Going International with Richard Benson, Managing Director of The Ardent Companies

In this week's episode of Real Talk, I have a conversation with Richard Benson, Managing Director of The Ardent Companies in the London office. He is responsible for deal origination, capital raising, and asset management for the UK operations.

We discuss:

* The overall real estate market in the UK * How the office sector differs in London compared to large cities in the US * How Americans and Brits need a dictionary in order to understand each other; and * Ted Lasso!!

Connect with Richard Benson: * Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-benson-10b50817/ * Visit The Ardent Companies' Website: https://theardentcompanies.com/ ********* In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry. Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: * Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM * Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j * Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-kirsh2 * Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/real-talk--real-estate-discussions-with-andrew-kirsh * Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. * Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ * Connect with Andrew on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/atkirsh * Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/professionals/andrew-t-kirsh * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp/ * Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/