Dive into the world of entrepreneurship, investing, and the inner workings of business through the eyes of an industry insider. Join Jeremy Mercer every week as he delivers compelling discussions on economic trends and critical news. Experience the thrill of the trade with seasoned brokers sharing their wildest cold-calling tales and innovative deal-making tactics. Plus, gain unique monthly insights into retail trends, from sweeping national movements to nuanced local developments. With two ...
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This is Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. The podcast for new leaders, managers, or first-time founders in specialist-driven businesses and teams, and who want to be more effective, people-first leaders and lead happy, productive teams. Learn the crucial strategies, mindsets, and practical steps that successful modern leaders follow to be engaging, ethical and authentic managers who get the best from their teams. We’ll achieve all this via weekly conversations with leaders, leadership ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one's business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon's financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the "get-rich-quick" schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Ep.201: How The 7 Minute Pivot Can Help You Stop Managing and Start Mobilizing, with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer | Leadership Podcasts
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1:03:40What if 7-minutes a day was all it took to pivot your career entirely? Incremental changes that add up to life-changing differences... Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer and I discuss the concept of the seven minute pivot, a method for individuals to invest a small amount of time daily to create significant changes in their lives and careers. It's a fittin…
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Jeremy, Jeff, and Will sit down during this Thanksgiving week to discuss: 1. The real estate market is experiencing volatility; strategize selling and buying based on market trends. 2. Government spending continues to rise, prompting discussions about fiscal responsibility. 3. Defining a personal "North Star" can guide future decisions and strategi…
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Ep.200: People, Service, and Leadership from the Cold War to the Modern Day, with Stuart Vincent | Leadership Podcasts
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1:43:37It's here. Episode number 200. And for this milestone I wanted to record something really special, it took me a little while to define what that would be but I think I chose wisely. The idea was to speak to someone who has had a hugely positive influence in my own leadership and career journey. I'm very glad I was able to briefly coax Stu Vincent o…
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Ep.199: 4 Years of Podcasting, The Highlights, the Reviews, and the Lessons Learned, with Host, David Hatch | Leadership Podcasts
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1:52:55An added bonus episode for the 200 week: a look back at some (not all, there's not enough space, so any omitted guests please don't be disheartened that I couldn't fit you all in!!) of my favourite moments from the podcast over the last 4 years. Join me in the 'editing studio' as I watch back some old clips, many of which I haven't seen since the d…
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Ep.198: Lead Like A Mentalist, Leadership and The Power of Hidden Influence, with Gary Chan | Leadership Podcasts
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1:15:36Hands up if you know what a mentalist is? Now put your hand down if you've actually met one in real life instead of seen them on TV... yeah, same. Mentalism is real, and it has some important lessons to teach us in the field of human behaviour, which is of course relevant to leadership as well as important business areas from security to sales and …
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Ep.197: Don’t Be Yourself; The Limits of Authenticity, and Leading with Your Best Self, with Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic | Leadership Podcast
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1:11:34We've all heard it: "Just Be Yourself". But is this actually the WORST piece of advice you've ever heard? Maybe... here's why... I'm joined this week by Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, an organizational psychologist and author of 15 books, including his latest "Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity is Overrated and What to Do Instead." We'll be talking a…
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The People’s Champ of Commercial Real Estate
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53:06In this week’s episode, the guys are back from a whirlwind weekend—Graham, Pittsburgh, Lubbock—and dive straight into a packed conversation covering college football chaos, market updates, and a fiery deep-dive into commercial real estate lease transparency. From Notre Dame’s sheer talent advantage to Heisman debates, Aggie drama, and the rise of d…
