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CREative Talk

Our Mission: Give a voice to Commercial Real Estate through thought-provoking conversations with those who shape and drive the industry in SoCal. Welcome Tim Jemal, NAIOP SoCal CEO, as he sits down with a diverse network of industry leaders, rising young professionals and elected officials and to discuss what drives these people to succeed and contribute the communities in which we live. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and learn from the personal and professional journeys of those who have influenced our industry.

Sponsorship opportunities are available!

If you have an idea for a podcast topic, interviewee, or would like more information on how to get involved with NAIOP SoCal Podcast Series, please contact Shelby Donine at sdonine@naiopsocal.org or (714) 550-0309.

Newest Episode

Ep 33 Blanca Pacheco

NAIOP SoCal is kicking off 2024 with a new podcast series: “CREative Talk with Tim Jemal” which dives deep into the journeys of CRE leaders and legends. The podcast is packed with insights and inspiration on the boundless possibilities of commercial real estate.

Tim Jemal, is joined by CEO by Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco of the 64th State AssemblyDistrict.

Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco was elected to the California State Assembly in November of 2022 to represent the 64th Assembly District. The Assemblymember plays a key role in land-use policies including AB 1000 as a member of the Assembly’s Local Government Committee. 

2024 Episodes

Ep 33 Blanca Pacheco

The NAIOP SoCal Podcast is back with the first installment in our 2024 series! CREative Talk!

Tune in and listen as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, is joined by Blanca Pacheco Assemblymember 64th Assembly.

2023 Episodes

EP 21 - Fran Inman

Many know Fran as a legend in legislative affairs, but what you didn't know is the unique path that took her to Majestic Realty. In this episode, Fran takes us through that journey. From waiting tables at Knott's Berry Farm to her work in the Las Vegas gaming industry, Fran shares with our listeners key lessons she learned along the way. Notably, the importance of mentorship throughout her career and how to get young people energized about legislative affairs.

EP 22 - Jay Tanjuan

In this episode, Jay takes us on a journey through his career and details his transition from the military to the commercial real estate brokerage community. He shares with our audience the importance of staying top of mind in this industry and how best to develop relationships and build a strong network through an engaging and active social media presence.

23 - John Drachman

In this episode, Drachman details the beginnings of his career in real estate, from learning the nuts and bolts of the industry through a brief stint in brokerage to starting his predecessor firm, Stillwater Investment Group. Drachman instills in our listeners the entrepreneurial spirit and "grind-set" mentality needed to achieve career success. Lastly, he shares with our audience tips and tricks to maintaining strong business partnership and urges our industry to do their part in recognizing and growing our future leaders.

EP 24 - Asm. Rick Zbur

Rick Chavez Zbur has spent his life fighting for the environment, equality and justice. As an environmental attorney and President of California Environmental Voters, he has fought for decades to support sustainable housing and combat the climate crisis. As the Executive Director of Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, Asm. Zbur fought for good wages, affordable housing, healthcare and civil rights for LGBTQ+ people, women, immigrants, communities of color and faith, and people living with HIV.

Ep 25 2023 People's Choice: Deal of the Year Awardee

NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, is joined in this episode by Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of NewMark Merrill Companies, Sandy Sigal. Sigal walks us through his 30+ years as an entrepreneur in the real estate industry. From starting his first business at the age of 12, to becoming CEO of a company at 27, Sigal advises young Commercial Real Estate Professionals on the importance of adapting with advances in technology, changes in the market, and building a diverse network of mentors.

EP 26 Jason Rich

Jason Rich has more than 18 years of experience in the construction industry as a carpenter, foreman, field engineer, project engineer, project manager and vice president of operations to now CEO at Snyder and Langston. Jason possesses superb organizational skills and problem-solving capabilities, which ensure an efficient project environment from start to finish. In this episode, Jason Rich talks about his journey from project manager to CEO.  

 

Ep 27 - Ben Reinberg

 In this episode, Ben Reinberg dives into the challenges of adapting to the digital world with his podcast and industry knowledge.

