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Built World Advisors Podcast: The Definitive Biography of the People Building Our Cities

Ben Hoffman & Felipe Azenha
Miami
Miami, United States
Real Estate
Industrial Real Estate
Data Centers
Coral Gables, United States
Commercial Real Estate
Proptech
Real Estate Development
Note Sales Distressed Assets
Miami Marathon
Tenant Representation
Small Bay
Washington, United States
Self Storage
California Real Estate Market
Miami Industrial Market
Vista
Miami Worldcenter
Highline

The Built World Podcast is the premier biographical series and educational resource dedicated to the visionaries, risk-takers, and Institutional Operators shaping the landscape of Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Urbanism, and Property Development.

Hosted by Felipe Azenha and Ben Hoffman, active Commercial Real Estate Brokers and Co-Founders of Built World Advisors in Miami, this show is more than a... more

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In this episode, we are joined by a true Miami OG, Danny Leyva, partner and head of Day Pitney's Florida Real Estate practice group. Over a glass of Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia, Danny shares his unique, boots-on-the-ground perspective on the in... more

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Recent Guests

Frankie Ruiz
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Raimundo Onetto
Principal & CEO of Alta Developers
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Don Peebles
Founder, Chairman, and CEO of the Peebles Corporation
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Moishe Mana
Founder and Chairman, Mana Common
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Episode: Moishe Mana - Founder and Chairman, Mana Common
Dev Motwani
Managing Partner, Merrimac Ventures
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Episode: Dev Motwani - Managing Partner of Merrimac Ventures
Lyle Stern
Real estate investor/developer; guest described as a favorite person
Episode: Michael Goldban - Founder & CEO, Magellan Realty Group
Grant Killingsworth
Real estate broker with CBRE; leader of Tenant Rep division in Miami
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Episode: Grant Killingsworth - SVP, CBRE
David Adler
CEO, Adler Development (Moose Adler)
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Episode: David Adler - CEO, Adler Development
Douglas O'Donnell
Founder & CEO of The O'Donnell Group
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Episode: Douglas O'Donnell - Founder & CEO, The O'Donnell Group

Hosts

Felipe Azenha
Host of Built World Advisors Podcast
Ben Hoffman
Co-host and Host of The Built World Advisors Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Amazing Podcast A+++

    Ben and Felipe make interviewing successful real estate investors/developers sound like so much fun. Their nonchalant style makes them easy to listen to. There is a lot to learn from their guests and the questions they ask them add even more value.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billy v1.4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing show

    Ben and Felipe are exceptional interviewers who skillfully and with humor guide us through the journeys of prominent figures in the South Florida real estate community, revealing the paths that led them to their success. I can't wait for the next episode. Congratulations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paola_ToM
    United Statesa year ago
  • Well done

    Hosts do a good job of exploring and gaming and understanding of guest’shistory and background

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    petermek
    United States2 years ago
  • Very entertaining, well done

    Great guests, great interview style. I like the laid back interview style and getting to know more about the people that have and are shaping Miami. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guillermina I.
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative and entertaining

    Very enjoyable. Perhaps a little lengthy but we’ll worth the time. We’ll moderated and the guest was extremely knowledgeable and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    se14214
    United States5 years ago

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The host banter and storytelling style make complex topics accessible and engaging.
Guests are consistently high-caliber, offering tactical takeaways for deal-making and leadership.
The show provides valuable industry context for Miami and national CRE trends.
Episodes are informative and well-paced, though some listeners wish for shorter runtimes.
Listeners appreciate the candid, insightful interviews with top CRE leaders.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bob Knakal - Chairman & CEO, BKREA
Q: How did you build a scalable business in a volatile market?
We focused on exclusive listings, built a robust data-driven marketing machine (newsletters, mailings, and meticulous market data), and kept a disciplined view on burn rate and cash flow. After setbacks like the S&L crisis and 9/11, we grew deliberately, invested in people, and maintained a culture of servant leadership that grounded the firm through tough times.
Bob Knakal - Chairman & CEO, BKREA
Q: What first attracted you to real estate and how did your early experiences shape Massey Knakal?
I was drawn to the buzz and the storytelling around deals; the energy of the bullpen and the people working hard convinced me that real estate was where I wanted to build a career. Early on, we teamed up with Paul Massey, and our willingness to work hard, be relentlessly curious, and demonstrate proof—through data and a track record—set the foundation for Massey Knakal.
Built World Hot Shots - Featuring Diego Torrealba
Q: What's your title?
Managing Partner.
Built World Hot Shots - Featuring Marcia Martinez Laas
Q: Okay, so what's the worst development trend you've seen lately?
The consensus is that wellness branding has become overused and unfocused, with the panel arguing for more defined, product-specific wellness concepts rather than broad, generic 'wellness' across projects.
Jimmy Tate - Co-Founder & President, Tate Capital
Q: What motivated you to go out on your own after working with your family business?
He explains wanting to learn, prove himself, and leverage his strengths in sales and development rather than simply following the family path, eventually building a standalone company and taking on larger commercial projects.

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A biographical deep-dive into leaders shaping the built environment, with conversations that blend personal history, business philosophy, and practical real estate strategy. Episodes spotlight developers, operators, architects, and asset managers as they describe career journeys, market cycles, and bold bets—from early entrepreneurial pivots to flagship urban projects. Expect candid tales about capital, governance, risk, and the evolving role of technology in placemaking, along with tactical takes on deal-making, asset management, and market timing. Notably, the show leans into storytelling, light banter, and high-level industry insights, offering a practical masterclass for developers, investors, brokers, and students aiming to understand ... more

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1. Frankie Ruiz
2. Raimundo Onetto
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