NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast

NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast

By: Rick Kaplan

Language: en-us

Categories: Business, Investing, Management

Discuss Commercial real estate in New England and New York with guests from all related fields connected to real estate. 

Episodes

Tallal Bhutta of BDB Construction Enterprises Interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Dec 11, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviewsTallal Bhutta of BDB Construction Enterprises.  www.bdbenterprises.com   

 To raise awareness of the benefits of investing in conversions of hotels to student housing, as well as offer methods for faster project delivery in New York City, including methods similar to design-build approaches. It is also a chance to talk about how to overcome the challenges of Local Law 11 projects

With academic degrees in construction management, structural and civil engineering and valuable experience with all aspects of building construction, Tallal Bhutta is f...

Duration: 00:31:51
Jon Hilley of 1031 Specialists interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Oct 01, 2025

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Rick Kaplan Host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Jon Hilley of 1031
Specialists  www.1301Specialsits   631-438-1031.

Jon Hilley started his career at Goldman Sachs. 3 years ago, he founded 1031 Specialists, a Qualified Intermediary that facilitates 1031 exchanges for real estate investors across the country. They are growing rapidly and are already a top 10 firm in the industry.

Duration: 00:42:08
Eric Wilson of Wallpen interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Sep 10, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews past co host Eric Wilson of Wallpen  www.walpen.com   Eric talks about the Wallpen system and and how it works,  making a mural on the side of a building or the lobby of an office and many other similar applications.

I am someone who strives to do better today than yesterday and I continue that model in my everyday walk of life. I am the President of the New England Flying Disc Associaiton as well, it is 40 year old 501 c3 that has hel...

Duration: 00:15:14
Clay Lehman of Lehman Strategic Partners interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Sep 04, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Clay Lehman of Lehman Strategic Partners.
www.imclaylehman.com
Clay talks about how he is  lifelong learner and serial entrepreneur.  I have been in real estate for 20 years as a Realtor, broker, property manager, title agent, and investor.  About 2 years ago, I started learning as much as I could about AI.  I started Lehman Strategic Partners to help real estate professionals evaluate and improve their business development strategy as well as implement operational improvements. Clay also tells how he uses AI in his busi...

Duration: 00:48:16
Tom Sullivan Jr of Sullivan Construction interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Aug 18, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Tom Sullivan Jr. of Sullivan Construction.  www.sullivanconstruction.com   Tom  talks about how he enjoys learning from others and contributing where I can, whether through experience, lessons learned, or simply asking the right questions. Being on a podcast feels like sitting down at a table with others who care, and that’s always worth doing.

Volunteer activities: Board member of Meals on Wheels;  
Board Member of the Mary and John Elliot Charitable Foundation (Elliot Hospital); board member of Associated Builders and Contractors of NH/VT...

Duration: 00:40:17
Edd Hamzanlui Interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Aug 14, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Edd Hamzanlui of MassCan Capital. Edd is the founder and principal of MassCan Capital, a mission-driven real estate development firm focused on middle-income and workforce housing across Massachusetts. Over the past two decades, I’ve worked across real estate finance, architecture, construction, and development—having underwritten and managed over $4.3 billion in affordable and mixed-income housing projects nationally.

At MassCan, I’m currently leading several high-impact housing developments in Gateway Cities, including the adaptive reuse of a historic mill into 89 residential units in Fall River...

Duration: 00:38:49
Matt Combs of Erland Construction Interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Aug 13, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Matt Combs of Erland Construction  www.erland.com .  Matt joined Erland in 2011 after graduating from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Engineering. I began my career in our Connecticut office, where I had the opportunity to work on two large mixed-use developments and a residential high-rise project. In 2016, I relocated to our corporate headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts. Today, I serve as the Manager of Erland’s Advanced Technology/Life Sciences Group, where I oversee several active projects and have had the privilege of buil...

Duration: 00:51:23
Neil Cohen and Cohen P C Interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Aug 07, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interview with Neil Cohen of Barsh and Cohen P.C..  www.barsh-cohen.com    

Neil Cohen, Managing Partner and President of Barsh and Cohen, P.C. I’ve had the privilege of leading this firm through a period of growth and modernization while staying true to its deep family roots and client-first values. My background as a collegiate athlete taught me discipline, strategy, and teamwork—principles I apply daily in my legal practice and in leading our team.
Barsh and Cohen has grown to serve cl...

