The Matthews Mentality Podcast

Pat Williams, co-founder of the NBA's Orlando Magic and former general manager for various teams, discusses his journey from Philadelphia to establishing an NBA franchise in Orlando. In this detailed and engaging conversation, Williams shares personal experiences, including his adoption of 14 children and his battle with cancer. He offers unique insights into team management, player recruitment, and his pursuit of a Major League Baseball franchise for Orlando. Williams shares stories about key figures in the NBA, provides invaluable advice on overcoming adversity, staying true to passions, and fostering continual learning. 00:14 Introduction and Guest Background01:16 Pat Williams' Family Life and Adoption Journey01:40 Pat's Early Love for Baseball and Career Aspirations05:09 Pat's Childhood and Early Influences07:07 Pat's Early Career in Baseball and Military Service07:53 The Importance of Mentorship in Pat's Career10:05 Pat's Time as a General Manager in Spartanburg13:07 Pat's Transition from Baseball to Basketball37:53 The Big Leap: From Spartanburg to Philadelphia38:41 Navigating the Media Landscape39:05 The Challenges of a Big Media Market39:40 Proving the Doubters Wrong: Spartanburg Strategies in the Big Leagues41:21 The Evolution of NBA Teams: From 7 to 25041:42 The Daily Grind: A Day in the Life of a Sports Executive41:58 The Myth of Work-Life Balance43:36 The Unexpected Call: Opportunity with the Chicago Bulls44:26 The Trade That Changed Everything44:52 The Unexpected Path to the Chicago Bulls45:39 The Big Move: From Philadelphia to Chicago46:07 The Challenges and Triumphs in Chicago47:33 The Work-Life Imbalance: Juggling a Career and Family59:30 The Return to Philadelphia: A New Chapter Begins01:04:13 Building a Championship Team: The Acquisition of Julius Irving01:09:44 The Perfect Season and the Playoffs01:10:26 The Journey in Philly and the Move to Orlando01:11:34 The Birth of Orlando Magic01:14:16 The Arrival of Shaquille O'Neal and the Rise of Orlando Magic01:17:21 The End of an Era and the Start of a New Challenge01:24:17 The Battle with Cancer and the Lessons Learned01:29:05 The Importance of Overcoming Adversity in Sports and Life01:34:23 The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning and Growth

In this episode, we dive deep into the stories and insights from another legendary leader shaping the landscape of commercial real estate, James Taylor. Jim is a true industry titan and is the Chief Executive Officer of Brixmor Property Group. Brixmor (BRX) is a REIT that owns and operates a high-quality, national portfolio of open-air shopping centers. Its 365 retail centers comprise approximately 65 million square feet of prime retail space in established trade areas. Jim was appointed CEO in May 2016, and in June, was appointed a seat on the company’s Board of Directors. With a career spanning over two decades, Jim brings a wealth of experience and expertise that has left an indelible mark on the industry.  To Connect with Jim on LinkedIn Click HERE  https://www.brixmor.com/  To Connect with Kyle on Twitter Click HERE  To Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn Click HERE  To Connect with Kyle on Instagram Click HERE  To Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Click HERE  For Detailed Show Notes Visit www.thematthewsmentalitypodcast.com  This show if brought to you by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Thank you for listening. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com 

In this episode, Kyle sits down with real estate powerhouse Jared Epstein, President at Aurora Capital Associates. He has been instrumental in establishing Aurora as one of the largest owners and most active developers in New York City’s downtown Manhattan market, completing over $2.5 billion in transactions during his tenure. Kyle dives into Jared’s early start in nightclub promoting to playing a pivotal role in reshaping New York’s iconic neighborhoods. Jared shares how he transitioned from working as a broker to aiding Aurora to become the largest landlord in the Meatpacking District. Beyond his professional journey, Jared sheds light on his personal motivations and offers invaluable advice for young professionals, emphasizing hard work, finding mentors, and continuing education. For those looking to break into real estate, this episode provides an inspiring blueprint for success. To Connect with Aurora Capital on Instagram Click HERE  To Connect with Aurora Capital on LinkedIn Click HERETo Connect with Kyle on Twitter Click HERE To Connect with Kyle on Instagram Click HERE To Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn Click HERE To Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Click HERE For Detailed Show Notes Visit: https://www.thematthewsmentalitypodcast.com This show is brought to you by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Thank you for listening. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com

