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Enthusiastic Life | with Brendan Walsh
Brendan Walsh is the host of the Enthusiastic Life podcast - where he interviews friends, colleagues, and all around interesting people to learn about their origin stories, what's made them successful, what lessons they've learned throughout life and most importantly what's bringing them joy
Enthusiastic Life | with Brendan Walsh
Ep 33 - Eric Larson: A Life in Real Estate, Building Detroit & Generational Lessons
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In Episode 33, Brendan sits down with Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership and a longtime leader in real estate development and urban revitalization.
Eric shares the winding path that led him into real estate, the decades of change he’s witnessed across Detroit, and the pivotal moments that helped shape the city into what it is today. From large-scale development to infrastructure investment, his career offers a front-row seat to Detroit’s evolution.
They also dive into the personal side of the journey — including Eric’s relationship with his father, the lessons he learned working alongside him, and how mentorship and family shaped his approach to leadership.
This conversation is about perspective, legacy, and what makes Detroit such a special place — both now and in the future.
In this episode, we cover:
- Eric’s path into real estate and development
- The transformation of Detroit over the past few decades
- What makes Detroit a city to watch moving forward
- Leadership lessons from a career in large-scale development
- Working with his father and the impact of mentorship
- What’s bringing him joy in this season of life
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