eMerge Americas Techweek, Beating the Not so Silent Killer – Stress, What’s on Jim’s Mind?

Episode 259: 04-10-14 eMerge Americas Techweek Xavier Gonzalez serves as executive director of eMerge Americas, overseeing day-to-day operations. He helps lead the mission to establish Miami as the technology hub of the Americas, with a specific focus on launching the preeminent technology conference focused on the innovative solutions impacting Latin America – eMerge Americas Techweek. […]

Private Equity for Land and Home Building, Build Your Brand By “Rocking the Room”

Episode 257: 03-27-14 Private Equity for Land and Home Building IMN’s Real Estate Private Equity Forum on Land & Homebuilding (East) keynote speaker Arthur Falcone is co-founder, managing principal, and Investment Committee member of the Encore Housing Opportunity Fund. Falcone has more than 30 years of executive experience, giving him a diverse and extensive background […]

#WhyIWalk: Protecting Our Kids, Prescriptions On Your Cell Phone, Importance Of Colonoscopy

Episode 256: 03-20-14 #WhyIWalk: Protecting Our Kids Ronald L. Book is a specialist in government affairs and administration law, with a Juris Doctorate degree from Tulane University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Florida International University. An active participant in South Florida’s professional arena, Book is a trustee of the Council of the […]

Akerman Real Estate Summit 2014

Episode 255: 03-13-14 Akerman Real Estate Summit 2014 The fifth annual Akerman U.S. Real Estate Summit featured thought-provoking perspectives on the market and the twists and turns expected to shape real estate investment and development strategies. This exclusive gathering provided senior industry executives with an opportunity to engage in meaningful peer-to-peer conversations about the critical […]

Urban Place Making – Wynwood Evolution Update, Sleep Well After Daylight Savings, Trends In Commercial Real Estate Cost Savings

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Episode 254: 03-06-14 Urban Place Making – Wynwood Evolution Update Joseph Furst is managing director of Wynwood – Goldman Properties. He focuses on all development, financing, marketing and leasing initiatives for Goldman’s Wynwood portfolio. He serves as a board member of the Wynwood Arts District Association. Being born and raised in Miami – the transformation […]

Live from the UF Bergstrom Center Real Estate Trends and Strategies Conference

Episode 253: 02-27-14 Live from the UF Bergstrom Center Real Estate Trends and Strategies Conference Industry leaders from across the country were at the conference in Orlando, sharing their ideas of where real estate is today and where we are heading. You can be at the conference too by listening to Jim interview top speakers […]

LLM in Real Estate Development, Breakthroughs in Cardiac Care, CRE Energy Management Tips

Episode 251: 02-13-14 The University of Miami and its LLM in Real Estate Development Howard Shapiro served as a director and the senior vice president of Pacific International Equities, Inc., for over 25 years. During his tenure, the firm was Miami Beach’s largest luxury condominium high-rise developer. His responsibilities included overseeing Pacific’s acquisitions, planning, design, […]