scientist, AI ethicist, and CX strategist, Booz Allen Hamilton employees are shaping the future of the United States’ most critical defense, civilian, and intelligence missions. From defending against nation-state cyberattacks to securing satellite data to advising on vaccine distribution, the company is at the forefront of protecting American interests. 00:48 - Host Willy Walker welcomes listeners to the show. 04:10 - Willy provides background on Booz Allen Hamilton. 04:43 - Today’s guest Horacio Rozanski is introduced. 05:30 - Horacio’s journey from Argentina to the U.S. 09:57 - How Booz Allen has changed over the years. 11:15 - Horacio shares Booz Allen’s 3 keys to success. 16:26 - The biggest threats Booz Allen faces in their ability to do their work. 19:09 - Awards vs. Internal Recognition. 21:05 - How Booz Allen adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. 23:29 - Intentional travel and the new model of remote work. 27:27 - Booz Allen’s work with robotics and AI. 34:40 - How the work changes with changing administrations. 37:06 - Booz Allen’s work with space command. 41:49 - The untapped potential of 5G. 45:15 - Horacio’s thoughts on war-gaming. 48:28 - Horacio’s advice on protecting against Ransomware attacks. 53:10 - Merging the personal and professional: Booz Allen’s contributions to the world. Listen to find out how this technology is transforming businesses. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E22 · Sat, April 03, 2021

Russell Dubner, President & CEO, U.S., Edelman

Has the Pandemic Forced Companies to Rethink their Communication Strategies? The pandemic changed everything — where we work, how we live, and what we consume. So how has your internal and external communications strategy changed? Willy Walker interviews Russell Dubner, President & CEO, U.S. of global communications powerhouse Edelman to discuss communication strategies, social media, and why Americans are looking to corporate America for policy, solutions and leadership coming out of the pandemic. 1:12 - Host Willy Walker provides background on Edelman and his guest, Russel Dubner. 2:30 - Russell Dubner speaks of his background and why he joined Edelman. 4:35 - How Edelman works with companies selling a wide array of products. 8:55 - Comparison between average media spend in the early 2000’s vs. modern day. 11:30 - Russell’s predictions for the future of digital marketing. 16:00 - The two qualifications to make communication and ad strategy so effective. 20:00 - Edelman’s collaboration with Tough Mudder. 23:15 - Russell’s core tenants for building a brand. 28:30 - Edelman’s work in crisis management. 36:00 - Shifting of the trust dynamic in the U.S. 39:40 - Should employers refrain from disclosing their own political beliefs? 40:22 - Dove’s new campaign “Pledge for Paternity Leave”. 43:50 - How communications and PR may change post-lockdowns. 47:20 - How has Edelman functioned remotely? 50:50 - Advice for leaders hoping to return to normal. 53:00 - Where do many large companies stand in terms of societal issues? Listen to learn Russell's tips on how to build a branding strategy. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E21 · Sat, March 27, 2021

Rick Shane, J.P. Morgan's Head of Consumer & Specialty Finance team, and Richard Hill, Morgan Stanley's Head of U.S. CRE Research

Is Wall Street Upbeat About the Outlook of the Economy Post-Pandemic? Willy Walker interviews Morgan Stanley's Head of U.S. CRE Research, Richard Hill and JPMorgan's Head of Consumer and Specialty Finance Research, Rick Shane to discuss commercial real estate, banking, and consumer finance coming out of the COVID pandemic. They discuss the comparison of the Great Financial Crisis and the economic turmoil caused by the Pandemic, the likelihood of student loan forgiveness and the potential impact on the lending and housing spaces; and predictions pertaining to the performance of different asset classes, including multifamily, retail, and hospitality. 00:49 - Willy Walker provides background on Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan. 04:58 - Willy introduces guests, Rick Shane and Richard Hill. 06:19 - Rick and Richard offer the one stock they’re both in on right now . 09:33 - Rick’s “cautious” approach to the unprecedented events of 2020. 14:30 - Concerns the commercial real estate industry faced in 2020. 20:39 - How the market was able to come back strong. 21:43 - Rick and Richard rate Washington’s financial response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 25:26 - Are things really as good as they currently seem? 27:48 - The future of student loan forgiveness. 34:34 - Rick’s work in the auto finance industry and improving labor markets. 42:23 - The competitive side of remote work vs. in office work. 47:20 - Rich’s thoughts on inflation rates and how it relates to commercial real estate markets. 52:50 - Fintech vs. Traditional Finance Companies. 56:24 - Hospitality rebound and office rebound on the other side of COVID-19. Listen to find out Richard and Rick's biggest concern about the commercial real estate sector. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E20 · Sat, March 20, 2021

