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Real Estate Chicago Style Podcast

Joe Smazal
Chicago
Chicago, United States
The Neighborhood Hotel
Office Real Estate
Downtown Chicago Real Estate
Rent Growth
Stockyards (chicago)
MO2 Properties
Farpoint Development
Social Media Marketing
Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors
Cushman & Wakefield
West Loop
Institutional Investors
Fulton Market
Compass
Edgewater
Uptown
Industrial Real Estate
Logan Square

Host Joe Smazal interviews the most prominent real estate developers and players in the ever-changing Chicago Real Estate Cityscape.

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Latest Episodes

Joe Smazal sits down with Kenny and Michael Motew of MO2 Properties — two brothers who've quietly built one of Chicago's most active middle-market multifamily operations to ~850 units across ~80 buildings, while staying relentlessly hands-on.

They g... more

Joe Smazal sits down with Barry Misner (CEO, Misner Group) and Larry Goldwasser (Executive VP, CBRE) inside a brand-new industrial building in Chicago's Union Stockyards — the geographic center of the city and one of the most constrained, high-barrie... more

Matt Garrison and Zach Cupkovic, co-founders of R2 Companies, sit down with host Joe Smazal for a rare and wide-ranging conversation about how they built one of Chicago's most iconic real estate portfolios: from student housing at Purdue during the f... more

We interview Tom Liravongsa, aka "The Skyscraper Guy," for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation inside the iconic Pittsfield Building — one of Chicago's most storied and historically troubled skyscrapers.

In this episode, Tom breaks down how ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Motew
Co-founder of MO2 Properties
MO2 Properties
Episode: From $500 Receivership to 850 Units: How the Motew Brothers Built MO2 Properties
Kenny Motew
Co-founder of MO2 Properties
MO2 Properties
Episode: From $500 Receivership to 850 Units: How the Motew Brothers Built MO2 Properties
Barry Misner
CEO of the Misner Group
Misner Group
Episode: Chicago's Stockyards Revival - The New Generation of Warehouses From a 4 Generation Business
Larry Goldwasser
Executive VP of CBRE
CBRE
Episode: Chicago's Stockyards Revival - The New Generation of Warehouses From a 4 Generation Business
Matt Garrison
Founder and partner at R2
R2
Episode: From Chicago Board of Trade to The Salt Shed. Meet Chicago's Most Creative Developers: R2
Zach Cupkovic
Co-founder/partner at R2, head of design
R2
Episode: From Chicago Board of Trade to The Salt Shed. Meet Chicago's Most Creative Developers: R2
Ram Emanuel
Keynote speaker for the NBOA PAC fundraiser
Former Mayor of Chicago
Episode: Chicago's Real Estate Secrets: Why Investors Are Coming Back (2026 Market Forecast) EUBA
Adam Berg
CEO of Mavrek
Mavrek
Episode: $3.5 Billion in Value Created - How the New Guard is Changing the Chicago Skyline & Beyond
Matt Wilke
Managing Partner
LG Group
Episode: $3.5 Billion in Value Created - How the New Guard is Changing the Chicago Skyline & Beyond

Host

Joe Smazal
Host of the show; leads interviews with Chicago real estate developers and operators.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • This is different!

    The space is crowded for real estate podcasts, especially with every broker out there trying to be Serhant. But these guests are actual developers who have placed big bets on the city. Different perspectives!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steven Caban
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are real-world practitioners with deep Chicago market knowledge.
The show is seen as a valuable source for branding and deal-market insight in Chicago real estate.
Listeners appreciate the practical, developer-focused perspectives—less hype, more real-world deals.

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Journey to #1 Broker - What Hustle in Real Estate Looks Like w/ Matt Laricy
Q: What are your thoughts on licensing, mentorship, and how new agents should enter the business?
He advocates for higher entry standards and a mentorship-based progression, arguing that new agents should work under an experienced broker and earn their stripes before handling large deals on their own.
Journey to #1 Broker - What Hustle in Real Estate Looks Like w/ Matt Laricy
Q: How has your approach to branding and social media evolved to reflect your real estate philosophy?
He shifted toward authentic, unscripted content that reflects his real-world process and persona, emphasizing honesty and hustle over polished scripts, which has led to higher engagement and more leads.

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What is Real Estate Chicago Style Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Chicago's real estate scene, featuring senior developers, brokers, investors, and city-shaping operators. Episodes explore urban development strategies, adaptive reuse, capital markets, and the interplay between public policy, neighborhood dynamics, and deal-making. Notable throughlines include hands-on operating models, in-house construction and branding, and a strong focus on Chicago's growth corridors, affordability, and regulatory environment. The format often blends origin stories, deal case studies, and market forecasts, with a candid, first-person perspective from practitioners who are actively shaping the city's skyline. A standout trait is the emphasis on practical lessons, brand-building, and community impact a... more

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Recent guests on Real Estate Chicago Style Podcast include:

1. Michael Motew
2. Kenny Motew
3. Barry Misner
4. Larry Goldwasser
5. Matt Garrison
6. Zach Cupkovic
7. Ram Emanuel
8. Adam Berg

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