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The Fort - An Entrepreneurship Podcast

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Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 11min

#362 - Steve Van Amburgh - CEO @ KDC - Developing The BEST Corporate Build-To-Suits in America

Steve Van Amburgh, the CEO of KDC with extensive experience in corporate development, shares insights on building major corporate campuses, including a pivotal project for State Farm. He discusses the complexities of negotiations, the importance of focus, and how to navigate the modern construction market. Steve also emphasizes the need for transparency in communication with city officials and the impact of market dynamics on project execution. His leadership in managing over 37 million square feet of development showcases the blend of strategy and adaptability required in the industry.
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Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 22min

#361 - Jeremiah Donati - Director of Intercollegiate Athletics @ TCU - The Business and Future of College Athletics

Jeremiah Donati, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at TCU, discusses his transformative journey in collegiate sports. He delves into the evolving dynamics of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, exploring their impact on recruiting and funding. Donati shares insights on raising nearly $500 million for facility upgrades and the challenges of conference realignment. He also highlights TCU's recent athletic successes and the critical relationship between coaches and athletic directors in navigating today's competitive landscape.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 10min

#360 - Andy Weiner - President @ RockStep Capital - Investing in Shopping Malls in Secondary / Tertiary Markets at 15-25% Cap Rates

Andy Weiner, President of RockStep Capital, shares his mall thesis and deals in small-town America. He discusses deal killers, capitalizing deals, zombie malls, and battling Amazon. Also, alternative ways to monetize mall assets and implementing a successful company culture via Rocksteps are explored.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 43min

#359 - Michael Levy - CEO @ Crow Holdings - 2008 GFC Stories, Restructuring, View on 2024 RE Market, Life at Crow, A Man of Commerce

Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings, shares insights on his career at Morgan Stanley during market crashes, experiences at Crow Holdings, and analysis of the real estate market. Topics include advice on restructuring, navigating financial crises, contrast between New York and Texas cultures, and future trends in real estate investments.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 18min

#358 - Phillip Huffines - Co-Founder @ Huffines Communities - The Art Of Building Award-Winning Master Planned Communities

Phillip Huffines, Co-Founder @ Huffines Communities, shares insights on creating award-winning master-planned communities & multifamily living. Topics include city/state incentives, designing amenities, handling GFC experiences, entitlements, and more.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 27min

#357 - Dov Hertz - Founder @ DH Property Holdings, LLC - The Greatest Land Assembler New York City Has Ever Seen

Dov Hertz, founder of DH Property Holdings, discusses iconic NYC site assembly, Class B Industrial, and negotiating in RE. Talks include stories from his career, zoning in NYC, tenant risks, and hiring Japanese actors for deals. Also covers challenges in assembling properties like The Ring Portfolio and Central Park Tower site.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 50min

#356 - Larry Brogdon - Partner @ Four Sevens Oil Company - Tales From The Barnett Shale

Larry Brogdon, Partner at Four Sevens Oil Company, shares insights on the early days of Barnett Shale, the impact of horizontal oil wells, role of natural gas, and 10-year predictions for the energy industry.
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May 28, 2024 • 1h 29min

#355 - Michael Fishman & Michael Baum - Shareholders of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Legal Best Practices & The Egoless Partnership

Michael Fishman & Michael Baum, Co-Chairs of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP, discuss cross-border PE work, the future of the legal profession, and the state of the RE market. Topics include the egoless partnership, doing business in Mexico, qualities of a great lawyer, and cowboy ethics.
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May 21, 2024 • 1h 31min

#354 - Don Tepman (@StripMallGuy) - Strip Malls, Creating Value, Leasing Strategy, X/Twitter, Charlie Munger

Real estate fund manager, Don Tepman, shares insights on successful strip mall acquisitions, tenant mixes, drive-thrus, market entry, and leasing strategies. He also discusses the future of his 'StripMallGuy' brand and his memorable meeting with Charlie Munger.
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May 14, 2024 • 38min

#353 - Chris Powers & Jason Baxter - Foster: How Fort Is Harnessing The Power of Advanced Data & Artificial Intelligence

Jason Baxter, with 25 years of real estate experience, and Chris Powers discuss using AI in real estate. They talk about Fort's proprietary operating system, Foster, and its AI applications. Topics include creating facts through data structuring, operational optimization with AI, and navigating market challenges with data analytics.

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