Sales gets you in the door. This is what keeps you there — according to Ken Ashley, who's spent 30 years as Executive Director at Cushman & Wakefield and become one of the most recognizable voices in commercial real estate. Ken tells Aviva about the brutal first year that almost…
What does your congressperson actually do for you? Congressional offices can help constituents navigate federal agencies, work on legislation, and advocate for federal funding and projects affecting their districts. Dr. Shimon Blau explains how he views the role of a representative in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. #denver #colorado
Some voters say the political parties they once identified with no longer feel the same. Congressional candidate Dr. Shimon Blau discusses independent voters, feeling “politically orphaned,” and his view that ideas should matter more than party labels. Watch the full conversation for more on his views on politics, business, and…
Social media often rewards the most extreme political voices because outrage drives clicks, views, and shares. Aviva Sonenreich and congressional candidate Dr. Shimon Blau discuss polarization and his view that progress requires people willing to work across political lines. Watch the full conversation for more on politics, business, and Colorado’s…
Could Denver lose 14,000 jobs? Dr. Shimon Blau breaks down what's at stake for Denver's small businesses this November. Watch the full conversation with Aviva → link in the comments #Shorts #Denver #Colorado
Could Denver lose 14,000 jobs? Dr. Shimon Blau — the independent physician who just pulled off one of the biggest political upsets in Denver history — sits down with Aviva to talk about what's actually at stake for Denver's small businesses this November. Dr. Blau explains how he gathered over…
Not every post needs to teach something. Educational niche content builds expertise, but entertaining content can reach people your usual posts never will. Watch the full episode for more on content creation, personal branding, and building an audience.
Most people think putting yourself out there is cringe until it starts working. Facing social anxiety, taking uncomfortable risks, and creating genuine connections can unlock opportunities you never expected. Watch the full episode for more lessons on personal branding, networking, and building a career in commercial real estate.
What is a real estate syndication? Natasha Falconi, a multifamily investor and syndicator in South Florida, breaks it down in plain terms — but the real value here is what most first-time investors miss: how syndicator fees actually work, why they're not the problem, and the specific red flags that…
In commercial real estate, chasing quick returns can cost you. The investors who can hold through market cycles, protect cash flow, and think long term are often the ones positioned to win. Watch the full episode for more commercial real estate investing insights.
Commercial real estate isn’t a quick-money strategy. Markets move through cycles, and investors need the patience and capital to think long term. Watch the full episode for more lessons on commercial real estate investing and building wealth through market cycles.
My father refused to hire me, so I built my own commercial real estate career from scratch. I started by cold-calling business owners in a building slated for demolition, which eventually launched my path into tenant representation. This is the story of how I stopped waiting for an opportunity and…
My dad wouldn't hire me. Twelve years later, I bought his company. In this in-person interview, I finally sit down and tell my full origin story — how I actually got started in commercial real estate, why nobody was posting about this industry before I did, and how a bored…
Buying at the right price is only part of a successful real estate investment. How you manage the property and when you exit can matter just as much. Watch the full episode for more commercial real estate investing strategies.
Success doesn’t always come from reinventing the wheel. Staying humble, recognizing where the market is going, and executing what already works can be more powerful than trying to prove you’re the smartest person in the room. Watch the full episode for more lessons on real estate investing, business, and long-term…
"Your goal as a commercial broker is to become famous." David Murphy, Vice Chairman at CBRE (and known across the industry as "The Dock High Guy"), explains why personal branding isn't optional in commercial real estate anymore — and why it never really was. In this episode, David shares how…
Commercial real estate rarely makes mainstream news until there’s massive vacancy, controversy, or a market crisis. Why? “Boring” CRE doesn’t generate headlines the way bad news does. Watch the full episode for more on commercial real estate, media, and what actually gets airtime.
The best content isn’t about what you want to talk about. It’s about what your audience actually wants to hear. Watch the full episode for more lessons on podcasting, content creation, and building an audience.
Everyone knows Nvidia's earnings calls and leather-jacket keynotes — but do you actually know what's happening day to day? David Auerbach, CEO of Hoya Capital, makes the case for why REITs disclose more than almost any company on Wall Street. #REITs #investing #commercialrealestate
Nvidia's CEO tells you about the business on stage in a leather jacket, then you wait for quarterly earnings to find out if it's true. Publicly traded REITs, according to David Auerbach, Chief Investment Officer at Hoya Capital, actually disclose more granular information than almost any other sector — down…
Want to become a go-to TV expert? Learn to speak intelligently about what’s happening in the news and explain complicated topics in 30 seconds. Watch the full episode for more media, personal branding, and thought leadership strategies.
"Wouldn't you want to meet the person who built that skyscraper?" Matt Geiger, commercial real estate reporter for Business Den, explains why he thinks CRE reporting isn't boring — it just requires writing about people, not buildings. In this episode, Matt shares how he digs through public records to find…
He came to America 12 years ago and is now developing a $50 million property. His biggest takeaway? Access to capital and leverage created opportunities he says he couldn't have found elsewhere. Watch the full episode for his journey and lessons from building a commercial real estate business in America.
Before you invest in a multifamily syndication, use these 4 rules to vet the sponsor first. Ken Gee has spent years watching real estate deals succeed and fail, and narrowed it down to four things every passive investor should check before wiring money to any sponsor — whether the deal…
