The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss
The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss dives deep into the world of commercial real estate, bringing you exclusive stories, insights, and strategies from the industry’s top investors, developers, and dealmakers.
Hosted by Aaron Strauss, founder and managing partner of A.Y. Strauss, a leading real estate law firm, this podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at what drives success in commercial real estate. From uncovering the unique edge of industry leaders to exploring the challenges and triumphs they’ve faced, this podcast is a must-listen for commercial real estate investors, developers, brokers, and professionals looking to sharpen their skills and stay ahead in the competitive market.
Whether you’re navigating real estate law, structuring deals, or scaling your portfolio, The Dealmakers’ Edge delivers actionable insights and inspiring stories to help you take your career to the next level. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and discover what it takes to thrive in commercial real estate today.
Episodes
63 episodes
Retail Real Estate Innovation and Strategy with Tanger's Justin Stein
With over two decades in retail real estate, Justin Stein brings a unique perspective on how the industry has transformed—and where it's heading next. As Executive Vice President of Leasing at Tanger, he's been instrumental in the company's evo...
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Episode 63
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33:24
The Relationship-Driven Vision Behind Surmount with Glen Kunofsky
Glen Kunofsky shares how a long-term, client-centered philosophy led to the creation of Surmount, a unified platform combining brokerage, advisory, development, and capital markets services. What began as a brokerage team evolved in direct resp...
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Episode 62
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34:12
Scaling Safe Harbor in Distressed Real Estate with Rafael Serrano
Rafael is the Founder and Managing Partner of Safe Harbor Capital Partners and is Chair of the Investment Committee. He has managed over $1B of performing and non-performing commercial and residential mortgage loans, defaulted debt instruments,...
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Episode 61
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25:57
Leadership Lessons for Dealmakers with Elise Holtzman
Elise Holtzman is the CEO of The Lawyer’s Edge®, an executive coaching and consulting firm where she and her team have spent over 16 years helping law firms build thriving businesses by transforming lawyers into better business developers and l...
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Episode 60
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31:11
Strategic Growth in Urban Real Estate with David Berg
David Berg is a Partner at Infinity Real Estate, where he oversees acquisitions, investment ventures, and the firm’s overall investment strategy. Since joining in 2011 as Investment Director, David has led Infinity’s expansion into the Philadel...
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Episode 59
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26:07
Scaling Smart Real Estate Development with Avner Krohn
Avner Krohn is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Jasko Development, a vertically integrated real estate development firm based in New Britain, Connecticut. Under his leadership, Jasko has delivered a wide range of projects across the multifamil...
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Episode 58
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35:25
State of the Distressed Real Estate Market with Greg Corbin
Greg Corbin is the President and founder of Northgate Real Estate Group, which specializes in the sale and workout of distressed properties. In addition, he has deep expertise in judicial and UCC foreclosures, loan and REO sales, restructuring,...
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Episode 57
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34:00
Servant Leadership, AI, and the Future of Brokerage with Bob Knakal
Bob Knakal is a name everyone knows in commercial real estate. Since 1984, he’s brokered over 2,399 buildings in the New York City area, with a market value approximating $22 billion. For 26 years, he owned and ran Massey Knakal with a focus on...
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Episode 56
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30:17
Reputation and Relationship Building in Commercial Real Estate with Jonathan Zamir
Jonathan Zamir is the founder and managing partner of real estate investment firm Keystone Equities. Keystone operates as both a private equity and private credit platform and focuses on acquiring,...
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Episode 55
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32:47
Leadership and Governance in a Multi-Generational Business with Garvin Brown
Garvin Brown recently retired from Brown-Forman Corporation, the company behind Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, founded by his great-great-grandfather in 1870. His career with the company began as a ...
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Episode 54
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32:17
Empathy and Leadership in Real Estate with Stephen Bittel, Founder and Chairman at Terranova Corporation
In this episode of The Dealmaker’s Edge, Aaron Strauss is joined by Stephen Bittel, founder and chairman of
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Episode 53
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29:13
Filling the White Space with Russ Krivor, CEO and Founder of Sovereign Properties
Russ Krivor, CEO and Founder of Sovereign Properties, joins the podcast this episode. They discuss Russ's journey in real estate, the ...
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Episode 52
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23:31
The Growth Mindset with Robert Logan, Principal at B&D Holdings
On this episode, managing partner Aaron Strauss sits down with Robert Logan of
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Episode 51
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20:58
Future of CRE Technology with Yannis Papadakis, Business Development Manager and Podcast Host at CREXi
Yannis Papadakis is a Business Development Manager and Podcast Host at CREXi. Based in Los Angeles, CREXi is a commercial real estate comm...
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Episode 50
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28:31
Revolutionizing Rentals with Jordan Kavana, Founder and Chairman of ARK Homes for Rent
Jordan Kavana is the Founder and Chairman of ARK Homes for Rent, established in 2021. ARK Homes for Rent is a real estate investment ...
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Episode 49
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30:31
The Veteran Investor with Boots Dunlap, Co-founder and CEO, RRA Capital
Boots Dunlap is the Co-founder and CEO of RRA Capital. With offices in midtown New York City and Phoenix, Arizona, RRA Capital is a real estate investment firm that provides customized debt produ...
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Episode 48
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26:36
Seeking Alpha with Adam Heine, CEO & President, Consolidated Development Corporation and Camden Securities Company
Adam Heine is the CEO and President of both Consolidated Development Corporation and Camden Securities Company. He is also the found...
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Episode 47
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22:51
Creativity and Capital Markets with David Lubin, Founder and Managing Partner, Clairmont Group
David Lubin is the founder and managing partner of Clairmont Group. Based in New York, Clairmont Group is a fully int...
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Episode 46
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27:24
Disciplined Development with Michael Sommer, Chief Development Officer, Kushner Companies
On this episode, Aaron Strauss is joined by Michael Sommer, Chief Development Officer at Kushner Companies. Michael oversees development and construction efforts across the entire Kushner portfolio which includes residential, comm...
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Episode 45
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31:12
Perfecting the Development Process with Carl Wright, Founder & President, Wright Partners
Carl Wright is the founder and president of Wright Partners, a real estate development firm focused on the development, ownership and manageme...
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Episode 44
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20:15
Cutting Through Chaotic Markets with Seth Weissman, Founder and Managing Partner, Urban Standard Capital
Managing partner Aaron Strauss sits down with Seth Weissman, founder and managing partner of
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Episode 43
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34:04
Relationship-Driven Real Estate with Michael Seeve, President of Mountain Development Corporation
On this episode, managing partner Aaron Strauss sits down with Michael Seeve to discuss his career, favorite deals, the current market, and his advice for those new to the real estate industry. Michael serves as President ...
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Episode 42
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26:01
The Contrarian Investment Strategy with Ezra Stark, CEO of Stark Enterprises
On this episode, managing partner Aaron Strauss sits down with Ezra Stark, CEO of Stark Enterprises. Founded in 1978 by Robert Stark, Stark Enterprises is a full-service commer...
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Episode 41
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34:56
Bracing for Impact with Gary Lipsky, President & CEO, Break of Day Capital
Gary Lipsky has been a real estate entrepreneur for over 20 years. He is the founder of an award-winning multifamily syndication business and has acquired over 3,000 apartment units valued at over $250MM.Gary is the host of the Real ...
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Episode 40
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25:03