Episodes

  • Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 19

    Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 19
    Oct 3 2024
    Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman for “The Best Hour in CRE,” and they certainly covered a lot of ground. They discussed some of today’s hottest topics, including the impact that the election and policy objectives will have on the economy, consumer confidence, U.S. debt, inflation, cap rates, CPI, Peter’s Fed predictions, where we’re at in terms of economic recovery, back to office policies, hot markets, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Mike Johnston, Mayor of Denver and Egon Terplan, Strategist and Advisor on Urban Policy & Economic Development

    Mike Johnston, Mayor of Denver and Egon Terplan, Strategist and Advisor on Urban Policy & Economic Development
    Sep 26 2024
    Willy was joined by Mayor of Denver, Mike Johnston, and Egon Terplan, strategist and advisor on urban policy and economic development, live from the University of Denver Educated Opinions Event. They discussed the urban revitalization of Denver – and cities in general – post-pandemic, how the mayor is tackling issues including homelessness, crime, and public safety, the impact of technological innovations on city development, how historical precedents impact urban planning today, the shift we’re experiencing toward reindustrialization, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General and Director of the CIA

    David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General and Director of the CIA
    Sep 19 2024
    To celebrate the 200th episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by General David Petraeus, retired four-star U.S. Army general who served as the director of the CIA, focusing on intelligence and counterterrorism. He and Willy discussed the evolving landscape of global security, how near-death experiences changed his perspective on life and leadership, physical fitness and his competitive drive, the strategy behind the raid of Bin Laden, and the threats and challenges we’re facing in the world today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Robert Reffkin, Founder and CEO of Compass, Inc.

    Robert Reffkin, Founder and CEO of Compass, Inc.
    Sep 13 2024
    Willy was joined by Robert Reffkin, the Founder and CEO of real estate tech company Compass, Inc., live from the 2024 Zelman & Associates Housing Summit. He and Willy discussed topics including Robert’s humble upbringing and how it led him down the path to entrepreneurship, pivotal moments that shaped his career, combatting negativity and lessons learned through hardship, Compass’ investment in technology, intricacies of the real estate market, Robert’s vision for the company and where it will be in twenty years, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fannie Mae

    Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fannie Mae
    Sep 5 2024
    Willy was joined by one of the most notable figures in housing finance, Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fannie Mae. She is on a mission to create a housing market that works for everyone, including whom she calls the “credit invisible” – hard working Americans who may not qualify for traditional loans. She and Willy discussed the intricacies of her career journey in the private, public, and social sectors, what drew her to the housing industry, mortgage rate predictions, what Fannie Mae is doing to address the affordability crisis, and her strategic vision driving the organization’s initiatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Matthew Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean and Chair of MBA Program at Harvard Business School

    Matthew Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean and Chair of MBA Program at Harvard Business School
    Aug 29 2024
    Willy was joined by Matthew Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the MBA Program at Harvard Business School and an economist whose research focuses on economic policy and the commercialization of space. They discussed Matthew’s intellectual pursuits and his experience as a student at HBS, his pivot from a focus on tax policy to the new frontier of space, the curriculum at HBS and their focus on leadership over strictly business, why your company needs to have a space strategy, the adoption of AI and tech to propel HBS forward, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Strauss Zelnick, Chairman, CEO of Take-Two Interactive and Gary Pinkus, McKinsey & Company Chairman of North America

    Strauss Zelnick, Chairman, CEO of Take-Two Interactive and Gary Pinkus, McKinsey & Company Chairman of North America
    Aug 22 2024
    On this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured an interview between Gary Pinkus, McKinsey & Company’s Chairman of North America, and Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., from W&D’s 2024 Summer Conference. They touched on Strauss’ approach to business and leadership, his origin story – from childhood ambitions of running a movie company and toying with the notion of being a performer to deciding to run a business in the creative space – milestones of his career including greenlighting the movie Dirty Dancing, the ins and outs of the largest industry, in the entertainment world: gaming, his breakdown of AI and its future impact on the workforce, what he’s experiencing as a CRE investor, and what to expect in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Diane Hoskins & Andy Cohen, Global co-chairs of Gensler and co-authors of Design for a Radically Changing World

    Diane Hoskins & Andy Cohen, Global co-chairs of Gensler and co-authors of Design for a Radically Changing World
    Aug 15 2024
    Willy was joined by Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen, global co-chairs of the world’s most influential architecture design planning firm with over $2 billion annually in revenue, Gensler. They covered ways to drive meaningful change through the power of design, creating office spaces of the future, ways they’re working to lower emissions, how Gensler has secured their place as an industry leader, how AI and autonomous vehicles will change the face of our cities, building a culture of collaboration, and how to stay ahead of the curve in a constantly shifting environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins