November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Jerry Rosengarten. Jerry Rosengarten is a Brooklyn-born serial entrepreneur whose greatest skill is an extraordinary ability to perceive form and structure–and opportunity–from within disorder, including developing products to deal with dyslexia, reimagining real estate, and investing early and heavily in solar energy. Rosengarten’s life of invention has led to substantial commercial success. His first big hit came in the 1970s with the leisure suit, which became a cultural fashion phenomenon that stoked his confidence and staked his growing desire to build landmark New York City projects like the Lofts and the A-list destination, The Bowery Hotel. Today, Rosengarten built and owns one of the largest private solar farms in the Northeast, located on Long Island’s eastern tip, and his creative passions are finely focused on environmental stewardship and active advocacy for those suffering from learning disabilities. https://www.jumponthetrainbook.com/

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Greg Vasil CEO of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Greg discussed the housing issues in the greater Boston area. For more information on this organization www.gbreb.com

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast Interviews Frank Callahan President of Mass. Building Trades Unions. Frank talks about Helmets to Hardhats, an important non-profit organization that assists Veterans in obtaining a career in the trades unions.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Jeremy Casey of SR Commercial. Jeremy Jeremy Casey is a founder and the Managing Partner of SR Commercial Realty. SR Commercial is an innovative commercial real estate advisor specializing in retail and industrial properties in MA & CT. The brokerage has a focused approach to clients and their properties by providing exceptional Responsiveness, Communication and Marketing. With over 15 years of extensive commercial real estate and lending experience Jeremy started the commercial brokerage in 2017 with himself and one other agent. He has grown the business to where it is today having closed over 500 commercial real estate transactions and now has a team of 10 agents and 2 operations staff. Jeremy's entrepreneurial journey started long before the success of SR Commercial. His first start up was Name Net Worth, a software company in Springfield, MA in 2014. He shares his unstoppable passion for entrepreneurship conducting workshops with many high schools and colleges in the Northeast such as, University of Hartford, Rhode Island, Western New England, and Westfield State to coach students delivering programs like: “How to Harness Your Inner Entrepreneur” and “Networking 101: Making Business Happen”. Jeremy is a Rotary International Paul Harris recipient as well as a Business West’s 40 under 40 award winner. He is heavily involved in the Western Massachusetts community where he has served as a President of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, as a Director of the board of The Rotary Club of Springfield, co-founder of Suit Up Springfield, and Vice President of the Board of Directors at Pathlight, Inc. Outside the office Jeremy has been known for doing voiceover work, stand-up comedy, and even rapping on stage with well-known artists

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Alex Cwiakala and Harrison Bonner of Wollaston Real Estate Investments. Alex and Harrison are two exciting new real estate developers with a vision. They are focusing on the western part of Massachusetts and developing a 27million portfolio in that region.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Pietro Barberi of GTL Construction in NJ. As Vice-President Pietro is responsible for management of the entire programming, planning, design, construction and move-in process from commencement through project closeout. He has managed the construction of live data center expansions, state-of-the art fitness centers and cafeterias, mixed-use residential projects, office interiors, and has been responsible for the implementation of leading-edge construction strategies. Pietro’s skills—combined with his dedication and “can-do” attitude—are valuable assets to GTL clients. Pietro brings solid expertise in just about every aspect of the construction life cycle to each of his engagements. Pietro has been involved with MEP infrastructure projects, as well as disaster recovery projects in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. He is responsible for all financial aspects of the firm including budget, cost control and management/mentoring of staff. He has extensive experience in negotiating material costs and terms with vendors/suppliers, prepared contracts with prospective clients and negotiated with executive-level members of financial institutions. Additionally, he works closely with the design team on each project, reviewing CDs, helping devise value-engineering solutions, conducting construction meetings and negotiating scope changes. All these qualities have assisted in delivering projects on time and within budget.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interview with Jonathan Adelsberg of Herrick, Feinstein LLP. Jonathan has a Partner in the Real Estate Department at Herrick, Feinstein LLP for 28 years, where I also serve as Co-Chair of the Real Estate Department and Chair of Commercial Leasing. My work focuses on a range of complex real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions, developments, financing, restructuring, leases, joint venture, and construction. I also serve as an advisor for many prominent NYC real estate families, assisting with an arrange of legal matters, including succession planning, wealth and legacy preservation, conflict resolution, and the division of family empires. Finally, through my work with Herrick’s commercial leasing practice, I advise tenants and landlords in office and retail leases throughout the U.S. and alongside international retailers.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan the host of NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast Interview with Joe DiPompeo of Structural Workshop. Joe talks about the new regulations in NJ and NY for Facades and Parapets and when they should be inspected with the new regulations.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast Interviews Steve Emerson sales manager for Norfolk Multi-Family. Steve talks about the multi generational family business that has seen tremendous growth from a plumbing supplier to plumbing, kitchen and bath cabinets for multi-family. Norfolk Multi-family is suppling multi-family property owners all over New England.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast interviews Scott Baryyiewski president of South Shore Construction. He is active in the community and with several industry specific organizations. South Shore Construction specializes in Facade and parking garage ordinances.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast Interviews Harrison Klein Head of Marcus & Millichap / The Klein Group. Harrison runs a seven person brokerage team focused on industrial and office properties in New England. We've sold $200+ million in each of the past three years, approximately 20 sales per year. I am actively writing for NEREJ on capital markets topics. I graduated from University of Miami and have been in the CRE business for 12 years. We focus primarily with private clients with deal sizes in the $1-$20 million range. Harrison talks about the greater Boston Office and Industrial market.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast Interviews Rhonda Wong CEO of OHMYHOME. Rhonda tells her story of how they developed and grew their company to where it is today. Ohmyhome, a Singaporean proptech company that has recently been listed on the Nasdaq. I would like to help inform an American audience on the benefits of investing in the Singaporean real estate market. Me and my sister, Race Wong, are entrepreneurs who founded Ohmyhome in 2016 with the goal of making housing transactions simple, efficient and affordable. In March of 2023 we had an IPO Listing on the Nasdaq, making it the first female-only founded proptech comapny in the US. Currently we operate primarily in Singapore and the Philippines.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast interviews Eric Brody of ANEX Real Estate Partners. With decades of experience as a builder and developer in the NYC mid-market multifamily sector, Eric founded ANAX Real Estate Partners last year – a privately-held, New York City-based real estate developer, lender, and investment firm. Given the current market, ANAX is providing much-needed capital and development expertise to distressed assets across New York City. Since traditional lenders have become more cautious over the last year, ANAX presents a unique opportunity for rescue capital by leveraging its proprietary technology, technical expertise, and industry relationships to adapt to the market cycle and fill the financial gap, resulting in a solution for struggling developers and investors. Eric intends to deploy $150-$200 million in rescue capital into stalled assets across NYC over the next 18 months. He stands firm in his belief that tailoring the correct rescue capital strategy to an asset can infuse it with the vital components for sustainable success.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast interviews Rick Tokarski of Tokarski Millemann Architects. Rick talks about the different designs and projects they have worked on how he enjoys when a client brings them a challenge. Rick would like to reach building owners and real estate developers and share information about design / architecture.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast interviews Scott Shnay of SK Development. Scott talks about the history of SK Development and is journey in the family business. Scott has been in the real estate industry for almost 20 years, and have a lot of experiences and expertise that I think your audience would like to hear about. I am working on many exciting projects that offer unique opportunities and offerings to local New York communities.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast interviews Jim Cinelli a Professional Engineer and Board-Certified Environmental Engineer with extensive experience in the planning, design, and implementation of complex soil and groundwater remediation systems, environmental assessments, and site characterizations. Mr. Cinelli is also a recognized expert in Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure planning and regulatory compliance systems for industrial clients.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast Interviews Joe DiPompeo of Structural Workshop. Joe discuss how he helps property owners/managers and to bring awareness of relevant engineering topics in NYC & NJ. Joe serves as President of Structural Workshop, which was founded in February of 2004. Joe has extensive experience in all aspects of structural engineering, structural analysis, inspections, and design of a large variety of types of structures and materials. Joe also has extensive experience in Real Estate Due Diligence and Forensic Engineering. His interests include finding unique solutions to unique and difficult structural problems, forensic engineering, innovation in the business of engineering, real estate, and making structural engineering understandable and accessible to the public.