Ep 28 Jonathan Bagnall

The NAIOP SoCal Podcast is back with the eighth installment in our 2023 series! Tune in and listen as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, is joined by Johnathan Bagnall President of Uprite Construction Corporation.

EP 29 Justin Smith

The NAIOP SoCal Podcast is back with the ninth installment in our 2023 series! Tune in and listen as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, is joined by Justin Smith, Senior Vice President in the Lee & Associates Irvine office.

Ep. 30 Howard Schwimmer

The NAIOP SoCal Podcast is back with the Eleventh installment in our 2023 series! Tune in and listen as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, is joined by Commercial Real Estate Industry legend Howard Schwimmer, Co-CEO of Rexford Industrial.

Ep 31 Tom Bak

The NAIOP SoCal Podcast is pleased to kick off 2024 with our podcast series as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, interviews Tom Bak, Senior Managing Director at Trammell Crow Company

Ep 32 Jeremy Krout

The NAIOP SoCal Podcast is back with the thirteenth installment in our 2024 series! Tune in and listen as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, is joined by CEO/ President Jeremy Krout E.P.D Solutions Inc.

2022 Episodes

EP 11 - Brandy Birtcher

Listen to our latest podcast as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, sits down with Orange County native Brandy Birtcher, the CEO and Co-Owner of Birtcher Development. Now in it's fifth generation of family ownership, Birtcher details how growing up around the business has equipped him with the tools to lead it and shares valuable insight he has garnered from conducting business in the states as well as overseas.

EP - 12 Lew Horne

Listen to our latest podcast as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, sits down with CBRE's President of Advisory Services, Lew Horne. Horne has built an impressive 30 year career with CBRE and currently leads the strategic direction and performance of the firm's Advisory Services in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.

In this episode, Horne discusses his passion for the entrepreneurial spirit of the Commercial Real Estate Industry, the importance of building and sustaining trust throughout your career, as well as how to create community in the office.

EP 13 - Jaime Lee

In this episode, NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal sits down with Jaime Lee, CEO of Jamison Realty, Inc. Lee rounds out her impressive resume by engaging with the community in a number of civic, philanthropic, and industry organizations. In addition to roles as board member on the California Film Commission and the 2028 Olympic Games, Lee was appointed by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and currently serves as the President of the Board of Harbor Commissioners for the Port of Los Angeles. In this episode, Lee discusses the challenges women in leadership roles face in the Commercial Real Estate Industry, her role in combating the supply chain crisis, and also imparts industry insight on the demands of younger millennials and Gen Z.

EP 14 - Jana Turner

In the latest installment in our podcast series NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, sits down with California native and Commercial Real Estate veteran, Jana Turner. With more than 30 years experience in the services sector Turner is currently a principal with RETS Associates where she thrives on networking and recruiting diverse talent. Turner details her transition from a career in broadcast journalism to the commercial real estate industry, best practices for speaking up for yourself and your accomplishments in the workplace, and how colleges can help increase diversity and strengthen the talent pipeline in the commercial real estate industry.

EP 15 - Sandy Sigal

NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, is joined in this episode by Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of NewMark Merrill Companies, Sandy Sigal. Sigal walks us through his 30+ years as an entrepreneur in the real estate industry. From starting his first business at the age of 12, to becoming CEO of a company at 27, Sigal advises young Commercial Real Estate Professionals on the importance of adapting with advances in technology, changes in the market, and building a diverse network of mentors.

EP 16 - Jay Nugent and George Thomson

2022 People's Choice: Deal of the Year Awardees.

In this special installment in our podcast series, we take a break from our normal one-on-one format! Join NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, as he sits down with our 2022 People's Choice: Deal of the Year Awardees, Jay Nugent and George Thomson, as they discuss The Press. Nugent and Thomson, detail the economic impact this redevelopment project has on Orange County, their environmentally conscious approach, and offer listeners the keys to completing a successful deal!