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The team dives into another chaotic, entertaining week in industrial real estate, college football, old-building nostalgia, and the bizarre downfall of Sonder. Jeff returns from a Scranton trip with a full “Old Building Reporter” segment, complete with Dunder Mifflin lore, steam engines, and the existential question of what happens to 140-year-old …
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Ep.196: How to Build Rapport with Your Colleagues and Lead like a Spy, with Jeremy Hurewitz | Leadership Podcasts
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54:32How do you build rapport with a new team? Or build a productive working relationship with people you just don't like? This week I'm talking with Corporate Spy, Foreign Policy Advisor & Risk Consultant, Jeremy Hurewitz, who shares his journey from journalism to corporate espionage, and the key lessons his career has taught him about people, relation…
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Debt, Deals, and College Football: Week 45 in the Trenches
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29:04Week 45 brings market updates, San Antonio leasing news, and the latest industrial and housing trends across Texas — plus a few unfiltered takes from a train bathroom. The guys dive into debt, real estate inventory, and why Princeton, Texas is booming, before ending with college football picks, property management moments, and a few laughs along th…
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Ep.195: Effective Communication, Leadership Posture and Engineering Wisdom, with David Bates | Leadership Podcasts
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1:05:46It's always fun to welcome back a past guest on Leading with Integrity, and especially a returning favourite like David Bates, who is back for the 3rd(?) time this week! We'll be talking about his new book, Engineering Wisdom (available now), what leadership lessons prompted him to write it, and the concept of Leadership Posture. As with every conv…
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Jeremy, Jeff, and Will catch up on travel, football, market updates, and a wild story about Nazi scientists founding NASA (yes, really). They dive into the latest real estate wins — from leasing quirks to property management surprises — and wrap up with their trademark blend of humor and hard truth about what’s happening in Collin County’s explosio…
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Ep.194: Empathy, Connection, and Dignity; Human Leadership, with Annabel Smith | Leadership Podcasts
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1:24:20This week, I talk with leadership coach Annabel Smith about the do's and don't's of leadership, how to lead with people and humanity in mind, what that looks like in real workplaces. Annabel has plenty of insights to share from her work as a coach, as well as experiences from a 30-year teaching career. Themes that run throughout this episode includ…
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Ep.193: Beyond Command and Control: How to Lead with Purpose, Meaning, & Empower People, with Marc Koehler | Leadership Podcasts
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1:11:44Leaders, are you leading with purpose and empowering your people? (Or offering them enough autonomy, if you prefer that to the 'e' word!). If you're not sure, then this week's episode is worth a listen. I'm joined by Leadership Consultant, Former Nuclear Submarine Officer, and Speaker, Marc Koehler. Marc shares his insights on modern leadership, em…
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On this week’s episode of Shop Talk, the guys kick things off with fishing stories from Florida before diving into the state of the markets — oil dips, interest rate spreads, and why some brokers still don’t understand the math behind a deal. Jeremy and Jeff unpack a wild “Property Management Moment” involving a dog bite, a lawsuit, and the importa…
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Ep.192: The Trust Trap in Leadership & Life, and How to Trust Without Getting Burned, with Clay Moffat | Leadership Podcasts
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1:26:47Are we misunderstanding trust, and ignoring the red flags that lead to betrayal? It's a question that everyone, leaders and followers, could learn from. And I'm joined on Leading with Integrity this week by Clay Moffat, author of the Trust Trap, to talk about this question (and hopefully find an answer). Clay explains the concept of trust, its dyna…
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Retail ReCap: Closures, Comebacks & the Great Steakhouse Debate
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1:18:36In this week’s episode of The Industrialist, Jeremy and the crew cover everything happening across retail and net lease: Why 7-Eleven’s inventory bump might signal strategic selling How Chipotle continues to outperform amid tightening supply Starbucks’ 434-store closure and what it means for landlords Salad & Go’s retrenchment and where the brand s…
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Ep.191: Made Not Born: The 6 Pillars of Effective Leadership, with Jim Carlough | Leadership Podcasts
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Tricolor Tanks, Banks Merge, and Rates Hold at Eight
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Ep.190: Leaders Who Coach and the B.U.I.L.D Framework for Growing Ambitious Businesses, with Sarah Yandell | Leadership Podcasts
