No Cap by CRE Daily

Season 2, Episode 13: In this episode of No Cap Podcast by CRE Daily, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Don Tepman, the man behind The Strip Mall Guy. Don shares the story of how a single Twitter post launched a thriving commercial real estate brand and led to millions in deals. He reveals how going public transformed everything, why he doesn’t believe in real estate courses, and how he’s built a business around value-add strip malls. Don also discusses his rise from broker to principal, his strategy for building strong broker relationships, and the role AI might play in shaping the future of real estate. Plus, get an exclusive look into his legendary annual gala and what makes it so special. Whether you’re into real estate, deal-making, or just love a great story, this episode is for you! CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 08:31 - Going Public & Deal Flow Explosion 15:28 - From Broker to Principal 22:33 - Value-Add Strategy & Market Challenges 27:48 - Broker Relations & Fund Structure 31:32 - Social Media Strategy & Real Estate Courses 35:15 - Advice for Newcomers & Importance of Mentorship 41:39 - Annual Gala Preview & Closing Thoughts For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America’s economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry’s biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

Season 2, Episode 12: In this episode of The No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the madness of the week’s biggest headlines, including Trump’s unexpected tariff drop, the resurgence of REITs, and Meta’s new data center. They also dive into why Shein and Temu may be facing serious troubles and what all of this means for the economy and real estate. From inflation to energy crises, the latest on the stock market to a birthday bobblehead discussion — this episode has it all. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 05:11 - Hooters’ Bankruptcy & Rebrand 09:17 - REITs vs Developers 14:56 - Treasuries, Tariffs & China 21:15 - Long-Term Strategy 25:10 - Inflation, Real Estate & The Dollar 31:28 - Meta’s Data Center & Energy 34:38 - Detroit, AI & Housing Crisis We want to thank our sponsor Greysteel.  For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America’s economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry’s biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.  

Season 2, Episode 11: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik are joined by CNBC’s Senior Retail Reporter, Courtney Reagan, to discuss the fast-evolving retail market. From Q4 earnings to tariff shocks and the future of physical retail, Courtney breaks down the latest trends and challenges facing major brands like Walmart, Gap, and luxury retailers on Fifth Avenue. They dive deep into how the retail environment is shifting, with policy changes, economic uncertainty, and evolving consumer behavior at the forefront. Plus, Courtney shares insights on why some retailers are struggling, how e-commerce is reshaping the landscape, and what the future holds for in-store shopping. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Introduction 04:52 – Wealth Perception & Consumer Spending 14:55 – Groceries, Inflation, and the Future of Big Box Retail 20:18 – Retail Stress: Fed’s Impact & Luxury Brands 33:31 – Manufacturers & Nostalgia's Influence on Consumers 41:55 – Persisting Tariffs & Evolving Retail 48:31 – Retail Return Fraud & TJ Maxx's Dynamic Inventory We want to thank our sponsor Greysteel.  For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America’s economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry’s biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

Season 2, Episode 10: In this episode of the No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Spencer Burton, co-founder of Adventures in CRE and CRE Agents, to explore how technology and innovation are transforming the real estate industry. With years of experience in real estate, Spencer shares how he revolutionized the field by creating essential financial modeling tools used by thousands and pioneering AI-powered digital coworkers. From his early days as an analyst to founding AC and now leading CR Agents, Spencer gives us an insider's view of the future of real estate, where automation and digital entities will take on repetitive tasks and allow professionals to elevate their work. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Community & Free Models 12:34 - The ACR Project & Accelerator Program 18:21 - Land Brokerage & Panama 24:26 - Time, Growth & Consulting 31:54 - Stablewood & Tech 40:34 - Vertical AI Platforms & Digital Coworkers 48:10 - AI Future & Fun We want to thank our sponsor Greysteel.  For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America’s economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry’s biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

Season 2, Episode 9: In this episode of the No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Marc DeLuca, CEO of KBS, to explore how the firm has navigated the ever-changing landscape of office real estate. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Marc has managed billions of dollars in real estate across the Eastern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic regions, overseeing some of the most strategic acquisitions in the office sector. He shares the secrets to KBS’s success, from innovative office amenities to a renewed focus on tenant relationships. Learn how KBS has continued to excel in the office space market despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, economic uncertainty, and shifting workplace trends. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Introduction 09:53 – Shifting Focus & Challenges 19:44 – Tenant Support & Interest Rates 25:22 – Return to Office & Recovery 35:14 – Leasing Demand & Corporate Moves 43:33 – Financing in Uncertain Times 49:35 – Top Markets & KBS Adaptation 57:02 – Innovative Amenities & Trends We want to thank our sponsor Greysteel.  For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America’s economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry’s biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

