Business Breakdown with Brian Bandell
South Florida Business Journal
Join Brian Bandell, Real Estate Editor for the South Florida Business Journal, as he covers the hot topics and powerful people shaping business in South Florida. Each episode breaks down a major business story with newsroom and expert guest opinion, covers the top headlines and debates the biggest deals in South Florida's business world. Business Breakdown with Brian Bandell is proudly presented by the South Florida Business Journal and sponsored by Suffolk, redefining how America builds.
Episodes
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Sep 2, 2025 • 34min
Related Group leaders Jon Paul and Nick Perez discuss condo development
The leaders of South Florida’s largest condo developer speak about how they create personality in their buildings and the trends with buyers.
Aug 18, 2025 • 29min
Rita Case on her passion for the auto industry and philanthropy
Rick Case Automotive CEO Rita Case talks about her top-ranked dealerships and Brian Bandell breaks down big stories like the future of Brightline.
Aug 4, 2025 • 34min
Why South Florida’s housing market is struggling
Brian Bandell explains what’s causing the slowdown in home sales and why more developers are facing foreclosure lawsuits.
Jul 21, 2025 • 42min
Gil Dezer on building luxury condos with Porsche, Bentley branding
Condo developer Gil Dezer discuses his latest luxury condo projects, a potential mall redevelopment and his favorite cars.
Jul 8, 2025 • 51min
Oscar Seikaly reveals the trends moving insurance rates
NSI Insurance CEO Oscar Seikaly answers pressing questions about Florida’s insurance market. Have homeowner insurance rates come down? Why is auto insurance the most expensive in the nation? Will tariffs impact insurance rates?
Jun 23, 2025 • 45min
Grant Cardone talks crowdfunding, real estate and bitcoin
Grant Cardone, the CEO of Cardone Capital and founder of the 10X brand, has raised more than $1.5 billion through crowdfunding to invest in real estate and bitcoin.
Jun 9, 2025 • 38min
Florida Panthers CEO Caldwell describes road to the Stanley Cup
Matt Caldwell talks about how a business turnaround and diligent hiring helped the Panthers reach greatness on the ice.
Jun 2, 2025 • 35min
Tariffs cost South Florida business over $100k monthly
Randy Carr, CEO of World Emblem, shares his firsthand experience of how tariffs have cost his company over $100k monthly, affecting prices for consumers. He discusses the challenges businesses face in adjusting pricing strategies amidst rising tariffs on imports. Reporter Courtney Danielle Moore adds insights on the ripple effects these tariffs have on South Florida's retail sector, particularly restaurants dependent on European ingredients. Together, they navigate the complex landscape of tariffs, supply chain shifts, and their broader implications for local enterprises.
May 19, 2025 • 31min
Artificial intelligence transforms business
Brian Bandell speaks with Jorge Garcia, CEO of architecture firm Garcia Stromberg, about how he uses AI.
May 5, 2025 • 32min
The Struggle for Workforce Housing
Join Brian Bandell, Real Estate Editor for the South Florida Business Journal, as he covers the hot topics and powerful people shaping business in South Florida. In this episode, Hugo Pacanins of Pinnacle Housing explains why it’s so difficult to build workforce housing in South Florida and why the Live Local Act has been slow to produce.