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1:02:15Are you a leader who coaches? More of a mentor? Bit of both? I'm joined for this week's episode by business coach, Sarah Yandell, to talk about the role of coaching and mentoring in your business, how it can help shape your leadership and why you should be taking a similar approach for those you lead. We'll also hear about Sarah's B.U.I.L.D. framew…
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This week on Shop Talk, the guys cover a wide range—from market updates and real estate trends to college football bets and a candid discussion on America’s gun violence crisis. They break down whether it’s better to own stock or hard assets, dive into the “Term of the Week” (Total Addressable Market), and unpack surprising insights about warehouse…
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The Banker Who Blew It (and How We Closed Anyway)
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46:09On this week’s Shop Talk, the team recaps Jeremy's attendance at Reconvene in Santa Monica, Nancy Lieberman’s Dream Ball Gala, and the challenges of closing a $4.1M deal after a banker backed out last minute. They break down the difference between generational and core assets, share updates on a Liberty Hill IOS deal, and dive into the latest colle…
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The Industrialist x The C-Suite Show: A Conversation with Jack Fraker
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20:59At the Texas Tech University REO Conference, Jeremy Mercer (The Industrialist) and Conrad Madsen (The C-Suite Show) teamed up for a rare joint conversation with industry icon Jack Fraker. From his early days working overseas on the Alaskan pipeline and in Saudi Arabia, to the cold call that led Nokia to Alliance, to building one of the most respect…
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Ep.189: Self-Sabotage, Human Nature, and Leadership: Lessons from the Entertainment Industry, with Albert Bramante | Leadership Podcasts
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1:17:46If like me you've ever procrastinated, or gotten too focused on making something "perfect", then you're familiar with the concept of self-sabotaging behaviour. This week I'm joined by talent agent, Psychology Ph.D., certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, Albert Bramante. Together, we'll delve into the nuances of leadership, self-sabotage, and th…
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Confessions of a Street Broker: From CO₂ to IOS with Andrew Wiesemann
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1:49:01In this episode of Confessions of a Street Broker, Jeremy Mercer sits down with Andrew Wiesemann, a real estate agent who specializes in the leasing, acquisition, and disposition of industrial properties across the country. Andrew’s core focus is IOS and industrial private equity-related businesses, leveraging his market knowledge and negotiation s…
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This week on Shop Talk, the mics were taken over by a new duo—Will Narduzzi and Thomas Mercer. With Jeremy and Jeff both traveling, Will and Thomas held it down, covering market updates, sublease opportunities, and diving into everything from rate cuts to real estate stocks. They also brought plenty of personality—sports picks, a debate on LinkedIn…
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Ep.188: What I Learned About People from Implementing A.I. & Other Leadership Lessons, with Lynn Colepaugh | Leadership Podcasts
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1:08:15At first glance, the phrases "leveraging AI" and "People-first" seem mutually exclusive, or at least competing priorities, don't they? Today on Leading with Integrity, we'll be hearing why that's a flawed assumption, and how the reality is more complex. My guest is Founder, Strategist, and Human–AI Collaborator, Lynn Colepaugh. We talk about how th…
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Ep.187: How to Lead with Impact and Why It’s ALL About the People, with Michael Dillard | Leadership Podcasts
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1:10:49Ever feel like you need to be more diplomatic? Want to be a more impactful leader? If yes to either (or both), then check out this week's episode of Leading with Integrity. I'll be speaking with Michael Dillard, a executive coach and retired US diplomat. Michael shares his insights on leadership, integrity, and the importance of adaptability in cha…
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In this week’s Shop Talk, the guys covers the latest in real estate and markets alongside the start of football season. They discuss jobless claims, REIT performance, and energy prices before shifting into commercial real estate news, including foreclosure auctions in Texas and CMBS delinquency rates hitting new highs. The conversation also touches…
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Ep.186: The Art of Negotiation and Communication - How to Master Your Conversations, with Alistair McBride | Leadership Podcasts
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1:24:42If you've ever wished you were a better negotiator, or could handle those inevitable difficult conversations more productively, then this is the podcast episode for you! I'm joined by Negotiation and Communication expert, Al McBride and we'll be talking about the dos and don'ts of negotiation and communication. Al has a useful, practical view on th…
