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The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast
The Deal Makers, an Agora production podcast, is a platform for leaders in the commercial real estate industry to share their personal stories of success and failure, business insights, and industry secrets because we believe in spotlighting the real people behind the deals. In The DealMakers, we will shine a light on the people behind high-performing real estate deals, unveil behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard before, and discuss growth opportunities for real estate investment experts.
If you’re looking to learn more about top-performing GPs in America and how they MAKE deals, this podcast is for you!
The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast
S3E8 - Ken Ashley - Dodging zombie buildings: the walking dead of real estate
In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, hosted by Asaf Raz, Ken Ashley, Executive Director at Cushman & Wakefield and founder of the CREI Summit, shares his nearly 30 years of experience in commercial real estate. Ken discusses the trends driving the return to office, how Class A spaces are thriving, and the potential for repurposing or redeveloping Class B and C office buildings. He also explores key investment opportunities in the office market as businesses adapt to new workplace dynamics, and he highlights strategies for investors and landlords to capitalize on these shifts.
Chapters:
00:01 - Guest introduction: Ken Ashley, Cushman & Wakefield
04:49 - Current market trends: return-to-office mandates and their significance
06:40 - The future of office spaces: Class A thriving while Class B and C struggle
08:56 - The importance of partnering with healthy landlords and avoiding "zombie buildings"
12:49 - Investment opportunities in office spaces for the next few years
15:06 - Redeveloping suburban office spaces: a growing trend in multifamily and retail projects
20:39 - Shameless plug: CREI Summit and how it supports real estate professionals
Get in touch with Ken:
LinkedIn
CREI Summit Website
Cushman and Wakefield
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