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The Promote Podcast

ten31 Media
Commercial Real Estate
New York City
Data Centers
Gary Barnett
Jona Rechnitz
Blackstone
Brookfield
San Francisco
Joe Chetrit
Traveling HFC
Affordable Housing
125 Greenwich Street
Preferred Equity
New York City Rent-Stabilized Multifamily Market
432 Park Avenue
Steve Ross
Sobrato Organization
CRE (commercial Real Estate)
PIMCO
Manhattan

Your Commercial Real Estate Insider guide. From profiles of the biggest dealmakers to skyline-shaping transactions, we bring you the deals, breakdowns and war stories that move the market — for insiders, by insiders. From bad-boy guarantees to CMBS tranche warfare to syndicator sins, we cover it all. Each week, The Promote Podcast explores three of the most interesting and consequential stories in... more

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This week, we dive into 2 operatic stories of ruin on different continents. We begin with the tale of Hui Ka Yan, a Chinese property tycoon who went from being a steelworker to one of the world’s richest men, before his firm Evergrande collapsed and ... more

This week, we put on our toques and head to the TSX, where Meyer Orbach and Josh Gotlib are on a fascinating multifamily caper with their REIT GO Residential. We then take a back door into a special-servicer war, with Greystone accusing rival CWCapit... more

In this bonus episode, we sit down with JDS Development Group boss Michael Stern, one of the builders synonymous with the luxury condo market in New York and more recently in Miami. Stern talks through home runs like Walker Tower in Chelsea, strikeou... more

The final part of our special trilogy on the Reichmanns traces how the mother of all megaprojects became a siren song for Olympia & York. Everything that had brought them to these heights – the creative financing, the cinematic self-belief, the abili... more

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Eric Meer
Partner at Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn
Episode: Evergrande Delusions & Chitty Chetrit Bang Bang
Aaron Crowitz
Expert on CRE lending and regulatory issues in debt finance
Bravo Capital
Episode: CW's Inside Man & Newmark's Weekend at Bernie's
Michael Stern
Developer, founder of JDS Development
JDS Development
Episode: Man on Wire: Michael Stern On the Record
Sam Charney
Leader of Charney Companies, former Two Trees executive
Charney Companies
Episode: Texas Chainsaw Massacre & The Man Who Knew
Aaron Croats
Executive at Bravo Capital, HUD lender
Bravo Capital
Episode: Mass Alt-luence & There's Something About Rabsky
Chuny Herzka
takeover of the center's health care portfolio
Meridian Capital Group / Center
Episode: From BSDs to DSTs & a Lakewood Lad's SNF Summit
Aaron Krowitz
Aaron Krowitz of Bravo Capital
Bravo Capital
Episode: Reubens on Rye and Apollo's Divine NNNtervention
Simon Shaw
Formerly Eastdil Secured executive, now CEO of Savills (at time of deal)
Savills
Episode: Savills Gobbles Eastdil & Ray Washburne's Second Helpings
Ray Washburne
Dallas deal maker, restaurateur, mogul behind Highland Park Village project
Self/Various Dallas interests
Episode: Savills Gobbles Eastdil & Ray Washburne's Second Helpings

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Hiten Samtani
Host of The Promote Podcast
Will Krasne
Co-host on The Promote Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • The real kiddish club podcast

    Take your local chevra, add Hiten as the local Shabbos G who knows all the hock, Will as the BT who has secular world bona fides and experiences, institutional background, and the complete inability to pronounce anyone’s name properly. Just a fun time that may result in a hangover, definitely worth it. Top shelf stuff gents!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SNFCREature
    United Statesa month ago
  • The only CRE Podcast worth listening to

    If you're tired of dry, surface-level real estate shows, The Promote is a breath of fresh air. The hosts deliver sharp, no-BS analysis on the biggest deals, market trends, and industry drama—in under 35 minutes.