EP 17 - Nancy Shultz

2022 People's Choice Developer of the Year

Tune in as Shultz details Duke's business practices; specifically, the steps Duke has taken in sustainability, building wellness, and resiliency as it applies to development and building operations. She also shares with our listeners how Duke expertly navigated the obstacles presented in 2021, that diversity, equality, and inclusion are woven into the very fabric of the company's values, and how the culture at Duke directly impacts the success of their endeavors.

EP 18 - Malcolm Johnson

In this episode, Johnson shares his wealth of knowledge as he details his transition from the NFL to the commercial real Estate industry, the mission and vision of Langdon Park Capital, the secret to attracting the best talent when building a team, as well as his goals looking forward.

EP 19 - Kimberly Brown

In this episode, Brown shares with our listeners the power of building a strong professional network and how this has enabled her to engineer a unique career path tailored to her skill set. Additionally, she speaks to her experiences as a black woman, how what is happening in communities of color directly affects the commercial real estate industry and the responsibility older generations have to connect young professionals to new opportunities.

EP 20 - Bud Pharris

In this episode, Pharris peels back the curtain and sheds light on Link's meteoric rise since 2019. Notably, their customer focused business approach as well as ESG and environment sustainability efforts. Pharris also offers an optimistic outlook for the industrial, real estate, and supply chain industry as well as advice for the incoming generation of commercial real estate professionals.

2021 Episodes

Ep 1 - Kim Snyder, Prologis

NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, sits down with Kim Snyder, President of Prologis' West Region.

Ep 2 - Vicente Sarmiento, Santa Ana Mayor

Vicente Sarmiento, Santa Ana's first new Mayor in 26 years, sits down with NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal.

Ep 3 - Josh Childress, Landspire Group

Josh Childress and NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, discuss diversity, growing up in a family of all boys in Compton, CA, and playing professional basketball for the Atlanta Hawks and in Greece. Childress also shares the importance of changing the narrative around minority-owned businesses.

Ep 4 - Bridget Herdman, Herdman Architecture & Design

Tim Jemal, NAIOP SoCal CEO, sits down with the podcast's first female guest, Bridget Herdman. They have a conversation around growing up in a large family, making the scary jump from a secure-paying job to starting your own business, and what it is like being a woman in a male-dominated field.

Ep 5 - Jeffrey Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor

NAIOP SoCal CEO Tim Jemal and Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang sit down to swap Michigan State University stories and discuss Prang's journey to California where he served as a council member and Mayor of the City of West Hollywood prior to his current role as Los Angeles County Assessor. 

Ep 6 - Kevin Shannon, Newmark

Newmark Co-head of U.S. Capital Markets and self-proclaimed deal-junkie, Kevin Shannon sits down with NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal. Shannon shares what he believes is necessary to be successful in the commercial real estate industry, his thoughts on the post-pandemic markets, and the importance of giving back to the community.

Ep 7 - YPG Founders

Listen to our latest podcast as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, sits down with the Founders of the prestigious YPG Program on the occasion of its 15th anniversary. In this special episode, Jim Camp, Thomas Sherlock, Sayres Dudley and Al Beaudette discuss the genesis of the program, the original vision, and how YPG retained its relevancy over the last 15 years. The founders also discuss what the future looks like for this unique program.

EP 8 - Robert Hertzberg

Listen to our latest podcast as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, sits down with California Senate Majority Leader Robert Hertzberg to discuss his impressive bio and body of work. Senator Hertzberg discusses what sparked his interest in politics, his work in renewable energy, and how his work ethic affects his success.

EP 9 - John Keisler

Listen to our latest podcast as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, sits down with John Keisler, the Economic Development Director of the City of Long Beach. Keisler discusses how his degrees in philosophy and religion directly impacted his career in government service, how infrastructure affects the success of the city of Long Beach, and lends fresh perspective on the supply chain bottleneck issue affecting its port.

EP 10 - Gene Seroka

Listen to our latest podcast as NAIOP SoCal CEO, Tim Jemal, sits down with Gene Seroka, the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles. With over 33 years of experience in shipping, global logistics, and executive management, Seroka discusses the function of the Port of Los Angeles, pinpoints the cause of the bottleneck crisis, and offers advice for young professionals.

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