

The Weekly Take from CBRE
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What matters most right now in Commercial Real Estate. Business leaders join economic, industry and subject matter experts to share their distinct views and latest thinking. The Weekly Take is hosted by Spencer Levy, CBRE’s Senior Economic Advisor and Global Client Strategist. More at cbre.com/TheWeeklyTake
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Feb 6, 2023 • 41min
Eye of the Tiger: Athletes on achieving business excellence
Sports can teach business a lot about turning a staff into a team and promoting a culture that helps everyone thrive. In this episode, CBRE’s Peter Stewart, Nicole Levenson and Hugues Levis share thoughts on how athletics can help to build winning teams, the power of perseverance and the benefits of camaraderie.

Jan 30, 2023 • 36min
You Showed Me: Putting data to work in Commercial Real Estate
You don’t need to be a scientist to unlock the insights in your data. In fact, DataCamp’s Maggie Remynse and CBRE’s HoChun Ho say the secret to using data is hard-earned industry experience.

Jan 23, 2023 • 36min
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Nurturing Inclusive Leaders and Building a Culture
Acknowledging gender differences can lead to a better culture and improved company performance. So asserts Barbara Annis, CEO of Gender Intelligence, who shares bold ideas on how women and men can work and win together.

Jan 17, 2023 • 34min
Streets of Philadelphia: Student housing, sports arenas and a thriving downtown
Today’s Philadelphia story features a new $1.3 billion arena coming to downtown. This will mean more amenities, a more vibrant night life and more capital for a city that is already high on investor wish lists. Campus Apartments CEO David Adelman and CBRE’s Spencer Yablon offer insights on the City of Brotherly Love.

Jan 9, 2023 • 38min
Second Chance: Conversions give new life to old office buildings
Many people are eyeing outdated office buildings as a way to address the housing shortage. But office-to-apartment conversions can be tricky. Victrix’s Anoop Davé and Tim Gordon, along with CBRE’s Steve Timmel, discuss how they are making conversions work.

Jan 3, 2023 • 37min
Slow Ride: Where CRE is going in 2023 featuring PwC’s Carlock & CBRE’s Barkham
What’s in store for commercial real estate in 2023? Find out what Byron Carlock, PwC’s U.S. Real Estate lead, and Richard Barkham, CBRE’s Global Chief Economist, think.

Dec 27, 2022 • 45min
Give My Regards: Broadway's Impact on CRE with The Shubert Org. & Mary Ann Tighe (Encore - 11/7/22)
As the curtain closes on 2022 and opems on a new Broadway season, The Shubert Organization’s Julio Peterson and CBRE’s Mary Ann Tighe join Spencer Levy to discuss the Times Square theater district’s central role in another New York City comeback. Enjoy this encore presentation of one of our favorite episodes of '22

Dec 19, 2022 • 20min
Reflections: 2022’s notable real estate moments
Commercial real estate had its share of memorable moments this year: return-to-office and hybrid work plans, the workplace as a talent magnet and navigating an economic recovery that’s likely fading toward recession. Spencer Levy revisits the highlights of 2022 and offers a look ahead to 2023.

Dec 12, 2022 • 36min
Rocky Mountain High: What’s behind Denver’s appeal?
Among the nation’s premier live-work-play cities, Denver’s near the top. ULI Colorado’s Rodney Milton and CBRE’s Katie Kruger join Spencer Levy to share a bird’s eye view of the Mile High City’s success story.

Dec 5, 2022 • 45min
Place to Be: How Fifth Third Bank has Transformed the Use of its Offices
Retail banking is undergoing a transformation. Workplace design experts from Fifth Third Bank offer insights on how the modern bank is reimagining its experience for customers and employees, everything from gamification of wellness benefits to bespoke scents and atrium music.