Real Finds Podcast: Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered

In this episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Hunter Kosar, founder of Twisted Nail, a Texas-based logistics company shaking up the trucking and aggregates industry. Hunter’s path from investment banking to hauling dirt might sound unconventional, but it’s exactly that outsider perspective that’s helping him rethink one of the country’s most fragmented and under-optimized sectors.

Hunter shares how h...

In this episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Jared White, Managing Director at Quadrum Global, to unpack what it really takes to develop trophy real estate in a post-2020 world, from ESG-certified London offices to price-breaking Brooklyn condos.

Jared brings a rare blend of legal acumen, financial sophistication, and hands-on development experience honed over more than a decade at Quadrum. Together...

In this episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere welcomes Phillip Gulley, co-founder of Cofactr, a company that helps critical industries like aerospace, defense, and MedTech manage the tangled web of modern supply chains.

Gulley shares how he stumbled into the world of trade and logistics by building hardware, only to discover that real success required managing compliance, tariffs, duty drawback, and end-to-end trac...

In this must-watch episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with legendary construction attorney and author Barry LePatner to uncover why the U.S. construction industry is broken and what needs to change. From cost overruns and project delays to failing infrastructure and supply chain turmoil, Barry breaks down the hidden risks facing every developer, investor, and public official in the built environment.

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On this episode of The Real Finds Podcast, Gordon Lamphere sits down with Rod Kritsberg, a New York-based developer and fund manager behind some of Manhattan’s most ambitious boutique office transformations. Rod shares how his team identifies overlooked architectural gems in high-barrier neighborhoods like SoHo and the West Village and turns them into fully reimagined, institutional-grade office properties.

They discuss why “locatio...

In this deep-dive episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere welcomes Kent Gourdin, professor and director of global logistics and transportation at the College of Charleston, to explore how global trade, port infrastructure, and transportation policy are rewriting the rules of real estate investment and logistics strategy.

Together, they examine how the aftershocks of pandemic-era disruptions, U.S. trade policy, and la...

In this eye-opening episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere welcomes Andrew Farah, the CEO and co-founder of Density, a company revolutionizing how we measure and understand physical space usage in office environments.

Together, they explore the hidden inefficiencies of commercial office spaces, the myths around return-to-office mandates, and how anonymous, real-time space data can fundamentally reshape how organizat...

What happens when geopolitical uncertainty meets supply chain complexity? In this eye-opening episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere welcomes Kristian O'Meara, known as “KO”, a seasoned global supply chain leader and Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at JAGGAER. Together, they unpack the ripple effects of major trade policy shifts, most notably the U.S.-China tariffs, and how those disruptions have per...

Power Planning Is Now Real Estate Planning: Why Data Centers Are Redefining Site Value

In this episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Pete DiSanto, a marine engineer turned microgrid and energy infrastructure expert, to unpack one of the most pressing challenges in commercial real estate today: how power access, not just location, is becoming the ultimate driver of site value.

As data centers evolve in...

In today’s episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Jimmie Brennan, founder of Love Mondays Office Space, for a deep and heartfelt dive into what makes the modern office truly work for businesses and people alike.

Forget gray carpets and soulless cubes. The office isn't dead, but the uninspired one is. Together, Gordon and Jimmie break down why the future of office space is personal, flexible, and built...

In this timely episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Richard Barnett, Chief Marketing Officer at Supplyframe and a globally recognized expert in supply chain strategy, manufacturing trends, and trade policy.

As shifting tariff policies continue to reshape global commerce, Barnett explains how businesses are adapting by rethinking globalization entirely. What once was a world optimized for lean, far-r...

The construction industry is facing a labor crisis, with over half a million unfilled jobs and rising. Without enough workers to build the future, everything from infrastructure to industrial development is at risk. In this episode of the Real Finds Podcast, Gordon Lamphere sits down with George Carrillo, CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council, to discuss what’s causing the workforce collapse and how to fix it.

Carrillo, a former ...

In today's episode of The Real Finds, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Hunter Hopcroft, an investor and blogger specializing in REITs and alternative investments. They explore the shifting landscape of real estate investing, breaking down the distinctions between public vs. private markets and the challenges and opportunities in industrial, logistics, and data center investments. Ultimately, the two discuss key investment strate...

In this episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Scott Robinson, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Plymouth Industrial REIT and Director & Professor at NYU's Schack Institute, to discuss the rapidly evolving industrial real estate market and how investors can strategically position themselves for success in 2025 and beyond.

After a historic slowdown in total transaction volume, indus...

In this episode, we dive into the visionary development of Babcock Ranch, a groundbreaking community in Florida built on sustainability, resilience, and innovative design. Join us as Tom Hoban, President and CIO of Kitson & Partners, shares how this 18,000-acre community was designed to blend environmental preservation with modern living.

Tom takes us behind the scenes, exploring how Babcock Ranch:

🌿 Prioritized environmental s...

In this episode of the RealFinds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Spencer Levine, President of RAL Companies, to explore how office spaces are evolving in a post-COVID world. With a portfolio of over three million square feet of mixed-use space across the United States and the Caribbean, Spencer provides significant expertise in real estate development, urban design, and project management.

Spencer shares how the built e...

Impact investing isn’t just about doing good—it can be about achieving exceptional financial returns while making a difference. In this in-depth episode, Gordon Lamphere sits down with Peter Slaugh and Jenny Romera to discuss how impact investing in multifamily real estate is driving profitability by fostering community resilience, improving tenant satisfaction, and enhancing property value.

With decades of experience, Peter and Jen...

Join Gordon Lamphere and Tim Wallen, CEO of MLG Capital, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving real estate landscape. Together, they will unpack the challenges and opportunities in multifamily, industrial, and office markets while exploring strategies to maximize investment returns and adapt to shifting trends.

💡 Key Insights from the Conversation:

• Have rents have kept pace with rising construction costs?
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Today, Gordon Lamphere speaks with Matt Hutchinson, Communications Director at SpareRoom, about the ongoing housing crisis affecting the UK and the US. As the cost of rent continues to rise, much of the developed world finds it increasingly challenging to secure affordable housing. The conversation delves into the economic and social impact of the housing crisis, exploring how the rent surge limits people's ability to make importan...