Jeff Hines, Hines Chairman and CEO, and Laura Hines, Senior Managing Director

The Evolution of a $144B Real Estate Empire: How the Hines Family Turned Their Houston Company into a Global Powerhouse Willy Walker interviews Hines Chairman and CEO Jeff Hines and Senior Managing Director Laura Hines-Pierce to discuss real estate development, development trends, and how their family business grew from one office in Houston to the #globaldevelopment powerhouse it is today with $144 billion of assets under management. 00:56 - Celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Driven by Insight. 04:26 - Willy provides background on Hines and introduces guests Jeff and Laura Hines. 05:40 - How Jeff grew and expanded Hines as a business. 09:37 - The transition into asset management. 11:34 - Laura’s thoughts on the history and development of the Hines culture. 18:37 - In the Long Term: Why better designed buildings retain tenants. 20:45 - The value in focusing on environmentally friendly buildings. 26:54 - How Hines has navigated international expansion. 29:58 - The biggest challenges in maintaining the core culture of Hines. 33:49 - The challenges of sustaining growth during and after COVID-19. 36:55 - Technology: The importance of adapting to client’s needs. 40:24 - What are investors looking for? 42:35 - Multi-family vs. Single Family Rentals. 45:27 - The importance of global diversification and involvement. 47:40 - Lessons learned through the years as a family-operated business. Listen to the full episode to find out how Jeff and Laura maintain a presence in 225 cities, 25 countries, and $144 billion of assets under management. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E19 · Wed, March 17, 2021

Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab

Redefining the 'Old' Narrative: Rethinking What Baby Boomers REALLY Want Will older adults cause a disruption in the economy as they continue to age? Willy Walker interviews Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, and author of "The Longevity Economy: Unlocking the World's Fastest-Growing Most Misunderstood Market" this week, they discuss how 'oldness' is being redefined in terms of this demographic's impact on business and economic power. Also discussed: 1. How businesses and society need to understand the needs and aspirations of #babyboomers and in turn tailor their goods and services to meet boomers' valuable and disruptive demographic’s needs 2. Product changes driven by older consumers hacking products not originally designed for them Dr. Coughlin also discusses his thoughts on how the idea of 'oldness' stifles business thinking and how to best serve baby boomers as a group of consumers, workers, and innovators. 0:55 - Willy summarizes the current state of the stock market. 6:00 - Willy introduces Dr. Joseph Coughlin. 8:22 - The key factors of longevity. 10:58 - How increasing life spans are affecting economies by country. 12:41 - Evolving demographics of the U.S. 15:05 - The dependency ratio. 19:00 - Progress of the modern world to combat early mortality. 21:42 - What are the opportunities in aging populations? 24:30 - How can businesses cater to the older population? 27:00 - Joseph discusses his experience working with Mercedes Benz and CVS. 34:30 - Why is the AgeLab focused on autonomous vehicles and where do we stand? 42:30 - The future of technology in helping the elderly age. 46:30 - How has the pandemic accelerated technology and senior care? 53:50 - Stitch: Connecting affinity-based groups. 57:00 - Joseph identifies a “screaming opportunity” and closing words. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E18 · Sat, March 06, 2021

Diana Olick, CNBC's Real Estate Correspondent, and Ivy Zelman, Zelman & Associate's CEO and Co-Founder

