Commercial Real Estate Developer Interviews: Floorplate
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Interviews with the world's best commercial real estate developers.
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Adam Di Marco: The Urban Developer's founder on how he built his media and property development businesses
December 07, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBHow did a young property developer create the leading media brand for Australia’s property development industry? And - at the same time – start an acclaimed property development business? That’s the story of Adam Di Marco. He’s the co-founder of The Urban Developer which delivers news, events and education to Australia’s property development industry. Media aside, Adam is also the founder of the Di Marco Group which develops design-led apartments in Brisbane. Recent projects include Ame...
Petri Ylivuori: Newil & Bau is a consumer product business (not just an 'apartment developer')
October 23, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBNewil & Bau is an acclaimed Helsinki apartment developer. Much loved by the city's smart set, their homes are superby designed. And built to the highest standards. Their projects have included converting an Alvar Aalto-designed office to residential use. And constructing a brand new apartment building designed by the legendary American architect, Steven Holl. In this episode, Newil & Bau founder, Petri Ylivuori, explains how his business works.
Petri Ylivuori: Newil & Bau is a consumer product business (not an 'apartment developer')
October 23, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBNewil & Bau is an acclaimed Helsinki apartment developer. Much loved by the city's smart set, their homes are superby designed. And built to the highest standards. Their projects have included converting an Alvar Aalto-designed office to residential use. And constructing a brand new apartment building designed by the legendary American architect, Steven Holl. In this episode, Newil & Bau founder, Petri Ylivuori, explains how his business works.
Liam Wallis: Hip v Hype’s founder on developing sustainable homes
October 13, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBHow do you develop apartments and town houses that are (truly) sustainable? And which reward the developer with a solid financial return? Ask Liam Wallis. He’s the founder of Hip v Hype, an acclaimed developer who’s boutique-scale developments are dotted around inner Melbourne. In today’s episode, Liam shares with you how he develops. And why his projects are ethical, socially conscious and environmentally focussed...
Arnaud Zannier: how I develop luxury hotels and resorts
June 13, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBHow do you develop low-key luxury hotels and resorts? And then operate them to astonishingly high standards? To find out, I turned to Arnaud Zannier. Arnaud is the founder of Zannier Hotels which operates five boutique sites across three continents. They’re located in the French Alps, Cambodia, Vietnam and Namibia. And more are on the way. In this conversation, Arnaud reveals how he: Acquires each site. Plans what each site will offer. Oversees the build phase. And ensures day-to-day operati...
Will Donaldson: Politan Row’s founder on developing food halls
May 31, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBHow do you develop food halls people love? And help new food entrepreneurs build businesses that thrive? They’re two vital goals for today’s guest. Will Donaldson launched the food hall business, Politan Row, in 2014. Starting with a single site in New Orleans, he has since launched markets in cities across the US. These include Chicago, Miami, Houston and Atlanta. In today’s podcast, Will shares with you how he builds markets that drive massive footfall. And why his operating model helps fo...
Nick Johnson: Why My Food Markets Matter
May 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBCan food markets revitalise tired towns and cities? And help them regain a sense of place? According to food market developer, Nick Johnson, the answer is yes. An enthusiast of independent food retail, Nick is the founder of Market Operations. Market Operations has developed three celebrated food markets in the greater Manchester area of England: Altrincham Market, Mackie Mayor and Picturedrome. Prior to entering the food market world, Nick spent decades developing commercial real estate in ...
Carl Turner: How to Develop 'Meanwhile Spaces'
April 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBHow do you breathe life into an empty site while it awaits re-development? Ask Carl Turner. He’s the founder of celebrated architecture practice, Turner Works. Plus a developer and operator of commercial real estate. Carl’s CRE projects include London’s hit mixed-use developments, Pop Brixton and Peckham Levels. In theory, both projects are temporary as they occupy land slated for redevelopment. As a result, they’re known as ‘meanwhile spaces’. Done well, meanwhile spaces allow a landlord to...
Leopold Weinberg: We Are Content’s co-founder on how to be a commercial property developer. And hospitality operator.
February 23, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBCan operating your own hotels, bars and restaurants boost the value of your commercial property portfolio? To find out, take a look at design-led property developer, We Are Content. We Are Content owns commercial buildings in the heart of Zurich and Basel. These include apartments, mixed-use buildings and hotels. Some of these are home to We Are Content’s own hospitality businesses. For example, the company operates two celebrated boutique hotels: Zurich’s Helvetia and Basel’s Volkshaus (the...
Michael McCormack: Milieu Property's co-founder on building design-led apartments
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIf you're interested in how good design can bring joy to apartment living, you need to meet Michael McCormack. He's co-founder of Melbourne real estate developer, Milieu Property. Started ten years ago, the business has developed a reputation for crafting beautifully conceived apartments. And a cult-like following amongst the creatives who typically own (and occupy) them. Not surprisingly, Milieu’s engaging buildings have also won a string of important architecture and design awards. Propert...
Loh Lik Peng: How to Develop Restaurants and Hotels People Love
December 16, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBHave you ever wondered what it takes to build a global network of Michelin-starred restaurants? Or a collection of celebrated hotels? If so, the man to ask is Loh Lik Peng. Peng is the restaurateur, hotelier and property developer behind a slew of iconic restaurants and hotels across Europe and Asia. Most of these form a part of his umbrella organisation, Unlisted Collection. Unlisted Collection operates sites in Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney, London, Dublin and County Kerry in Ireland. And ov...
