The Industrial Real Estate Podcast

In this episode of The Industrial Real Estate Show I had the pleasure of being joined by the Executive Director of my local NAIOP chapter, Anand Pye.   We chatted about the following:   ✅  Commercial & Industrial real estate development  ✅  The power of belonging to a large organization ✅  Advocating for effective public policy About Anand:   Anand Pye is the Executive Director of NAIOP, Edmonton’s commercial real estate development association. There, he leads the organization’s advocacy agenda, connecting developers with political leaders locally and around Canada.   Working with developers of office, retail, mixed-use and industrial buildings, Anand leads the creation of education programs in commercial real estate, mentorship programs for the industry, and over 20 networking events a year.   Anand is currently the vice-chair of the Downtown Recovery Coalition. The group of 25 community leaders advocates for the importance of downtown, and specific improvements to: Safety & security; cleanliness & maintenance, and creating more unique amenities downtown.   Through these roles Anand has worked with many great community leaders in Edmonton, and gained a deep understanding of the connection between real estate, our community, and city building. Connect with Anand: LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/anand-pye-... NAIOP: https://www.naiop.org --     ⚡ Subscribe:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffit...    📢 Become an Industrial Insider and get my newsletter every Monday. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-...   🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR   #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

An interview with David Dunaway.   We'll be discussing the following:   ✅  Moving from corporate sales to industrial real estate ✅  Texas vs the rest of the US ✅  Has experience and education been helpful?   This will be a live interview so join in and ask any questions that come to mind!   About David:   David Dunaway is an agent for KW Commercial (Keller Williams) in Dallas. He grew up in Memphis and got an Elec Engr degree from Univ of Tenn, Knoxville. He got his MBA from Univ of TX at Dallas. He worked in sales for large technology companies (Cisco, Hewlett Packard, others) before changing into CRE in 2019. He has 2 kids, one in Dallas, one in Berlin, Germany. He is active with the Rotary Club. He has experience with industrial properties, RV parks, hospitality and land. Hobbies: working out, playing guitar, reading, travel Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dadunaway --   ⚡ Subscribe:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffit...    📢 Become an Industrial Insider and get my newsletter every Monday. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-...   🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR   #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

An interview with former NFL athlete and current industrial real estate broker Richard Ash.   We'll be discussing the following:   ✅  What skills can transfer over from sports to brokerage? ✅  Challenges and opportunities making a large career shift ✅  Recommendations for people considering industrial brokerage   This will be a live interview so join in and ask any questions that come to mind!   About Richard:   Richard is a former professional athlete that has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Dallas Cowboys and is currently enrolled in Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University to pursue a MBA with a focus in Real Estate Finance.  Richard a commercial real estate broker and specialize in tenant/owner representation with Cushman & Wakefield.    Connect with Richard:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardas...   --   ⚡ Subscribe:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffit...    📢 Become an Industrial Insider and get my newsletter every Monday. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-...   🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR   #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

An interview with investor & developer Shannon Robnett.   We'll be discussing the following:   ✅  How to develop real estate ✅  Merchant developer or build and own? ✅  What's in store for 2023?   About Shannon: Shannon has been in the real estate industry for 27 years. He has been involved from start to finish on over $250MM  in construction projects covering the gamut from multi family, professional office buildings to City halls, fire and police stations, schools, industrial and mini storage.    Connect with Shannon:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonrobnett/ Website: https://shannonrobnett.com/   --     ⚡ Subscribe:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffithsCRE?sub_confirmation=1    📢 Become an Industrial Insider and get my newsletter every Monday. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-insiders   🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR   #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

Thank you for a great year of the industrial real estate show! My podcast producer, Wyatt Hammond of Kastflex Media, joined me to talk about the past year and we also drew the winners of the Olight Flashlight or a BOSCH Laser Distance Measurer Contest! To spice this show up we read some of the nice & mean comments on the giveaway video, talked about some of the major news stories of 2022 and also answered a number of questions that came in. Big congratulations to all the winners, please email me at cgriffiths@ccim.net so I can get the prizes out to you! -- ⚡ Subscribe:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffit...    📢 Become an Industrial Insider and get my newsletter every Monday. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-...   🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR   #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

An interview with Alfonso Cuadra, Godfather of Real Estate    We'll be discussing the following:   ✅ Investing in real estate during uncertain times ✅ How to prepare for 2023 ✅ Actionable steps to overcome obstacles   About Alfonso:   Alfonso is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, speaker, author of the 2012 book From the Ground Up!, success coach, and philanthropist who has been seen in Readers Digest, Ottawa Sun, Vancouver Sun, Rogers TV, New York Times and many more. Born in El Salvador during the revolution, his mother, the head of the newspaper, was arrested for reporting the truth to all about the corrupt government in power. After escaping to Canada and being raised in poverty, at 17 years old, he started a small company that quickly grew to multiple locations across Canada. He is the President/CEO of the Cuadra Group of Companies and has an extensive background in business and Real Estate Management, Investing, and Development. Alfonso is a TV Personality and is host of a TV show called “Success By Design” and is dedicated to showing others how to overcome their obstacles and become high performers. He has shared his story with thousands of audiences around the world. He is a dynamic leader that is passionate about sharing his story and inspiring others to create the life they want and to never give up on their dreams. He truly is in the business of changing lives and has a special gift in his ability to connect with people and move them forward.   Connect with Alfonso:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfonso-c... Website: http://alfonsocuadra.ca   --     ⚡ Subscribe:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffit...    📢 Become an Industrial Insider and get my newsletter every Monday. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-...   🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR   #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate --  Chad Griffiths YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffit... Website: https://industrialize.com Email: griffithscre@gmail.com

