The Promote Podcast

In a world awash with capital, it’s the same names who are vacuuming up increasing shares of it: We dive into Blackstone alpha cub Chad Pike's take-private megadeal for industrial REIT Plymouth, his most significant deal since being shunted to the BX sidelines. We then discuss how major US players such as Hines and Brookfield are now heading to the Gulf, not just to raise capital for US projects, but to build out those lucrative skylines. And finally, buying leftovers has never been sexier - CRE secondaries are the hottest game in town. To advertise: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.comFor feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com and please rate us and write a review on Apple or Spotify.Up your CRE game:  Consider becoming a premium subscriber to The Promote to unlock access to expert CRE content. Founding memberships open now at https://www.thepromote.com/upgradeFurther reading:Jon Gray profile Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/jon-gray-blackstone-profile-succession-schwarzman-interview-ceo-bumble-oatly-2021-1Behind Blackstone Cub's $1.25B Haul: https://www.thepromote.com/p/the-promote-dial-m-for-mortgage-fraud#behind-blackstone-cubs-125-b-haulProperty Giant Hines to Expand into Booming Saudi Arabian Market: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-24/property-giant-hines-to-expand-into-booming-saudi-arabian-market Deep Dive- Inside the LPAC: https://www.perenews.com/deep-dive-inside-the-lpac/

This week, we look at explosive allegations of mortgage fraud that have caught up 2 prominent regional banks. Zions and Western Alliance woes stemming from shenanigans at a California CRE investor once again show how vital regional banks are to the industry’s capital markets – and how distress in that space can ruin the whole party. Next, we look at Walmart’s intriguing new playbook – the retail behemoth is on a mall shopping spree. And finally, there’s a LITERAL crackdown allegedly happening at one of the country’s most notable supertalls- Harry Macklowe and CIM Group's 432 Park Avenue. To advertise: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.comFor feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com and please rate us and write a review on Apple or Spotify.Up your CRE game:  Consider becoming a premium subscriber to The Promote to unlock access to expert CRE content. Founding memberships open now at https://www.thepromote.com/upgradeFurther reading:Troubled Real Estate Firm at Center of Banks’ Latest Loan Pinch: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-17/troubled-real-estate-firm-at-center-of-banks-latest-loan-pinch Why Did Walmart Just Buy a Shopping Mall?: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/business/walmart-shopping-malls.html?unlocked_article_code=1.u08.Zxzg.LSLcjr4T2Nsw&smid=url-shareA Tower on Billionaires’ Row Is Full of Cracks. Who’s to Blame?: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/nyregion/432-park-avenue-condo-tower.htmlAge of Accountability for Supertalls: https://www.thepromote.com/p/supertall-retribution-ackman-s-baby-berkshire-playbook#age-of-accountability-for-supertallMacklowe Case Study- the GM Building: https://mackloweproperties.com/pdfs/GMBuilding.pdf

This week, we have a special episode diving deep into the skyscraper that encapsulates our political and financial age: 666 Fifth Avenue. Now known as 660 Fifth Avenue, this tower brings together a dizzying array of characters – from Jared and Charlie Kushner to the former finance minister of Qatar and an imprisoned Chinese mogul – and elements such as cocky scions, insane appraisals, overheated CMBS, hardball pref, media wars, White House wildcards, and so much more. We trace the history of the building from being Jared Kushner's splashy and later disastrous buy to the Brookfield bailout and ultimate redemption. Next, we look at a botched condo buyout in Miami and the opportunities and dangers of that playbook. And finally, we examine how Banco Santander is playing rough with borrowers it inherited from Signature Bank.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Bullpen, a talent shop solely dedicated to the commercial real estate industry. Bullpen can recruit trusted CRE pros at all levels, from analysts to C-suite, and can fill both fractional and full-time positions. The Promote listeners get $1,000 off their first search when you mention who sent you. Check out at bullpenre.com to get started.To advertise: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.comFor feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com and please rate us and write a review on Apple or Spotify.Promote Insider: Our premium tier for CRE insiders is now live. To lock in Founding Member rates, visit https://www.thepromote.com/upgradeFurther reading:Jared Kushner profile - NYMAgBehind the record deal for 666 Fifth Avenue - TRD Jared Kushner, a Trump In-Law and Adviser, Chases a Chinese Deal - NYTKushners, Trump In-Laws, Weigh $400 Million Deal With Chinese Firm - NYTCharlie Kushner, Unfiltered- TRDDeal Gives Kushners Cash Infusion on 666 Fifth Avenue - NYT660 Reasons to Smile - The PromoteBanco Down to Brawl - The PromoteFlorida Supreme Court denies rehearing in condo buyout case- TRD 