Duration: 00:31:13
Jen Smith of At Work Collaborative interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Aug 01, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Jen Smith of AT Work Collaborative.  Jen talks about her journey to get to where she is today. For more information on Jen's weekly news letter with industry events and job opportunities email her: jens@atworkcollaborative.com  or go to www.atworkcollaborative.com .
The At Work Collaborative, people are sometimes surprised when I say my role isn’t about the nuts and bolts of furniture. My real focus is assembling the best team of people to help our clients meet their goals. I believe my j...

Duration: 00:32:17
Mark Silverman of Mark's Moving & Storage Interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Jun 20, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Mark Silverman of Mark's Moving & Storage, Inc..  https://www.marksmoving.com  marksfurniturefoundation.org  (508) 889-0640 .   In 1979, Mark was a student at Northeastern University and while many college students were spending money on their social lives, he needed to spend my money on school. But first he had to earn it.
Students needed moving help every semester, so he decided to become a mover. He had never worked as a mover. He just purchased a small van with a credit card hoping to make a few extr...

Duration: 00:34:52
Joseph Aquino President of JAACRES & Author of Memoir of a Watch Salesman
Jun 01, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Joseph Aquino President of JAACRES & Author of Memoir of a Watch Salesman A NYC Real Estate Story available: www.memoirsofawatchsalesman.com   

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Joseph A. Aquino, President of JAACRES, is one of the most accomplished and respected names in commercial real estate. With a career spanning 40 years, Joseph has built an extraordinary track record representing luxury brands, fast fashion retailers, restaurants, industrial users, hotels and blue-chip office tenants in New York City and all major U.S. markets — from Beverly Hill...

Duration: 00:52:25
Deborah Smith Co-Founder & CEO of The CenterCap Group interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Apr 17, 2025

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Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Deborah Smith Co-Founder & CEO of The CenterCap Group.  Deb is a trailblazer at the crossroads of real estate and finance. She’s passionate about real estate, all its asset classes, and mostly in finding the best solutions for her clients. That said, the size of her firm, her ability to see around corners, and capability to nimbly operate on all sides of a transaction makes way for creative transactions. She gets outside the box and is almost always out ahead on trends before the rest of...

Duration: 00:27:06
Andrew LaFuente of LaFuente Sign & Awning Interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Feb 20, 2025

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Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast Interviews Andrew LaFuente of LaFuente Sign & Awning. Andrew started working in the trade at just 12 years old, as an apprentice, and it sparked a lifelong passion for craftsmanship and design. In 2015, I founded LaFuente Sign & Awning, and since then, the company has grown into one of the premier custom awning manufacturers in Greater Boston. Something very important to me throughout the years has been making my business successful enough that I am able to spend more time with my daughter. We serve residential, commercial, and industrial...

Duration: 00:41:48
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner Attorney's Adam Barnosky and Chris Agostino interview on Hotel Operation's
Feb 13, 2025

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Ruberto, Israel & Weiner Attorney's Adam Barnosky and Chris Agostino.  Adam Barnosky chairs RIW’s Restaurant & Hospitality Practice Group and handles alcoholic beverage licensing, commercial real estate, and corporate transactions for the retail, restaurant, and hospitality industries; including the representation of restaurant groups, hotels, sports and entertainment companies, food halls, retailers, hospitality lenders, and award-winning chefs and operators. He completed the Boston Future Leaders program in 2023 and was recently named a 2024 Top Lawyer by Boston Magazine for the 4th year in a row and a 2024 Massachusetts Sup...

Duration: 00:34:04
Kyle Dupell of Erland Construction interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Jan 10, 2025

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Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast Interviews Kyle Dupell of Erland Construction. Kyle talks about his Journey in the industry and how Advanced Technology  and Life Sciences have grown into our industry. As Project Executive at Erland Construction, I bring an extensive background and a robust client network in the lab and manufacturing space. My academic journey began at Norwich University, where I earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Architecture. These foundational experiences instilled in me a deep understanding of the built environment and the importance of collaboration a...

Duration: 00:33:02
Jonathan Crandall of JC Grounds Interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Dec 20, 2024

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Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Jonathan Crandall of JC Grounds. Jon Crandall, founder and visionary behind JC Grounds Management, specializing in Commercial Snow and Ice Management in New England. Over the past 28 years, I have transformed a small lawn-mowing endeavor into a sophisticated operation, deploying over 1,000 people per snow event, backed by cutting-edge technology. As a former Chairman of the Board for the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA), I have contributed significantly to setting industry standards. I recently authored a book on snow removal best practices, with all...