    Combining masterclass journalism with institutional insider insight, they cut through the fluff to look at how real operators think. It’s smart, highly entertaining, and a little irreverent. Mandatory weekly listening for anyone serious about commercial real estate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M. Berman
    United States2 months ago
  • CRE

    Incredibly insightful, The promote is my #1 favorite podcast. Hiten and Will get deep into the opaque world of CRE and real estate nerds like me can't get enough of the content...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aSchuster88
    United States4 months ago
  • What else would one be listening to?

    The best CRE podcast around – hands down. Having listened to every episode of The Promote, nothing comes close.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoMilt
    United States5 months ago
  • Half informative half entertaining

    It good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ynot1111
    United States6 months ago

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Consistently high-quality guests and practical insights into the CRE debt and equity markets.
Energetic and entertaining, with deep dives that go beyond surface-level real estate chatter.
A must-listen for anyone serious about CRE, especially listeners based outside NYC who want Western U.S. perspectives.
Smart, topical CRE breakdowns with sharp commentary that's easy to follow for insiders and newcomers alike.
Praises the show's balance of data, stories, and candid industry color.

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CW's Inside Man & Newmark's Weekend at Bernie's
Q: How did the Greystone-CW Capital dispute begin and why is the non-solicitation issue so pivotal?
It began with Greystone executives resisting CW Capital's access to staff and a non-solicitation clause, followed by a series of emails and covert recruitment attempts that undermined the value and perceived loyalty of the Greystone team, making the deal less attractive and complicating cross-firm talent retention.
Evergrande Delusions & Chitty Chetrit Bang Bang
Q: Let me ask you a simple question. How do you think about SNFs as a category, broadly, 101?
SNFs behave like hotels in terms of asset-liability dynamics, but the risk profile is more sensitive because patient care priorities and regulatory oversight demand prioritization during distress, making reputational risk and operator trust central to any deal.
Only Mortals: The Reichmanns, Pt. III
Q: What was the key leverage point that helped the World Financial Center project move forward, and why did it ultimately fail?
The critical leverage was the bond repayment schedule and the willingness of lenders to fund initial payments with confidence in long-term cash flows, but when transit funding failed and key tenants could not be pre- leased, the model collapsed, forcing a restructuring and bankruptcy.
Mailbag: CRE Mt. Rushmore, Would You Rather & Wildest Tenant Stories
Q: What is the wildest tenant interaction you've had?
Two notable stories: a tenant in Baltimore who paid off six to seven thousand dollars of back debt in cash just days before closing, and a separate incident where a resident crawled into and disappeared down a trash chute, later found by a garbage truck, leading to a dramatic hospital visit and long-term caution about liability.
Mailbag: CRE Mt. Rushmore, Would You Rather & Wildest Tenant Stories
Q: Jake Dersivitz asks Will to talk about his current portfolio and asset classes they own and operate, including geography.
Will outlines a diversified mid-Atlantic portfolio: a centralized industrial platform around Central Pennsylvania (Lancaster, Harrisburg, York) with a few deals and a capital partner, plus two multifamily assets (Milford, Delaware and Salisbury, Maryland) and a third under contract, with a focus on mid-Atlantic markets including Delaware and the eastern shore of Maryland.

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What is The Promote Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, insider-focused exploration of commercial real estate deals, market dynamics, and the personalities shaping skylines. Episodes balance rigorous analysis with colorful storytelling, covering debt strategies, development gambles, lender dynamics, and policy-driven risks. Expect sharp takes on big transactions, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, and practical takeaways for investors, sponsors, and operators navigating the CRE capital stack. Notable strengths include a blend of data-driven context and candid banter, plus guest perspectives from debt professionals and developers that illuminate how deals actually come together (and sometimes implode). This mix makes it a compelling listen for insiders who want both the narrative and th... more

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1. Eric Meer
2. Aaron Crowitz
3. Michael Stern
4. Sam Charney
5. Aaron Croats
6. Chuny Herzka
7. Aaron Krowitz
8. Simon Shaw

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