Built World Advisors Podcast: The Definitive Biography of the People Building Our Cities
The Built World Podcast is the premier biographical series and educational resource dedicated to the visionaries, risk-takers, and Institutional Operators shaping the landscape of Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Urbanism, and Property Development.
Hosted by Felipe Azenha and Ben Hoffman, active Commercial Real Estate Brokers and Co-Founders of Built World Advisors in Miami, this show is more than a market update—it is a deep-dive exploration into the life stories, personal philosophies, and investment strategies of the industry’s most influential leaders. Each episode is a professional masterclass delivered through the lens of a personal history, uncovering the "good, the bad, and the ugly" of the entrepreneur’s journey from their first deal to their most iconic project.
Conversations, Cocktails, and High-Level Banter
We believe the best insights happen when the guard comes down. Our signature "Conversations & Cocktails" format creates a relaxed, inviting atmosphere where the banter is light, the humor is sharp, and the drinks are flowing. But don't let the cocktails fool you—the dialogue is profoundly intelligent, offering a tactical look at the Capital Stack, Asset Management, and Market Economics. It’s the kind of high-stakes "shop talk" you usually only hear in a private boardroom or a closed-door partner meeting.
Virtually Every Asset Class Explored:
While Felipe and Ben are specialists in the Miami Industrial and Warehouse sector, The Built World Podcast explores the entire spectrum of the built environment. We provide high-level analysis across virtually every asset class, including:
- Industrial & Logistics: From Small-Bay Industrial and Last-Mile Distribution to Flex Space and Cold Storage.
- Multifamily & Residential: High-rise luxury, Workforce Housing, and Build-to-Rent (BTR).
- Office & Mixed-Use: The evolution of the workplace and the rise of Live-Work-Play environments.
- Retail & Hospitality: The transformation of the High Street, boutique hotels, and experiential retail.
- Niche Assets: Self-storage, medical office buildings (MOB), and life sciences.
What We Explore:
If you are looking for an insider’s read on the South Florida Real Estate Market and national CRE Trends, we dive deep into:
- The Miami Market: Navigating the Miami Skyline, Wynwood, Brickell, Miami Beach and beyond.
- Capital Markets & Debt: Real-time perspectives on Cap Rates, interest rate impacts, GP/LP structures, and why veteran operators are moving off the sidelines.
- The Operator’s Playbook: A look at the "Operator" side of the business—scaling income, professionalizing property management, and building high-performance brokerage teams.
- PropTech & Innovation: How AI in Real Estate, advanced prospecting tools, and new construction technologies are redefining Placemaking.
Our Guest List:
We feature a "Who’s Who" of the built world, including: Real Estate Developers, Principals, Institutional Asset Managers, Capital Markets Brokers, Architects, Attorneys, and Urban Planners.
Who This Is For: Whether you are a seasoned Commercial Broker, an Active Investor looking for a Value-Add play, a student, or an entrepreneur obsessed with the future of our cities, this show offers a front-row seat to the minds redefining the built world.
Episodes
129 episodes
Don Peebles - Founder, Chairman, and CEO of the Peebles Corporation
On this episode of The Built World, we sit down with legendary developer Don Peebles founder and CEO of The Peebles Corporation. Over a glass of tequila Don shares the story of building one of the largest real estate development firms in the co...
Q1 Market Update: Industrial, Impact of AI & Oil Prices on the Economy
Our quarterly sit-down with Juan Arias, National Director of U.S. Industrial Analytics at CoStar, and Anthony Graziano, CEO of Integra Realty Resources. We covered softening industrial demand, the data center capital rotation story, and the Ira...
Moishe Mana - Founder and Chairman, Mana Common
In this episode, we sit down with Moishe Mana, one of the most unconventional and visionary developers shaping Miami today.Moishe’s story is as wild as it gets. He arrived in New York with nothing, slept on park benches, started a moving...
Dev Motwani - Managing Partner of Merrimac Ventures
In this episode, we sit down with Dev Motwani to dig into one of South Florida’s most unique real estate journeys - from growing up working the front desk of a struggling beach motel to leading over $3B in development across the region....
Michael Goldban - Founder & CEO, Magellan Realty Group
In this episode, we sit down over a glass of tequila with Michael Goldban, founder of Magellan Realty Group and a commercial real estate veteran with over 25 years of experience across law, development, and retail leasing.Michael has he...
