Built World Podcast
The Built 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 professionals and those simply interested in the real estate world. Whether you're seeking inspiration or professional knowledge, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the industry.
Episodes
98 episodes
David Whitaker - President & Chief Executive Officer, GMCVB
Hailing from the Napa Valley of Onions, Vidalia, Georgia, David Whitaker joins us over a glass of Bendersky Reserve Scotch to share his remarkable journey.David first arrived in Miami in the 1980s, where his introduction to the city was...
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1:32:10
Q3 2025 Market Update: Juan Arias, National Director of Industrial Analytics, CoStar Group & Anthony Graziano, CEO, Integra Realty Resources, and
This quarter, we poured some Nikka Japanese whiskey and sat down with two of the sharpest minds in the CRE data world: Juan Arias, National Director of Industrial Analytics at CoStar Group, and Anthony Graziano, Chairman & CEO...
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1:45:38
Daniel Lebensohn - Co-CEO & Co-Founder, BH3 Management
We cracked open a couple of cold IPAs and went LIVE with Daniel Lebensohn, Co-CEO & Founder of BH3 Management, at Bisnow’s Miami State of the Market - our first-ever live podcast. Daniel brought the unfiltered stuff: building through cycles...
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1:20:19
Michael Swerdlow - Managing Partner, Swerdlow Group
We hit the road and sat down with Michael Swerdlow, founder and managing partner of The Swerdlow Group, in his Coconut Grove office.From his humble beginnings in the Bronx, where he hated school because it was too easy,...
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1:41:49
Tadd Schwartz - President, Schwartz Media Strategies
We cracked open a few cold Peronis with Tadd Schwartz, the man behind Schwartz Media Strategies and one of the sharpest storytellers in Miami.Tadd took us behind the curtain of Miami’s PR machine: the spin, the splash, and the subtle ar...
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2:33:40
Neisen Kasdin - Co-Office Managing Partner, Akerman
In this episode, we sat down with a couple of scotches and a legend of Miami Beach, Neisen Kasdin.Born and raised on the Beach, Neisen has witnessed its transformation firsthand. From his teenage years, he was drawn to politics with drea...
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1:38:02
Gerald & Trisha Posner - Best Selling Authors & Award-Winning Investigative Journalists
From San Francisco to London to New York City, Gerald and Trish Posner have lived lives that are anything but ordinary. Gerald started his career as a young hotshot lawyer, while Trish came up through the fashion industry. Fate brought them tog...
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2:11:10
Matthew Baron - President & Founder, Baron Property Group
Matt sat down with us over a glass of tequila and shared his journey. From growing up in Brooklyn and working early jobs as a club promoter to building a $2.1 billion real estate portfolio, Matt plays chess, not checkers. He discovered e...
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1:22:23
Ana Bozovic - Founder, Analytics Miami
Ana sat down with us over a couple of very dirty martinis, and the conversation went just as unfiltered. Ana is as much of a data nerd as we are, and we dug into the strength of Miami’s new development condo market, the macroeconomic forces fun...
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1:37:56
Inside The Built World with Ben Hoffman & Felipe Azenha
No guests this week, just us, talking shop and sharing what’s really going on in Miami’s industrial market. We get into the story of Built World Advisors, why we’re betting big on Class B warehouses in the urban core, and what we’ve learned bui...
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Hue Chen - President, Saglo Companies
Hue Chen, President of Saglo Companies, stopped by to drop some serious shopping center knowledge. From his early days as a leasing agent to leading one of South Florida’s most active retail owner-operators, Hue’s journey is a masterclass in gr...
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1:41:50
Mid-Year Market Update with Anthony Graziano & Juan Arias
The brain trust is back. Juan Arias (CoStar Group) and Anthony Graziano (Integra Realty Resources) join us to break down what’s shaping up for the second half of 2025 in commercial real estate.We cover the macro trends: interest rates, ...
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1:30:11
Andy Hellinger - Co-founder & Principal, Urban-X Group
A former attorney and once a professional tennis player Andy brings a rare mix of discipline, strategy, and precision to the world of real estate development. He takes us behind the scenes of River Landing, one of the largest mixed-use projects...
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1:13:54
Noah Breakstone - Managing Partner & CEO, BTI Partners
In this episode, we dive into Noah’s epic journey, from selling Encyclopedia Britannica door-to-door to capitalizing on the 2008 financial crisis (what the hell is a community development bond?) and building one of the largest land portfolios i...
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1:47:29
Abe Ng - Founder & CEO, Sushi Maki
Abe dropped by the pod with a couple of bottles of saki in hand. He grew up in a restaurant family, studied at Cornell’s prestigious hospitality school, and came out of the gates swinging—with a fast-casual wrap concept that flopped.But ...
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1:23:07
Gary Ressler - Principal, TILIA Companies
Today we sit down with Gary Ressler to talk all things Downtown Miami real estate. We get into what it was like growing up in a real estate family, Gary’s stint in Hollywood working at Disney, and what it was like stepping in to run the family ...
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1:22:14
Jay Newman - Partner & Chief Operating Officer, Athens Group
On this episode we share a drink with Jay Newman — one of the driving forces behind some of the most iconic luxury hotels and branded residences in the country.Before he was leading projects like Amangiri, Montage, and the Four Seasons, ...
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1:25:40
Nikki Greenberg - Real Estate Futurist
Live from the ULI Florida Summit: A Conversation with Futurist Nikki GreenbergIn this special episode recorded on-site at the ULI Florida Summit in Bonita Springs, we sit down with world-renowned futurist Nikki Greenberg to explore the f...
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1:51:09
Anthony De Yurre - Partner, Bilzin Sumberg
We poured some scotch and got into it — growing up in Miami, how the city’s changing block by block, and what it really takes to get deals done in this town.Anthony De Yurre isn’t your typical land use attorney. He’s a zoning whisperer, ...
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1:46:47
Nelson Stabile - Principal & Co-Founder, Integra Investments
From a small town in the Amazon to co-founding Integra Investments, Nelson Stabile’s journey is anything but typical. In this episode, he shares how a childhood spent off the grid shaped his problem-solving mindset — and how that grit now drive...
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1:49:44
Pablo Barreiro - Chairman, FORTEC
Before he was Chairman of the Board at FORTEC, Pablo Barreiro was out in the field, brokering deals and learning the game from the ground up. Born in Argentina, Pablo came to the U.S. to play fútbol and pursue his education — eventually earning...
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1:24:40
Charles Ladd - Founder, Barron Real Estate
Charlie has been shaping the fabric of Fort Lauderdale for over three decades — not just as a developer, but as a local who never left.On this episode, we sit down with Charlie to trace his journey from the late 1980s to today — from his...
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1:37:39
Emi Guerra - Co-Founder, Breakwater Hospitality Group
From Club Space to Regatta Grove, Emi Guerra has seen it all. We trace his journey from hustling in high school as a club promoter to launching iconic venues like Club Space, The Wharf, and Regatta Grove. Emi opens up about the rollercoaster ri...
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1:41:21
Lissette M. Calderon - Founder & CEO, Neology Group
Lissette Calderon showed up to the studio with a bottle of Casa Dragones tequila and got right to business—just like she has her entire career. From her childhood growing up near the Miami River to becoming one of the most visionary developers ...
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1:36:39
David Lombardi - President & Founder, Lombardi Properties
In this episode, we sat down over a couple of Old Fashioneds with David Lombardi — a true Miami original, Wynwood pioneer, and lifelong lover of architecture.David opens up about his journey from humble beginnings — growing up as an only...
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