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Send us a Text Message.Summary: Anthony and I talk all about his path to development, development process, and the new Forge Apartments from on site at Raleigh Iron Works.________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!________________________________________________________Big Take ...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Phil and I talk all about Transportation Engineering and Design. ________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!________________________________________________________Big Take Aways:- Multimodal transportation engineering: What is it? Why is it impor...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Dave and I talk all about how he got into academia and helped build the UNC Real Estate Program! ________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!________________________________________________________Big Take Aways:- The power of mentors and exposure....
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Chris and I discuss exhibit design and construction at Marbles!Big Take Aways:-The difference between goldsmithing and silversmithing.- The power of “we didn’t know what we didn’t know.”- Exhibits as “working prototypes.”________________________________________________________About Chris: Chris Alexander is the Vice President of Exhibits at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, NC. His passion for designing and fabricating playful and engaging learning...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Brian and I talk all about his career history and how to make big ideas a reality. We also introduce a new segment, the “$100M Challenge.”Big Take Aways:- What would Brian do with $100M?- I learned about the practice of “slugging in.”- “If you want advice, ask for a job. If you want a job, ask for advice.”- What is the secret to sales success? Curiosity.________________________________________________________About Brian: Brian Leary joined Highwoods P...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: In this episode Justin and I talk about the built environment from a journalist's perspective. Big Take Aways:- The power of curiosity.- The benefits of institutional journalism compared to self-published media.- Trust = Presence- Why local issues are great because not only do they affect you, but you can have an effect on them!________________________________________________________About Justin Laidlaw:Justin Laidlaw is a journalist born, raised and curre...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Paul and I talk about mixed-use development and innovation in real estate.Big Take Aways:- How growing up with “shades of beige” and a desire to deliver a unique project led to Paul's career in development.- The “100 Points” you need to score to get a real estate job.- The power of partnership, high standards, and symbiotic mixed-use development.________________________________________________________About Paul: Paul is responsible for development and acquisiti...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Damon and I talk all about adaptive reuse and Camp North End!Big Take Aways:- The importance of being present and noticing space.- What is a guerilla wedding?- The power of thinking about projects from a people-first perspective rather than building-first or finance-first.________________________________________________________About Damon: Damon Hemmerdinger is Co-President of ATCO, the owner and developer of Camp North End. He first visited this property ...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Topher and I talk all about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and belonging.Big Take Aways:- The power of curiosity and how things fit.- Topher’s journey from teacher to developer.- How the built environment shapes our imagination.- The importance of an abundance mindset.________________________________________________________About Topher:Topher Thomas is a Haitian-American born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He started his career as a high school chemistry te...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Brent and I talk about all things robotics and the framing of houses!Big Take Aways:- How seeing a group of unhoused folks led to BotBuilt’s mission.- What is computer vision (CV)?- How BotBuilt is tackling cost, speed, and safety.- The importance of and opportunities for collaboration in the AEC industry.________________________________________________________About Brent Wadas: BotBuilt is revolutionizing the building process and solving the labor crisis ...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Mary and I talk about all things Planning and Transportation in Raleigh, NC!Big Take Aways:- The impact of a bicycling culture on bicycling as a mode of transportation.- Different ways to get involved in Transportation Advocacy in Raleigh.- The importance of convening people.- The power and impact of E-Bikes.________________________________________________________About Mary Sell: Mary Sell is the Planning and Transportation Manager with Downtown Raleigh Al...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Clayton and I talk about his transition from the media industry into commercial brokerage. Oh, and his connection to Taylor Swift.Big Take Aways:What is “Occupier Services”?Building relationships in a new market and new industry.The “flight to experience” in the office market.________________________________________________________About Clayton: Clayton is a member of the market-leading CBRE|Raleigh Occupier Services team where he drives creative strategies to ...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Bill and I chat about the history of Downtown Raleigh Alliance, the state of Downtown Raleigh, and changes in the public realm.________________________________________________________About Bill: Bill King is the President & CEO of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, a nonprofit devoted to advancing the vitality of downtown for everyone. At DRA, Bill leads a team that provides economic development, marketing & communications, events, problem solving, and safe...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Ken and I have a wide-ranging conversation about all things Raleigh Planning and Development in the City of Raleigh.Big takeaways include:- How zoning can only say what can and can’t be built, not what will be built.- How and why North Carolina has no county roads.- What the Urban Projects group is, and where they will focus their efforts.Mentioned in the show:Raleigh Planning AcademyNews and ObserverTriangle Business JournalRaleigh Planning and DevelopmentCity...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: In this episode, we talk about: athletes in the business world, Medalist Capital and what he’s up to these days, putting in the work, and making big transitions.________________________________________________________About Marcus: Marcus joined Medalist Capital in December of 2021. Prior to joining the Medalist team, Marcus played professional basketball in eight different countries throughout Europe and the Middle East. Marcus is a student-athlete graduat...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: I chat with Les all about tap room culture.Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my f...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: I chat with Meredith about Raleigh’s newest Donut Shop (opening soon) and how and why she got into adaptive reuse and historic preservation.Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opport...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Lesie and I sit down to discuss ecology and the built environment. We talk about the intersection of public and private space, art, and even mushrooms!Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show create...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Sterling Stevens is an Architectural Photographer and Real Estate Photographer (we discuss the difference) who has an amazing talent for communicating the built environment through the lens of a camera.Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about al...
Send us a Text Message.Summary: Steve Hepler and I discuss how he knew he wanted to be an architect and his thoughts on organizations returning to work.Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to shar...