In this fun and insightful episode, Vince and Jenna sit down with Sean Gilbert of Saxum Real Estate to talk about how Saxum went from boutique developments to becoming a national leader in cold storage and food processing facilities. Sean shares how strategic focus, smart partnerships (like with Arcadia Cold), and a commitment to team culture helped Saxum scale to over $3 billion in assets. From beard-growing tactics to real estate war stories, this episode is packed with laughs, strategy, and cold hard insights.
Cool Takeaways:
❄️ Niche Expertise Pays Off – Saxum shifted its focus to cold storage, dry industrial, and housing, scaling up with specialized teams in each.
❄️ The Arcadia Partnership – Sean shares how Saxum became the exclusive developer for Arcadia Cold, enabling rapid national expansion.
❄️ Spec Builds in Cold Storage – Sean breaks down the risks, sweet spots, and evolving strategy for spec buildings in cold chain real estate.
❄️ The Power of Thoughtful Design – From port market docks to multi-use cold buildings, smart design choices are critical for longevity and flexibility.
❄️ Culture is Key – Saxum’s slow hiring, team bonding (hello Dirt Dogs!), and shared values keep their team strong and cohesive.
❄️ Tech-Savvy Approach – From AI tools to cold chain logistics systems, Sean explains how Saxum is future-proofing its operations with tech.
❄️ ICON Cold Growth – Sean discusses his role as co-chair of ICON Cold and how the capital markets-focused conference is helping evolve the industry.
Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of cold storage. Chill out with the full episode at www.cooltimespodcast.com
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