This week, we asked the taboo question about New York office to residential conversions. Do the numbers work? There's been enough distress from some of the OGs, including Nathan Berman, that it warrants that question amid all the private-credit billions flowing into the space. We then look at how a single man, Zara founder Amancio Ortega, can drive pricing across product types and markets – even though his buys may not really be pegged on real-world investment metrics. And finally, we go a little bit tabloid to talk about the case of David Bren, the embattled son of real estate tycoon Donald Bren – some real talk about fundraising and scions in there.To advertise: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.comFor feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com and please rate us and write a review on Apple or Spotify.Up your CRE game:  Consider becoming a premium subscriber to The Promote to unlock access to expert CRE content. Founding memberships open now at https://www.thepromote.com/upgradeFurther reading:Donald Bren - The Billionaire's Town: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-irvine-california-housing-donald-bren/A billionaire’s son sold investors on the ‘ultimate man cave.’ Was any of it real?: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-06/david-bren-beverly-hills The Follieri Charade: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2008/10/follieri200810?srsltid=AfmBOorhtO3gFoiBk5pL3BXDzBXUyPfwoJ-SVNmXUDTBR6Y9h7X_rayDCaveat Lender: https://www.thepromote.com/p/caveat-office-resi-lender-roosevelt-masala#caveat-lenderA Costly Rescue Recap: https://www.thepromote.com/p/inside-the-debt-fund-game-underwater-rescues#a-costly-rescue-recap

This week, we discuss an intriguing deal in the data-center space – TeraWulf is raising $3B in debt to build data centers for Google, in an intertwined transaction that's becoming a prototype for getting these massive developments going. We dive into the maverick mogul behind Terawulf, Paul Prager, who's using his heft to turn Maryland's Eastern Shore into the new Hamptons. We then take stock of the carnage in San Francisco's multifamily market, where the biggest players are winning and losing thousands of units all at once – and leaving their lenders in the lurch. Finally, we explore why institutional investors are finding alpha between the low-thread-count sheets in the extended-stay space. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Bullpen, a talent shop solely dedicated to the commercial real estate industry. Bullpen can recruit trusted CRE pros at all levels, from analysts to C-suite, and can fill both fractional and full-time positions. Check them out at bullpenre.com to get started.To advertise: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.com For feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com and please rate us and write a review on Apple or Spotify.Promote Insider: Our premium tier for CRE insiders launches Oct. 15. To lock in Founding Member rates, visit https://www.thepromote.com/upgrade

This week, we dive into Brookfield's $10B mega-acquisition of manufactured-home player YES! Communities, and how it's emblematic of the next frontier of institutional CRE investing – we chop it up on the liquid debt markets for affordable housing, putting money to work at scale and Stockbridge's FAT upcoming promote. We then examine RXR's OPM masterclass in Manhattan with Gemini, a $3.5B office vehicle that is making splashy buys and generating even splashier fees in the process. We then visit the modest environs of Wilmington, DE, where Buccini Pollin is in the midst of an intriguing office-resi bet.To advertise: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.com For feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com and please rate us and write a review on Apple or Spotify.Up your CRE game:  Consider becoming a premium subscriber to The Promote to unlock access to expert CRE content. Founding memberships open now at https://www.thepromote.com/upgradeFurther reading:https://www.thepromote.com/p/rxr-s-feeapalooza-sobrato-s-sv-sizzle#rx-rs-feeapaloozaBrookfield in talks to buy US landlord from Singapore’s GIC in $10bn deal

