The Build World Podcast is a dynamic show that delivers engaging, in-depth conversations with Miami's top real estate leaders, developers, and entrepreneurs. Each episode explores the latest industry trends, success stories, and expert insights, all in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, often accompanied by cocktails. Hosted in a conversational style, the podcast features high-profile guests who share their experiences and perspectives, offering valuable insights for both seasoned profession ...
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Michael Comras - President & CEO, The Comras Company
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Michael joined us on the podcast, Tequila Ocho in hand, kicking off the conversation with plenty of laughs as we dove into the world of Miami’s "Retail King." From bringing Gap to South Beach in the mid '90s to selling an entire block on Lincoln Road for a staggering $370 million in 2015, Michael has truly mastered the retail game. A passionate urb…
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Brian Gale - Vice Chairman Office Brokerage Services, Cushman & Wakefield
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In this episode we sat down with the one and only Brian Gale from Cushman and Wakefield to dive deep into Miami's Class A office leasing market. But let's be honest—this wasn’t just your typical real estate chat. We cracked open a bottle of tequila, and the conversation took off like a South Beach happy hour! With a couple of glasses in, the laughs…
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W. Allen Morris - Chairman & CEO, The Allen Morris Company
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In this episode, we sip dirty vodka martinis with Miami real estate legend Allen Morris, CEO and Chairman of the Allen Morris Company. With nearly 45 years in the industry, Allen offers a deep dive into what it takes to build a lasting legacy in Miami's competitive real estate market. We discuss the challenges and successes of leading one of the So…
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In this episode, we are joined by Kona Gray, Principal at EDSA, for a delightful conversation over gin & tonics and plenty of laughs. Kona shares insights from his remarkable 27-year career at EDSA, an internationally acclaimed landscape architecture firm. Growing up in Liberia with an architect father, Kona was immersed in design from an early age…
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Alan Ojeda - Founder & CEO, Rilea Group
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Join us as we sit down with Alan, sharing a glass of Rioja and delving into his remarkable journey. Growing up in Madrid, Paris, and Ireland, Alan's diverse background laid the foundation for an extraordinary career. After college, Alan enlisted in the Spanish army, commanding a tank unit. In the early 80s, he ventured to Miami, where he launched h…
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Victor Dover - Principal & Co-Founder, Dover, Kohl & Partners
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We had the privilege of sitting down with Victor Dover, one of the world’s most acclaimed urban planners, for an insightful conversation about his remarkable career and the art of designing vibrant and walkable communities. Victor, a leading advocate of New Urbanism, has played a pivotal role in planning hundreds of mixed-use projects globally. His…
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Arden Karson - Founder & Managing Principal, Karson & Co.
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In the latest episode, we sit down with the indomitable Arden Karson, Managing Principal of Karson & Co. If there's a corner of commercial real estate Arden hasn't conquered, we haven't found it yet. From developing single-family homes for Lennar to sculpting the skyline with high-rises for Related Group, and steering the ship as Senior Managing Di…
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Natasha Falconi - Founder & CEO, Falconi Capital
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In this episode, Natasha joins us over a glass of Veuve Clicquot to share her remarkable journey from accountant to multifamily entrepreneur. She began her career at Tobin Properties, where her dedication and talent propelled her to the positions of President and COO. In 2019, Natasha took a bold step by founding Falconi Capital, which has since gr…
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Bob Benyo - Founder & CEO, Aerial Banners
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In this episode, we hit the road and land in Bob Benyo's North Miami Man Cave, surrounded by his vintage Kawasaki and Suzuki motorcycle collection, for The Built World Podcast. Bob, a high school dropout turned serial entrepreneur, shares his wild journey. He started in Daytona Beach at a motorcycle tech school, then bought and sold motorcycles and…
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Alfredo Riascos - Founder & Managing Broker, Gridline Properties
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In this episode we kick it with Alfredo over some gin and tonics and we talk about how he got started in real estate at the ripe age of 19 all while attending college full time. Alfredo began his brokerage career in 2007 with Metro 1 Properties in Wynwood back when the neighborhood wasn’t cool, but Alfredo had the foresight to see the potential tha…
