The Real Finds Podcast connects global trends to real estate decisions across Chicago and the Midwest. Hosted by Gordon Lamphere, a fourth-generation commercial real estate broker at Van Vlissingen & Co., each weekly episode explores how macroeconomic shifts in supply chains, interest rates, automation, public policy, and culture drive commercial real estate outcomes. Moreover, Gordon and his guests take high-level insights and apply them to better understand high-transaction markets, including:
Chicago (downtown office, adaptive reuse), Elk Grove and O’Hare (industrial/logistics), Kenosha (SE Wisconsin distribution), Oak Brook and Schaumburg (suburban office), Naperville and the I-88 Corridor (flex and R&D), Bolingbrook and the I-55 Corridor (warehouse/fulfillment), and the collar counties: Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane, and McHenry.
Guests include developers, investors, operators, and public-sector leaders shaping the built environment across the Greater Chicagoland Area and the Globe.
🎧 New episodes every Wednesday at 3 PM CT.
Navigating the Disrupted Real Estate Market with Chris Loeffler – RFP 48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDjdzsjPhBk We sit down with Chris Loeffler, a former finance professional turned seasoned real estate investor, who takes us on a journey through commercial real estate. Chris provides a firsthand look into today’s disrupted market, sharing his strategies for identifying distressed assets, exploring opportunity zones, and highlighting emerging trends in...
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Missing The Middle: Steps To Solve America’s Housing Crisis With Sean Roberts – RFP 47
The housing crisis in the United States is reaching a critical point, with 77% of households unable to afford the median-priced home and a deficit of millions of homes needed to meet demand. On today’s RealFinds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sat down with Sean Roberts, CEO of Villa, to discuss this...
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The Distressed Property Market: Opportunities Ahead With Brian Good – RFP 46
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXBpSTCfXvg In the latest episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sat down with Brian Good, Managing Partner of iBorrow, to discuss the evolving landscape of real estate, lending practices, and distressed property redevelopment. This in-depth conversation highlighted the slower-than-expected market recovery, the lingering challenges within various asset...
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Exploring Zoning, Housing Development, & Creative Disruption Professor Jesse Saginor – RFP 45
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM9zJQCJdIo In a recent episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Professor Jesse Saginor, an associate professor of real estate development at the University of Maryland, for a captivating discussion on zoning policies, housing development, and creative disruption in urban planning. This episode is packed...
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Filling Gaps In The Real Estate Market With Stephen Wendell – RFP 44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BlUxv6hENg In this episode of the Real Finds podcast, Gordon Lamphere sits down with Stephen Wendell, CEO of Mountain Shore Properties, to discuss his commercial real estate journey and insights into the industry. Stephen, influenced by his family’s long history in real estate, shares the lessons he’s learned navigating the...
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Class B Industrial with Matthew Rossman – RFP 43
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZN5osUpG6U Insights on Class B Industrial Spaces and the Future of California's Inland Empire In this podcast episode, Gordon Lamphere dives deep into the complexities and opportunities of the industrial real estate market with Matthew Rossman, a leading expert in the field and a key figure at Bryan Industrial Properties....
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Consumer-Driven Future of Office Space With Joe Brady – RFP 42
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npv_jdE_nvw In the latest episode of The Real Finds Podcast, host Gordon Lamphere sits down with Joe Brady, former head of real estate for Walgreens and CEO of Americas at The Instant Group. Together, they dive deep into the future of commercial real estate (CRE) and the critical lessons office...
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Investing In Urbanism With Brad Biehl – RFP 41
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhTwofM8e8Y Join us on this week's Real Finds Podcast as we dive into the world of urbanism with Brad Biehl. Urbanism isn't just about government policies or academic theories; it's about understanding how individuals interact with their surroundings—a vital concept for commercial real estate entrepreneurs looking to build and maintain...
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The Power Of Developing Unique Real Estate With Ben Wolff – RFP 40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUDRR8MYhQo Welcome to today’s blog post, where we dive into the evolving world of hospitality, building strong commercial real estate brands, and marketing in the social media age. Our guest, Ben Wolff, is the visionary founder of Onera & Oasi, a true pioneer in the hospitality industry. From his beginnings...
