What’s for lunch in America? Our own Noelle Ifshin from DLC Management joins Chris on the podcast today. Noelle is our in-house expert on all things restaurant. Noelle has held an array of roles for various hospitality organizations, ranging from front and back of the house, single unit management to multi-unit director, as well as company-wide profit management duties. She is equally comfortable over a cross-section of volume levels, concept niches, and company cultures. Her diverse experience ...
Sep 17, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Real Talk Series #18 CAPITAL MARKETS with Spencer Levy and Melina Cordero Today's episode includes Spencer Levy and Melina Cordero from CBRE . Spencer Levy is the Chairman of Americas Research and Senior Economic Advisor for CBRE. Spencer is the chief spokesman on real estate matters for CBRE in the Americas. He is regularly quoted in major business publications and frequently is a guest on business television, including CNN, Bloomberg, CNBC, PBS, and Fox Business. Spencer is the host of CBRE’s ...
Sep 15, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 61
She spent her entire life's savings to buy back her family's company and now she’s hitting the road! Our guest today is Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey's roadside chain , a family-owned business headquartered in Eastman, GA. "Proudly selling pecan log rolls and rubber alligators to highway travelers since 1937." Today’s episode is a story of true American grit. In this episode, Stephanie summarizes the fascinating 80+ year history of the Stuckey’s roadside chain. This family-run business has m...
Sep 10, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Real Talk Series #17 with Ethan Chernofsky Today we have a special bonus episode with Ethan Chernofsky the VP of Marketing at Placer.ai . Placer.ai is a location analytics and foot traffic data platform. https://www.placer.ai/ Ethan shares his insider knowledge and goes over the Top 5 Most Surprising Trends in Traffic at Retail Properties. This episode is incredibly thought-provoking to say the least. Listen-in now to hear for yourself! Be sure to share if you found this as interesting as we did...
Sep 08, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Today's guest is Kevin Solli, our first engineer on the podcast! Kevin is the founder and principal engineer of Solli Engineering and is experienced in Civil Engineering, specializing in land development. He has extensive experience in the northeast and possesses an in-depth knowledge of the local and state permitting and construction requirements. Kevin has over 15 years of experience specializing in civil engineering, site development, transportation and traffic analysis and value engineering....
Sep 04, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Real Talk Series #16 with Ali Wolf Ali Wolf is the Chief Economist for Meyers Research . As head of the Economics Department, Ali manages and analyzes the content for Zonda, provides data analytics, runs special research projects, and does presentations across the country on topics spanning both the housing market and the wider economy. Ali has focused a lot of her career on understanding prior recessions and led the charge on ‘Millennials discussing Millennials’ in the homebuilding space. Liste...
Sep 01, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 57
What’s really going on in the movie theater business? Our guest today is Stephanie Baldwin, Vice President of Real Estate and Analysis for AMC Theatres . Stephanie dives into the world of the movie theater business with our host Chris Ressa. Stephanie provides a behind-the-scenes analysis on AMC’s approach to re-opening and moving forward post-pandemic. She goes on to share a specific story of an AMC Theatres deal in Carbondale, IL. The story highlights her creativity and innovative deal-making ...
Aug 27, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 56
“One deal can change the narrative of your career” - Adam Williams Are you new in the business or currently struggling to make deals happen? Our guest today is Adam Williams, Partner at Legacy Real Estate Advisors and host of Retail Redeveloped . Williams tells our host Chris Ressa the story of his very first deal. While sharing his story he expresses his strong opinion that getting just one deal under your belt can make all the difference when it comes to opening doors and getting unexpected op...
Aug 20, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Real Talk Series #15 with Judi Fox Judi Fox, LinkedIn Business Accelerator - Video & Content Strategist & Speaker. In this episode Judi opens-up about different tips for growing your network on LinkedIn, types of equipment you need to start creating content, and the mentality to use when approaching social media. Whether you are brand new to social media or have been using it for some time, there are tips for all ends of the spectrum in this bonus interview! #FoxRocks #RessaOnRealEstate...
Aug 18, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Today’s guest is Andrew Callahan, Co Owner at Venture Retail Partners. Listen-in as Andrew and Chris discuss the story of CVS in Hamden, CT. This is a great episode that exposes all the different moving parts in the deal making process. Find out why some deals may take more time than others, like this deal in Hamden, where persistence and understanding the process paid off!