Sascha Lewin: How to Add Value to Commercial Properties
October 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBWant to know how to boost your return on mixed-use buildings? If so, don’t miss my interview with London commercial property developer, Sascha Lewin. Sascha is the founder of W Real Estate. And he’s now emerging as a significant player in London’s mixed-use development scene. In today’s conversation, Sascha reveals how he finds, funds, develops and tenants his properties. Listen in and you’ll discover: Why he likes developing commercial real estate. How he built his skills. Why he’s focused ...
Placewise CEO Peter Tonstad on How to Grow Mall Footfall and Spend
August 30, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBYou don’t need me to point out that many shopping malls are in crisis. But did you know that one of the sector’s big underlying problems is this: mall owners typically know little about the individuals who shop with them. Or what will trigger a specific person to visit the mall more often (and spend more when they do). The result? Many mall owners have few ways to (measurably) boost footfall and sales. That makes it hard to know – in fine detail – which of their marketing ideas work. And whi...
Mark Toro: The North American Properties Atlanta Founder on Creating Experiences
August 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBMark Toro is admired as one of America’s smartest commercial real estate developers. So you’ll be surprised to learn he doesn’t think of himself as a developer per se. That’s despite having developed over 9 million square feet of mixed-use projects since founding North American Properties Atlanta in 1996. Those millions of square feet have included retail, office, multifamily and hotel space. So if Mark doesn’t think ‘developer’ describes him accuratly, what does? He says that, first and for...
Crispin Kelly: Baylight Properties’ founder on developing commercial real estate in London
August 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBCrispin Kelly is a man on a mission: to prove that superb architecture is a vital part of commercial real estate development. Since launching Baylight Properties 30 years ago, he’s focused on multifamily and office developments in central London. But an enthusiasm for suburban living has also seen him develop housing in suburban areas of England. Outside of his commercial work, Crispin champions the importance of architecture through his charity, the Baylight Foundation. He also chairs Open ...
Scott Metzner: How to Become a New York City Property Developer
July 19, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 105 MBAre you interested in the specific ways a successful New York property developer built his business? If so, you cannot afford to miss this interview. Starting from scratch, Scott Metzner has spent the past thirty years building a substantial property development business in Manhattan. Beginning with a single walk-up, Janus Property now develops and reinvigorates entire city blocks. And right now, Scott is in the middle of his largest project yet. In fact, The Manhattanville Factory District ...
Doug Stephens: The Future of Physical Retail
June 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBIs the physical store still relevant in an age of online shopping and remote working? According to today’s guest, the answer is an emphatic yes. Doug Stephens is a retail futurist who, as CEO of Retail Prophet, advises the leadership of global brands on what’s next for retail. His client list includes Walmart, IKEA, Disney, LVMH and Microsoft. He’s also the author of the best selling books The Retail Revival and Re-Engineering Retail. In a nutshell, Doug’s view is that the future is bleak fo...
Andrea Rasca: Why Mercato Metropolitano is the Future of Food Retail
June 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBAre you wondering what’s next for out-of-home dining? And food retail in general? If so, you must listen to this conversation with Andrea Rasca. He’s the man behind London’s WILDLY popular eatery, Mercato Metropolitano. A food entrepreneur for 30 years, Andrea is now shaking up how the sector works. That means changing what we eat. And how food is produced, distributed and sold. Put simply, the former Eataly executive is on a mission: to change everything to do with food. In fact, he doesn’t...
Dan Innes: Commercial Real Estate Marketing That Works
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBDoes your commercial real estate marketing get results? If not, you’ll LOVE today’s show. Joining me is CRE marketing communications expert, Dan Innes. Dan is the founder of Innesco, a commercial real estate marketing communications agency based in London. He says if you’re hunting for serious ROI, you must first nail down your marketing objectives. Next, you need to wrap your head around the four media types you can use to hit those objectives. Only then can you create a winning strategy. A...
Barbara Larson: Does the Office Have a Future?
May 12, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIn the wake of lock-down, do you still need a traditional office? After all, millions have apparently stayed productive – despite working from home. The result? Many office tenants now see a chance to slash rents by keeping their staff at home – and cutting back on office space. Needless to say, if tenants do shrink their offices en masse, there’s a big ‘ol question mark about the value of office buildings. Not to mention nearby retail and residential. So how big might the move out of tradit...
Penny Norton: Promoting Property with Public Relations
May 02, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBCould you boost your commercial property returns by doing a better job of communicating with stakeholders? For example, planners, potential tenants and potential buyers. If so, tune into my interview with public relations expert, Penny Norton. Penny is the editor of a new book called ‘Promoting Property’. The book explains what PR is. And how it can be used to extract more value from commercial real estate (and other property-related activities). For example, there are whole chapters on mixe...
Gus Zogolovitch: How to Develop Better Homes
November 26, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35 MBDo you think volume homebuilders are missing a trick by churning out bland housing stock? Commercial real estate developer, Gus Zogolovitch does. And he’s decided to do something about it. Based in London, Gus is on a mission: to develop better homes. What does he mean by ‘better’? Better design. Better quality. Better value. And better for the environment. But Gus does more than build homes. He’s created a vertically integrated operation that offers peer-to-peer financing for people who wan...
Graham West: How to Breathe New Life into Tired Commercial Buildings
November 26, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBDo you want to boost an existing commercial building’s rents and capital value? If so, you can’t afford to miss today’s interview with London architect, Graham West. Graham is the founder of West Architecture. And he’s an expert at spotting simple ways to turn dull retail and office buildings into spaces people LOVE. Listen to our conversation now and you’ll learn: How he revamps commercial buildings (without spending crazy amounts of money). How he’s transformed a run-down Brutalist propert...