The Weekly Take from CBRE

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What matters most right now in Commercial Real Estate. Business leaders join economic, industry and subject matter experts to share their distinct views and latest thinking. The Weekly Take is hosted by Spencer Levy, CBRE’s Senior Economic Advisor and Global Client Strategist. More at cbre.com/TheWeeklyTake

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322 episodes
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Tuesday · 35 min
Every Breath You Take: Rethinking Communication for Senior Leaders
Winning isn't about persuasion, it's about connection. That's what Esther Choy, CEO of The Leadership Story Lab, believes. In her latest book, Winning Without Persuading, Choy asserts that creating genuine connection can unlock success for leaders ...
July 21 · 31 min
Changes: Commercial Real Estate Investment’s Next Chapter
Commercial real estate is entering a new era. CBRE Investment Management’s Julie Ingersoll explains why traditional assumptions are being challenged, where investors should focus next and what it takes to create long-term value in today's environment.
July 14 · 32 min
You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet: Industrial Outdoor Storage Takes Off
How did a property sub-sector built around equipment and vehicle storage garner the interest of institutional investors? Alterra Property Group’s Leo Addimando and CBRE's Will Pike discuss the evolution and growth of Industrial Outdoor Storage (I...
July 7 · 36 min
Like a Hurricane: Raleigh’s incredible CRE growth [encore 02.17.26]
Before they lifted the Cup, here’s how they built an arena worthy of a champion. Raleigh has long been one of the best-performing secondary markets. Its arena district is poised to be the next engine in its growth. Carolina Hurricanes CEO Brian For...
June 30 · 37 min
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: The Impact of Sports Venue Development
Sports venues can be powerful urban growth engines. Entrepreneur Larry Botel, co-owner of the Richmond minor-league baseball team, and CBRE’s Pam Strieffler discuss how mixed-use districts anchored by these venues can transform CBD-adjacent areas. ...
June 23 · 34 min
Under Pressure: Can data centers keep up with AI?
Data centers are the hottest asset class in CRE right now. Digital Realty CEO Andy Power and CBRE's Pat Lynch discuss the sector’s dynamics, including power constraints, evolving location strategies and international markets. They also offer key in...
June 16 · 35 min
London Calling: Investing in Europe’s resilient markets
What do “higher for longer” interest rates mean for investors? CBRE Investment Management’s Achal Gandhi and Rik Eertink break down the practical ways they identify and pursue opportunities in the living, logistics, office and retail sectors across...
June 11 · 16 min
2026 Retail Real Estate Trends with Ebere Anokute (BONUS EPISODE)
Retail real estate requires an operator's mindset. While attending ICSC Las Vegas, CBRE's Americas Head of Retail Research, Ebere Anokute, spoke with us about the state of the market, challenging conventional wisdom and leveraging robust data to na...
June 9 · 34 min
Get Ready: The keys to future-proof organizations
Futurist and author Jacob Morgan has a plan for building future-ready organizations: cultivating a thriving, accountable workforce; embracing flexibility; and applying technology to foster resilience and employee growth.Future-ready organizations t...
June 2 · 30 min
The Climb: Scaling retail’s new heights
Retail real estate’s comeback is undeniable. Investor Adam Ifshin details how open-air retail once again became a preferred institutional asset. Recorded at ICSC Las Vegas, Adam discusses the appeal of secondary markets, value-add strategies and th...
May 26 · 39 min
In My Place: Private clubs are driving asset value and urban vibrancy
Private club entrepreneur Tommy Shuey and CBRE’s Kelly Whaley discuss how these venues fill a growing need for personalized service and engagement outside the home or office, while driving value for both property owners and local communities.· ...
May 19 · 45 min
The Rising: Larry Silverstein and Mary Ann Tighe on the World Trade Center’s Rebirth
Two titans of New York real estate—Larry Silverstein and CBRE’s Mary AnnTighe—reveal the vision and partnerships behind the rebuilding of the WorldTrade Center and Downtown Manhattan’s transformation into a vibrant 24/7community. They make the case...
May 12 · 34 min
Good Vibrations: Why San Diego's CRE outlook is brightening
LBA Realty's John Garrigan and Eric Brown and CBRE’s Matt Carlson discuss the resilient drivers propelling growth in the San Diego market. They also make a compelling case for value-add office investments, dissect the nuances of industrial capital ...
May 4 · 34 min
Let’s Stay Together: Growth capital and secondary investing
Secondary investments and recapitalizations help investors find opportunity in uncertain markets. Brookfield’s Chris Reilly and CBRE's Matt White break down what returns to expect, why disciplined leverage matters and how strong operators are winni...
April 30 · 16 min
Q2 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook with Dr. Henry Chin (BONUS EPISODE)
CBRE Global Head of Research Henry Chin discusses Q1 2026 investment performance and the prospects for the rest of the year. He opines on inflation, interest rates, resilient fundamentals, geopolitical uncertainty and key sectors to watch.
April 27 · 32 min
Winning Team: How Under Armour reinvented its corporate real estate
Under Armour’s Kathy Blessington shares the playbook for using real estate to support performance, culture and growth. From headquarters planning to retail and supply chain strategies to community engagement, Kathy explains how intentional, flexibl...
April 17 · 31 min
Style: How malls attract shoppers and lift NOI
Retail’s recovery is real—and the best centers are winning through reinvention. Macerich CEO Jackson Hsieh and CBRE Retail Services Lead Todd Caruso discuss what it takes to create premier destinations today: complementary tenant mix, compelling an...
April 13 · 32 min
Back in the Game: As lenders return, CRE financing options expand
More debt capital is available for commercial real estate investment. CBRE Investment Management’s Ty Gerschick and CBRE’s Tom Burns break down what’s happening across today’s debt markets, how borrowers can navigate a more competitive lending land...
April 6 · 38 min
What’s in Store: Retail Real Estate’s Investment Outlook
Retail real estate has emerged as an increasingly attractive asset class. LBX Investment’s Phil Block and CBRE’s Chris DeCouflé discuss the strategies driving today's returns and where the smart money is headed.* Operational intensity is unlocking ...
March 30 · 34 min
This Is How We Do It: The playbook for office-to-residential conversions
How did the largest office-to-residential conversion come about? Brian Steinwurtzel of GFP Real Estate offers an inside look at how lower Manhattan’s 25 Water Street, a struggling office tower that was transformed into more than 1,300 apartments. H...

The Weekly Take from CBRE

Every Breath You Take: Rethinking Communication for Senior Leaders

Changes: Commercial Real Estate Investment’s Next Chapter

You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet: Industrial Outdoor Storage Takes Off

Like a Hurricane: Raleigh’s incredible CRE growth [encore 02.17.26]

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: The Impact of Sports Venue Development

Under Pressure: Can data centers keep up with AI?

London Calling: Investing in Europe’s resilient markets

2026 Retail Real Estate Trends with Ebere Anokute (BONUS EPISODE)

Get Ready: The keys to future-proof organizations

The Climb: Scaling retail’s new heights

In My Place: Private clubs are driving asset value and urban vibrancy

The Rising: Larry Silverstein and Mary Ann Tighe on the World Trade Center’s Rebirth

Good Vibrations: Why San Diego's CRE outlook is brightening

Let’s Stay Together: Growth capital and secondary investing

Q2 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook with Dr. Henry Chin (BONUS EPISODE)

Winning Team: How Under Armour reinvented its corporate real estate

Style: How malls attract shoppers and lift NOI

Back in the Game: As lenders return, CRE financing options expand

What’s in Store: Retail Real Estate’s Investment Outlook

This Is How We Do It: The playbook for office-to-residential conversions