What happens when a teenage bookkeeper grows up to build one of the most diversified global real estate portfolios in the world?
On this episode of The Bob Knakal Show, Bob sits down with Francis Greenburger, Chairman and CEO of Time Equities, for a candid, powerful conversation spanning 50 years of real estate cycles, co-op conversions, global acquisitions, and entrepreneurial grit.
From delivering newspapers in Queens to buying buildings in Montreal for $8 a foot, Francis shares the inside story of how he turned timing, instinct, and smart problem-solving into a multibillion-dollar career. He dives into lessons from New York’s 1970s financial crisis, the co-op conversion boom (and collapse), and the deals that defined an era.
For anyone building a career in real estate—or just fascinated by the city's evolution—this episode is a masterclass in creativity, resilience, and bold decision-making.
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