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Real Estate Chicago Style Podcast

Host Joe Smazal interviews the most prominent real estate developers and players in the ever-changing Chicago Real Estate Cityscape.

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Inside Cushman & Wakefield: From Career Beginnings to Major Deals in Chicago with Google

Episode 14

September 04, 2025

Inside Cushman & Wakefield: From Career Beginnings to Major Deals in Chicago with Google

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Sitz and Cody Huntertmark from Cushman & Wakefield, one of the world's largest commercial real estate...

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Building A $300M Portfolio | The good neighbor unpacks his 25-year experience investing, having fun, & giving back - Ron Abrams

Episode 14

August 19, 2025

Building A $300M Portfolio | The good neighbor unpacks his 25-year experience investing, having fun, & giving back - Ron Abrams

Join host Joe Smazal for an entertaining and insightful conversation with Ron Abrams, owner of Silver Property Group and one of Chicago's most successful...

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The Healthcare Real Estate BLUEPRINT - The Commercial RE Firm Keeping the Pulse of Skilled Nursing.

Episode 12

August 04, 2025

The Healthcare Real Estate BLUEPRINT - The Commercial RE Firm Keeping the Pulse of Skilled Nursing.

Join us for a conversation with Ben Firestone, CEO and Co-Founder of Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors, the leading advisory firm exclusively focused on...

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The Revivalist Chicago Hotel Brand | The Neighborhood Hotel Founder Jonathan Gordon

Episode 11

July 21, 2025

The Revivalist Chicago Hotel Brand | The Neighborhood Hotel Founder Jonathan Gordon

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jonathan Gordon, Founder and CEO of The Neighborhood Hotel, a growing boutique hospitality brand rooted in community,...

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Journey to #1 Broker - What Hustle in Real Estate Looks Like w/ Matt Laricy

Episode 10

June 16, 2025

Journey to #1 Broker - What Hustle in Real Estate Looks Like w/ Matt Laricy

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Matt Laricy, Chicago’s TOP real estate broker and managing partner of Americorp Real Estate. A third-generation realtor...

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00:58:25

Funding $10 Billion in Rehab & Construction Loans - Kevin Werner's Chicago Startup Unicorn: Renovo

Episode 9

June 02, 2025

Funding $10 Billion in Rehab & Construction Loans - Kevin Werner's Chicago Startup Unicorn: Renovo

Join us for an exclusive interview with Kevin Werner, CEO and Co-Founder of Renovo Financial, as we dive deep into the incredible growth story...

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