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From Amarillo to Wall Street: The Red Raider Hustle of Sebastian Gutierrez
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56:16From construction sites in Amarillo to the leadership halls of Texas Tech, Sebastian Gutierrez’s story is one of grit, hustle, and vision. Sebastian grew up working alongside his father in the construction business, learning responsibility early and helping to flip houses and manage rentals before he even graduated high school. That drive carried h…
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Ep.185: Mental Health at Work: An Essential of Modern Leadership, with Gary Parsons | Leadership Podcasts
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1:45:35Are you a selfish leader? May not be a bad thing, in the context of today's conversation, because this week on Leading with Integrity we're tackling one of the big issues: mental health at work, and in leadership. I'm joined by Gary Parsons, a speaker and mentor, expert in leadership well-being and creator of Selfish Leadership™. We'll be talking a…
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Flywheel Thinking: Real Estate, Rates, and Football
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30:50This week on Shop Talk we break down the markets, REIT performance, and the latest noise around Jerome Powell and interest rates. The term of the week is “Flywheel”—a self-reinforcing loop that builds momentum and drives growth. We dive into how investors are using flywheels in real estate strategy and where it shows up in today’s market. Of course…
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Lessons from the Trinity/Brookhollow Submarket of Dallas with Robert Blankinship
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1:37:04In this episode of Confessions of a Street Broker, Jeremy sits down with Robert Blankinship, Executive Vice President at NAI Robert Lynn who works the Trinity/Brookhollow submarket of Dallas. Robert grew up in Dallas, started his career with Wilkerson Properties in Lubbock, and by his mid-20s had already managed over 3 million square feet and gener…
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Ep.184: Values, Integrity, and How to Lead, from 25 Years Running International Companies, with Vaishali Shah | Leadership Podcasts
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1:09:23Imagine for a moment that you have 25 years experience running your team or business. What would you have achieved in that time? What business lessons could you have learned? What would leadership look and feel like to you now? Well, you don't have to tax your imagination too far today, because this week's guest has done just that, here to share th…
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On this week’s episode of Shop Talk, Jeremy, Jeff, and Will break down what’s moving in the markets, from housing and REITs to oil and debt. They dive into why banks are racing to build new branches, Taylor Sheridan’s massive studio project in Fort Worth, and finish with a full preview of the Big 12 football season. Articles Mentioned:https://there…
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From Small Towns to Flagship Stores: T-Mobile’s Site Strategy
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1:07:51In this week’s The Industrialist: Retail Recap, Jeremy, Bob, and Rob welcome special guest Zach Spletter, Senior Real Estate Manager for T-Mobile, for a deep dive into retail site selection, tenant mix, and the changing competitive landscape. They swap stories from hundreds of T-Mobile deals, small-town expansion strategies, and why outparcels stil…
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Ep.183: The Art of Influence: How Coaching, Integrity, & Leadership Grow Your Career, with Daphne Valcin | Leadership podcasts
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59:08Are you being strategic with your career? Are you promotion-ready? Have you sought out leadership mentors or tried coaching? If not, this episode of Leading with Integrity might be helpful... I'm joined this week by Daphne Valcin, an Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Trainer, DiSC Facilitator, CEO and Founder. Daphne shares her journey f…
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This week on The Industrialist: Shop Talk, Jeremy, Jeff, and Will cover everything from industrial leasing headaches to college football season previews. The guys break down why their 27,000 SF heavy industrial listing isn’t moving, the realities of a rent correction in the IOS space, and the challenge of standing out in a crowded DFW market. In ma…
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Ep.182: The 4-Day Week, Hybrid Work, Leadership, and the Future of Productivity, with Richard Lee | Leadership podcasts
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1:23:58Is there one right answer to greater productivity? Could it be the 4-day work week? Or hybrid? Remote? Instant chat? ...Leadership...? Join my guest Richard Lee and I, as we explore the future of productivity and the leadership challenges involved on Leading with Integrity this week. Richard shares his insights on leadership, creativity, and produc…
