The Walker Webcast

The Walker Webcast

The Walker Webcast, hosted by Willy Walker, CEO of Walker & Dunlop, brings renowned leaders and brilliant minds together for engaging conversations. Insights for life.

Episodes

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business - Part 26

July 9, 2026 • 66 mins
Willy sat down with Dr. Peter Linneman for another installment of the Most Insightful Hour in CRE, sharing Peter’s latest outlook on the economy, capital markets, and where he sees the biggest risks and opportunities.   They explored why debt capital has largely returned while equity remains cautious, whether AI investment resembles the housing boom of the 2000s, why Peter believes many investors are still too pessimisti...
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Chris Crosby, Founder & CEO of Compass Datacenters

July 2, 2026 • 58 mins
Willy sat down with Chris Crosby, founder and CEO of Compass Datacenters, a leading Class A, Community-First builder of the digital infrastructure powering the AI economy.   They discussed the genesis behind Compass, the company's community-first philosophy, its 100-year neighbor approach, and the realities of navigating local politics. Chris also shared his perspective on common misconceptions about data center wa...
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Jeffrey Rosen, Bestselling Author of Pursuit of Liberty

June 25, 2026 • 57 mins
Willy sat down with Jeffrey Rosen, bestselling author, George Washington University law professor, contributing editor at The Atlantic, and CEO emeritus of the National Constitution Center, for a timely discussion about America’s founding ideals as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.   Willy and Jeffrey explored the enduring relevance of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, from liberty, equal...
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Robert Siegel, Stanford Lecturer, Operator, Venture Investor, Author

June 18, 2026 • 60 mins
Willy sat down with Robert Siegel, Lecturer in Management at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Operator, Venture Investor, and Author of The Systems Leader. They explored the competing pressures facing today’s leaders—from balancing innovation and execution to embracing AI while maintaining organizational focus. Robert also shared why curiosity, humility, and adaptability have become essential leadership traits in ...
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Katie Cook, First Female Blue Angel Pilot

June 11, 2026 • 54 mins
Willy sat down with Katie Cook, a trailblazing Marine Corps pilot who made history as the first woman selected to fly with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, live from the Walker & Dunlop Leadership Summit. She and Willy discussed her path from a military family to the Naval Academy, the near-plane crash in flight school that shaped her career, and the combat mission in Afghanistan where she fired Hellfire missiles in defense of a pin...
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Dr. Chris Palmer, Harvard Psychiatrist, Researcher, and Author 

June 4, 2026 • 61 mins
Willy sat down with Dr. Chris Palmer, Harvard psychiatrist, researcher, and author of Brain Energy. Dr. Palmer has become one of the leading voices exploring the connection between metabolism, nutrition, and mental health, challenging decades of conventional thinking about psychiatric disorders.  He and Willy discussed why mental illnesses may actually be metabolic disorders affecting the brain, ...
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Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport

May 28, 2026 • 57 mins
Willy sat down in person with Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport and one of the country’s most respected transportation leaders.   They discussed DEN’s rapid growth toward becoming the busiest airport in the world, the massive infrastructure investments required to support rising passenger demand, and how the airport is balancing modernization, safety, and operational resilience. Phil also share...
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Tim Scott, U.S. Senator, South Carolina

May 21, 2026 • 31 mins
Willy sat down with Senator Tim Scott, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, for a candid discussion on America’s economic future, AI, and global competitiveness. They discussed the race to lead in artificial intelligence, the growing importance of entrepreneurship and critical thinking, and why states embracing business investment are pulling ahead economically. Senator Scott also shared his perspective on regulation, e...
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Bill Perkins, Investor, Entrepreneur, Author

May 14, 2026 • 60 mins
Willy sat down with Bill Perkins, investor, entrepreneur, and author of Die with Zero, for a provocative conversation on how we think about money, time, and life itself. They explored Bill’s philosophy of prioritizing life experiences over accumulating wealth, challenging traditional ideas about saving, retirement, and legacy, and reflecting on the career journey and lessons that shaped his perspective. They also covered how...
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David Carle, Head Hockey Coach, University of Denver

May 7, 2026 • 61 mins
Willy sat down with David Carle, the University of Denver’s head hockey coach and one of the most dominant leaders in college sports today. With three NCAA championships in the last five years, Carle is earning a reputation as the John Wooden of college hockey.   In this conversation, Coach Carle reveals what it really takes to build a championship culture—from identifying and recruiting the right people, to inst...
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Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO, Walker & Dunlop

