In this episode of Commercially Speaking , Bo Barron and Timmy Barron dive deep into the lessons Commercial Real Estate (CRE) professionals can learn from iconic movies like Star Wars and Tommy Boy. Using the "Hero's Journey" framework, Bo explains why so many CRE pros get it wrong by making themselves the hero when prospecting. Instead, discover how to become the guide (like Yoda), positioning your clients as the true heroes. Learn the three key conflicts every prospect faces: External, Interna...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Timmy questions why a faith-based commercial real estate broker refused to rent to unmarried couples. Bo explains the intent, his disagreement and explains how hard it can be to shift someone's deeply held beliefs. ⏰Time Code⏰ 00:00 - Timmy questions a “faith based” decision 01:47 - Called To Judge 03:16 - Truth is Offensive 04:51 - Presumption 05:22 - He Thought He Was Dead 06:16 - An Atheist and a Christian Walk Into A Bar 07:41 - Happy Atheists 09:03 - The nutshell 10:41 - Timmy’s Favorite Tr...
Oct 10, 2024•12 min
Timmy and Bo discuss how to live out faith in the business world, not just through words but by demonstrating kindness, accountability, and purpose. This clip explores how a Christian business leader can embody these values in daily operations while balancing faith and pragmatism. ⏰Time Code⏰ 00:00 - Live out your faith visibly 04:59 - Accountability 08:07 - Delegation according to strengths 10:07 - Burying Your Talent 11:20 - Train up a child and he will not depart from it. 📒Show Notes📒 🎉SIG...
Oct 07, 2024•13 min
Bo shares a powerful story of integrity in business, drawing from his father’s decision to prioritize others, even at a financial loss. Learn why doing the right thing always pays off in the long run, and how integrity is the cornerstone of lasting success. ⏰Time Code⏰ 00:00 - Integrity & Ethics 00:21 - May your ‘yes’ be ‘yes’ 00:43 - Never Swear Context 01:32 - The Golden Rule 02:52 - Excellence 04:48 - Generosity & Philanthropy 06:55 - The Walmart Story 📒Show Notes📒 🎉SIGNUP FOR THE ...
Oct 05, 2024•10 min
Learn how focusing on more than just profits leads to greater success and fulfillment In this clip, Bo explains the concept of the "Triple Bottom Line" and how businesses can create impact across three areas: economic, social and spiritual. ⏰Time Code⏰ 00:00 - Triple Bottom Line 00:53 - Bottom Line #1 01:17 - Bottom Line #2 02:19 - Bottom Line #3 02:36 - The Bible In Context 03:42 - Liberal Son’s Confronts Conservative Dad 06:19 - Integrity & Ethics 📒Show Notes📒 🎉SIGNUP FOR THE WEEKLY NEW...
Oct 03, 2024•7 min
Explore the 'Four Freedoms' every successful entrepreneur should aim for: Freedom of Time, Money, Relationships, and Purpose. Timmy and Bo break down how these freedoms can be achieved and why they are key to building a fulfilling business and life. ⏰Time Code⏰ 00:00 - Believe it or not, it’s good business! 03:13 - Financial Freedom 03:55 - Freedom of Relationship 05:03 - Freedom of purpose 05:31 - God’s Time 07:35 - God’s Money 08:02 - Relationships under God 09:01 - God’s Purpose 10:46 - Tripl...
Sep 30, 2024•11 min
Industrial real estate's favorite expert, CHAD GRIFFITHS, shares the risks associated with industrial real estate investing, going so far as to recommend that investors DON'T do it unless investing as an LP with an industrial expert. For those of you who will not be deterred, Chad ends with sharing 2 things that will make you an UNSTOPPABLE industrial broker or investor. See! It's not ALL bad. Watch The FULL PODCAST: https://youtu.be/c4RcuT9WNEU Chad's recommend Twitter/X accounts: @PermitZIPele...
Sep 27, 2024•7 min
Commercial Real Estate brokers in Kentucky and other states where the cannabis legalization journey has begun, are going nuts as their phones are flooded with calls of eager investors hoping to capitalize on the projected demand. Industrial real estate's favorite expert, Chad Griffiths, has a unique perspective to offer being Canadian and having experienced the "green rush" that happened in Canada. "There is blood in the streets!" he warns after seeing countless investors, including himself, los...
Sep 26, 2024•8 min
Industrial real estate's favorite expert, Chad Griffiths, explains the thesis by which his entire investment strategy is based on. Class B industrial property's supply is fixed. They are not making anymore of it. However, the demand is not going away. In fact, it's rising in areas with growing populations which creates a recipe for a low risk and high cash flow investment. And with all the fancy Class A industrial buildings being developed, Class B and C are almost always overlooked. UP NEXT: Ca...
