On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker is joined by Dr. Peter Linneman. For over 40 years, Dr. Linneman's unique blend of scholarly rigor and practical business insight has earned him accolades from around the world. He has studied under multiple Nobel Prize winners, holds both a Master's and Doctorate in Economics after a distinguished academic career at both The University of Chicago and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and was a leading member of Wharton's facul...
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 56
Stay younger, longer! Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Michael Roizen on slowing the aging process, the key to longevity, and more On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Dr. Michael Roizen, on how to live a healthy, happy, and longer life. Dr. Roizen is the New York Times #1 best-selling author of RealAge: Are You as Young as You Can Be? and three other #1's and Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic. As we kick-off a New Year, join us to hear how you can live healthier and happ...
Jan 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Leadership, loyalty, and trust: Alan Fleischmann, Laurel Strategies CEO and SiriusXM Host On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed the man behind the nation’s most powerful CEOs and c-suite professionals, Alan Fleischmann, Founder and CEO of Laurel Strategies and host of SiriusXM show, Leadership Matters. Alan discussed his early entrepreneurial days, his passion for helping people find their voice, the importance of trust, and much more. 0:50 - Willy introduces today’s guest, Alan Fleis...
Dec 28, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Wells Fargo Heads of CRE and Home Lending on the economy, technology, future of office, and more. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Wells Fargo's Head of Home Lending Kristy Fercho and Head of Commercial Real Estate Kara McShane. Kristy and Kara discussed the latest market trends, what could come next, how they have advanced their careers and effectively run their respective businesses, and much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: http...
Dec 18, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 53
A bright future for CRE! On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Ed Walter, ULI's Global CEO, and Billy Grayson, EVP of ULI's Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance. They discussed the recent Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2022 report, which is jam-packed with everything from the hottest markets to the potential impact of returning to the office. In addition, they covered the latest green and environmental standards within the built environment. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming ...
Dec 13, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 52
State of CRE - Walker & Dunlop's Experts' Outlooks on Debt, Equity, and Investment Sales It's time to do a deep dive on the state of commercial real estate! Willy was joined by Walker & Dunlop's very own experts to provide a 360 view of the industry. Find out what trends you should be taking seriously in property sales, financing, and more: Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President, Investment Sales, who oversaw $15B+ in property sales over the past two years, will discuss the top 10 mult...
Nov 20, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 51
"Aim for excellence" - Producer Allyn Stewart on the business of making a blockbuster movie Ever watch a film and wonder how it was made? Well, we have answers for you. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed President of Flashlight Films Allyn Stewart, the producer behind iconic films such as Sully, Dangerous Liaisons, and Driving Miss Daisy to discuss the business of making movies. Allyn discussed everything from how streaming is impacting the film industry to what it's like working w...
Nov 13, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Business of well-being - Principal Financial CEO Dan Houston on retirement and his career journey Feeling financially secure is on most people's wish list, and for the past four decades, it's been Dan Houston's job to help people achieve that wish. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Dan Houston on the hows and whys of financial planning, growing and scaling a much-admired Fortune 500 company, and what trends he's tracking in the global economy. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » ...
Nov 06, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Making diversity work in the workplace with John Rice, CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow John Rice, Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow, has dedicated himself to racial equity, transforming the careers of people of color, and helping organizations move the needle on DEI. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed John Rice on the need for organizations to take a rigorous approach to DEI, the three degrees of racism, and his incredible family history. GET NOTIFIED ...
Oct 30, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Ivy Zelman and Dennis McGill Challenge the Housing Market Orthodoxy 5-star housing analyst Ivy Zelman is back on the Walker Webcast! She saw the future of the housing market in 2005 and 2012 -- are her predictions right again? Her latest "Cradle to Grave" report debunks the narrative that we have a housing shortage. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Ivy to discuss how slow population growth and shifting demographic characteristics mean that the seeds of housing oversupply may be p...
Oct 25, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 47
What Jobs, Musk & Oprah Have In Common? Legendary Harvard Business School professor Dr. Richard Tedlow’s books on Tom Watson of IBM and Andy Grove of Intel were Business Week selections as outstanding. His newest book, on Charismatic Leadership, profiles the likes of Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Oprah. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed Richard for an in-depth discussion on leadership, vision, and what makes our generation’s greatest business minds tick. GET NOTIFIED about upcomi...
