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The Deal Makers, an Agora production podcast, is a platform for leaders in the commercial real estate industry to share their personal stories of success and failure, business insights, and industry secrets because we believe in spotlighting the real people behind the deals. In The DealMakers, we will shine a light on the people behind high-performing real estate deals, unveil behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard before, and discuss growth opportunities for real estate investment experts. 
If you’re looking to learn more about top-performing GPs in America and how they MAKE deals, this podcast is for you!

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Join us in this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz, as we delve into the world of commercial real estate with Bethany Babcock, founder of Foresight Commercial Real Estate. Bethany shares her remarkable journey from accidentally landing in the real estate industry to founding her own firm. She discusses the dynamics of property management, leasing, and investment sales, and highlights her dedication to making the industry more accessible and better for all. Bethany also intr...
Join us in this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz as we dive into the world of commercial real estate with George Abro, a seasoned broker at Altitude Commercial Real Estate. George shares his journey from leasing to investment sales and discusses the current market dynamics, the importance of understanding client motivations, and effective strategies for connecting buyers and sellers. He also highlights the value of community and knowledge sharing within the real estate in...
Join us in this episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break as we sit down with Matt Faircloth, owner of The DeRosa Group, to discuss their strategic focus on providing affordable housing aligned with median incomes. Matt shares his journey from engineering to real estate, emphasizing the importance of cash flow over appreciation in today's market. He explains how The DeRosa Group's recession-resistant model focuses on residential rentals and hard money loans, ensuring sustainable investments. Thi...
In this episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break, we welcome John Casmon, a multifamily investor and syndicator at Casmon Capital Group who shares insights into real estate investment strategies and market dynamics.Highlighting the importance of understanding market fundamentals and cultivating strong investor relationships, John underscores the importance of selecting desirable locations and assessing factors like population growth, job opportunities, and infrastructure development when making...
Join us in this episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break as we delve into the world of multifamily investments with Craig McGrouther, Director of Business Development at Lone Star Capital. Craig shares his expert insights on navigating the current market dynamics, particularly in Texas. He discusses Lone Star Capital's unique investment strategies, including their approach to tax abatement and affordable housing, and how they're adapting to the challenges of high-interest rates and market shift...
In this insightful episode of the Dealmakers Coffee Break, we sit down with Jeremy Hill, the seasoned expert from JB Capital. With over two decades in the private debt industry, Jeremy shares his valuable perspectives on the current market trends, the rise in interest rates, and the impending maturity cliff in commercial securities. He delves into the challenges and opportunities this environment presents for investors and lenders alike. Tune in to hear Jeremy's strategies for 2024 ...
Maria Zondervan from Blue Vikings Capital is a capital allocator, acting as a bridge between investors and sponsors by selecting how to optimally allocate her investors' capital, vetting deals, and protecting her investors' interests.With her unique perspective, Maria has a lot of insights to share with GPs on how to manage changed deal expectations, refinancing, common mistakes when communicating with investors, and when to break away from a deal.This episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast ...
With nearly three decades of experience in real estate, Ben Reinberg, CEO of Alliance, has a unique vantage point into the upcoming challenges of commercial real estate, and he's not mincing words about it.In this episode, Ben discusses the effect that rising interest rates, conservative lenders, unemployment, and a wave of maturing loans loom on the horizon will have on commercial real estate. Ben also offers advice on how to ride out the storm and how the current situation presents investme...
The next time you drive past a Wendy's, walk into a CVS, or pull up to a gas station, think of them in real estate investment terms - or, more specifically, net lease investments. This is what Michael Salafia and STAX Equity do and do well.In this episode, we talk with Michael about his experience in the net lease investment space and Stax's unique use of advanced AI and Machine Learning to analyze and underwrite thousands of properties at scale.This episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast is...
Lupei Chou, the Investor Relations Executive at Crown Capital, ventured into real estate multifamily investments together to gain more control over her time after more than two decades of military service as a naval officer. In our episode, she talks about how Crown Capital tackles current challenges and its unique approach to growing its investor community, even when deals are slow, by providing them with educational value. This episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast is brought to you by Ag...