For this week's episode I was joined by Jamie Bunston, Vice President of Industrial with ONE Properties.    ONE has developed over 48,000,000 square feet since 1987 and currently has nearly 17,000,0000 square feet under management.   0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - Background on ONE Properties 3:34 - How Jamie got into industrial real estate 7:31 - What makes a good industrial property? 15:28 - The electrification effect on industrial 20:44 - What's driving sustainability initiatives? 25:52 - Optimal loading door to square footage ratio 33:28 - Column Spacing 35:01 - Outlook for 2023 42:08 - Any Concerns in the Market Right Now? 45:00 - The Evolution of Industrial Real Estate 50:50 - Getting in touch with Jamie   About Jamie:  As the Vice President of Industrial for the Greater Toronto Area, Jamie oversees the management and strategic direction of ONE’s GTA industrial portfolio totalling approximately 5 million square feet, and an ever-growing development pipeline. He is responsible for leading all acquisition, leasing and development activity for a diverse portfolio of assets and opportunities for ONE’s partners and clients.  Prior to joining ONE, Jamie was involved in the development, leasing and sale of over 3.2 million square feet of commercial real estate across Canada with roles at several Canadian REIT’s and private development entities. Jamie has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors at Camp Kirk which provides summer experiences for children with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities.   Connect with Jamie:  LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bunston-85b44514 ONE Properties website: https://oneproperties.com/ --   ⚡ Subscribe:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffithsCRE?sub_confirmation=1    📢 Become an Industrial Insider and get my newsletter every Monday. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-insiders   🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR    #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

An interview with Aviva Sonenreich, a 3rd generation commercial real estate broker, owner, and investor in Denver with over 1 million followers on Tiktok. We'll be discussing the following:   ✅  How to grow a following on social media ✅  Tips on how to get more out of the different platforms ✅  How to utilize video in your social media and marketing    About Aviva:   Aviva joined the family business at 22, hell-bent on proving her way. Aviva noticed a significant gap in how Commercial Real Estate utilized the internet. She quickly integrated modern marketing practices through automation, data analytics, and social media strategy to expand the company rapidly. Meanwhile, the internet was not only changing the overall practices of commercial real estate, but it was also controlling how the general public needed commercial real estate as a whole. With a strong passion for helping people create their destinies, Aviva and the Warehouse Hotline use social media to speak to +1.2 million followers on TikTok and Instagram under the alias, @RealEstateSource, to share a wealth of knowledge on one of the industry’s most rapidly growing markets. Aviva’s  expertise has earned her a spot on the Forbes Real Estate Council, and she was named CREI’s #1 Instagram Influencer in Commercial Real Estate. Connect with Aviva:   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatesource Website: https://warehousehotline.com/   --    ⚡ Subscribe:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffit...    📢 Become an Industrial Insider and get my newsletter every Monday. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-...   🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR   #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

An interview with Jeff Rood, a former lawyer who transitioned into industrial real estate brokerage. We'll be discussing the following: ✅ A former lawyer's perspective on industrial real estate ✅ Perspective from a new industrial broker ✅ Virtual land - Jeff's side passion This will be a live interview so join in and ask any questions that come to mind! About Jeff Jeff Rood is an industrial real estate specialist with Franklin Street in Jacksonville. In this role, he represents owners and occupiers of industrial and other properties throughout Florida in a variety of real estate needs, including investment sales, leasing, site selection, development, and more. Mr. Rood transitioned to brokerage after a career in commercial real estate law in Jacksonville, having practiced as a senior associate with the large Florida-based law firm GrayRobinson, PA and then as a sole practitioner. He has unique and highly relevant experience; for example, he served as the sole counsel to the owner of a four-property, 15-tenant industrial portfolio in Jacksonville, negotiating all of its leases and renewals for three years, before successfully providing all legal guidance in the portfolio’s complex $38M sale. Connect with Jeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrood Website: https://franklinst.com/user_profile/jeff-rood/ -- ⚡ Subscribe:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffithsCRE?sub_confirmation=1  📢 Become an Industrial Insider and get my newsletter every Monday. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-insiders   🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR   #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate

Guest: Tim Bishop, CEO of Iconic Equities In this week's episode Chad is pleased to be joined by Tim Bishop, CEO of Iconic Equities. Tim dives into what industrial outdoor storage is, how they find and analyze deals, and what he feels will be worth following going forward. Connect with Tim: Website: https://www.iconicequitiesgroup.com/team/timothy-bishop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bishop-86513a1a6