Will the US Housing Market Boom Continue through 2021? - CNBC's Diana Olick & Ivy Zelman discuss Willy Walker interviews CNBC's Real Estate Correspondent Diana Olick and Ivy Zelman & Associate's CEO and Co-Founder Ivy where they discuss the housing boom and their analysis on single-family housing, multifamily, built for rent (BFR) and single-family rental (SFR). They discuss achieving success in male-dominated industries, the effects of low inventory as it relates to the housing market and construction costs, migration trends and the potential return to cities, and the vast expansion of the single-family rental and build-for-rent spaces. 01:01 - Willy summarizes the contents of last week’s episode. 03:52 - Willy introduces Diana Olick. 04:50 - Willy introduces Ivy Zelman. 05:35 - Advice for women working in male-dominated industries. 13:38 - Diana weighs in on the state of the housing industry in 2020 18:53 - Ivy explains the tale of two markets. 20:12 - How soon can we expect people to return to major cities? 25:08 - Ivy discusses how the shift to remote work has influenced the housing industry. 26:26 - What to expect in the 2021 affordable housing market. 30:50 - Concerns over a lack of supply paired with high demand. 33:33 - The increased activity of single-family rental buyers. 41:26 - Shifts in trends of what influences homeownership. 43:51 - Inflation and other affordability walls hitting the housing industry. 50:59 - The first 3-D printed home in America. 56:31 - Peloton: The Merge of Fitness and Real Estate. 58:16 - Final Thoughts: Where would Ivy invest $100 million dollars in real estate? 59:26 - Preview for next week’s episode. Listen in to find out Diana and Ivy’s projections of the housing market. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E17 · Sat, February 27, 2021

Brendan Wallace, Co-Founder of Fifth Wall, and Casey Berman, Founder of Camber Creek

How Property Technology is Changing the World of CRE Willy Walker interviews Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace and Camber Creek's Casey Berman to discuss how Property Technology is transforming the CRE space, in addition to the investments areas they are watching out for. 0:48 - Willy will speak today with two guests who are leading prop tech investors. 2:58 - To dive in, Willy runs through recent deals and asks about the pandemic. 6:02 - After responding to Brendan, Willy seeks Casey’s thoughts on tech in the prop industry. 12:09 - Using the example of selling Latch, Casey shares about SPAC and alternatives. 17:05 - Isn’t it all back to PMS systems and accounting systems? 18:43 - How can a huge business growth project be carried out in the prop tech space? 21:49 - There is a unique feature to real estate as an asset class. 24:18 - Willy requests Brendan’s thoughts about customer engagement. 32:54 - After Casey jumps in, Brendan returns to understanding the customer. 35:52 - Walker Dunlop offers a positive illustration. 37:02 - Willy wants to think about how organizations should navigate partnerships. 40:54 - Another dynamic involves problematic slowness to adopt tech. 43:03 - The venture ecosystem is already responding to the inevitable. 48:19 - After talking about industry convergence, Willy turns to the environment. 52:21 - The environment issue is huge, and both guests offer parting thoughts about it. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E16 · Sat, February 20, 2021

Walt Rakowich, former Prologis CEO

Leadership and the traits of a true leader Former Prologis CEO Walt Rakowich joined the Walker Webcast to discuss the leadership lessons outlined in his book "Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change" and his experience leading Prologis through the Great Recession. Catch up on past Walker Webcast replays and other market insights by visiting our information center: https://engage.walkerdunlop.com/insig... 1:56 Willy introduces Walt 3:08 Willy discusses not being named CEO of Prologis 4:31 Background at Prologis 6:50 Organizational arrogance / warning signs 9:38 Having business coach to point out weaknesses 12:16 Importance of vulnerability 18:06 Leading by example as CEO 23:00 Courage to be transparent 27:31 Paradigm between fear and faith 35:08 Leaders must understand access, diversity, and acceleration 40:33 Companies must be specialized 41:57 Artificial Intelligence, technology, and unemployment 45:48 Fears of CEOs and what makes a great leader 53:29 Humility and courage Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E15 · Tue, February 16, 2021

Great Places to Work® CEO Michael C. Bush and McKinsey & Company’s Chairman of North America Gary Pinkus