Sep 25, 2024•8 min
Industrial real estate's favorite expert, Chad Griffiths, breaks down the multi billion dollar investments being made to develop data centers. We also explore how Nvidia flew to the top as the most valuable company in the world with their GPU chips used to power the processing demand of AI. What happens to these made to suit data centers become obsolete? Chad cautions about these hidden risks as technology speeds ahead potentially squashing demand and leaving these data centers to transform into...
Sep 24, 2024•12 min
Industrial Real Estate's favorite expert, Chad Griffiths, explains what exactly constitutes industrial real estate in the simplest way possible. Up next, DATA CENTERS: The Hidden Risks of These Multi Billion Dollar Investments: https://youtu.be/0Ot5P6GDAyo Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/c4RcuT9WNEU ⏰Time Code⏰ 00:00 - Start 01:51 - Ugly vs Pretty 04:06 - Class A 04:22 - Warehousing 04:57 - Cross Docking Facility 07:57 - Manufacturing 📒Show Notes📒 🎉SIGNUP FOR THE WEEKLY NEWSLETT...
Sep 23, 2024•12 min
A huge thank you to our commercial real estate community! It’s been an honor entertaining you for 75 weeks straight and we can’t wait to see what’s next. Catch us at MassimoCon in November www. massimocon.com We need your feedback! Sign up for our newsletter to get the feedback form! subscribe.wgbarron.com We want this to be a show you love, laugh at and most importantly gain the knowledge you’re looking for. We can only do so much without your opinions, criticisms and feedback. Please think of ...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this conversation, hosts Bo Barron, CCIM and Timmy Barron, ADHD invite Industrial Real Estate’s fiancé, Chad Griffiths to discuss various aspects of industrial real estate. They cover topics such as different types of industrial properties, including warehouses and manufacturing facilities, as well as subcategories like self-storage and data centers. They also touch on the importance of factors like ceiling height, loading areas, and power supply in industrial properties. Chad shares his pass...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Summary In this episode, Bo and Timmy discuss the economic impact of new jobs in Owensboro, Kentucky. After Gov. Andy Beshear announces that new dollar bills are coming to the community because of Zyn, they analyze the difference between basic and non-basic jobs and explain how basic jobs create a multiplier effect in the local economy. They use economic base analysis to determine the impact of 400 new basic jobs, which leads to a projection of 2,684 total new jobs. They also calculate the popul...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 74
In this conversation, Bo Barron, CCIM, Timmy Barron, ADHD and Rod Santomassimo discuss various topics related to commercial real estate. They share stories, give advice, and provide insights into the industry. One of the main themes is the importance of building relationships and understanding the motivations of sellers. They emphasize the need to ask questions and listen to the seller's story to gain insight into their mindset. They also discuss the fundamentals of sales and marketing, includin...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Join Bo and Timmy Barron in an insightful and multifaceted episode of "Commercially Speaking" as they welcome Daynon Kirby, a prominent member of the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) team at the CCIM Institute. Daynon shares his vital role in promoting diversity within the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, highlighting efforts to identify top diverse candidates and ensure that CRE opportunities are accessible to all, regardless of background or culture. What You'll Learn: DEI in CRE: ...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Join Bo and Timmy Barron in this special episode of "Commercially Speaking" as they welcome their sister, Codie Klinock, an expert in Myers-Briggs Personality Types. Codie has transformed lives by helping people understand their personalities, fostering greater self-awareness and acceptance. In this episode, she shares her profound insights into how personality types influence every aspect of our lives—from family dynamics to leadership in the workplace. What You'll Learn: Understanding Personal...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 71
In this episode, Bo Barron, CCIM and Timmy Barron, ADHD interview the man the New York Times called the “The Real Estate Kingpin”, Bob Knakal, a prominent figure in the commercial real estate industry. They discuss the current state of the market in New York City and the impact of AI on the industry. Bob shares his origin story and explains why he started his new firm, BKREA. He also highlights the three main ways they are utilizing AI: prospecting, deal execution, and data interpretation. In th...
