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Send us a text In this episode, Conrad is joined by Jack Fraker, a prominent figure in the commercial real estate industry. They discuss Jack's extensive career, including his early days growing up in Texas, his formative experiences in sports, and his journey into the real estate sector. Jack shares memorable stories from his time in Alaska and his significant role in landmark real estate deals. The conversation also touches on his notable mentors, his work ethic, and his involvement in mentoring the next generation of real estate professionals. Jack also shares insights about the present economic climate and investment trends in industrial real estate and reflects on the transformative power of mentorship and hard work. The episode concludes with light-hearted anecdotes from Jack's diverse career and his passion for giving back through charitable work.Show Notes:00:02 - Discussion on the Overall Economy01:18 - Reintroduction of Jack Fraker01:37 - NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction02:07 - Jack's Early Life and Influences02:41 - Sports and Competitiveness05:00 - Early Career Aspirations05:31 - Alaska Pipeline Experience07:49 - Geologist Assistant in Alaska10:14 - Advice to His 18-Year-Old Self11:42 - Importance of Mentorship14:44 - Early Career in Real Estate17:11 - Capital Markets and Investment Sales20:00 - Global Capital and Industrial Real Estate24:32 - Key Deals and Experiences33:12 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate36:21 - Foreign and Domestic Capital in Real Estate41:10 - Memorable Deals and Career Highlights45:47 - The Future of Industrial Real Estate52:03 - Advice for Young Professionals54:24 - Philanthropy and Giving Back1:04:00 - Closing RemarksCheck out Great State Hat here! greatstatehat.comHelp support the podcast by subscribing!Watch the full podcasts on The C-Suite Show YouTube!Follow me on Social Media!LinkedInInstagramXInterested in my real estate brokerage firm? Check it out here: Paladin Partners!

Send us a textMichael Levy discusses his life and career journey from growing up in a diverse community on Long Island to becoming a major figure in Wall Street finance and real estate.  He shares his experiences in Manhattan, his transition to Crow Holdings in Dallas, and his insights into the importance of civic engagement and participation in democracy.  Levy also touches on where sees commercial real estate today, the future preferred asset classes that Crow intends to focus on and his charitable endeavors and personal interests, such as paragliding and his eclectic taste in music and cars.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Civic Duty01:35 A Chance Encounter: How We Met01:59 Building Connections: From Lunch to Friendship03:51 Michael Levy's Upbringing and Early Influences08:23 College Years: From Design to Business10:12 Law School and Early Career13:09 Transition to Investment Banking15:19 Joining Morgan Stanley and Career Growth16:35 The Move to Harlan Crowe's Firm25:01 Current Role and Company Structure28:15 Investment Strategies and Opportunities35:28 Geographic Focus and Market Trends37:10 The Competitive Edge of Dallas38:26 Transitioning from New York to Dallas39:11 The Welcoming Business Community in Dallas42:25 Memorable Deals and Career Highlights44:57 Economic Predictions and Real Estate Insights48:50 Advice for Young Professionals53:36 Personal Interests and Hobbies01:06:57 Charity and Giving Back01:10:15 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsCheck out Great State Hat here! greatstatehat.comHelp support the podcast by subscribing!Watch the full podcasts on The C-Suite Show YouTube!Follow me on Social Media!LinkedInInstagramXInterested in my real estate brokerage firm? Check it out here: Paladin Partners!

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