Duration: 00:33:24
Dov Hertz of DH Property Holdings Interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Dec 13, 2024

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Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast interviews Dov Hertz of DH Property Holdings. The real estate industry is entering a new cycle with a new administration, and there are a host of critical issues that will affect owners and developers.  My experience as a developer for residential and hospitality assets, as well as my experience as an industrial real estate developer, enable me to provide insight into the forces that will shape the industry over the next several years.

Duration: 00:29:05
ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Nov 20, 2024

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Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Ngan Han President, Kristen Hurley Executive Director and Justin MacEachern of Gilbane Building. The group talks about how  To help bring exposure to the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston, discuss the positive impacts that the organization has done over the years and to get more local firms involved.

Duration: 00:56:19
Jonathan Garland Of JGE Architecture + Design / JGE Development LL
Nov 14, 2024

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Rick Kaplan Host of the NEREJ / NYREJ Podcasts Guest this  week is Jonathan Garland  Of JGE Architecture + Design / JGE Development LLC,  In 2018 I founded two separate Boston-based, minority owned firms with a focus on commercial architecture and real estate development. Together the two firms form JGE, otherwise known as J. Garland Enterprises. Before launching into private practice, I served at director and associate principal level positions at design firms in Boston and New York. After nearly 25 years in the industry, I have been fortunate to work on an array of building and project typ...

Duration: 00:35:29
Mitchell Korbey of Herrick, Feinstein LLP Interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Oct 25, 2024

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Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Mitchell Korbey of Herrick, Feinstein LLP.  Mitchell Talks about why City of Yes is a timely piece of legislation that, if approved, will dramatically change the city's housing landscape and make a big dent in the issue of affordable housing. I think your audience would find it interesting to hear about the specifics impacts of the finalized version on the city, and how this can serve as a blueprint for similar initiatives to spur housing development. More broadly, I can also talk about how zoning c...

Duration: 00:33:47
Interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast with Greek Real Estate Partners
Oct 18, 2024

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Host Rick Kaplan of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast with Brett Mercer and Steven  Chick of Greek Real Estate Partners.  Brett talk about his believes that exploring the state of the industrial logistics market in the Northeast will provide valuable insight for members of the industry, from investors and developers to space occupiers.  The industry finds itself at a critical moment, coming out of a restrictive rates environment and possibly moving into a period of greater investment and development activity with both existing and ground-up facilities. Discussing solutions to challenges faced by the industry is...

Duration: 00:42:36
Aeran Doron of Suffolk Construction Interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Aug 12, 2024

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Host Rick Kaplan of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Aeran Doron of Suffolk Construction. Aeran brings a unique perspective on the New York City construction industry for NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast listeners to enjoy. Aeran discusses how Suffolk is redefining the way they build through investments in innovative technology, data solutions, and artificial intelligence. Aeran also talks about current trends for the market, including the public sector, and about the new technology and Suffolk mentorship programs that are available for younger people interested in the industry.

Duration: 00:35:31
Kevin Deabler of Rode Architects interview on NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Jul 26, 2024

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Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast interviews Kevin Deabler of Rode Architects. Kevin is a design professional who has been immersed in Boston’s building and design community for nearly two decades, Kevin is eager to connect with the NEREJ’s audience about the current landscape. He has been at the forefront of major projects and innovation at the intersection of design and sustainability, in and around Boston, and can offer a unique perspective for your listeners. He brings a passion for talking about architecture, design, and the real estate scene in Bost...

Duration: 00:36:29
Randy Eckers of Reed Smith LLP Interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast
Jul 19, 2024

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Randy Eckers of Reed Smith LLP. Randy  has more than 20 years of experience as a real estate finance attorney, he represents large lending institutions, private equity funds, debt funds, banks, bond investors, C-PACE lenders and administrators, and property owners in a wide variety of commercial real estate financing, structured financing, and secondary market transactions. This past fall he was honored by the New York Real Estate Journal as visionary in the industry, and in February 2023 was named a top rainmaker in commercial real estate finance. Duration: 00:43:10

John Schultzel of Olympia Hospitality interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Jun 27, 2024

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews John Schultzel of Olympia Hospitality.  John began his career working in hotels and restaurants after earning his B.A. from Wesleyan University in 1991 and a Master of Management in Hospitality from the Hotel School at Cornell University.  After more than a decade in various operating roles, he migrated to asset management with Host Hotels and then joined Olympia in 2001.  With a balanced understanding of owner and operator perspectives, John has guided Olympia’s new development and growth opportunities over the last 2 decades.  In that time, Olympi...