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Doug Levine - Founder of Crunch Fitness, Frida Baby & Big Move Properties
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In this episode, serial entrepreneur Doug Levine joins us for some gin and tonics and a ton of laughs, as he shares his wild ride through the world of business. Picture this: fresh out of college and working for a private equity firm in San Francisco, Doug stumbles upon some gym concepts and decides to pump iron on a whole new level. He heads back …
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Stephen Ross - Executive VP of Development, AMLI
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Stephen Ross is one of AMLI’s OGs, joining the young start-up back in 1989. Stephen has pretty much done it all for one of the top multifamily developers in the US. From dreaming up, structuring, and closing investments to leading AMLI’s financing escapades and now spearheading development in South Florida, Stephen is the Swiss Army knife of real e…
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Neil Fairman - Founder & Chairman, Plaza Equity Partners
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Hold onto your bagels, folks! This week, we're serving up something extra special. Join us as Neil drops by for some vodka on the rocks and spills the beans on his incredible journey. We talk with Neil about his Montreal frozen bagel stash and all the incredible South Florida development projects Neil has been involved with. Get ready to race throu…
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Carlos Rodriguez, Sr. - Founder, Chairman and CEO, Driftwood Capital
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In this episode, we sit down with Carlos to discuss his inspiring journey from managing his family’s first hotel in Costa Rica to taking a bold leap and establishing his first Holiday Inn near Miami International Airport in the late 1990s. Today, Driftwood Capital, under Carlos's leadership, operates 86 hotels across the US, boasting over 16,502 ro…
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Bill Fuller - Founder and Managing Partner, The Barlington Group
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In this episode, Bill Fuller, Managing Partner of The Barlington Group and Co-owner of Ball & Chain joins us for a glass of tequila. Bill began investing in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood in the early 2000's and has been pioneering the thoughtful transformation of one of Miami's most iconic neighborhoods for the past two decades. Bill began acq…
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Jeff Berkowitz - Chairman and Founder, Berkowitz Development Group
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Dive into an inspiring chat with Miami real estate icon, Jeff Berkowitz, on our latest podcast episode! From lawyer to developer, Jeff's journey is a testament to innovation. Discover the groundbreaking story behind Dadeland Station, the pioneering big box vertical retail concept that revolutionized the industry in 1996. We also talk about Jeff's p…
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Joe Furst - Founder and Managing Principal, Place Projects
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In this episode, we're joined by Joe Furst, a leading figure in placemaking, as we dive into his remarkable career. Starting with Goldman Properties during Wynwood's early days, Joe played a pivotal role in shaping the neighborhood's transformation. From spearheading the Wynwood BID to fostering collaboration among artists, property owners, and ent…
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Kobi Karp - Founder, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design
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In this episode, we sit down with Kobi Karp to talk about his storied career. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Kobi moved to Minneaplois with his family at a young age and then went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Kobi founded Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design Inc. in 1996, which is now head…
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David Arditi - Founding Partner, Aria Development Group
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Join us for an insightful episode as we engage in a conversation with David Arditi over a glass of tequila, delving into his fascinating upbringing straddling between the bustling metropolises of NYC and Paris within a real estate family. Despite his upbringing, David opted to pursue his passion for film, relocating to Los Angeles to immerse himsel…
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Matthew Whitman Lazenby - President & CEO, Whitman Family Development
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In this engaging episode, we sit down with Matthew over some gin & tonics to delve into the captivating history of Bal Harbour Shops, a legacy deeply rooted in Miami's real estate development scene since his great grandfather's arrival in 1912. Matthew's personal journey from his humble beginnings power washing and sweeping floors at Bal Harbour Sh…
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Beth Azor - CEO & Founder, Azor Advisory Services
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In this episode, grab a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and settle in as we chat with the legendary Beth “The Canvassing Queen” Azor about her rollercoaster ride through the world of retail leasing. From juggling roles like rookie leasing agent at Terranova Corporation to becoming the President and even dabbling in property management, Beth's career is…
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Lesley Deutch - Managing Principal, John Burns Research and Consulting
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Get ready to raise your glass of Pinot Grigio as we dive into the fascinating world of residential real estate with the one and only Lesley Deutch! From crunching numbers to clinking glasses, Lesley spills the beans on her journey from analyzing bonds at Lehman Brothers to becoming the go-to guru for all things housing-related. In this episode, joi…
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Juan Arias - Director of Market Analytics, CoStar Group
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In this captivating episode, Juan delivers a comprehensive masterclass on the intricate dynamics of global supply chains, import tariffs, logistics, and their profound influence on industrial asset demand. Over a glass of Johnnie Walker Double Black, Juan adeptly unravels early indicators of industrial trends, revealing the nuanced interplay betwee…
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Arnaud Karsenti - Managing Principal & Founder, 13th Floor Investments
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In this episode, we sit down with Arnaud to explore his remarkable journey as an entrepreneur. As a first-generation American with French roots, Arnaud inherited a passion for entrepreneurship from his parents, who were also business owners. From an early age, he immersed himself in the world of business, learning invaluable lessons while working a…
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Brian Bandell - Senior Editor Real Estate, South Florida Business Journal
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In this episode, we crack open a Corona and jump into the fascinating world of South Florida real estate with the one and only Brian Bandell. We dive into Brian’s journey from the Associated Press to Reuters to the South Florida Business Journal where he has been for the last 20 years reporting on health care, business and now real estate for the l…
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Steven Wernick - Managing Partner, Wernick&Co.
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In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Steven Wernick, a trailblazing land use attorney, and his pivotal role in the revitalization of Miami's iconic Wynwood neighborhood. Steven's distinctive blend of legal acumen and planning expertise, coupled with his fervor for neighborhood revitalization, positions him as a unique urbanist d…
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Ricardo Caporal - Founder & President Mattoni Group
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In this episode, join us as we savor Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon with serial entrepreneur Ricardo Caporal. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Ricardo immigrated to Miami at the age of 6. He attended Babson College and then went on to pursue graduate-level executive studies in real estate at Harvard University and marketing management at K…
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Nitin Motwani - Managing Partner Miami Worldcenter Associates
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In this episode we kick it with Nitin over some beers. Nitin got his first taste of real estate when his parents purchased a rinky-dink hotel in Fort Lauderdale in the 1980's. After graduating from Duke University, Nitin decided to pursue a master's degree in real estate development from Columbia University. In 2004 he moved back to South Florida a…
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Toby Cobb - Co-Founder - 3650 REIT & Grass River Properties
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In this episode we sat down with Toby Cobb and enjoyed a couple Samuel Adams beers. A Miami native, Toby shares his story about his career in commercial real estate. After graduating from Southern Methodist University, Toby returned to Miami and began working for Southeast Bank in the heart of the savings and loan crisis in the late 80’s. Toby move…
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Kieran Bowers - President, Swire Properties
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In this episode we kick it with Kieran Bowers, President of Swire Properties. After graduating from Oxford, he began his professional career as a management trainee at Swire Pacific where he has been for 25+ years. Kieran spent most of his career in Asia, starting with Cathay Pacific Airlines. He has lived in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Karachi, Sri Lanka, R…
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Jay Massirman - Managing Principal, Rivergate Companies
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From valet parking cars in Miami during the Cocaine Cowboy days, to brokering deals for CBRE for 20 years, we dive into Jay's career path which eventually led him to becoming an accomplished real estate developer. Jay is a humble and frugal entrepreneur that believes in giving back to his community. He is the outgoing Board Chair of the University …