Kyle is joined by a true luminary in the world of publishing, a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and a trailblazer in the real estate and finance news landscape. Amir Korangy, the founder, chairman, and publisher of the esteemed business magazine, The Real Deal, joins The Matthews Mentality Podcast to share his wealth of knowledge, expertise, and insights.The Real Deal stands as one the country’s largest and most influential real estate and finance news outlets, providing invaluable insights into the dynamic world of New York real estate and beyond. Amir Korangy has not only pioneered a platform of news exclusives, wide-ranging interviews, and in-depth analyses for brokers, developers, investors, appraisers, bankers, architects, and real estate enthusiasts but has also established himself as an investor, film producer, and dedicated professor.Amir’s journey reflects a deep belief in his vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence. In this episode, they dive into the mind of a great leader in real estate, exploring the principles that have guided him to success.To Connect with Amir on LinkedIn Click HERETo Connect with Amir on Instagram Click HERETo Connect with Amir on Twitter Click HERE https://www.therealdeal.comTo Connect with Kyle on Twitter Click HERETo Connect with Kyle on Instagram Click HERETo Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn Click HERETo Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Click HEREFor Detailed Show Notes Visit: https://www.thematthewsmentalitypodcast.com This show is brought to you by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Thank you for listening. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com

Serial entrepreneur Nick Huber shares his journey from youth sports to real estate ventures, emphasizing risk-taking, podcasting, and social media growth. He discusses business growth strategies and investing, overcoming challenges, and the importance of community-building. The conversation delves into his entrepreneurial mindset, balancing work and personal life, and the power of strategic decision-making in entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Kyle Matthews is joined by Founder, CEO, and President of TruAmerica, Bob Hart. Under Bob’s leadership, TruAmerica has become one of the most active multifamily investors in the United States. Bob oversees acquisitions, asset management, rehabilitation, renovation and disposition of multifamily investments and is also responsible for the national expiation of the firm’s value-add investment platform. To Connect with Bob on LinkedIn Click HEREhttps://www.truamerica.com/To Connect with Kyle on Twitter Click HERE To Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn Click HERE To Connect with Kyle on Instagram Click HERE To Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Click HERE For Detailed Show Notes Visit www.thematthewsmentalitypodcast.comThis show is brought to you by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Thank you for listening. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com

In this episode, Kyle Matthews is joined by former professional hockey player, entrepreneur, and investor Chris Pronger. Chris is a Hockey Hall of Famer and one of the NHL’s top 100 greatest players. He’s known as the fiercest and most dominant defenseman in the league’s history and has built an impressive legacy during his 19 seasons in the National Hockey League. Throughout his career, he was a four-time All-Star and won a Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman; a Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player; a Stanley Cup; and two Olympic Gold medals. He brings that winning mentality and entrepreneurial spirit to his new venture, Well Inspired Travels, a boutique luxury travel company that caters to athletes, entertainers, C-suite executives, and high-net-worth individuals. He is also spending his time building out his new Whisky business, The JRNY, with his brother Sean and their partner Niagara Falls Craft Distillers.To Connect with Chris on Twitter Click HERETo Connect with Chris on Instagram Click HERE  Check out JRNY Spirits HERE To Connect with Kyle on Twitter Click HERE To Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn Click HERE To Connect with Kyle on Instagram Click HERE To Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Click HERE For Detailed Show Notes Visit www.thematthewsmentalitypodcast.comThis show if brought to you by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Thank you for listening. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com