Grant Killingsworth - SVP, CBRE
Grant came in hot with Spanish wine in hand to unpack the evolving office market in South Florida and what tenants are really thinking right now.Grant is a true Miami local and currently a First Vice President at CBRE. He brings nearly 1...
David Adler - CEO, Adler Development
David Adler, CEO of Adler Group, joined us for a deep dive into one of Miami’s most storied development legacies. With roots stretching back to post-WWII Miami Beach, David provides a unique perspective on how to navigate multi-generational bus...
Douglas O'Donnell - Founder & CEO, The O'Donnell Group
Douglas O'Donnell joins us for a cocktail to discuss his journey from being an ocean lifeguard and water polo player to becoming one of the most respected names in industrial real estate. Doug explains the mechanics of "tilt-up" construction an...
Live at the University of Miami with Daniel Kodsi - CEO, Royal Palm Companies.
We took The Built World Podcast on the road for a special live episode! Teaming up with the University of Miami’s Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism (MRED+U) program, we sat down on campus with Daniel Kodsi. And don't let the...
Anthony Scavo - President & Managing Partner, Basis Industrial
We sat down with Anthony Scavo over cocktails to break down his career trajectory and the strategy behind Basis Industrial's recent $84.75 million acquisition of a 42-building industrial portfolio in Hialeah.Anthony brings decades of ins...
Ricardo Dunin - Founder & CEO of Oak Capital
Over some Flor De Cana & Tequila we sit down with Ricardo Dunin, Founder & CEO of Oak Capital. Ricardo is behind some of Miami’s most iconic developments, including The Mutiny Hotel, Sonesta Coconut Grove, Meridian Lofts, The Ritz...
Q4 2025 Market Update: Juan Arias, National Director of Industrial Analytics, CoStar Group & Anthony Graziano, CEO, Integra Realty Resources
This quarter, we poured some whiskey and sat down with two of the sharpest minds in commercial real estate data: Juan Arias, National Director of Industrial Analytics at CoStar Group, and Anthony Graziano, Chairman & CEO of In...
Patrick Murphy - CEO & Founder, Togal.AI & CIO, Coastal Construction
Today we’re drinking tequila with Patrick Murphy, Chief Investment Officer of Coastal Construction and former U.S. Congressman. A true South Floridian, Patrick’s path runs from growing up in the Keys to Congress, and back to the job site...
Built World Hot Shots - Featuring Daniel Fisker
This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Daniel Fisker of One Sotheby's joins us for an esp...
Built World Hot Shots - Featuring Jorge Garcia
This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Jorge Garcia of Garcia Stromberg joined us fo...
Built World Hot Shots - Featuring Felix Bendersky
This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Felix Bendersky joined us for a tequila shot and a...
Built World Hot Shots: Camilo Nino, CEO & Founding Partner - Linkvest Capital
On this episode of Built World Hot Shots, we sit down with Camilo Niño, Founder & CEO of Linkvest Capital, to discuss his transition from active developer to one of South Florida’s most strategic private lenders. Camilo reveals how...
Built World Hot Shots - Featuring Ricardo Dunin
This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Ricardo Dunin joined us for an espresso shot...
Built World Hot Shots - Featuring Marcia Martinez Laas
This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Marcia Martinez Laas joined us for an espresso sho...
Jimmy Tate - Co-Founder & President, Tate Capital
Jimmy Tate joins us over a pour of Basil Hayden bourbon for a wide-ranging conversation that traces his journey from growing up in a small-town Miami on Bay Harbor Islands to becoming a key figure behind some of South Florida’s most complex dev...
Built World Hot Shots - Featuring Raymond Jimenez
This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Raymond Jimenez stepped up to a tequila shot and a...
Built World Hot Shots - Featuring Diego Torrealba
This is Built World: Hot Shots , recorded live at The Real Deal Forum, where every guest takes a shot of tequila or espresso before diving into some rapid-fire questions. Today, Diego Torrealba joined us for an espresso sh...
Jaime Sturgis - CEO & Founder of Native Realty Co.
Jaime Sturgis made the trip down from the U.S. (Fort Lauderdale) armed with a bottle of Don Fulano tequila, to talk about how he became one of South Florida’s neighborhood-makers. As Founder and CEO of Native Realty, Jaime has spent...
Chuck Bohl - Director of Masters of Real Estate Development + Urbanism Program, University of Miami
Sipping on a pour (or two) of Macallan, Chuck Bohl sits down with us to share the winding, unexpected journey that led him to become the founding director of the University of Miami’s Master of Real Estate Development program. We go all the way...