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Raymond Jungles - Sculptor of Spaces
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From his lush “demonstration garden/treehouse” at his Coconut Grove design headquarters, we chat with landscape architect Raymond Jungles. The sculptor of spaces revisits his youth through stories: inspired by his love for nature in childhood, to his chance encounter with Burle Marx (his eventual mentor), we learn about how these events led him to …
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Anthony Graziano - CEO of Integra Realty Resources
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Lots of laughs with Anthony as we talk state of the real estate market, and how he ended up as CEO of Integra Realty Resources, the largest independent commercial real estate appraisal company in North America. We cover everything from what's going on in new construction, macroeconomic conditions, and if/when real estate prices are ever going to ca…
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All the way from Paris, France Nico is a serial entrepreneur building who exited his first company at 18. On his journey trying to purchase a house in Miami he realized there had to be a better way. In 2018 he founded Beycome, a flat-fee MLS listing service that is disrupting residential real estate by helping people buy or sell homes without a rea…
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Juan Mullerat - Founder, Plusurbia Design
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Today we are joined by Juan Mullerat and we find ourselves sipping a Spanish tempranillo with Juan and talking about New Urbanism and creating cities with a sense of place. Juan hails from Barcelona and brings a European perspective of urban design to the US. In this episode we talk about urbanism in Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC and Miami, FL. We …
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Bernard Zyscovich - CEO, Founder of ZYSCOVICH
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Design can be a powerful vehicle for societal betterment. In this episode, Bernard Zyscovich takes us through his storied career in architecture, from designing a dentist office focused on the experience of young children, to the El Dorado International Airport in Bogota. Zyscovich explains his client-centered approach to improve people’s lives thr…
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Michael Tillman - CEO & Co-Founder of PTM Partners
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From smuggling sodas to running an asian-focused hedge fund, Michael Tillman has had some adventures in business. We hear his story and follow along as he went from accountant, to hotel manager for a week, to real estate developer. Currently his firm, PTM Partners, focuses on ground-up development in designated opportunity zones across the nation. …
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Tigre Wenrich - CEO of Lab Ventures
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Today, we are joined by Tigre Wenrich, CEO of Lab Ventures. Lab Ventures is a Miami-based venture capital firm which invests in early stage PropTech companies. In this episode we talk about what is “PropTech”, angel investing, deal flow, building pipeline, real estate CRMs (Customer Relationship Management) and incubating new companies at Lab Ventu…
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Meg Daly - Founder of The Underline
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As Meg Daly confronted two broken arms challenging her mobility, she found herself riding the Metrorail and reflecting on Miami’s lack of pedestrian infrastructure and park space. Turning to her father and partner, Parker Thomson, they formed a coalition and executed on a plan to fund a $140 million linear park that will span 10 miles, now named th…
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Eulois Cleckley - Director, Miami Dade County Transportation & Public Works
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Today, we’re joined by Eulois Cleckley, Director at the Miami Dade County Transportation and Public Works Department. In this episode Eulois joins us at Büro Midtown as we sip tequila and talk about the current supply chain issues, his vintage 1985 chrome Mongoose road bicycle, transportation and zoning in Miami, protected bicycle lanes, BRT (Bus R…
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Jacqueline Touzet - Founder of Touzet Studio
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Today, we’re joined by Jacqueline Touzet, principal at Touzet Studio. Recognized by the American Institute of Architects Miami as Firm of the Year in 2021, Jackie has pursued sustainable solutions that can scale quickly and change how we build in the sub-tropics and along the coasts. She counts on Apple & Nike among her clients. In this episode Jac…
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Michael Feinstein - Founder & CEO of Büro Co-Working
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For our inaugural episode we sit down with Mike Feinstein, the founder and CEO of Büro co-working spaces based in Miami, FL Join us as we sip Bacardi Añejo Cuatro on the rocks. We talk about Michael's journey as an entrepreneur, and everything in between, as it relates to real estate including WeWork, Porn Sets, Strip Clubs, Crypto, Skate Parks and…
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