This week, we take a closer look at one of the biggest winners from Nvidia's Silicon Valley real estate rampage: The Sobrato Organization amassed a 12M sf portfolio through a combination of guts, vision and HEAVY leverage, and are now reaping the rewards as Nvidia goes shopping. We then look at how some big players, including Toll Brothers, are bowing out of multifamily development, and explore who's stepping into the void. Finally, with his adventures on the high seas on pause, Harry Macklowe is back to adventuring on the Manhattan skyline: But who the hell wants to give the rapscallion developer the cash to do it? Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Bullpen, a talent shop solely dedicated to the commercial real estate industry. Bullpen can recruit trusted CRE pros at all levels, from analysts to C-suite, and can fill both fractional and full-time positions. Check them out at bullpenre.com to get started.To advertise: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.com  For feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com and please rate us and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Further reading:Carl Berg a Man on a Mission: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2010/07/26/focus1.html?page=allJohn Sobrato Interview: https://www.nobhillgazette.com/people/the_interview/up-close-and-personal-with-john-sobrato/article_b517646f-dc65-5386-acb2-d3e456e4ee4e.htmlMacklowe vs. Macklowe: https://therealdeal.com/magazine/new-york-november-2017/macklowe-vs-macklowe/ 

Like a lot of older guys, Steve Ross moved to Florida. Unlike them, however, the billionaire real estate developer didn't go there to retire, but instead to take on an even more audacious skyline-shaping challenge: West Palm Beach. This week, we trace Ross' whirlwind of big-ticket dealmaking down south that combines real estate, private equity, education, sport, and glamour – much to take away for the aspiring city shaper. We then look at Gary Barnett's latest financing coup: a $1.2B pref commitment for a range of development projects. And finally, we explore the legal challenge to the "nuclear" bill that killed off Texas' most controversial property-tax loophole: The Traveling HFCTo advertise: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.com  Further reading/listening:Can This Developer Make West Palm Beach Into the Hottest City in America?Goat Exits Stage South Billionaire Stephen Ross Believes in South Florida—and Is Spending Big to Transform It Gary Barnett: The Father of Billionaires' RowInside Gary Barnett's Deer Valley MasterclassBarnett Prefs UpThe Quiet Kings of CapitalTraveling HFCs: Backlash to the BacklashThe Mother of all Tax Loopholes

This week, it's Tupac vs Biggie, commercial real estate edition: We dive into a deal on each coast that brings together all the things that we think make CRE the greatest show on earth. Rapacious lenders, billion-dollar-dreams, broken capital stacks & creative financing. In New York, we look at the saga of 172 Madison Avenue, Yitzchak Tessler's moonshot condo project that ended in multiple bankruptcies. And in Beverly Hills, we look at the star-studded history of the One Beverly Hills site, and how a motley crew of billionaire Todd Boehly, "Russian James Bond" Vlad Doronin, and Beverly Hills wheeler-dealer Beny Alagem are putting together a $5B hospitality mecca.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Bullpen, a talent shop solely dedicated to the commercial real estate industry. Bullpen can recruit trusted CRE pros at all levels, from analysts to C-suite, and can fill both fractional and full-time positions. Check them out at bullpenre.com to get started.Which segment did you prefer – Tupac or Biggie? Write us at podcast@thepromote.com and let us know. To advertise: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.com  Further reading:New Pacific's Beverly Hills coup: https://behindthedeals.com/2017/01/22/behind-the-deals-the-story-and-lessons-behind-new-pacific-realtys-acquisition-and-sale-of-the-beverly-hills-robinsons-may-for-a-450-million-profit/Tale of the Tessler Tape: https://www.thepromote.com/p/tessler-tapes-drillman-s-sweet-16#tale-of-the-tessler-tapeCheckmating Tessler: https://www.thepromote.com/p/checkmating-tessler-a-brooklyn-bachur-s-office-feastOne Beverly Hills - a Capstack for the Ages: https://www.thepromote.com/p/meridian-s-nycb-burden-a-capstack-for-the-ages#a-capstack-for-the-agesHow a ‘Russian James Bond’ Conquered the World of Luxury HotelsHilton’s Waldorf Beverly Hills Used a Mole to Steal Secrets From Rival, Lawsuit Says