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In this week’s episode of The Industrialist: Shop Talk, Jeremy, Jeff, and Will dive into market updates from Terrell to Rome (Texas, not Italy), the latest on REITs and ETFs, and why that 130% dividend might not be as sweet as it sounds. They also unpack Onyx Partners’ $947 million acquisition of the JCPenney portfolio and debate whether it's a bol…
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Ep.181: Dealing with Low Confidence, Self Doubt, and Slaying Imposter Syndrome, with John Little | Leadership podcasts
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1:25:31An all too common challenge for leaders of all career level and walks of life is those "I don't deserve this" feeling, a.k.a. the imposter experience, commonly called 'imposter syndrome'. If that's something you've experienced then I hope you'll give today's episode a listen. Because I'll be speaking with the Imposter Syndrome Slayer himself, John …
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Big Ten Football Preview & Foreign Buyer Ban Fallout
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27:26In this week’s episode of The Industrialist: Shop Talk, Jeremy and Jeff tackle Week 31 with a lively breakdown of the Big Ten football landscape for the upcoming 2025 season. From Ohio State’s repeat title hopes to Oregon’s portal power plays and Indiana’s All-American-loaded defense, the duo dishes out win predictions, sleeper picks, and must-watc…
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Ep.180: How to Build Happy Teams: Using Your Voice to Lead with Service and Purpose, with Chris Wilson | Leadership Podcasts
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58:42What's your purpose? Is it an internal driver, or an external expectation? What's the difference, and why does that matter...? Well, listen to find out as I'm joined by Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Mentor, and Trainer: Chris Wilson. We'll be exploring the concept of purpose in leadership and life, how it influences happiness and career satisfaction…
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When the Only Thing Iconic Is the Asking Price
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17:12Portfolio Sale Teaser - We’re pleased to present an IOS portfolio totaling +/- 273,427 SF across 33.88 acres. Currently 95.94% leased, this offering provides passive income with significant rental upside. The portfolio has a weighted average lease term of 3+ years and features a diverse tenant base across multiple industrial uses. Key Highlig…
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Confessions of a Street Broker: Every Section of That Lease Is a Money Item with Reid Bassinger
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1:16:39In this episode of Confessions of a Street Broker, Jeremy Mercer sits down with Reid Bassinger, a partner at Lee & Associates and a self-proclaimed deal junkie. They dive into the changing tides of industrial leasing, tenant leverage in today's market, and the cold-call grind that built Reid’s career. From ball boy memories and family legacy to a w…
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Ep.179: Leading with Inclusion – the Role of Trust, Diversity, and Leadership in a Modern Workplace, with Delphia Howze | Leadership Podcast
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1:00:55What does real inclusion at work look like, and what role should leaders have in building it? In this episode of Leading with Integrity, I'm joined by Inclusion Strategist and Author Delphia Howze, an expert in diversity and inclusion, with 20 years leadership experience. We discuss the how and why of creating inclusive workplaces; such as the ripp…
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Hindsight Capital Partners: Where It’s Always Monday
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23:53Portfolio Sale Teaser - We’re pleased to present an IOS portfolio totaling +/- 273,427 SF across 33.88 acres. Currently 95.94% leased, this offering provides passive income with significant rental upside. The portfolio has a weighted average lease term of 3+ years and features a diverse tenant base across multiple industrial uses. Key Highligh…
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Summitt Hogue with GROWE on 3PLs, Tariffs, and Texas Tech
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1:09:57In this episode of The Industrialist, Jeremy and Will sit down with repeat guest Summitt Hogue, founder of GROWE, a Dallas-based commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on serving the various needs of third-party logistics companies across the United States. After beginning his career in commercial real estate, Summitt quickly identified th…
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Ep.178: Leadership Frame of Mind: The Thinking Strategies of Amazing Leaders, with Kim Ades | Leadership Podcasts
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1:00:12Are you in the leadership frame of mind? I'm joined this week by Kim Ades, President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching, with a unique philosophy and direct coaching style that helps leaders focus their thinking towards extraordinary results. We'll be talking about that frame of mind question and th…
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