Aug 14, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 53
The COVID Pandemic CLEARING roadblocks?… We have the full story here! Can you imagine what it’d be like to reopen 283 stores while also opening a brand new location? Our guests Bill and Tracy open-up about Mattress Warehouse's experiences through the current pandemic. Tracy Jones the VP of Marketing at Mattress Warehouse, Inc. Warehouse and Bill Papettas President of Mattress Warehouse join our host Chris Ressa on today’s episode of Retail Retold. Listen-in to hear how they are making their cust...
Aug 08, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Real Talk Series #14 with Tony D'Onofrio Large companies like Amazon, Walmart & Target have been digitizing their business' at a rapid pace, but what does the digital transformation look like for ALL retail stores?… Today's episode of Retail Retold is an interview with Tony D'Onofrio. Tony D’Onofrio is CEO of the consultancy firm TD Insights where he is recognized as a global social media influencer in retail, security, and emerging technologies . Tony is listed as a top 100 Global Retail In...
Aug 04, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 51
On today’s episode of Retail Retold, we have TWO guests! The first is Connor Bevans Senior Director of Real Estate at Lidl US and Adam Greenberg VP of Leasing at DLC Management Corp . Connor and Adam were both an intricate part of two new Lidl deals. This episode dives deep into the specific story of the new Frederick, MD location which is currently under construction. This is a story based on a relationship foundation, working well together, understanding what each company needs, and honest com...
Jul 30, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Over 50 new deals signed in the past 4 months... Today’s guest is Aaron Harris, Vice President of Real Estate and Construction for Dutch Bros Coffee . Aaron describes how the Dutch Bros company has leaned into the new consumer trends, worked on growth, and found success through the pandemic. He goes on to tell our host Chris Ressa about the specific story of Dutch Bros Coffee in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Listen in to hear how this brand new location had instant success and a line in the drive-thru...
Jul 23, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Real Talk Series #13 with Danny Klein A quick-service boom, changing consumer demand & contactless payment… Danny Klein, Director of Digital Content at Food News Media | QSR magazine | FSR magazine . Chris and Dan chat openly about the positives and negatives regarding the current state of the food and beverage industry. Listen-in to the thought-provoking episode now!
Jul 21, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 48
“We can build beautiful properties but if we don’t have tenants in those properties that are fresh and relevant and compelling to the customer then we’ve lost the game.” - Valerie Richardson In today’s episode of Retail Retold, we have Valerie Richardson, Vice President of Real Estate at The Container Store . Richardson has over 35 years of experience in retail real estate, working for brands such as Trammell Crow Company, Ann Taylor, Barnes & Noble, and most recently, The Container Store, w...
Jul 17, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 47
A true entrepreneur... Today’s guest is Josh Simon, CEO & Founder of SimonCRE. Josh is a true entrepreneur who grew his company from 1 person to 40 in the last 10 years. His company, SimonCRE, is a full service commercial real estate development company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. They specialize in ground-up development, single-tenant build to suit projects and redevelopment of distressed properties. In today’s episode, Josh shares the story of VASA fitness in Pheonix, AZ. Listen in to he...
Jul 09, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Real Talk Series #12 with Steve Collins. Steve has worked in commercial real estate since 2006. Throughout his career, he has been involved in all facets of the industry including site selection, development, leasing, management, and investment sales. Since 2011, Steve has focused on investment sales. Since focusing on investment sales he has completed almost $500 million in transactions across 7 states. Prior to commercial real estate, Steve worked for U.S. Congressman Charlie Norwood (GA) as h...
Jul 08, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 45
What does a Miami night club have to do with Office Depot?... Listen-in to find out. Our guest, Nicholas Roth , has over 20 years of experience in the retail real estate industry. He is currently the VP of Real Estate at Rooms To Go. On today’s podcast, Nicholas shares the story of Office Depot in Miami, FL. This story is one-of-a-kind to say the least! Nicholas describes how his persistence turned into a dynamite deal!
Jul 03, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Real Talk Series #11 with Anjee Solanki What does the customer journey look like post-pandemic? In today’s episode, we have Anjee Solanki, National Director of Retail Services, US at Colliers International. Anjee believes Optimization and efficiency will lead the world of retail into the future. Do you agree? In this episode, Chris Ressa and Anjee discuss a variety of topics such as over-blown headline news, closure data, ghost kitchens, optimistic American views, revenge spending, engaging cons...