In this episode, Kyle Matthews is joined by Scott “Intake” Kartvedt. Scott is a professional pilot and President of the Blue Angels Foundation. He is an instructor and evaluator for United Airlines in Denver, Colorado; was the number 5 pilot for the Patriot Jet Team, the only civilian jet demonstration team in North America; and was a stunt pilot in TOPGUN Maverick and the aviation safety supervisor in Mission Impossible 8. He was the Navy’s first Commanding Officer of the only F-35C Stealth Strick Fighter Squadron in the US inventory. He’s accumulated over 6,300 flight hours, and 658 carriers arrested landings on 11 aircraft carriers. He also served during five combat deployments and has flown 91 combat missions supporting Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He is also the author of a book called “Full Throttle: From the Blue Angels to Hollywood Stunt Pilot. To Connect with Scott on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartvedt/To Connect with Scott on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottkartvedt/Purchase Scott’s Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7F91JCBDonate to the Blue Angels Foundation - https://blueangelsfoundation.org/https://scottkartvedt.com/To Connect with Kyle on Twitter - https://x.com/kylematthewsceo?s=20To Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-matthews-ceo/To Connect with Kyle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceo/To Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnbAQEeit5CJYnaoei5NGIAFor Detailed Show Notes Visit www.thematthewsmentalitypodcast.comThis show if brought to you by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Thank you for listening. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com

Welcome to The Matthews Mentality Podcast. Today, we are joined by Alan Dershowitz, a Brooklyn native who has been called ‘the nation’s most peripatetic civil liberties lawyer,’ ‘ the most distinguished defenders of individual rights,’ ‘the top lawyer of last resort,’ and ‘America’s most public Jewish defender.’ While he is known for defending clients such as Anatoly Sharansky, Claus Von B’low, O.J. Simpson, Michael Milken, Mike Tyson, and Donald Trump, he continues to represent numerous indigent defendants and takes half of his cases pro bono. He is a vocal defender of civil liberties and the Constitution through his media appearances and is the Felix Frankfurter Professor at Harvard Law School. He is the author of 52 works of fiction and non-fiction, including 7 bestsellers.To Connect with Alan Dershowitz on Twitter click HERE To Connect with Alan Dershowitz on LinkedIn click HERE To Connect with Alan Dershowitz on Instagram click HERE To Connect with Kyle Matthews on Twitter click HERE To Connect with Kyle Matthews on LinkedIn click HERETo Connect with Kyle Matthews on Instagram click HERE To Subscribe to our YouTube Page click HERE For Detailed Show Notes Visit TheMatthewsMentalityPodcast.com This show is brought to you by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services Thank you for listening. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com.

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Matthews Mentality Podcast. Today, I’m joined by a Twitter sensation known to many as The Strip Mall Guy. You're in for a treat if you’re wondering who’s behind the intriguing Twitter alias @RealEstateTrent. His real identity is a well-kept secret, but his impact on the digital landscape is undeniable. With a staggering 200,000+ followers, he has swiftly risen to prominence, becoming a force to be reckoned with in real estate social media. He’s one of the best-known players in the retail space and is a savvy investor actively buying strip centers and shaping the commercial real estate landscape. He’s joining us today to share his story, from building a brand to cultivating meaningful relationships, all while uncovering business opportunities. Plus, his mindset and motivation behind it all. To Connect with The Strip Mall Guy on Twitter click HERE To Connect with The Strip Mall Guy on LinkedIn click HERE To Connect with The Strip Mall Guy on Instagram click HERE To Connect with Kyle Matthews on Twitter click HERE To Connect with Kyle Matthews on LinkedIn click HERETo Connect with Kyle Matthews on Instagram click HERE To Subscribe to our YouTube Page click HERE For Detailed Show Notes Visit TheMatthewsMentalityPodcast.com This show is brought to you by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services Thank you for listening. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com.Show Notes[01:06] – Introduction [06:04] – Typical Day & Current Workflow[10:49] – Growing up [14:22] – Entering Real Estate, Overcoming Fears, and Growth[22:00] – Lessons Learned as a Broker – Industry Trends & Challenges[26:53] – Retail Real Estate Investing & First Deal Story [33:04] – Advice for young professionals + Industry Insights [39:42] – Building a Successful Business Through Hard Work & Dedication[45:10] – Entrepreneurial Mindset[48:23] – Fundraising Strategies[50:30] – Social Media Growth + Leveraging it for Business[01:03:21] – Work-Life Balance[01:06:00] – The Why[01:07:31] – Identifying the right Mindset + Approach For Business[01:15:44] – Advice & Resources