0:56 - Willy shares how Walker & Dunlop was chosen as a Great Place to Work. 2:34 - Willy introduces his guests, Michael and Gary. 3:54 - Willy asks what makes a company great. 7:43 - Willy asks Gary about his work with McKinsey and his view of trust. 10:23 - Michael discusses why CISCO continues to be a Great Place to Work. 12:48 - How do you sustain being a great company over a long period of time. 19:13 - Willy asks how much a CEO influences an organization. 21:26 - Willy asks Michael if CEOs have leaned on employees to give good ratings. 25:52 - What converts fast growth to failure. 32:17 - Michael’s vision for the workplace in 2030. 38:23 - How can you be a great company without being trustworthy and fair on issues of diversity and inclusion. 41:38 - Organizations are more than the Org Chart. 47:29 - McKinsey’s culture after their settlement with Purdue Pharma. 54:19 - Why listening, humility, and constantly learning is imperative. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E14 · Sat, February 06, 2021

Dr. Mauro Guillén, Wharton Professor and Author

Trends and Evolutions that are Shaping Our World with Wharton Professor Mauro Guillén Wharton Professor and author of “2030: How Today's Biggest Trends Will Collide And Reshape The Future Of Everything" Dr. Mauro Guillén joined the Walker Webcast to discuss the demographic shifts, automation trends, geopolitical and economic evolutions, and technological advancements that are shaping our world. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman & CEO of Walker & Dunlop. 1:02- Willy introduces Dr. Mauro Guillen. 2:49 - Mauro discusses the largest ways the world will change by 2030. 7:57 - Urban migration and water consumption. 12:07 - Dr. Guillen shares why we should be growing food in the cities. 13:50 - The American middle class and where the money is. 18:21 - The growing middle class in the developing world. 22:39 - Willy asks Dr. Guillen how we will care for our seniors in the future. 28:50 - Women in the workforce. 34:45 - Obesity and poverty in the developed world. 40:13 - Lateral thinking in companies. 45:52 - Willy asks Dr. Guillen about how the trucking industry will change by 2030. 51:43 - Crypto currency, blockchains, and energy consumption in the future. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E13 · Tue, January 19, 2021

Stephanie Linnartz, Marriott's Group President of Consumer Operations

The Hospitality Industry is Recovering -- Here's Why Stephanie Linnartz, Marriott's group president of consumer operations, discusses where the travel and leisure industry stands today and what is to come. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman & CEO of Walker & Dunlop. 1:10- Willy introduces Stephanie Linnartz. 2:25 - Stephanie describes her youth in the hospitality industry. 6:12 - Willy asks Stephanie about her work on the board of Home Depot. 9:19 - How does the hospitality industry come back? 15:31 - Willy and Stephanie discuss Marriott’s CEO and crisis management. 20:31 - From crisis comes creativity. 22:47 - Stephanie discusses job loss and rehiring post-pandemic. 27:24 - Willy and Stephanie discuss hotel rates and returning to travelling. 35:21 - Willy asks Stephanie specifics about the inner workings of the hotels and rewards Programs. 43:09 - Stephanie discusses Airbnb’s place in the hospitality industry. 46:41 - Willy asks what the difference of experience will be well after the pandemic is over. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E12 · Sat, January 09, 2021

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business

Top economist and former Wharton professor Dr. Peter Linneman analyzes the 2020 data and 2021 projections relative to the commerical real estate industry and macroeconomy. Hosted by Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop. 1:19- Peter explains his analogy of COVID being like a butterfly’s flight path. 4:19 - Willy asks Peter about his take on Biden’s economic policies. 9:58 - Peter discusses unemployment and stimulus. 17:11 - Willy and Peter discuss the vaccine and going back to “normal.” 28:00 - Peter shares his thoughts on future investments post-pandemic. 35:46 - Peter and Willy discusses e-commerce vs. brick and mortar retail. 40:55 - Willy asks Peter about cities and office usage. 50:43 - Peter discusses multi vs. single housing Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E11 · Fri, December 18, 2020