Duration: 00:26:34
Fraidy Rapaport of Upscale Equities interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Jun 24, 2024

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Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Fraidy Rapaport of Upscale Equities.  Fraidy discusses her journey in the mortgage industry.  I've been in the mortgage industry for more than two decades now, and let me tell you, it's been quite the journey. I've had the privilege of helping over 1,250 individuals/ clients and their families achieve the dream of homeownership, and there's nothing quite like the feeling of handing over the feeling of safety, security, and structure.

Some of my proudest accomplishments are the following:
- Closing over $130,000,000 worth of lo...

Duration: 00:41:40
Yiannes Einhorn of Grid Group interview on NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Jun 03, 2024

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Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast interviews  Yiannes Einhorn Principal of Grid Group.  Grid Group offers a full suite of real estate development services. Our projects reflect a hands-on commitment to quality and craft with a meticulous attention to detail. We built 124 West 16th Street, the only Manhattan development to launch during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and completely sell out in less than a year, and 246 West 16th Street, which sold out in three weeks in 2021.  Coming full circle and developing 601 Baltic, a boutique condominium near where I grew up. Als...

Duration: 00:39:43
Stephen Wendell of Mountain Shore Properties interview on NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast.
Apr 29, 2024

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Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast interviews Stephen Wendel of Mountain Shore Properties. Stephen is a national commercial real estate developer (who is based between Fort Greene, Brooklyn and Charleston) with a focus on the Hudson Valley market in addition to many interesting submarkets throughout the country like NuLu in Louisville. He opened a hotel called Camptown in Leeds, New York last year, which is a partnership with the owners of Rivertown Lodge, one of the most popular boutique hotels in Hudson on Warren Street. Camptown was just featured on Esquire’s li...

Duration: 00:26:52
Jerry Rosengarten Aurthor, CRE Investor and Leisure Suit Inventor
Feb 16, 2024

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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 landma...

Duration: 00:52:51
Greg Vasil CEO of Greater Boston Real Estate Board Interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Feb 02, 2024

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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

Duration: 00:32:04
Frank Callahan President of Mass Building Trades Union Talk about Veterans Program in the Trades
Dec 18, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:20:57
Jeremy Casey of SR Commercial interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Nov 27, 2023

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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 bu...

Duration: 00:39:33
Alex & Harrison of Wollaston Real Estate Investment interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Nov 20, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:42:21
Jonathan Adelsberg of Herrick, Feinstein LLP Interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Nov 13, 2023

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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 a...

Duration: 00:26:26
Pietro Barberi of GTL Construction Interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Nov 06, 2023

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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 aspec...

Duration: 00:24:11
Joe DiPompeo of Structural Workshop Interview on NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast Part 2
Oct 31, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:22:30
Steve Emerson of Norfolk Multi-Family interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Oct 16, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:16:00
Scott Baryiewski of South Shore Construction Interview on NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Oct 16, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:16:26
Harrison Klein of Marcus & Millichap / The Klein Group Interview on NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast
Oct 06, 2023

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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...

Duration: 00:54:19
Rhonda Wong of OHMYHOME Interview on NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Oct 02, 2023

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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...

Duration: 00:44:54
Eric Brody of ANAX Real Estate Partners Interview on NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Sep 25, 2023

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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 tec...

Duration: 00:41:22
Rick Tokarski of Tokarski Millemann Architects interview on NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Sep 11, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:31:52
Scott Shnay of SK Development Interview on NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Sep 05, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:30:23
Jim Cinelli of Liberty Environmental interview on NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Aug 28, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:30:17
Joe DiPompeo of Structural Workshop interview on NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Aug 14, 2023

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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 a...

Duration: 00:39:42
Paul Wolf of Denham Wolf Real Estate Services Interview on NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast
Aug 11, 2023

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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...

Duration: 00:28:57
KNPRE 1031 Webinar Subject: How Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) May Help 1031 Exchangers.
Jun 29, 2023

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Keystone National Properties discuss how  Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) May Help 1031 Exchangers.

Duration: 00:45:05
Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars and Hospitality Innovation Labs
Jun 28, 2023

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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 st...