In this "Deal Makers Coffee Break" episode, we welcome Marc Hershberg, Managing Partner and CEO of Topaz Capital and General Partner of Topaz Ventures. Marc discusses the current state of the real estate market and the shift from equity to debt investments. He also addresses how Topaz is tackling the headwinds of high-interest rates and operating expenses, along with a softening in the rent market, and how they still find opportunities in this market.This episode is powered by AgoraThis podca...
In this Coffee Break episode, Litan Yahav, CEO and Co-Founder of Vyzer, a tech startup helping LPs centralize their investment management in one platform, gives us an invaluable vantage point into LPs' current state of mind.This episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast is brought to you by Agora, a comprehensive real estate investment management platform offering a wide range of services to enable real growth and provide the best real estate investment experience.Learn more about Agora
Many people are passionate about what they do, but after having Erin Hudson on The DealMakers, the word "passionate" feels a bit underwhelming to describe her vibrant energy when she talks about her work at Quattro Capital. Erin is a Co-founder and Director of Equity Relations at Quattro Capital, and we're delighted to have her on this episode, where she talks about her philosophy for cultivating flourishing investor relationships and shares the incredible story of how Quattro Capital came to...
Shawn Griffith and his wife dabbled in real estate for over a decade as passive investors before starting TWT Multifamily. Today they're real estate syndicators focusing on multi-family acquisitions, and Shawn's conservative approach to investment keeps his investments safe and his investors happy.This episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast is brought to you by Agora, a comprehensive real estate investment management platform offering a wide range of services to enable real growth and provid...
Chad is a Managing Partner and Director of Acquisitions at Quattro Capital, a Tennessee-based investment firm that delivers the full suite of services to actualize real estate opportunities that yield strong returns.In this episode of The Deal Makers Coffee Break edition, he recounts personal stories about their portfolio, shares tips on the current state of economic affairs, and his analytical approach to managing risk. This episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast is brought to you by Agora,...
Ahsan Daredia did the corporate America tour: he was in corporate finance, operations and consulting. Then he returned home to the family's real estate business as Principal of Investor Relations and Marketing in the Dhanani Private Equity Group, a Houston-based company with more than $1B in AUM and an outstanding IRR track record. In this episode, he shares a glimpse into the unique recipe for their consistent success. This episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast is brought to you by Agora, ...
Meir Fried isn't a big believer in sitting on the fence as a business strategy. In this episode of Coffee Break, Meir shares his unique perspective on taking calculated risks to find deal opportunities.This episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast is brought to you by Agora, a comprehensive real estate investment management platform offering a wide range of services to enable real growth and provide the best real estate investment experience.Learn more about Agora
Tammy Sutton is the master of operational efficiency. After the PSA is signed, she oversees the takeover, investor equity reconciliation, compliance, and cost check analysis and hands over impeccable dossiers to asset management.In this episode, she covers the behind-the-scenes activities that are pivotal to smooth sailing when it comes to operational efficiency. This episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast is brought to you by Agora, a comprehensive real estate investment management platform...
Jon Siegel has three decades of experience in real estate investments. Having seen it all makes it easier for him to be cautious of trends, navigate turbulent financial seas, and keep his eyes fixed on the horizon when making investment decisionsThis episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast is brought to you by Agora, a comprehensive real estate investment management platform offering a wide range of services to enable real growth and provide the best real estate investment experience.Learn mo...
Gaurang ״Greg" Gala saw his parents immigrate to the US and work hard. When it was time to invest what they accumulated, they had no network of lenders and people didn’t take them seriously. Today, he helps new Americans with business acumen to gain access to capital, knowledge and financial services to invest in real estate. This episode is powered by AgoraThis podcast is brought to you by Agora, a comprehensive real estate investment management platform offering a wide range of services to ...
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