Aneel Bhusri, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Workday

In this episode of Driven by Insight, Willy Walker is joined by Aneel Bhusri, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Workday. 1:19- Aneel shares about his early life and the impact his family had on his career path. 6:22- Aneel shares about working at PeopleSoft and how Dave has mentored him. 9:55- Willy asks Aneel how he knew that he was not ready to run PeopleSoft. 11:31- Aneel talks about jumping back into PeopleSoft with Dave and how they helped revamp it. 14:45- Willy asks Aneel to share about his and Dave’s journey of starting Workplace. 17:49- Aneel talks about Workplace compared to SAP and Oracle from a software development standpoint. 22:00- Willy asks Aneel to talk about Workplace’s current competition with SAP and Oracle. 24:20- Aneel shares about Workplace’s unique mission in having a good work community. 27:14- Aneel talks about the difference between software development and data science groups and why there is a big emphasis on data science. 34:47- Willy asks Aneel about his two pieces of advice. 39:11- How do you know if a business problem really matters? 43:53- Aneel talks about joining the Giving Pledge and how his company encourages diversity and equality. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E9 · Tue, December 15, 2020

Elizabeth Concordia, the President and CEO of UCHealth

In this episode, Willy interviews Elizabeth Concordia, the President and CEO of UCHealth. The topic for the conversation is arguably the timeliest topic of all: healthcare and COVID-19 vaccine development. 0:49 - Willy will talk about healthcare and COVID-19 vaccines with Elizabeth Concordia! 1:36 - How did Elizabeth respond to the storage requirements of the Pfizer vaccine? 2:04 - Willy asks about the lowered number of people who say they want a vaccine. 3:51 - The conversation turns to complexities of vaccine administration. 4:15 - There are 73,000 COVID-patients in the US today - we’re in a surge! 6:15 - Has Elizabeth had issues with supplies? Why is testing still a problem? 8:21 - How is her employee base doing, and what are her retention rates right now? 9:39 - Are normal hospital operations back up and running? 11:03 - COVID-19 has altered the hospital business model. 14:34 - The conversation turns back to vaccine distribution challenges. 17:03 - The two talk vaccine differences, masks, and getting vaccines to rural areas. 20:01 - Elizabeth clarifies ordering of vaccine deployment and the need for a return to schools. 22:10 - Will we soon start to see problems because of treatment delays? 23:14 - There are mental health concerns to address, and listeners can help! 24:56 - Willy has two final questions. First, when will be get a vaccine? 26:59 - What’s the breaking point that could cause more shut downs? Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E10 · Fri, December 11, 2020

Kate Moore, Managing Director at BlackRock

In this episode, Willy Walker interviews Kate Moore who is the managing director at BlackRock and head of Thematic Strategy. An expert in investments and markets, Kate spends time sharing her outlook for 2021 and beyond. 0:48- Willy introduces Kate Moore. 1:41- Willy asks Kate about accelerated economic restart. 5:00- Kate talk about turbo charged transformation in technology and healthcare. 6:34- Willy asks Kate about inflation in the economy. 9:30- Willy asks Kate about inflation in the market and manufacturing. 12:13- Kate shares her thought on the pandemic’s affects on unemployment rates. 16:05- What strategies will companies put in place as things reopen? 20:26- Kate shares about investments of consumers and markets. 23:45- Willy asks Kate about equity risks and defensive stocks. 26:45- What are structural changes and how are other companies practicing these changes? 30:15- Willy asks who the competitors for Black Rock are from a disruptors standpoint. 34:00- Willy asks Kate about the technology platform Black Rock uses. 39:17- Willy asks Kate about her view on international investment 44:57- Kate shares her favorite data sources she uses. 49:54- Willy asks Kate to share her journey of being a female Wall Street investor. 52:16- Kate speaks about ESG and sustainability. 56:04- Kate shares the book that has impacted her and her career. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E8 · Sat, December 05, 2020

