Season 1, Episode 13: This season finale of No Cap by CRE Daily features a rare conversation with Richard Byrne, President of Benefit Street Partners and CEO of Franklin BSP Capital Corp. Join hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik as they explore Richard’s incredible career—from his early jobs and rapid rise at Merrill Lynch in the 80s to his transition into real estate lending at Benefit Street Partners.

TOPICS

00:00 – Introduction

00:27 – Richard’s Early Life and First Jobs

03:10 – Climbing the Ladder at Merrill Lynch in the 80s

08:29 – From Casinos to Deutsche Bank

12:50 – Transition to Real Estate Lending

20:49 – Early Involvement with RFT

22:28 – Exploring FBRT and Other Service Lines

24:47 – The Role of Opportunistic Debt Funds (ODFs)

31:51 – Optimism in Today’s Real Estate Market

34:57 – Who’s Still Pursuing Multi-Property Deals

38:38 – Risk Management in Today’s Market

41:15 – Standing Out in the Industry

47:13 – A Banker’s Path to Jiu-Jitsu

58:32 – Advice for Young Professionals

01:01:27 – Conclusion

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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.

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