This week, we’re talking the Mormon real estate playbook – how the LDS church built a serious property portfolio and also run it like serious people. We then discuss syndicator Grant Cardone’s intricate plan to rescue a distressed Boca rental – with a Bitcoin twist. We also chop it up on how fund managers' courtship of retail money is leading to pushback from big institutional LPs.Want to reach our audience of top CRE decision-makers? Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.comFurther reading:https://www.thepromote.com/p/through-the-cardone-looking-glass#inside-cardones-boca-bankruptcy-bethttps://lrlfinancial.substack.com/p/101-via-mizner-bankruptcy-analysishttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-08/retail-investors-threaten-private-equity-s-aura-of-exclusivityhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/private-credit-s-old-gold-another-rabsky-riddle#old-is-private-credit-goldhttps://www.ft.com/content/f7387912-1079-43d4-a9a2-2308989400d4https://www.thepromote.com/p/divine-dry-powder-regional-bank-wildcatting#divine-dry-powder 

We break down the puzzling $2.7B take-private of Soho House – what do Apollo, MCR, Ron Burkle and Ashton Kutcher think they can pull off by revitalizing the famed member's club? The discussion touches on everything from select-service hotels to Tyler Morse's start as "Barry's guy" to the perils of the hospitality business. We then break down the capital stacks on two closely watched Manhattan megadeals: RXR's purchase of 590 Madison Avenue and Miki Naftali's ultra-luxury condo play at 800 Fifth Avenue. Finally, we explore Yieldstreet's latest debacle and ask: Is real estate crowdfunding doomed by design? Want to reach our audience of top CRE decision-makers? Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.com Further reading/listening:https://www.wsj.com/business/soho-house-members-club-nearing-a-deal-to-go-private-fcae011chttps://www.thepromote.com/p/postgame-manhattan-megabets-get-fundedhttps://therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/08/15/paramount-group-ceo-pushed-for-no-bid-contract/https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/18/yieldstreet-real-estate-bets-customer-losses.htmlhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tariff-terror-%2411-000-psf-condos-starwoods-land-bets/id1801355295?i=1000703726323https://www.thepromote.com/p/no-yield-on-this-street-arbor-s-copper-coin#no-yield-on-this-street

We dive into the singular life and multiple dramas of real estate impresario Michael Shvo, the luxury resi broker turned developer who went on one of the most epic commercial real estate buying sprees in the 2020s. Backed by German pension money, Shvo snapped up icons such as the Transamerica Pyramid in SF, Big Red in Chicago, and the sites of boutique ultra-luxury condo projects across gateway markets. Many of those deals are now in big trouble, and Shvo is tussling with his key equity partner. Next, we explore institutional multifamily's biggest legal headache: the federal antitrust case brought against RealPage and some of the country's biggest landlords. We look at how "Big Landlord" became a punching bag for Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike.Want to reach our audience of top CRE decision-makers? Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.com Further reading:https://nymag.com/nymetro/realestate/features/11619/ https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/capital-markets/bavarian-state-parliament-investigates-bvk-as-german-investors-withdraw-from-the-us-126138 https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2020/09/17/shvo-to-hell-inside-the-ugly-dispute-between-michael-shvo-and-his-partner-pal/ https://www.thepromote.com/p/prime-piece-of-park-ave-in-play-a-record-on-rodeo#shvo-comes-at-key-german-backerhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/the-promote-shvo-business-a-record-condo-financing#no-business-like-shvo-businesshttps://www.thepromote.com/p/doj-set-to-sue-megalandlords-the-miami-empire-that-asbestos-built#do-j-to-come-directly-at-megalandlohttps://www.thepromote.com/p/newpoint-s-unwanted-ride-or-die-a-bombshell-yardi-ruling?utm_campaign=doj-set-to-sue-megalandlords-the-miami-empire-that-asbestos-built&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=www.thepromote.com#yardi-ruling-gives-do-j-ammo-in-pri    

This week, we break down the outsized life & career of seminal Atlanta developer Tom Cousins: skyline-shaper, quail hunter, Ted Turner lender, Buffett buddy – an honest-to-goodness Man in Full. We trace his origins from selling tract homes to setting the stage for the modern Atlanta skyline, and examine his broader cultural impact on real estate. We then dive into the zany case of the late CRE mogul Jacob Chetrit, who left behind just $500K in cash but $800M in CRE stakes – that estate is now the focus of fierce litigation among name-brand NYC players from Richard Mack to Maverick.Further Reading:https://www.thepromote.com/p/bxp-s-vertical-limit-chetrit-s-800m-estate#postscript-tom-cousins-a-man-in-fulhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/bxp-s-vertical-limit-chetrit-s-800m-estate#what-did-jacob-chetrit-leave-behindhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/heat-on-chetrit-hud-in-the-mud#can-chetrit-beat-the-heathttps://www.ajc.com/news/2025/07/tom-cousins-seminal-atlanta-developer-and-philanthropist-dies/?utm_campaign=bxp-s-vertical-limit-chetrit-s-800m-estate&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=www.thepromote.com

This week, we dive into how private credit mega-managers such as Blackstone, KKR & Blue Owl have been setting the stage for a potentially huge new pool of capital: 401(k)s. With the Trump administration’s eagerness to push more retirement savings into PE, players have been forming alliances with the biggest 401(k) managers in a move that could mean a far bigger CRE private-credit war chest. We then dive into the singular life and career of Donald Soffer, the visionary behind Aventura and a serious man-about-town.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Vesto, which gives CRE players a single, clear point of access for all their bank accounts. Go to https://vesto.com/ to learn more. Further reading:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-24/private-credit-firms-from-kkr-to-blackstone-ready-for-401-k-win?utm_campaign=private-credit-s-old-gold-another-rabsky-riddle&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=www.thepromote.comhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/private-credit-s-old-gold-another-rabsky-riddle#old-is-private-credit-goldhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/landau-s-stalking-horse-dusty-dan-s-greystone-exit#insurance-juicing-private-credit-bohttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/1987/09/gary-hart-failed-presidential-campaign?srsltid=AfmBOoqQ3goufXX7T8B6NjVZJSKctEHacpKaJo0Y7pIUycKTgZV2FjLThttps://web.archive.org/web/20180326202536/http://www.biscaynetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=1051%3Afamily-a-fortune&utm_campaign=nahla-s-raleigh-play-a-data-center-kingpin-s-exit&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=www.thepromote.com