Duration: 00:46:43
David Brooke of exp Realty & Brooke Group Real Estate interview
Jun 12, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:27:23
Dave Barrett of IREM and Frank Flynn of Flynn Law Group discuss Boston Rent Control
Mar 20, 2023

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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 you...

Duration: 00:56:22
Alex Madden of Kay Properties and Investments talks 1031 Xchange and DST Investments
Mar 13, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:45:47
Bill Cusato of Source Advisors talks about Cost Segregation
Feb 27, 2023

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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.

Duration: 00:34:15
John Sokul & David Connolly of the Law office of Hinckley Allen talk about Commercial Real Estate
Feb 24, 2023

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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

Duration: 00:48:21
Richard Pierce of Housing Management Resources- talks about Affordable Housing and his Retirement
Feb 17, 2023

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Rick Kaplan interviews Richard Pierce of Housing Management Resources. Richard talks about the affordable housing market in Massachusetts and the changes over the years of his career. Richard announces his retirement after 22 years in the industry.

Duration: 00:24:13
Michael Chase of Northmarq Boston office- Talks about commercial RE Financing
Feb 10, 2023

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Rick Kaplan interviews Michael Chase  Managing Director of Boston regional office for Northmarq | Past president of the New England CCIM Chapter. Michael talks about the capital market and financing availability for projects.

Duration: 00:45:35
Stephanie Cronin talks about how Middlesex 3 Coalition benefits RE Projects & Companies
Jan 24, 2023

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Rick Kaplan interviews Stephanie Cronin Executive Director of the Middlesex 3 Coalition. Stephanie talks about how the M3 helps companies and real estate projects and brokers in the Middlesex region of Massachusetts.   https://middlesex3.com/

Duration: 00:34:38
Tom Cafarella talks about how RE brokers should have a passive income for down times
Jan 16, 2023

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Rick Kaplan interviews Tom Cafarella of Cameron Real Estate Group. Tom talks about how he has turned his house flipping business into a major part of his Real Estate business.

Duration: 00:40:23
Pete Reese President Reelvest Properties- Land Flipping
Jan 09, 2023

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Rick Kaplan interviews Pete Reese President of Reelvest Properties. Pete talks about how he has turned his land flipping business into a very lucritive business.

Duration: 00:33:03
NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast Guest Demetrios Salpoglou BOSTONPADS.COM
Nov 28, 2022

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NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast guest Demetrios Salpoglou of BOSTONPADS.COM talks with host Rick Kaplan. Demetrios discuss the Boston and suburbs apartment rental industry where it is now after the pandemic and what he thinks will happen in the market for 2023.

Duration: 01:00:15
NEREJ Industrial Space in Demand 2022
Sep 16, 2022

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Speakers
Mike Kunz
Maugel DeStefano
mkunz@maugel.com

David Skinner
The Stubblebine Co.
Dskinner@stubblebinecompany.com 

Ryan Demadis 
Northmarq
RDemadis@northmarq.com

Karla King
AEI Consultants
kking@aeiconsultants.com


Moderator & Producer
Rick Kaplan
rkaplan@nerej.com

Music by
Bensound - Onceagain

Duration: 01:03:43
NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast interview Berekk Blackwell of Zoned Properties
Aug 26, 2022

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Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast interviews Berekk Blackwell of Zoned Properties. Berekk talks with Rick about New York's cannabis license and some regulations and DASNY's  (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York) and their role as it relates to the social equity program.

Duration: 00:47:21
Rod Kritsberg co-founder and CIO of KPG Funds
Aug 11, 2022

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NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast host Rick Kaplan interviews Rod Kritsberg  the co-founder and CIO of KPG Funds. Rod discusses how they repurpose buildings in the NYC market to a high-end office space and create higher value.

Duration: 00:41:06
Opportunities in Connecticut in the Cannabis Industry
Jul 29, 2022

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Speakers
Berekk Blackwell
Zoned Properties
berekk.blackwell@zonedproperties.com


George Mautner
Key Construction Services
gmautner@key-csi.com 

Elwin McCarthy Jr 
Plymouth Armor Group
elwin@plymoutharmorgroup.com


Moderator
Rick Kaplan
rkaplan@nerej.com

Duration: 00:55:07
Castle Green Financing Virtual Conference on C-PACE
Jun 21, 2022

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 Moderator
Randy Eckers
REckers@reedsmith.com

Speakers
Sal Tarsia
CASTLEGREEN FINANCE 
starsia@castlegreenfinance.com

Farhan Khatri
EE Consultants
fkhatri@eeconsultantsllc.com

Fred Lee
Bayview PACE
FredLee@bayview.com

Producer and EMCEE
Rick Kaplan
New York Real Estate Journal
rkaplan@nerej.com

Duration: 00:14:14
Jack Conway & Co making changes to a New England RE Icon
Mar 28, 2022

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Carol Bulman CEO & Chairman of the Board and Al Becker President & COO of  Jack Conway & Co Talk with Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast.  Carol tells the the story of her father Jack Conway and the history of the company. Carol and Al talk about the Jack Conway company culture and some how they have introduced some new concepts to the already thriving company.