April 30, 2026 • 67 mins
Willy delivers his CRE and economic outlook in a live presentation at MIT, offering a timely lens into today’s complex market environment. Cutting through the noise, he breaks down the forces truly shaping the landscape - from capital flows and consumer sentiment to multifamily fundamentals, affordability dynamics, and the macro and policy shifts set to define CRE in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
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Angus Fletcher, Author & Professor at Ohio State University

April 23, 2026 • 60 mins
Willy sat down with Angus Fletcher, professor of story science at Ohio State University and author of Primal Intelligence, for a fascinating conversation on how we can rethink intelligence in a rapidly changing world. Willy and Angus explored the differences between IQ, EQ, and primal intelligence, how imagination, intuition, and common sense drive performance, why storytelling matters in leadership, and why human intelligenc...
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Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work

April 16, 2026 • 58 mins
Willy sat down with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work, the global research and analytics firm behind the Great Place To Work Certification, annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and more. Willy and Michael explored what separates companies that make the list from those that do not, why trust is the foundation of a strong workplace culture, and why great leadership matters more than perks or benefits alone. ...
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Dr. Judith Joseph, Psychiatrist, Researcher, Content Creator

April 9, 2026 • 63 mins
Willy sat down with Dr. Judith Joseph, board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and leading voice on mental health and high performance.   Drawing on her clinical work, research, and insights from her book High Functioning, Willy and Dr. Joseph explored the difference between burnout and high-functioning depression, what it really means to be “pathologically productive,” grounding techniques to stay present, how...
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James Lawrence, World-renowned speaker, best-selling author, and endurance athlete

April 2, 2026 • 60 mins
Willy sat down with James Lawrence, world-renowned speaker, bestselling author, and endurance athlete known globally as the “Iron Cowboy.” James stunned the endurance world by completing 50 Ironmans in 50 days across all 50 states and then pushing the limits of human performance even further by completing 100 full-distance triathlons in 100 consecutive days. He and Willy discussed James’s unlikely path into endu...
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Kris Mikkelsen (EVP & Co-Head of Capital Markets), Justin Nelson (Senior Managing Director) & Ivy Zelman (EVP & Co-Founder of Zelman, a Walker Dunlop Company)

March 26, 2026 • 68 mins
On this Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Walker & Dunlop experts Kris Mikkelsen, Justin Nelson, and Ivy Zelman to break down the forces shaping housing and commercial real estate in 2026. They shared their perspectives on key market indicators - including consumer confidence, inflation, cap rates, and Treasury yields - while also exploring broader trends shaping the landscape, from shifting mobility patterns and population ...
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Special Episode: Moments of Inspiration

March 19, 2026 • 37 mins
On a special edition of the Walker Webcast, we bring you an inspiring compilation of remarkable voices who have joined Willy to reflect on the mindsets and experiences that shape a meaningful life and career. Across disciplines ranging from business and athletics to medicine, exploration, and entrepreneurship, these conversations reveal how individuals navigate setbacks, pursue ambitious goals, and stay grounded in purpose. Throug...
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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business with Part 25

March 12, 2026 • 56 mins
Willy sat down with Dr. Peter Linneman for The Most Insightful Hour in CRE, recorded live from the University of Miami’s Real Estate Impact Conference. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explored the forces shaping the commercial real estate and macroeconomic outlook today, including whether the U.S. economy is stronger than recent job data suggests, the real impact AI may have on productivity and employment, where inte...
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Bestselling Author and Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus, Cleveland Clinic  

March 5, 2026 • 61 mins
Willy sat down once again with Dr. Michael Roizen, bestselling author and Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus at Cleveland Clinic, to explore the science behind living longer, healthier lives. Drawing on decades of research, Dr. Roizen shared practical strategies you can use today, from the benefits of saunas and cold plunges to managing stress, optimizing diet and alcohol intake, improving sleep, and understanding the emerging scienc...
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Sahil Bloom, Author, Investor, & Entrepreneur

February 26, 2026 • 60 mins
Willy was joined by Sahil Bloom, entrepreneur, investor, and author of the instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller, The 5 Types of Wealth. Together, Willy and Sahil dove into the formative moments from his upbringing that shaped his perspective, insecurities that he had to confront, how to bridge the gap between spoken and lived priorities, and the core ideas behind redefining wealth — from auditing yo...
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