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CREDA Podcast: Inside CRE
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Inside CRE features interviews with commercial real estate leaders who share industry and career insights. The Commercial Real Estate Development Association is the development industry’s leading source for education, advocacy and connections that drive your business forward. Inside CRE is brought to you by Majestic Realty.
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Jonathan Martin, POLITICO
Feb 2300:51:34Summary readyJoining us on our 50th episode of Inside CRE is Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO. A veteran of the New York Times and co-author of the bestseller “This Will Not Pass,” Jonathan has spent his career in the rooms where decisions happen and often where they fall apart. He joins NAIOP Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Aquiles Suarez to talk about the shrinking political center, pros and cons of term limits, and why the 2028 midterms will be “a reckoning” for both Democrats and Republicans. Recorded on Feb. 10, 2026.
SummaryRick Tollakson, Hubbell Realty Company
Feb 900:34:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Marc sits down with longtime Hubbell Realty Company CEO Rick Tollakson to discuss four decades of leadership, growth and transformation in the real estate industry. Rick, also the author of the recently published book, “Think Bigger, Lead Better,” shares the origins of his “Eight to Great” leadership framework, the key market signals he watches, and how a stare down with a nun challenged him to think bigger. From fostering entrepreneurialism to mastering process improvement, he outlines the principles he believes successful developers need most. He closes with the legacy he hopes to leave: a culture rooted in continuous improvement, having fun and giving back. Recorded on Jan. 29, 2026.
Transcribe →Celeste Tanner, 2026 NAIOP Chair
Jan 2600:41:16Tap to summarizeIn this conversation, 2026 NAIOP Chair Celeste Tanner, co-founder, president and chief development officer of Confluent Development, shares the leadership principles that have shaped her career in the collaborative world of commercial real estate. She discusses why stepping outside your comfort zone unlocks opportunity, how empowering experts leads to better decisions and details the “breakout evolutionary cycle” she sees ahead for CRE. She outlines her priorities as chair, including changing public perception of the industry and fostering connections between members across cities, states and provinces. She also lands a punchline about what happens when you put a developer, an architect and a contractor in a room. Recorded on Jan. 15, 2026.
Transcribe →Special Episode: Policy, Politics and Progress in 2025 and Beyond
Dec 15Tap to summarizeOn this final episode of 2025, NAIOP’s Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Aquiles Suarez joins the podcast to break down a historic year for commercial real estate policy. From the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – securing permanent tax provisions like 100% bonus depreciation and the 20% pass-through deduction – to emerging priorities such as adaptive reuse and energy infrastructure, Suarez shares insights on what these wins mean for long-term stability and CRE investment. He also looks ahead to 2026, discussing the political dynamics shaping future legislation and why educating lawmakers remains a critical challenge. Recorded on Dec. 3, 2025.
Transcribe →Parag Khanna, AlphaGeo
Dec 8Tap to summarizeGlobal strategist and AlphaGeo founder Parag Khanna joins Inside CRE to explore how demographics, geopolitics, climate risk and new infrastructure are reshaping North American real estate. From regionalization and the Great Lakes “New North” to migration trends, climate-adaptation opportunities and the industrial resurgence, Parag shares data-driven insights on the forces guiding long-term development decisions. Hear his take on what investors should consider – looking beyond last quarter’s cap rate – as they plan assets with 30-year horizons. Recorded on Nov. 24, 2025.
Transcribe →AI, Data and Emerging Tech in CRE
Oct 27Tap to summarizeIn this special episode, NAIOP Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Shaine Anderson, CAE, explores how technology is transforming commercial real estate in partnership with CREtech. She’s joined by three industry leaders – Carrie Denning Jackson, director of innovation and sustainability at Jamestown; Colin Joynt, senior vice president and chief information officer at BXP; and Will O’Donnell, managing partner at Prologis Ventures – to discuss how AI, data and emerging tech are reshaping operations, investment strategies and tenant experiences. From evaluating new tools to managing cybersecurity and measuring ROI, this episode offers practical insights for CRE professionals looking to innovate and future-proof their organizations. Recorded Oct. 1, 2025.
Transcribe →David Greek and Matt Schlindwein, Greek Real Estate Partners
Oct 6Tap to summarizeIndustrial real estate is evolving fast. In this episode of Inside CRE, Greek Real Estate Partners’ David Greek and Matt Schlindwein share insights on today’s investment climate and the headwinds shaping logistics real estate – from rising interest rates to shifting community sentiment. They discuss opportunities in small-bay, port-adjacent and cold storage products, how developers are adapting to higher costs and political pressures, and how their NAIOP involvement has shaped their careers. Recorded Sept. 18, 2025.
Transcribe →Ada Healey, Vulcan Real Estate
Sep 15Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Inside CRE, we’re joined by Ada Healey, Chief Real Estate Officer at Vulcan Real Estate, recently honored as NAIOP’s 2025 Developer of the Year. Ada reflects on what this recognition means for the team and shares lessons learned since Vulcan first earned the award in 2013. She discusses how the company’s relatively small core team has delivered more than 13 million square feet of transformative projects, guided by values of prosperity, sustainability, urban vitality, and engagement. Ada also offers insights on navigating market cycles, fostering inclusion, and embracing innovation, while looking ahead to opportunities both in Seattle and beyond. Recorded on Aug. 21, 2025.
Transcribe →Gina Raimondo, Former U.S. Commerce Secretary
Jul 14, 2025Tap to summarizeFormer U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo delivered a candid assessment of the U.S. economy in her keynote remarks at NAIOP’s I.CON East conference in New Jersey last month: strong at its core but held back by what she called “self-inflicted wounds.” On this special episode of Inside CRE, you’ll hear Secretary Raimondo’s conversation with NAIOP President and CEO Marc Selvitelli, where she discussed the future of American industry and how strategic investment can help reshape the nation’s industrial future. Recorded on June 4, 2025.
Transcribe →Special Episode: CRE Leaders on Tariffs and Market Resilience
May 28, 2025Tap to summarizeCommercial real estate leaders Amy Curry, Chief Strategy Officer of Dermody; Ed Griffin, CEO, Griffin Partners; and Kevin Hardy, Head of Eastern Canadian Office, Oxford Properties; join us for a special episode to discuss the impacts of tariffs on the industry. In this candid conversation they share how uncertainty is increasing scrutiny, moderating deal velocity and complicating risk assessments. They also address how developers are adjusting construction budgets and managing relationships with lenders and equity partners in uncertain times. While short-term market volatility poses challenges, the group’s long-term investment perspectives remain optimistic. Recorded on May 16, 2025.
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