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
105 episodes
Built World Hot Shots - Featuring David Moret
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, David Moret joined us for an espresso shot and a q...
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Gil Dezer - CEO, Dezer Development
In this episode, we sit down with legendary Miami developer Gil Dezer, the force behind Porsche Design Tower, Armani Residences, and the upcoming Bentley building. Gil opens up about hustling through high school and college, selling condos and ...
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Built World Hot Shots - Featuring Russell Galbut
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, Russell Galbut joined us for an espresso shot and a quick...
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Irwin Raij - Partner & Co-Chair of the Entertainment, Sports and Media, Sidley
Ever wondered how a stadium gets built, a pro sports team gets bought or sold, or who actually pays for it? Meet Irwin Raij, the sports and entertainment attorney behind some of the biggest deals in modern sports. From advising Inter Miami CF o...
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1:49:17
Bob Knakal - Chairman & CEO, BKREA
The legend of New York City commercial real estate brokerage himself, Bob Knakal, flew down to Miami and joined us over some 1942 tequila to tell his story. From shoveling driveways as a kid to co-founding Massey Knakal in 1987, and ultimately ...
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1:45:18
David Martin - CEO, Terra Group
We recorded this episode live from Bilzin Sumberg’s office, in front of a packed room of ULI Leadership Institute alumni, sharing a pour of Don Julio 1942 with David Martin, CEO of Terra. David takes us through his Miami upbringin...
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1:23:38
Gabe Navarro - Managing Partner, MMG Equity Partners
Over some Japanese whisky, we sit down with Gabe Navarro to talk about the family legacy behind the Navarro Pharmacy chain, a true Miami institution. Gabe shares what it was like growing up in the business, from sweeping floors and stocking she...
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1:19:20
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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