Albert Lojko, CEO of Lightbox, shares insights on how AI is revolutionizing the commercial real estate (CRE) sector by organizing and digitizing fragmented data. He discusses how technology streamlines transactions and enhances collaboration, making life easier for brokers and investors. Hear about innovative solutions for automating appraisals and document generation, as well as the importance of data integrity amidst the rapid advancement of AI. Lojko emphasizes the need for integrated systems to optimize decision-making in a competitive landscape.

Season 2, Episode 7: On this episode of the No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik are joined by Cris Burnham, CEO of StorageMart, the world’s largest privately owned self-storage company. Cris shares the journey from his father's humble real estate beginnings to growing StorageMart into a multibillion-dollar empire, including the $3.2B acquisition of Manhattan Mini Storage. Cris dives into the industry's evolution, from strategic partnerships to adaptive reuse and technological advancements, and discusses the ongoing challenges facing the self-storage sector—like declining home sales and market saturation. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Introduction 0:26 -- Cris Burnam's Journey with Storage Mart 06:08 – Hostile Takeover and Major Acquisition 13:36 – The $7.5 Billion Self-Storage Partnership 25:10 – Adaptive Reuse of Office Spaces for Self-Storage 33:18 – Iconic Billboard Strategy 37:34 – Declining Home Sales and Storage Auctions 45:03 – International Self-Storage Growth 54:50 – The Future of Self-Storage and Market Shifts We want to thank our sponsor Greysteel.  For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America’s economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry’s biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

Season 2, Episode 6: In this episode of No Cap Podcast, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik are joined by Omar Khan, founder of Boardwalk Wealth. Omar brings over $3.7B in capital financing and M&A experience, along with a track record of raising over $50 million in equity. He shares his journey from investment banking to commercial real estate, giving us valuable insights into his successful deals and why strategic partnerships and tax efficiency are crucial for multifamily investments. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. We also dive into some of the most talked-about real estate news of the moment: Baron Trump’s real estate ambitions, the Fed’s ongoing interest rate decisions, and how the multifamily market is being shaped by inflation, tariffs, and other key market factors. CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Introduction 2:30 – Baron Trump’s Real Estate Move 5:30 – Baron Trump Entering Real Estate 10:00 – Trump’s Legacy & Policies 15:00 – Impact of Interest Rates on Real Estate 18:00 – Mortgage Rates & Buyer Impact 23:00 – North Dakota Tax Breaks & Appeal 26:00 – Investing in Secondary Markets 32:00 – Real Estate Strategies for Smaller Markets We want to thank our sponsor Greysteel.  For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America’s economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry’s biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

Season 2, Episode 5: In this episode of No Cap by CRE Daily, hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings, one of the most influential real estate companies in the world. Michael shares his personal journey and the history of Crow Holdings, diving deep into their innovative approach to real estate, sustainability, and expansion into energy and mass timber development. They discuss Crow’s legacy, how the company is revolutionizing construction, and how its commitment to long-term environmental impact is shaping the future of the real estate industry. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:08 - Dallas vs. New York 05:33 - Moving to Dallas and Joining Crow 10:42 - Crow Holdings Legacy and Culture 17:17 - The Old Parkland Campus 23:09 - Expansion into Energy & Timber 30:02 - Multifamily & Industrial Development Focus 40:28 - Industrial Market Trends 50:35 - Sustainability & Innovation in Real Estate 55:58 - Leadership Approach at Crow Holdings 01:00:22 - AI and Tech in Real Estate 01:05:11 - Career Advice & Success Insights We want to thank our sponsor Greysteel.  For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America’s economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry’s biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

In this engaging discussion, Bob Knakal, Chairman and CEO of BK Real Estate Advisors and one of NYC's top brokers, shares his inspiring journey in real estate. He emphasizes the criticality of market knowledge and strategic prospecting for success. Knakal also explores the unique aspects of the New York market, offering practical advice for aspiring brokers. Additionally, he highlights the transformative role of social media in expanding reach and building a professional legacy in an increasingly competitive landscape.