Aug 05, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Sign up for the course: “Implementing AI In Commercial Real Estate” starting Aug. 6, 2024 : https://www.orsci.net/events/implementing-ai-in-commercial-real-estate-3 Get 10% Off when you use the code: CSPOD Follow Michael’s channel @CRETechPulse In this episode, Bo Barron, CCIM and Michael Hironimus, CCIM discuss the potential of AI in Commercial Real Estate as Timmy Barron, ADHD gets his mind blown. Michael shares insights from his AI course which covers various topics, including market analysis...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Join Bo Barron, CCIM and Timmy Barron, ADHD in this captivating episode of "Commercially Speaking" as Bo welcomes fellow CCIM instructor and commercial real estate (CRE) investor Mark Cypert, CCIM, to the show. Mark shares three riveting stories from his investment journey, offering invaluable insights into the highs and lows of CRE investing. What You'll Learn: First Deal Success: Hear about Mark's first investment in Indianapolis, where he leveraged local government support by calling on the m...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Join Bo and Timmy Barron in this data-driven episode of "Commercially Speaking" as Bo dives deep into the world of void analysis. Learn how to harness the power of Site To Do Business to identify gaps in trade areas and uncover lucrative opportunities for proactive prospecting. This episode is packed with actionable insights for investors and brokers looking to elevate their decision-making process. What You'll Learn: Void Analysis Explained: Bo breaks down the concept of void analysis, demonstr...
Jul 15, 2024•54 min
Join Bo and Timmy Barron in a captivating episode of "Commercially Speaking" as they welcome Jim Rosen, CCIM, a veteran instructor with decades of teaching experience. Jim specializes in CI 103, focusing on the user experience in commercial real estate (CRE). Known for his clear and engaging teaching style, Jim is the perfect guest to break down complex concepts in a way that's easy to understand, especially for minds like Timmy's.
Jul 08, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Join Bo and Timmy Barron in a captivating episode of "Commercially Speaking" as they welcome Jim Rosen, CCIM, a veteran instructor with over 30 years of teaching experience. Jim specializes in CI 103, focusing on the user experience in commercial real estate (CRE). Known for his clear and engaging teaching style, Jim is the perfect guest to break down complex concepts in a way that's easy to understand, especially for minds like Timmy's. What You'll Learn: Introduction to Jim Rosen: Get to know ...
Jul 01, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Join Bo and Timmy Barron in this thought-provoking episode of "Commercially Speaking" as Bo delves into the intersection of faith and business. Bo shares his biblical worldview and demonstrates how these principles not only guide his personal life but also drive his business success. Whether you subscribe to this worldview or not, Bo's insights offer valuable lessons for anyone in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. What You'll Learn: The Four Freedoms: Discover Dan Sullivan's four freedo...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Join Bo and Timmy Barron in this insightful and entertaining episode of "Commercially Speaking" as Bo shares his top 10 ways to effectively pursue a mentor in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry and beyond. Drawing from his extensive experience as a sought-after mentor, Bo outlines the dos and don’ts of seeking mentorship, ensuring you approach potential mentors in the best possible way. What You'll Learn: Avoid Common Pitfalls: Bo highlights the key mistakes to avoid when approaching a po...
Jun 17, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Join Bo and Timmy Barron in an exceptionally entertaining episode of "Commercially Speaking" as they welcome the show's most frequently mentioned person – Top Producer Todd Humphreys! Known as Bo's top-performing commercial real estate agent, Todd brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and humor to the discussion. What You'll Learn: Top Producer Traits: Discover the key characteristics that make Todd a top producer in the commercial real estate industry. Learn how his background in sales and ...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In a heartwarming and insightful episode of "Commercially Speaking," Bo and Timmy Barron welcome a very special guest live in the studio – their father, Bill Barron. This episode dives deep into the rich history of Barron Commercial Group, tracing its origins and evolution through the eyes of its founder, Bill Barron. What You'll Learn: Foundational Stories: Journey back to Bill's childhood as he shares memories of working alongside his father on construction sites and his early experiences in t...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In this pivotal episode of "Commercially Speaking," Bo Barron takes the insights from the previous market analysis episode to the next level, demonstrating how to turn gathered data into money-making decisions. Whether you're a broker, investor, or developer, Bo walks you through his tried-and-true process for making informed decisions, mitigating risk, and growing wealth in the commercial real estate (CRE) market. What You'll Learn: Recap and Integration: A quick recap of the data gathered in t...
May 27, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Join Bo and Timmy in this highly anticipated episode of "Commercially Speaking," where Bo combines the powerful insights from the last two episodes to conduct a live market analysis for one of our listeners' chosen markets. Using Site To Do Business and Moody's Market Pro, Bo gathers and interprets both demand and supply side data to provide a comprehensive analysis. What You'll Learn: Real-Time Market Analysis: Watch as Bo demonstrates the process of collecting and analyzing market data in real...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Continue your journey into the depths of commercial real estate (CRE) market analysis with this insightful episode of "Commercially Speaking." Following the exploration of demand quantification using Site To Do Business, Bo Barron, CCIM now turns his attention to the other crucial component: Supply. Join Bo as he introduces Timmy Barron, ADHD to the powerful capabilities of Moody's Market Pro, demonstrating how to effectively quantify the supply side of a market analysis. What You'll Learn: Unde...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 58