Oct 16, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Load Up On Assets! Dr. Peter Linneman on Inflation, Job Growth & Interest Rates Renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman once again dazzled our host, Willy Walker, with numbers. He and Willy spoke about everything from COVID recovery and job growth to inflation and the CRE industry's path forward, with data to back up each assertion. As per usual, it was an hour filled with insight! GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jh...
Oct 09, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Life As A Rockstar - R.E.M.'s Mike Mills and Bertis Downs on Music, Fame, Business & more On this Walker Webcast, our host, Willy Walker, has a behind-the-scenes discussion with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and manager Bertis Downs. R.E.M.'s music took the world by storm in the 1990s with hits such as “Losing My Religion” and “Everybody Hurts” and record sales of over 90 million. Watch now to hear about their journey from Athens, Georgia to the world stage, building a business and iconic brand, the i...
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The Future of MGM Resorts | with CEO Bill Hornbuckle Bill Hornbuckle, President & CEO of MGM Resorts International, oversees the largest gaming company in the world, including iconic properties like the Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Mirage. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker spoke to Bill to hear how MGM navigated the pandemic, sold all its real estate, is investing in online gambling, and building new sports and entertainment offerings across the country and globe. And oh, also how MGM built t...
Sep 27, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Weathering the Pandemic & the Future of Skiing, Golf, and Hospitality Deer Valley. Soneva. Baillie Lodges. Grand Hotel Mackinac Island. KSL Capital Partners owns some of the most iconic travel and leisure destinations in the world. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed KSL CEO Eric Resnick. They discussed navigating the pandemic, the future of skiing, golf, and other outdoor recreation, and where KSL sees growth and opportunity in travel and leisure investing going forward. GET NO...
Sep 18, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Leading Through Change | with Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter Renowned Harvard Business School professor Dr. John Kotter has studied, written, and lectured about leadership for decades. In his newest book, Change, Kotter dives into how corporations can effectively innovate and evolve in this fast-changing, technologically-enabled world. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviewed this award-winning professor, who has impacted the thinking and approach of countless leaders, inc...
Sep 04, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Culture. Creativity. And Branding. | Acceleration Partners CEO Tells All A few years ago, Robert Glazer, Founder and CEO of renowned marketing agency Acceleration Partners, started sending a weekly note to his 30 remote employees. Now over 200,000 subscribers around the globe read his Friday Forward emails for connection and inspiration. From lessons on the need for core values at work and in life to strategies for saying 'no,' Robert's opinions and his approach to life and business have resulte...
Aug 28, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Systemization is the Key to Execution - CEO Steven DeFrancis on the immense growth of Cortland As a top 50 apartment owner and operator, Cortland has a brand and reputation of success and customer service. On the latest Walker Webcast, CEO Steven DeFrancis joined us to discuss his strategic approach to systemization, his focus on building a stellar team, and his approach to growth. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzG...
Aug 23, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 39
From a 'Clueless Kid' to Building Smart Cities - JBG Smith CEO Matt Kelly on Growth and Strategy While Matt Kelly may suspect that his high school principal would have called him a clueless kid, the CEO of JBG Smith is far from clueless now. Over the course of his career, Matt has taken the company public, negotiated HQ2 with Amazon, and more - not to mention he's planning to turn National Landing into an iconic smart city. In this episode, Willy Walker talked to Matt about his career journey an...
Aug 14, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 38
What Drives Exceptional Performance? | with author James Kerr What do the New York Mets, the Navy SEALs, and Google have in common? They have all sought the expertise of James Kerr. James has dedicated his career to understanding leadership and high performance in order to help elite performers raise their game. His international bestseller, Legacy, which analyzes the rise and reign of one of the most successful sports teams in the world, the New Zealand All Blacks, is considered required readin...
Aug 09, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 37
How a 17-Time Tour de France Racer Balances Entrepreneurship & Relationships On this Walker Webcast, George Hincapie sat down with host Willy Walker to discuss his successful businesses, the future of cycling and adventure tourism, and the results of both the Tour de France and ongoing Olympic games. Listen to hear about how George became a tour de force in business. 0:48 - Willy shares who his guests will be, but wants to share a few things before the interview. 3:00 - George explains his u...
Jul 31, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The Future of Real Estate Development with Suffolk CEO John Fish John Fish is no longer building for the present - his eyes are set on the future and how he can help transform the real estate development industry for the next generation. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviews the Suffolk CEO on his career journey, how he built the culture at Suffolk, the current state of CRE construction, and the future he is imagining and working towards. 0:50- Willy recaps the Walker & Dunlop Summ...
Jul 24, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 35
Character, culture, and community - to win an NCAA Championship? UMass hockey coach Greg Carvel shares his keys to success For Greg Carvel, Head Coach of the NCAA Championship hockey team at UMass, the math for creating a high-performance team is simple: People provide character, character creates culture, and culture wins championships. Coach Carvel joined Willy Walker on the Walker Webcast to share how he took one of the worst programs in the country and made it the best, what did he do to rec...
Jul 20, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Ready for the roaring '20s?! Dr. Peter Linneman on the economic data he's tracking According to leading economist Dr. Peter Linneman, all economic indicators are pointing to a new-age roaring 20s! Watch the latest Walker Webcast to get a sense of the data points Dr. Linneman and his team are tracking and his advice on navigating the upcoming economic boom. Having analyzed the latest data from Q2, Dr. Linneman also reviews his past predictions and provides insights into the trends impacting the c...
Jul 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Who's got the pricing power? Ivy Zelman’s take on the geographies rebounding the fastest A lot is happening in the housing industry. Our host, Willy Walker, brings back veteran Ivy Zelman for the Walker Webcast! Ivy, CEO and Co-Founder of the foremost housing research firm in the nation, Zelman & Associates, shares her insights into trends impacting home building and building operations, including inflation, the eviction moratoriums, homebuilding supply chains, and more. 05:31 - Willy introd...
Jun 28, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Squawk on the Street | CNBC's Co-Host David Faber on career, news and more! With millions of viewers each week, CNBC's Squawk on the Street is the go-to source for the latest business and market updates. On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker is flipping the camera and interviewing Squawk on the Street co-anchor David Faber to discuss everything from his career journey in journalism to the biggest market trends that he is reporting on today. 0:56 - Willy discusses the conference he’s currently att...
Jun 14, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Harvard Professor Fritz Foley on Tax, Trade, Business & Academia Do corporate valuations make sense? What are the implications of Biden’s tax proposals? And how did the pandemic change business education forever? On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviews Harvard Business School professor and corporate finance expert Fritz Foley to discuss the markets, taxes, international trade, and the future of business education. From the rise of multinational corporations and potential tax policy i...
Jun 05, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Resilience, Humor, & Trust. How Great Teams Are Formed | with retired Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney Building a high-performing team is of the utmost importance to a Navy SEAL commander, which Rich Diviney knows firsthand from his experience in that role. Since retiring, Rich has taken what he learned and discovered as a SEAL commander and is sharing it with the world. So, what’s the DNA of successful teams, and how can you build them in your world? Rich joined our host, Willy Walker, on t...
May 29, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 29
How the Pandemic Transformed Healthcare | with Ventas CEO Debra Cafaro On this Walker Webcast, Willy Walker interviews Debra Cafaro to discuss her company, Ventas, Inc's, diversified portfolio of healthcare, life science, research and innovation, healthcare and senior living properties, the general trends she is tracking as Chair of the Real Estate Roundtable, her views on innovation and leadership, and more. Debra is one of the most successful and influential CEOs in the commercial real estate ...
May 15, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The Role Technology Can Play in Improving Your Health | feat. WHOOP's Will Ahmed Unicorn health and technology company WHOOP is being used by Rory McIlroy, Patrick Mahomes, and people like YOU to measure sleep, strain, recovery, and health. WHOOP founder and CEO Will Ahmed joined Willy Walker on this week's Walker Webcast to discuss how he built WHOOP into a start-up worth over $1 billion, and how WHOOP data is transforming lives. 1:30 Introduction of Will Ahmed 3:30 What keeps Will centered? 5:...
May 11, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 27