Mark Parrell, CEO of Equity Residential & Owen Thomas, CEO of Boston Properties

In this episode, Willy Walker is joined by Owen Thomas and Mark Parrell. Owen is CEO of Boston Properties, the largest developer and owner of Class A office properties and a top leader in sustainability. Mark is the CEO of Equity Residential, a company focused on the acquisition, management, and development of residential properties. 0:48- Willy introduces the guests. 3:10- Willy asks how the pandemic has affected the office sector. 6:01- Willy asks Owen to share his thoughts on when people will come back to the office and under what conditions. 10:28- Willy asks Mark about the cities’ ability to recover and return to vibrant life after the pandemic. 13:29- How has economic vibrancy in other areas caused movement from big cities? 16:55- How has the pandemic affected migration of urban dwellers to suburban dwellers? 19:48- Willy asks mark how EQR has managed the challenges of the California market during the pandemic. 26:45- Willy asks Mark how EQR is working with tenants in their rent payments and his thoughts on the new stimulus bill. 29:58- Owen and mark talk about Prop 15. 35:56- Are there bargains in the market place that Boston Housing offers? 40:25- What is EQR’s view on the overall market and are they actively looking for acquisitions? 43:02- Willy asks Owen to share his thoughts on shared offices in light of the pandemic. 49:40- Willy and Owen share about the importance of diversity and inclusion in commercial industries. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E7 · Wed, December 02, 2020

Amy Gallo, EI Expert & Dr. Sigal Barsade, a Professor of Management

In this episode, Willy interviews two experts in human interaction, emotional intelligence, and conflict management: Amy Gallo and Dr. Sigal Barsade. Author of HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict, Amy Gallo is an expert in communication and conflict management. Dr. Sigal Barsade, a professor of management at Wharton Business School, is also an expert in her field of emotional intelligence, organizational culture, and team dynamics. 0:48- Willy introduces the episode and the guests. 2:26- Willy begins by asking the guests to share disappointment management tips. 11:00- Willy moves to looking at conflict and asks if conflict can be a good thing. 16:16- How do you directly address conflict and prepare for a conflict confrontation? 20:50- Sigal shares her expertise on emotional intelligence in handling conflict/confrontations. 25:29- Willy asks about the importance of identifying patterns in yourself and others in dealing with conflict. 31:02- Amy shares tips on how to deal with personality conflict. 35:19- Amy shares tips on how to deal with political conflict among family members. 39:50- Sigal expresses the importance of emotional norms in virtual world. 47:32- Sigal and Willy look at the importance of emotional intelligence in the corporate world. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E6 · Tue, November 17, 2020

Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President of Walker & Dunlop Research and Securities

In this episode, Willy interviews Ivy Zelman, whose research, analysis, and advice concerning the housing market have earned her a formidable reputation as an analyst in the field. Willy first asks Ivy how she would choose to invest a million dollars in the housing market. Ivy would take a sort of hybrid approach, investing in assets in Cleveland, OH, as well as in Boise, ID. (1:11-2:40) Willy’s interest in Ivy’s hometown extends into his next question, as he asks her to share her background. She describes how, through her father and her father’s line of work, she learned valuable principles of business savvy and weighing risk. (2:41-4:12) Moving forward, Ivy spent six years working through her undergrad, including working at Arthur Young during the day while she attended school at night. Colleagues recommended that she pursue work on Wall Street rather than in accounting, and she landed at Salomon Brothers in investment banking before eventually transitioning into equity research at the same company. (4:13-7:53) A hard-working analyst who built a strong network and was bold and willing to ask tough questions, Ivy speaks to how she set herself apart in her field. (7:54-10:25) In 2007, she, her husband, and Dennis McGill founded their startup, and Ivy explains the timing of the transition before turning to questions pertaining to the housing market. (10:26-12:50) Continuing their look to the past, Willy and Ivy consider some of Ivy’s housing projections from 2011-2013, which bore out in different ways in the ensuing years. (12:51-15:11) Moving to the present, Willy and Ivy discuss whether circumstances they’ve just discussed from the previous decade are similar or different to circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. (15:16-17:29) Ivy addresses the place of FHA loans, single-family credit availability, the COVID-inspired push for space and distance, dynamics of affordability, and rate projections. (17:30-22:28) The two discuss numbers pertaining to single- and multi-family home markets, and work through relevant factors of a decrease in urban living, the need to clear out a multi-family backlog, and questions of foreclosure. (22:29-34:28) Willy then draws attention to two shifts: the shift to remote working and a blue/red state shift. (34:29-43:40) As the conversation moves toward a close, Ivy speaks to current issues surrounding unemployment, risks to builders, and investment in workforce housing. (43:41-57:12) GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide a