November 20th, 2024

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast Interview with Paul Wolf of Denham Real Estate Services. There is an important part of the commercial real estate sector that is not often covered by traditional media—nonprofit CRE. As the president and co-founder of Denham Wolf Real Estate Services and one of the leading experts on how nonprofit organizations can take advantage of commercial real estate opportunities, I’d like to come on the podcast to discuss some of the most effective strategies I’ve used to benefit nonprofits in New York City. Namely, why it’s important to allow an organization’s mission to lead and to let the real estate follow.

November 20th, 2024

Host Rick Kaplan Interview with Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars. Roger is founder and operated five high volume restaurant concepts for 23 years. My success came from systemizing my businesses with a focus on hospitality, profitability and marketing/ affinity. As a co-founder of Restaurant Rockstars, we serve clients in 20 countries with our Academy online training system. I am a noted restaurant industry speaker, personal business coach, 2 time author and host of the weekly Restaurant Rockstars Podcast. As a co-founder of Hospitality Innovation Labs, we create hospitality tech solutions that uplevel and train staffs, integrate tech stacks, enhance the guest experience and solve client tech challenges.

November 20th, 2024

Host Rick Kaplan interviews David Brooke of exp Realty & Brooke Group Real Estate. David talks about how he got started in real estate. David also talks about the ups and downs residential real estate and how to work through them. David tells us about a new project he is working on called eVERTIPORTS which is an electric aircraft and how he finds locations for landing ports.

November 20th, 2024

Host Rick Kaplan talks with Dave Barrett Legislative Chair for The Institute of Real estate Management and Frank Flynn of Flynn Law Group. Dave and Frank discuss the effects of Boston rent control. The high-rents of Boston are making it increasingly difficult to keep up with the cost of living – but rent control may not be the answer. As we discuss this complex #rentcontrol issue, we’re looking to hear your thoughts and ideas.⁣⁣ Acknowledge the need for more housing solutions, but recognize the potential pitfalls that can come with it? Share your point of view and join our conversation by using #brandname!⁣⁣ We’re eager to understand the potential impacts rent control could have on our city, now and in the Future.

November 20th, 2024

Host Rick Kaplan talks with Alex Madden of Kay Properties and Investments. Alex talks about some of the rules to 1031 exchanges and DST (Delaware Statutory Trust) Investments.

November 20th, 2024

Host Rick Kaplan talks with Bill Cusato of Source Advisors. Bill talks about how a cot segregation study could save you thousands on your annual tax bill.

November 20th, 2024

Host Rick Kaplan talks with John Sokul & David Connolly part of the Real Estate Group at Law office of Hinckley Allen. John & David discuss where we are at since the pandemic is so called over and changes in leasing, zoning, new development. www.hinckleyallen.com