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Duration: 00:56:40
Norther New England Growth Meets Market Demand
Mar 17, 2022

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Area’s North of Boston and up to Maine have seen strong growth which brings more need for new developments and commercial space. Learn how developers, brokers, municipalities and construction managers navigate the new challenges of bringing projects to market. Addressing issues including supply chain and rising costs to market demands and lack of available inventory.

Duration: 01:08:42
Rhode Island State of CRE Market 2022
Feb 16, 2022

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Moderator

Peter Jacavone
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance
pjacavone@starshep.com

Speakers 

John  Pariseault
Hinkley Allen
jpariseault@hinckleyallen.com


Jeff Munoz
NorthMarq
jmunoz@northmarq.com


Chelsea Siefert
Quonset Development Corporation
csiefert@quonset.com

Tim McGeary
Northeast Private Client Group
tmcgeary@northeastpcg.com

Rick Kaplan
NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Host & Producer
rkaplan@nerej.com

Music by:
https://www.bensound.com


Duration: 01:05:57
Andrew Pearl of Swinerton Builders, opening office in NYC
Jan 20, 2022

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NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast host Rick Kaplan interviews Andrew Pearl Vice President, Division Manager at Swinerton . Andrew talks about how a 133 year old company that is 100% employee owned has benefited and its expansion into NYC.
Andrew Pearl
Vice President, Division Manager
Swinerton
https://swinerton.com/locations/new-y...

Duration: 00:25:51
Co-working space Sarah Travers CEO of Workbar talks about the benefits
Jan 18, 2022

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Workbar. Sarah talks about co-working space and the benefits to being a member.
Sarah Travers
CEO
Workbar
https://www.workbar.com/

Duration: 00:34:31
NYREJ New York Making a Big Comeback in 2022
Jan 13, 2022

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Bill Weidner
Realty Speak Podcast
bill@billweidner.com

Michael Sahn
Sahn Ward
msahn@sahnward.com

Bob Knakal
Chairman, NY Investment Sales
JLL
Bob.Knakal@am.jll.com

Melissa Burch
Executive General Manager, Development at Lendlease
melissa.burch@lendlease.com

Gary Meltzer
Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP
gmeltzer@meltzerlippe.com

Rick Kaplan
NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast
Host & Producer
rkaplan@nerej.com

Heather Devaney
NYREJ
Editor
hdevaney...

Duration: 01:08:28
Marketing for 2022 with Diana Perry of Rumphius Marketing
Jan 11, 2022

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NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast host Rick Kaplan interviews Diana Perry of Rumphius Marketing. Diana talks about marketing changes due to the pandemic and different generations.
Diana Perry
President
Rumphius Marketing
860-395-7575
contact@dianaperryboston.com
Instagram: rumphiusmarketing_cre 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rumphius-marketing/
YouTube: Rumphius Marketing

Duration: 00:27:43
1031 Exchange discussion with Michele Fitzpatrick of Northern Bank
Dec 17, 2021

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 Host Rick Kaplan talks with Michele Fitzpatrick or Northern Bank about how the 1031 Exchange works and what type of transactions qualify. Michele also talks about the possible changes the government is suggesting for 1031 exchanges.

Duration: 00:15:50
Technology in Construction with Amr Raafat​ of Windover Construction
Dec 09, 2021

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This weeks guest on NEREJ Podcast is Amr Raafat Vice President of VDC & Technology at Windover Construction. Amr talks about how technology is making the construction industry more efficient, safer  and offering young people a career path in construction.   

Duration: 00:31:40
Save Money and Make Commercial Real Estate Energy Efficient w/ Dailey Tipton
Dec 07, 2021

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Rick Kaplan the host of NE / NY Radio talks with Dailey Tipton of Evolution Energy Partners. Dailey discuss how commercial real estate owners could be saving money and become more energy efficient with their properties.

Duration: 00:17:23