Episodes

  • James Millon, President & Co-Head of Capital Markets U.S. & Canada at CBRE Capital Markets, Justin Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of Berkadia, and Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorganChase

    James Millon, President & Co-Head of Capital Markets U.S. & Canada at CBRE Capital Markets, Justin Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of Berkadia, and Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorganChase
    Feb 19 2026
    We featured Willy’s discussion with the industry’s leading voices at the 2026 MBA CREF Conference. He was joined by James Millon, President & Co-Head of Capital Markets U.S. & Canada at CBRE Capital Markets, Justin Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of Berkadia, and Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorganChase. Together, they discussed the state of the commercial real estate market and where we are in the cycle, the gap between buyers and sellers and what may unlock transactions, how AI and data centers are shaping investment and lending, lessons on leadership and culture, and what the next few years may hold for talent and consolidation in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Michael Nierenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Rithm Capital

    Michael Nierenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Rithm Capital
    Feb 12 2026
    Willy was joined by Michael Nierenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Rithm Capital, a diversified global asset manager with a growing footprint across private credit and real estate assets. Together, they discussed the evolution of Rithm Capital into a scaled asset management platform, the health of the U.S. consumer and asset-based lending markets, housing trends across single-family and multifamily, strategic shifts in the banking industry, and the macro outlook, including AI investment and today’s market risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Jon Levy, Behavioral Scientist and New York Times Bestselling Author

    Jon Levy, Behavioral Scientist and New York Times Bestselling Author
    Feb 5 2026
    Willy was joined by behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author Jon Levy, whose groundbreaking work on trust, leadership, and the AI-enabled workplace has reshaped how top organizations build high-performing teams. Together, they unpacked key concepts from his newest book Team Intelligence, exploring how leaders cultivate trust and collaboration, why some teams consistently outperform others, how AI can enhance collective performance, and the leadership habits that unlock sustained success in today’s complex work environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business - Part 24

    Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business - Part 24
    Jan 29 2026
    Willy was joined once again by Dr. Peter Linneman for The Most Insightful Hour in CRE, from the stage at IREI’s VIP Americas Conference. Together, they unpacked the forces shaping today’s market, including employment trends, inflation, rent growth, housing affordability and supply, AI’s impact on jobs, and Peter’s predictions for rate cuts, oil prices, tariffs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ivy Zelman, EVP and Co-Founder of Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company

    Ivy Zelman, EVP and Co-Founder of Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company
    Jan 22 2026
    Willy was joined once again by one of the most respected voices in the industry, Walker & Dunlop’s Hall of Fame housing market analyst and executive vice president and co-founder of Zelman, Ivy Zelman. Willy and Ivy unpacked the latest developments shaping housing today, including outcomes from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the move to pull institutional capital from single-family homes, the impact of immigration on the labor market, AI’s growing impact on the industry, Ivy’s macro outlook, how different markets are performing, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • David Ignatius, American Journalist and Bestselling Novelist

    David Ignatius, American Journalist and Bestselling Novelist
    Jan 15 2026
    Willy was joined by David Ignatius, renowned American journalist, associate editor and columnist at The Washington Post, and bestselling novelist. With decades of experience covering global intelligence, diplomacy, and conflict, David brings a rare insider’s perspective on the dynamics shaping U.S. foreign policy. Together, he and Willy examined ongoing international conflicts, how the U.S. is faring from a geopolitical standpoint, the global effects of the current administration, outcomes to expect over the next year, and David’s pulse on worldwide power shifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner of McKinsey

    Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner of McKinsey
    Jan 8 2026
    Kicking off the new year, Willy was joined by Carolyn Dewar, founder and global co-leader of McKinsey & Company’s CEO Practice and co-author of the New York Times bestseller, A CEO for All Seasons. Drawing on decades of experience advising the world’s top CEOs, Carolyn shared practical insights applicable at every stage of a career - from the mindsets that distinguish top performers to the importance of making bold moves with speed and conviction. Together, she and Willy explored how leaders can avoid complacency, reframe their thinking to unlock latent potential, use AI as a thought partner, and set a strategic vision for the future amid ongoing uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Jeffrey Soffer, Chairman and CEO of Fontainebleau Development

    Jeffrey Soffer, Chairman and CEO of Fontainebleau Development
    Dec 18 2025
    On a special, in-person Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Jeffrey Soffer, Chairman and CEO of Fontainebleau Development and one of the most influential figures in luxury real estate and hospitality. They discussed the evolution of the Fontainebleau brand, Jeffrey’s career path, how design and development are reshaping luxury living, the Las Vegas and Miami markets, what’s ahead for high-end hospitality, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins