The Walker Webcast

China is in a state of turmoil, so what does this mean for the rest of the world?On the Walker Webcast, we welcomed back Evan Osnos, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist at the New Yorker Magazine, CNN contributor, and bestselling author.He joined Willy to discuss his most recent article, China’s Age of Malaise, the state of the U.S. political system and the 2024 election, implications of global conflict, and much more.Watch or listen to the replay.  If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prepare to be inspired! Our webcast guests, Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler, are the Co-Founders of 29029, the Everest Challenge, an endurance hiking event that challenges participants to climb 29,029 feet – the height of Mt. Everest – in 36 hours.Marc is an entrepreneur, management consultant, and endurance athlete, and Jesse co-founded Marquis Jet and Zico coconut water, is part owner of the Atlanta Hawks, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, Living with a SEAL.They joined Willy to discuss the inspiration behind 29029, the community that has developed around it, what makes their partnership so successful, their athletic and entrepreneurial ventures, and much more.Watch or listen to the replay.   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just in time for Halloween, Willy was joined by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning horror producer, Jason Blum. He is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse, which has produced the Halloween, Paranormal Activity, The Purge, Insidious, and Sinister franchises, among others.Known for being the most profitable production company in Hollywood, Blumhouse has generated over $5.7 billion at the box office.  Jason and Willy discussed Blumhouse’s unique business model, how he built one of the most successful production companies in the business, his career journey in the film industry, and much more.Watch or listen to the replay.   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acclaimed economist Dr. Peter Linneman discusses the housing market, state of CRE asset classes, global tensions' impact on economy, Fed's next move, public vs. private markets, and more in this insightful podcast.

Conflict is inevitable, but our webcast guest – an expert in conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics – provided us with the tools needed to tackle difficult situations head-on.Amy Gallo is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, Author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People), and Cohost of the Women at Work podcast.She joined Willy to discuss important principles from her book including the four different reasons for conflict, the eight familiar types of difficult coworkers, understanding your own conflict style, and so much more.Watch or listen to the replay   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed Ginni Rometty, former Chairman & CEO of IBM and Co-Chair at OneTen. Her book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World, is a combination of memoir, leadership lessons, and big ideas on how we can all drive meaningful change.She and Willy discussed her path from a difficult childhood to becoming one of the world’s most influential business leaders, how to lead with value and purpose, AI and the importance of trust in new technologies, and so much more.Watch or listen to the replay   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured a discussion with world-famous photographer, David Yarrow. A picture is worth a thousand words – and David has the stories to back them up. Join us to see some of his most famous photographs and hear his firsthand account of the experiences.Watch or listen to the replay   If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock, discusses cybersecurity, clean energy, US consumer strength, return to office, the CHIPS Act, AI impact, oil prices, and the Fed on The Walker Webcast.

In this podcast, Willy Walker shares his insights on various topics including Fed policy, the future of office, the need for younger leadership, AI's implications to businesses and health, economics of climate change, and more. The podcast also covers rising interest rates, AI in news delivery, the appraisal business, impact of student debt, Chinese tourists in the hospitality industry, apartment building market, climate change, and tips for self-care and political engagement.

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed legendary sports broadcaster and play-by-play announcer for Saturday Night Football, Chris Fowler. As a sportscaster on ESPN and ABC for three and a half decades, he is one of the most recognizable voices in the business.He and Willy discussed the upcoming football season, overcoming his anxiety over public speaking, his infamous tiff with Burt Reynolds, the future of the Pac-12, his predictions for the national championship, and much more.Watch or listen to the replayIf you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices