Our webcast guest is leveling the entrepreneurial playing field one city at a time. Steve Case, best known for founding AOL in 1985, currently serves as Chairman & CEO of Revolution LLC, an investment firm backing startups of all stages of growth across the country. He joined Willy to discuss the importance of promoting innovation outside of major startup hubs, post-pandemic implications for entrepreneurship, his best-selling book The Rise of the Rest , pros and cons of AI, and so much more....
May 25, 2023•58 min
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by the Walker & Dunlop experts for a 360 view of the CRE markets. Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President of Research and Securities, covered today’s most pressing topics. You won’t want to miss this deep dive into the state of CRE. Watch the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your ...
May 11, 2023•52 min
On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Dave Phillips, PGA coach to elite athletes including Masters Champions Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson. He is ranked as one of the top golf instructors in the country – so what is his secret to training some of the best athletes in the game? He and Willy discussed the 2023 Masters Tournament, successful coaching strategies, his experience co-founding Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), the importance of longevity and wellness, and much more. G...
Apr 20, 2023•51 min
On a special, live-streamed episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman for an in-person conversation. They discussed the most pressing issues facing the economy, pandemic repercussions, market predictions, and so much more. You won’t want to miss the most insightful hour in CRE – live & unplugged. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming gue...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On a special Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by President & CEO of Real Estate Roundtable, Jeff DeBoer, and President of NMHC, Sharon Wilson Géno, who shared invaluable insights on the state of CRE. Jeff has been at the forefront of national policy affecting the real estate industry for the past thirty-five years, and Sharon has guided government entities around housing affordability, community development, and other policy challenges for more than 30 years. They discussed hot topics includ...
Apr 06, 2023•57 min
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were joined by John Burke, President of one of the premier bike brands in the world, Trek Bicycle. John scaled the company, co-founded by his father in 1976 in a barn in Wisconsin, into a global brand. What’s his secret to success? Willy and John discussed the importance of having a customer-focused company, lessons learned during his career, how e-bikes are revolutionizing the transportation and travel industries, and maintaining a positive, healthy company...
Apr 01, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 113
“You can’t fake real.” - Stephen Sullivan on the importance of authenticity Our webcast guest launched an outdoor apparel brand in 2011 with eight employees. Twelve years later, he has grown his team to 180 employees, annual revenue will exceed $100M in 2023, and his brand competes with industry giants like Patagonia and The North Face. Stephen Sullivan, Founder and CEO of Stio®, joined Willy to discuss the competitive landscape of the outdoor industry, creating an inherently authentic brand, wh...
Mar 25, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 112
It’s a challenging time for investing, and the Silicon Valley Bank collapse is inciting even more uncertainty. We couldn’t have picked a better time to have Michael Arougheti, Director, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Ares Management, on the Walker Webcast. He and Willy discussed his take on the SVB collapse and its broader implications, the state of the credit markets, what he’s seeing in the macro environment, how Ares has handled back to office, and so much more. GET NOT...
Mar 18, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 111
When it comes to helping your people, teams, and organization reach their full potential, Robert Glazer’s insight is unmatched. He is the Founder and Chairman of award-winning global partner marketing agency, Acceleration Partners, a global keynote speaker who has spoken on the TEDx stage, host of the Elevate Podcast, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author. On the Walker Webcast, he joined Willy to discuss his recent book, Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team to Reach Their Full Potential...
Mar 11, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Unleashing Greatness in the Workplace with Frances Frei, Professor at Harvard Business School Our webcast guest advises senior executives on organizational and cultural changes and has transformed companies including Uber and WeWork into healthy, inclusive spaces. Willy was joined by Frances Frei, Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School. They discussed secrets to creating organizational excellence, the key to successful leadership, concepts from her new book,...
Mar 06, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 109
CRE Investment Outlook with Chris Lee, Head of Real Estate Americas at KKR With market uncertainty, higher interest rates, and rising cap rates, many CRE investors are wondering whether to sit on the sidelines or get active. Chris Lee, Partner at global investment firm KKR and Head of Americas for the firm’s real estate business, isn’t waiting around. On the Walker Webcast, he joined Willy to discuss CRE valuation drivers, asset class performance, his thoughts on back-to-office vs. remote work, ...
Feb 11, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 108
After taking a major hit during the pandemic, where does the air travel industry stand today? On this Walker Webcast, we were joined by Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport, the third busiest airport in the world. He and Willy discussed recovery for the air travel industry, his plan to accommodate 100 million passengers in the next 5-8 years, innovative capabilities being implemented at DEN, and much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here...
Feb 04, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 107
According to our webcast guest, our political system isn’t broken – it’s just not designed to serve public interest. Katherine Gehl, business leader, activist, and co-author of The Politics Industry, joins Willy to discuss the root cause of our nation’s political dysfunction, the need for competition within the political system, her case for implementing innovative changes to the voting process, and so much more. GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https:/...
Jan 28, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Dr. Peter Linneman joined Willy for another hour of insight. He shared his thoughts on the Fed, inflation, rising rates, the potential recession, and asset class performance, as well as predictions for the future. Listen to the replay! If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, w...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 105
On this Walker Webcast, Willy welcomes Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent. Being an on-air reporter for the network since 2006, she delivers reporting, analysis, and CEO interviews on CNBC’s “Tech Check”. She launched the CNBC Disruptor 50, an annual list that highlights private companies transforming the economy. She is a contributor to CNN and Headline News and the author of "When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn From Them." GET NO...
Jan 17, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Willy welcomes Chris Davenport. He is a two-time World Champion skier, being the first person to ski all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks in less than a year. With numerous first descents of peaks worldwide under his belt, including Mt. Everest, he has been credited in over 30 ski films by Warren Miller and Matchstick Productions. He has authored books about the North American mountains, such as Ski The 14ers and 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. Recently named one of ESPN’s 10 Greates...
Jan 15, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Willy welcomes Richard Baker. Baker is currently the governor, CEO, and executive chairman of Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), and is also the owner of National Realty and Development Corp (NRDC). In 2006, he acquired Lord & Taylor for $1.2 billion and served as its Chairman. He purchased Hudson’s Bay in 2006 and took the company public in 2012, getting it listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The show starts with Richard emphasizing that “We’re all born with what we’re born with,” pointing out h...
Jan 03, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 102
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Jan 03, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Willy welcomes Tommy Thompson. He is an American Republican politician who has served as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System (2020-2002). He was the 42nd governor of Wisconsin and the 19th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (2001-2005) in the Cabinet of President George W Bush. Thompson is the longest-serving governor in Wisconsin history, holding office from January 1987 until February 2001, and is the only person to be elected governor four times. He was a...
Dec 17, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Willy welcomes Kris Mikkelsen, Ivy Zelman, and Aaron Appel. Kris Mikkelsen is the Executive Vice President of Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales and is responsible for the origination and execution of investment sales and equity capital raise for multifamily assets focusing on the Southeastern markets. Ivy Zelman is the Executive Vice President of Walker & Dunlop Research and Securities. She is also the CEO of Zelman & Associates, a leading housing research and investment banking firm ...
Dec 12, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Willy welcomes Clarke Murphy. He is the Board and CEO Leadership Advisor at Russell Reynolds Associates. He leverages 30 years of experience in the executive recruiting industry to advise on critical leadership mandates across sectors. He has provided leadership advisory services to corporations, such as Duke Energy, Deutsche Bank, and Siemens. Before joining Russell Reynolds, he was a banking officer at Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company. He hosts the Redefiners podcast, interviewing daring le...
Nov 26, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Willy welcomes Bobby Turner. He is the CEO and Principal of Turner Impact and has established himself as a pioneer in social impact investing. A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, he is the former Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founding Partner of Canyon Capital Realty Advisors. He has committed to offering reasonable financial returns for investors and developing opportunities for underserved communities. Bobby Turner opens the show by relating the importance of sports in ...
Nov 12, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Willy welcomes Dr. Larry Sabato. He is a political scientist, political analyst, and the Robert Kent Gooch Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia. He is the founder and director of the university's Center for Politics, which publishes Sabato's Ball, his online newsletter where he writes electoral predictions and analysis. Dr. Larry Sabato begins by discussing remaining nonpartisan in an increasingly divisive environment. He is only interested in picking the winners and claims to hav...
Nov 07, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Willy welcomes James Stavridis. He is a retired US Navy Admiral and Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and the best-selling author of 2034: A Novel of the Next World War and To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision. He is currently the Vice Chair of Global Affairs, Managing Director of the Carlyle Group, and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation. James begins discussing his career in the Naval Academy in the late 1970s. Being on a top-five national-ranked ...
Oct 29, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Willy welcomes Diana Walker, his mother. She is well-known for her work as a Time magazine White House photographer from 1984 to 2004. Before getting her big break, she freelanced for weddings and bar mitzvahs. She has covered historical moments and figures of the United States, such as Walter Mondale's presidential campaign, Steve Jobs' life, and the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations. Diana begins by talking about her early love for photography. She used to take many pictures as a child...
Oct 24, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 94
On this Walker Webcast, Willy welcomes Dr. Peter Linneman. He is the principal of Linneman Associates, KL, Realty, and American Land Fund. He is cited as one of the 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate by Realtor Magazine and one of the 100 Most Powerful People in New York Real estate by the New York Observer. He is a highly sought-after speaker and author with his quarterly research, The Linneman Letter. Willy begins by citing a quote from The Linneman Letter, “The increases in interest ...
Oct 15, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 93
In this episode, Willy welcomes Molly Bloom. She is an entrepreneur, a Keynote Motivational Speaker, and the author of the 2014 memoir Molly's Game, which has now been adapted into a film by Aaron Sorkin. Previously becoming the "poker princess" of high-stakes games, she once trained to become an Olympic skier but quit after an injury. Now, she is passionate about networking, building a thriving community for hardworking women, and being a producer, host, and guest for multiple podcasts. Listen ...
Oct 10, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Willy welcomes Mike Allen. He is a journalist, co-founder, and executive director of Axios, a news source that delivers brief and efficient takes on current events, politics, media, and tech. He also co-founded POLITICO, where he wrote his first newsletter, the POLITICO Playbook. He has previously written for Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Along with Jim VandeHei and Roy Schwartz, he has written Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less. M...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Willy welcomes Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Peter Linneman. Dr. Michael Roizen is the Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. His books, RealAge and YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make you Healthier and Younger, has been translated into more than 44 languages and became #1 in the NY Times Bestsellers list. Dr. Peter Linneman is the principal of Linneman Associates, KL, Realty, and American Land Fund. He is a highly sought-a...
Sep 17, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Willy welcomes Sean Foley. After graduating with an Arts degree and playing on his university’s golf team, his love for golf coaching came after watching David Leadbetter work with Nick Faldo on the range at the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Course in the 1990s. Now, he had coached the biggest names in golf, including Sean O’Hair, Hunter Mahan, Stephen Ames, and Tiger Woods. He has been the head coach for the Canadian Junior Golf Association since 2003 and teaches at Core Golf Junior Acad...
Sep 10, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 89