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Succeeding In The Shark Tank With Gabe Trevizo – RFP 39
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZMlxwEKw84 Join us as we explore the world of entrepreneurship with Gabe Trevizo, the brilliant mind behind Suds2Go and a standout on Shark Tank. In this episode, we uncover the journey of turning innovative ideas into successful businesses. Gabe shares his insights on serial entrepreneurship, the concept-to-market process, and effective time...
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Maximizing End Of Life Product Value With Reverse Logistics – Emily Petway RFP #38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL5OfubPX50 Emily Petway stands as a beacon of innovation, particularly in reverse logistics and the way the nonprofit sector is now engaging with businesses. The brainchild behind GiveNKind, Emily is pioneering a transformative approach to repurposing end-of-life products for the benefit of charitable initiatives. Her inspiration to create GiveNKind was driven...
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Liquid Mortgage: Decentralizing Real Estate Investment With Chris Lehman – RFP #37
Exploring the Future of Real Estate with Blockchain Innovator Chris Lehman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltrWxeE9uoE In the latest episode of The Real Finds Podcast, we had the opportunity to delve into the intriguing world of blockchain in real estate with Chris Lehman, a trailblazer in property technology and a seasoned real estate investor. Chris's...
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The Sunbelt Bubble: Is The Housing Market Crashing? With Melody Wright – RFP #36
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w28PXlM4Oo In this compelling episode of "The Real Finds Podcast," we delve into the future of the U.S. residential real estate market with Melody Wright, a renowned housing strategist and an influential voice among housing bears in the finance sector. Melody brings a fresh and critical perspective to the table, challenging...
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Flex Office Spaces: Balancing Freedom and Structure With Drew Cunningham – RFP #35
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zh_XwXRN5o Welcome to this special edition of our podcast series, where we're honored to have Drew Cunningham, the Chief Operating Officer and a Partner at The Dilweg Companies, as our guest. Drew's rich commercial real estate experience in managing significant public and private real estate portfolios makes him an invaluable...
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High Volume Commercial Real Estate Transactions With Annie Malo – RFP #34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLpLQJzzNRw In today's episode of our podcast, we delve into the complex and fascinating world of commercial real estate with the guidance of Annie Malo, a renowned expert in the field. Annie, a real estate law partner at Holland and Knight, brings a wealth of experience from her academic background...
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The Future Of Industrial Development With Jay Tanjuan – RFP #33
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aiV4sdPotU Join us for an enlightening episode of our podcast as Gordon Lamphere interviews Jay Tanjuan, a respected naval veteran, commercial real estate broker, and developer who has made significant contributions to the industrial real estate sector in Southern California. Their discussion offers a detailed look at the current state...
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Mastering Manufactured Home Investing With Jefferson Lilly – RFP #31
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lROhyBL-6js In our 31st podcast episode, we delve into the intriguing yet often overlooked niche of commercial real estate investing - focusing on manufactured homes, featuring the esteemed Jefferson Lilly. Jefferson is not just an expert in this field, but a prominent figure, regularly contributing to the Bigger Pockets Podcast...
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Optimizing Real Estate: Applying Alex Hormozi’s Strategies With Tim Calise – RFP #32
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsWpYnnBgTQ Welcome to episode #32 of the Real Finds Podcast! In this installment, we're excited to discuss how the commercial real estate industry is, now shifting towards a more service and system-oriented approach. Our guest, Tim Calise, brings a wealth of experience in finance and sales systems, enriched by his...
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Lone Star Success: Dallas’ Top Office Spaces With Hanna Henley – Real Finds Podcast #30
https://youtu.be/Z65WofoK7wA URL: https://youtu.be/Z65WofoK7wA Episode Summary: Welcome to the latest episode of "The Real Finds Podcast" - your comprehensive source for the latest happenings in the world of commercial real estate. This time, we're venturing into the heart of Texas - Dallas, to be precise, an epicenter of booming businesses and the...
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Protecting Tenant’s From Landlord Office Defaults With Vinny Di Meglio – Real Finds Podcast #29
https://youtu.be/JkUce7g7Yok URL: https://youtu.be/JkUce7g7Yok Episode Summary: Welcome to Episode #29 of "The Real Finds Podcast," where we traverse the fascinating world of commercial real estate. In this insightful episode, Gordon Lamphere, the Sales & Leasing Director at Van Vlissingen and Co., delves deep into the mind of a titan in the world...
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