S1 E5 · Tue, November 17, 2020

Bobby Turner + Chris Paul, Turner Impact Capital

In this episode, Willy speaks with guests Bobby Turner and Chris Paul, focusing on their work pursuing social justice through Turner Impact Capital and other ventures. 0:48 - Willy shares who his guests will be, but wants to share a few things before the interview. 6:59 - Willy addresses Bobby, introducing him and asking about social impact investing. 11:45 - The conversation turns to Bobby’s first fund - way back in 1998! 14:56 - Bobby addresses the diversity of his team at Turner Impact. 17:01 - Willy asks Bobby to get into what his model provides at the property level. 24:38 - Chris enters the conversation, and Willy asks him about his partnership with Bobby. 26:53 - Chris talks about settling on a focus and working in cooperation. 31:10 - The current moment presents a unique opportunity. 34:31 - The group considers the application of the basketball model, as well as some stories. 41:58 - The conversation turns to education. 49:27 - Chris talks leadership in the Bubble, travel, and bowling. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E4 · Tue, November 17, 2020

Andy Florance, the Founder, Director, President, and CEO of CoStar Group

In this episode, Willy interviews Andy Florance, the Founder, Director, President, and CEO of CoStar Group, Inc. He and Willy have a spirited conversation about commercial real estate markets and what Andy and his organization are seeing today as they work the markets. 0:48 - Willy introduces the episode and his guest, Andy Florance. 1:12 - First, Willy wants to speak with John Rice. 2:22 - Willy asks for ideas on how to act and lead, and John details three. 8:18 - Willy explains some steps toward diversity Walker & Dunlop has taken. 13:32 - Turning to Andy, Willy starts the interview with a fun fact! 15:01 - What was the genesis of Realty Info Group? 17:22 - Why the name change to CoStar? 18:52 - Andy fields a question from Brian Coulter about Jeff Goldblum. 21:37 - What’s been the biggest driver of CoStar’s success? 25:39 - Andy focuses not only on data, but also on community and standards. 28:45 - Willy asks about acquisitions and asset classes, starting with LoopNet and office space. 35:45 - Next, Willy turns to Apartments.com and the asset class of apartments. 49:29 - The two consider hospitality and STR. 53:34 - Finally, Willy introduces Ten-X and its work in online property sales. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E3 · Tue, November 17, 2020

Glenn Youngkin, Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group

In this episode, Willy speaks with guest Glenn Youngkin. Glenn was Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, a Washington, D.C.-based global investment management firm. 0:48 - Willy shares who his guests will be, but wants to share a few things before the interview. 10:48 - Willy introduces guest Glenn Youngkin and asks how he ended up at the Carlyle Group. 16:56 - Glenn discusses where he sees the economy and upcoming opportunities. 20:24 - What can the Asia model tell us about US recovery? 34:14 - Willy asks Glenn about investing in energy. 44:54 - Glenn discusses The Carlyle Group’s ESG leadership. 50:44 - Willy asks Glenn about economic inflation. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E2 · Tue, November 17, 2020

Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group

President and CEO of Walker & Dunlop talks with the CEO of Starwood Capital Group, Barry Sternlicht during this installment of Walker Webcast. Willy and Barry discuss the CRE market’s performance, asset class performance across Starwood’s vast holdings and investments, the path forward for our country and economy, and where and when investment opportunities could present themselves. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 E1 · Tue, November 17, 2020

Mary Erdoes, Chief Executive Officer of JP Morgan Chase's Asset & Wealth Management line

In this episode, Willy speaks with guest Mary Erdoes, Chief Executive Officer of JP Morgan Chase's Asset & Wealth Management line of business. 0:48 - Willy shares who his guests will be, but wants to share a few things before the interview. 5:08 - Willy introduces Mary and asks her to compare her duties a year ago to today in the pandemic. 13:44 - Mary talks about JPMorgan’s economic forecast. 21:52 - China is handling reopening very differently than America, Willy and Mary discuss the differences. 27:15 - Mary and Willy discuss how to fight work from home and Zoom fatigue. 34:08 - Mary explains how JPMorgan is gathering and analyzing COVID data. 43:05 - Willy wonders what it’s like working for JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. 49:51 - Mary shares where she and JPMorgan are looking for opportunities. Listen now! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices