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Celebrating 10 Years: Lessons from the Industry’s Top CRE Voices

Celebrating 10 Years: Lessons from the Industry’s Top CRE Voices

Update: 2025-11-19
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Celebrate 10 years of Crexi with top podcast clips on brokerage, investing, AI, social media, and retail strategy from industry leaders.

The Crexi Podcast connects CRE professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence.  

In this special episode of the Crexi Podcast, we commemorate Crexi's 10-year anniversary by showcasing highlights from some of our top episodes over the years. Join us as we revisit key insights and advice from notable guests, including:

  • Bob Knakal, Chairman and CEO, BKREA
  • Don Tepman, President and Founder, TownCentre Capital
  • Fernando De Leon, Founder and CEO, Leon Capital Group
  • Jay Luchs, Vice Chairman, Newmark
  • Aviva Sonenreich, Managing Broker, Warehouse Hotline
  • Glen Kunofsky, CEO and Founder, SURMOUNT
  • Kyle Matthews, CEO and Founder, Matthews Real Estate

Tune in for a compilation of wisdom and experiences shared by leaders in the commercial real estate industry.

00:00 Introduction and Anniversary Celebration

00:32 Bob Knakal on Daily Regimen and Work Ethics

05:55 Networking and Relationship Building

08:50 Don Tepman on Tenant Retention and Relationships

16:23 Fernando De Leon on AI and the Future of Real Estate

19:15 Jay Luchs on Key Considerations for Emerging Luxury Brands in LA

19:38 The Importance of Rent and Size in Real Estate

21:52 Navigating Landlord Relationships

22:28 Understanding Taxes and Broker Representation

25:55 Aviva Sonenreich on The Role of Social Media in Commercial Real Estate

32:17 Glen Kunofsky on Advice for Young Brokers and Investors

34:06 Kyle Matthews on Choosing Your Hard Life: A Motivational Talk

37:24 Conclusion and Podcast Information

 

About Crexi’s Commercial Real Estate Podcast:

Crexi’s podcast features conversations across all aspects of commercial real estate with industry leading investors, developers, brokers, and professionals. Among the top 5% of commercial real estate podcasts, The Crexi Podcast sits down with industry experts to investigate trends, educate listeners, and uncover the latest happenings and news in the world of commercial real estate. To listen to all episodes for free, check out The Crexi Podcast's full library here.

Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has facilitated over $1 trillion in transactions, 8.6 billion square feet leased, and supports a growing community of more than 2 million monthly active users. 


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Celebrating 10 Years: Lessons from the Industry’s Top CRE Voices

Celebrating 10 Years: Lessons from the Industry’s Top CRE Voices

Bob Knakal, Jay Luchs, Fernando De Leon, Aviva Sonenreich, Shanti Ryle, Don Tepman, Eli Randel, Mike DeGiorgio, Glen Kunofsky, Kyle Matthews, Ashley Kobovitch