The Walker Webcast

Stephanie Linnartz, President and CEO of Under Armour, discusses her transition from Marriott International, the company's focus on the female athlete, their loyalty program, the impact of Taylor Swift on sports apparel brands, their social impact initiatives, advice for female professionals, and future plans for Under Armour.

Dr. Peter Linneman shares his outlook for 2024, discussing the state of the economy, federal and consumer debt, property plays, and more. They also explore the surprise rate cut announcement and criticize officials for being out of touch with inflation. The speakers predict a 3.5% 10-year interest rate and discuss the impact of supply chain pressures. They analyze the current state of the economy using the concept of 'canaries' and discuss the potential economic benefits of weight loss drugs. Finally, they delve into economic predictions, market forecasts, and political speculation.

On a special episode of the podcast, Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, is interviewed by Danny Gabriel, CEO of ColRich and longtime fundraiser for Challenged Athletes Foundation. They cover topics like his daily routine, greatest fears, what drives him to succeed, avoiding burnout, running for office, private vs. public markets, interest rates, institutional capital, and debt funds.

On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy flipped the script and interviewed award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and co-anchor of CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, David Faber.He and Willy discussed his fascinating experience meeting and interviewing Elon Musk, content wars between Amazon, Netflix, and Apple, the future of the media and cable industries, oil production in the U.S., economic predictions for 2024, the presidential election, 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 back one of the nation’s most respected political analysts, Director and Founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, Editor in Chief of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, and bestselling author of more than twenty books, Larry Sabato.Since November marked the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination, Larry and Willy discussed his book The Kennedy Half-Century: The Presidency, Assassination, and Lasting Legacy of John F. Kennedy, including conspiracy theories, revelations, and Kennedy’s legacy. They also discussed the latest developments in the presidential race, and you won’t want to miss what Larry is forecasting.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, Willy was joined by Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Thomas Nides. Tom stepped down from his role as Ambassador earlier this summer, then one month later, the attack on Israel happened. He is now returning his focus to the pressing events in Israel.Tom and Willy discussed what is currently unfolding and what he believes the far-reaching impacts will be.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

Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Lennar Corporation, discusses the evolution of Lennar, the supply deficit in the housing market, single vs. multifamily markets, the need for affordable housing, and more.

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