Jul 01, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 43
What does the cafe of the future look like?... Today’s podcast features Ben Kaplan, VP of Real Estate and Development at Hamra Enterprises . Hamra Enterprises operates, develops, and owns multiple restaurant brands such as Panera Bread, Wendy's, Noodles and Company in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Ben oversees all real estate, development, and facilities for all of their brands. Chris Ressa and Ben discuss their views on the food ...
Jun 27, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Real Talk Series #10 with Chris Walton Chris Walton is a leading expert and influencer in omnichannel retailing . An accomplished Senior Executive, with nearly 20 years of success within the retail and retail technology industries, Chris has high-level executive experience across nearly every discipline within retail. Currently he is the CEO and Founder of Omni Talk, one of the fastest growing blogs in retail, and Third Haus, a retail technology lab and joint venture with Xenia Retail out of Min...
Jun 23, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The franchise opened just two weeks prior to the COVID19 shut-down… On today's episode of Retail Retold we have Melissa Tinsley, Franchise Real Estate Manager from Tropical Smoothie Café. Melissa shares a unique story about a new franchise location that recently opened in her own hometown of Rockwall, TX. Chris & Melissa discuss the ups and downs that this Tropical Smoothie Cafe has already faced just within it's first few months of opening. The first and biggest challenge being the COVID19 ...
Jun 18, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Real Talk Series #9 James Cook Today's guest is James Cook, Americas Director of Retail Research at JLL and Host of the Where We Buy Podcast. James focuses on the development and implementation of research strategy, methodology, platform deliverables and broad sector analyses for retail property markets in the Americas. With this intelligence, he produces industry-leading research and insightful thought leadership. In today's podcast, James & Chris discuss the staggering unemployment number,...
Jun 17, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 39
“Having alignment on mission, purpose and values means more today then ever before…” On today’s episode of Retail Retold we have David Bloom , Chief Development and Operating Officer of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. David has over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, including being a part of Quiznos expansion from 18 locations to a staggering 5,000 locations. On this episode Chris Ressa and David discuss restaurant delivery fees, take out, market data, mobile kitchens, brick and...
Jun 12, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Real Talk Series #8 with Creditntell On today’s episode of the Retail Retold Podcast, we have the top analysts from Creditntell . The Creditntell guests include Jim Rice, Sheema Shah, And Michael Blackburn . Listen-in as they review and discuss the current status of various retailers including what trends they foresee sticking around post-pandemic. They also cover topics such as enclosed malls, out-of-date merchandise, online purchasing, curbside pickup, and digitally native brands. www.creditnt...
Jun 09, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 37
From chemistry to CEO… This week’s guest is Anas Almaletti, CEO of Cell Phones For Less Inc. Listen to Anas’ story of growing with Cricket wireless, creating growth and scaling his company into an astounding 27 stores. In this episode, Anas shares details about his perseverance, determination and hard work that helped him achieve the growth he has today. Anas tells Chris the unique way he got the idea for opening up his first store as well as his journey from a Chemistry Major to CEO....
Jun 05, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It’s beyond location, location, location… John Crossman is an accomplished business and real estate executive, speaker, and author with a flair for transforming organizational go-to-market strategies as well as outperforming sales goals for leading companies, including Crossman & Company and Trammell Crow Company. Currently, John provides consulting services to executives, organizations, and educational institutions on building and sustaining success. John is often sought to speak about his ...
May 28, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Real Talk Series #7 with Adam Lipkin In today's episode, we have Adam Lipkin a.k.a the C-PACE Guy . Adam is the Executive Director at Hannon Armstrong. Wondering what C-PACE is? "Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a financing structure in which owners borrow money for energy efficiency, renewable energy, or resiliency costs and make repayments as an assessment on their property tax bill. On most development projects, that can be a lot, up to 20-25% or more of your combined har...
May 27, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On today’s podcast we have Amy Hall, COO of Caton Commercial Real Estate Group . Amy has evolved as a leader in the commercial real estate industry. Serving as a speaker, facilitator, teacher, mentor, Illinois state Ambassador for ICSC, and as a panelist/moderator for ICSC and other industry organizations. In this episode Amy tells the story of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Great Falls, Montana. Amy & Chris discuss this story, 3D Virtual Tours, the future of curbside pick-up, what life...
May 22, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 33