In this special episode of The Promote Podcast, we dive deep into Related Companies' de-risking playbook at its Hudson Yards megaproject. How they're pulling off a $25 billion, 18 million-square-foot undertaking in New York City while continuously taking chips off the table through creative financing structures, global capital sources, equity partners and tax breaks. We look at how Steve Ross spent 4 decades shoring up Related's balance sheet to take huge swings, and what other CRE hopefuls can learn from his approach to big-ticket development.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Vesto, which gives CRE players a single, clear point of access for all their bank accounts. Go to vesto.com to learn more.Further reading:https://fortune.com/2013/08/29/the-man-behind-the-largest-real-estate-project-in-u-s-history/https://www.amazon.ca/Other-Peoples-Money-Housing-Greatest/dp/0142180718Chris Hohn of TCI: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/hohn-judgment.pdfhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/the-promote-fbi-comes-at-arbor-steve-ross-hof-dealmaking#goat-exits-stage-southhttps://therealdeal.com/new-york/2013/08/16/anatomy-of-a-deal-inside-relatedoxfords-unusual-hudson-yards-financing/https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/07/01/how-related-companies-got-hudson-yards-approved-and-saved-2bhttps://www.economicpolicyresearch.org/images/docs/research/political_economy/Cost_of_Hudson_Yards_WP_11.5.18.pdfhttps://therealdeal.com/new-york/2016/08/24/inside-the-hudson-yards-financing-playbook/https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/press-media/press-releases/related-companies-and-oxford-properties-group-close-on-nearly-1-4-billion-in-equity-and-debt-investments-for-hudson-yards

This week, we discuss JPMorgan's age of empires, its play for the Roosevelt Hotel as part of a potentially 7 million square foot campus in the heart of New York. We dive into why 2 multifamily giants, Cortland and Bell Partners, are shopping for suitors and explore the capital landscape for large apartment owners. Finally, we do a quick-and-dirty breakdown of the Starwood-Fundamental $2.2B deal, and why a NNN lease isn't always mailbox money.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Vesto, which gives CRE players a single, clear point of access for all their bank accounts. Go to vesto.com to learn more.Further reading:https://www.thepromote.com/p/jpmorgan-s-roosevelt-playhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/attack-of-the-nepo-babies-ballast-s-clean-up-crew#for-whom-the-bell-tollshttps://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/01/nyregion/judge-rules-against-milsteins-in-roosevelt-hotel-dispute.htmlhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/01/27/norman-foster-profilehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-16/starwood-strikes-2-2-billion-real-estate-deal-with-brookfield

This week, we discuss the great changing of the guard at real estate dynasties – the 2nd and 3rd gens are taking the helm of some of the industry's most prominent families and are doing their best to position themselves as serious people. We then head west for some California love – CEQA, the environmental law that was turned into a tool to torpedo new developments, has been gutted. And finally, we chronicle the taking of 625 Madison Ave, an office tower that became a battleground for some of New York's biggest titans, from Ben Ashkenazy to Related.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Vesto, which gives CRE players a single, clear point of access for all their bank accounts. Go to vesto.com to learn more. Further reading: CEQA: https://www.latimes.com/homeless-housing/story/2025-07-01/what-will-the-new-change-to-ceqa-do 625 Madison: https://www.thepromote.com/p/the-promote-arbor-responds-wire-fraud-nostalgia#the-taking-of-madison-six-two-fivehttps://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/saudi-arabia-wealth-fund-nyc-midtown-tower-1b953d32Nepo Babies: https://www.thepromote.com/p/elliott-backing-rxr-megadeal-shvo-business-in-miami-beach#run-rudin-runhttps://therealdeal.com/magazine/june-2025/the-house-of-rudin/https://commercialobserver.com/2025/05/samantah-rudin-michael-rudin-100-years/

We break down CRE's fear & loathing stemming from Zohran Mamdani’s improbable win in the New York City mayoral primary. Players have pulled the plug on deals and are devising a "retreat & resist" strategy. We then dive into the mechanics of a particularly juicy offshore hotel transaction – Hyatt is selling Playa Properties in a $2 billion asset-light megadeal. And finally, we head back to New York: a coveted casino license is up for grabs, and developers are doing whatever they can to score it. Favors:1) Write us a review: On Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods2) Tell Prof G about us: Go to ProfG's Reddit page and tell him he's gotta have us on to talk CRE: https://www.reddit.com/r/ScottGalloway/3) Tell your CRE junkie friends about usFurther reading:1) https://www.thepromote.com/p/cre-s-mamdani-triage-fbi-comes-at-syndicator#retreat-resist-cr-es-mamdani-triage2) https://www.wsj.com/us-news/nyc-real-estate-mayor-eric-adams-zohran-mamdani-21cf617f 3) https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/06/27/eight-bidders-submit-new-york-casino-bids/ 4) https://therealdeal.com/magazine/new-york-march-2017/day-in-the-life-of-ryan-williams/ 

This week, we dive into Carlyle's attempt to stitch together an empire of Brooklyn walk-ups and how it illustrates the REPE giant's playbook. We then examine mortgage fraudster Barry Drillman's get-out-of-jail-free card, a feat of game theory and cooperation with the feds. We hit the real estate battlefields in the war between luxury leaders LVMH and Kering, looking at their race to snap up the world's most coveted corners (and hotel chains). Finally, we head north to the TSX to riff on Meyer Orbach & Josh Gotlib's attempt to IPO a prime Manhattan residential portfolio. Favors:1) Leave us a review: On Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods2) Tell Scotty G about us: Go to ProfG's Reddit page and tell him he's gotta have us on to talk CRE: https://www.reddit.com/r/ScottGalloway/3) Tell your CRE junkie friends about usFurther reading:https://www.thepromote.com/p/madison-s-fannie-absolution-carlyle-s-walk-up-wonder#carlyles-walk-up-wonderhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/drillman-s-great-escape-the-magnificent-chapter-sevenhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/the-usual-suspectshttps://www.thepromote.com/p/the-promote-sutton-in-his-fifth-element-syndicators-in-default-city#sutton-in-his-fifth-elementhttps://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/louis-vuitton-lvmh-real-estate-communities-47aa1d55?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAhyKkxce1gly_M_2dLfZa3eLrYtoIUQfyBH9nxqu-dwt-w0KBoOwgc5u-eo6Mc%3D&gaa_ts=6864d777&gaa_sig=LETuj6u5U5dynKdSfuWScyQUv4SZlE__W5l3whZ1vnuFjVt4r07yB_t5-U0knv-MRtPj-vCgxfBDByp3_mWpqA%3D%3Dhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/the-promote-multi-megabets-lvmh-s-re-weaponry#lvm-hs-real-estate-artilleryhttps://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-lvmh-bernard-arnault/?srnd=homepage-americas&utm_campaign=multi-megabets-lvmh-s-re-weaponry&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=www.thepromote.comhttps://www.thepromote.com/p/orbach-gotlib-s-loonie-tunes-mamdani-s-comrade-capitalism#loonie-tunes-orbach-gotlib-head-to-

This week, data center pioneer and DigitalBridge CEO Marc Ganzi walks Will & Hiten through 2 defining transactions in the space: The $11B take-private of Switch, and the "metaphorical lockbox" financing for cloud-computing player CoreWeave, one of the largest-ever private debt financings. Ganzi gives us an insider look at the numbers, real estate intricacies and capital markets maneuvers that went into both deals – this is "how the sausage gets made" stuff in one of the fastest-growing and least-understood corners of the business.A shout-out to our sponsor for this episode, NYC-focused developer MADDPROJECT. They've launched a New York resi development fund open to accredited investors, and you can reach out to antonia@maddproject.com for more information on it.Further readinghttps://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/coreweave-raises-7-5-billion-in-debt-for-ai-computing-push-99fd2241https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/digitalbridges-switch-exploring-40-billion-ipo-report/https://www.digitalbridge.com/news/2022-12-06-digitalbridge-and-ifm-investors-complete-11-billion-take-private-of-switchhttps://therealdeal.com/new-york/2021/05/18/how-marc-ganzi-bet-colony-capitals-future-on-the-next-gen-economy/