The Industrial Real Estate Podcast

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

Guest: Michael Bull In this week's episode Chad is pleased to be joined by Michael Bull, CEO of Bull Realty, instructor of Commercial Agent Success Strategies and host of America's Commercial Real Estate Show. Michael shares his story about how he got started in brokerage, built up Bull Realty to be a successful brokerage and added more agent training and a podcast to his repertoire! Connect with Michael: Website: https://www.bullrealty.com/brokers/12184 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbull

An interview with Joe Killinger.   We'll be discussing the following:   ✅  What Successful Agents Focusing On Right Now ✅  Incorporating Social Media into your Brokerage Business ✅  How to Network Better   About Joe:    Joe Killinger has been an active member in the real estate industry for many years, wearing different hats, and at times multiple hats! Over the years he has been an Agent, Investor, Syndicator, Founder and Operator of companies as well as properties he invests in. His expertise has been developed over the past 30 years. During that time he has been personally responsible for the sale of and/or directly involved in the marketing of over 5,900 assets, resulting in closed transactions totaling over 900 million dollars throughout the United States.   Connect with Joe   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsbLx3wN18t1d2g4uvn6QQA Website: https://www.joekillinger.co/   --   ⚡ 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

Interview with Marty Shiff, President of Rooflifters.   We'll be discussing the following:   ✅  What types of buildings are suitable for roof raising ✅  How the process works ✅  Timelines and costs   About Marty   Marty Shiff is the President of Rooflifters, a specialized company that hydraulically raises the roofs of low clear height buildings to create inexpensive cubic footage catering to the industrial and retail markets   Connect with Marty:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-shiff-9b52664/ Website: https://rooflifters.com/roof-lifting-contractor/   --   ⚡ 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

Back on the show by popular demand, Matt Carroll    We'll be discussing the following:   ✅ Falling transportation costs impact on the warehouse market ✅ Why are there still some product shortages?  ✅ Trends and updates on the industrial real estate market    About Matt   Driven leader with fifteen years of international business experience in logistics and supply chain. Matt is multilingual and has an in-depth understanding of the complex dynamics of supply chain after spending more than a decade managing operations in the USA, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, China. Matt is a creative problem solver who thrives on developing strategies to implement smart solutions and achieve goals. Having lived in Latin America for over 12 years, the United Kingdom for two years, and the United States for over 20 years, as well as, having worked extensively throughout Southeast Asia and Western Europe, Matt approaches his work with a multicultural perspective. Matt is fluent in Spanish and can speak German. A graduate of Purdue University, where he played NCAA basketball. Matt was a 4-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, the recipient of the Distinguished Scholar-Athlete award for outstanding academic achievements, and the Ward Lambert academic award. Matt has previously worked for VOXX International as a Logistics Manager (2015-2002), Klipsch as a Logistics Manager (2009-2015) and Buyer (2008-2009), and for Target as a Distribution Operations Manager (2006-2008).   Connect with Matt:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcarroll1 Website: https://www.avisonyoung.us/web/indianapolis/professionals/-/ayp/view/matt-carroll   --     ⚡ Become an Industrial Insider:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffithsCRE?sub_confirmation=1    📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Club and get personally curated news direct to your inbox. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-insiders      🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR

In this interview with Scott Smith, founder of Royal Legal Solutions, we discussed a number of important topics on how to protect a real estate portfolio: 0:00 - Introduction 2:59 - Areas of risk 8:02 - How to avoid litigation 13:57 - LLC's and legal protection 21:01 - Wealth protection strategies About Scott:   Before founding Royal Legal Solutions, Scott Smith was an aggressive litigator battling major insurance companies. He knows first-hand the tactics that plaintiffs’ attorneys use to win lawsuits. He brings this knowledge to bear when setting up business structures to protect your assets. Scott's firm has protected +$1.2 billion in assets for over 2,000 real estate investors in all 50 states.   Connect with Scott   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-royal-smith/ Website: https://royallegalsolutions.com/   --   ⚡ Become an Industrial Insider:   https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadGriffithsCRE?sub_confirmation=1    📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Club and get personally curated news direct to your inbox. It's free and you can unsubscribe anytime:  https://industrialize.com/industrial-insiders      🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths, MBA, SIOR   #industrialize #industrialinsiders #industrialrealestate