The BMC Talks podcast series provides inside access to conversations with an array of real estate professionals to explore the shifts occurring in real estate, technology and society, which are shaping the future of our built environment. Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) also takes a deep dive into the personal and professional stories behind how his guests became successful and shares their valuable advice to anyone building a career in real estate or business. The BMC Talks podcast supports the mission of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate (BMC), which is to help recruit, educate and mentor our real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner. We accomplish this mission through the support of outstanding faculty and professional staff, dedicated career services, scholarship offerings, active industry involvement and outreach, and cutting-edge research. For more information about the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, visit www.usdrealestate.com or contact bmctalks@sandiego.edu.
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May 2, 2026Episode 1036 min
From Classroom to Career: Two USD Students on Building a Future in Real Estate
In this episode of BMC Talks, host Alexander Alemany sits down with two current USD students — Turner Loughhead and Monet Castellino — who share their personal journeys, unpack the key factors behind their early success, and reflect on how the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate has expanded their networks, opened doors to industry opportunities, and prepared them for long-term careers in commercial real estate.
March 2, 2026Episode 941 min
Where Real Estate Capital Is Moving Now — with CBRE Vice Chairman Scott Peterson
In this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews Scott Peterson, Vice Chairman of CBRE Capital Markets, one of the largest real estate services and investment firms in the world. In the podcast, they discuss: Scott’s over 20-year career at CBRE, how he successfully became a prominent leader in the commercial real estate financing world, the current state of capital markets, and lessons learned from his life and career.
January 27, 2026Episode 853 min
The future of the economy and convergence of real estate, logistics, and AI – with Tom Olinger
In this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews Tom Olinger, former CFO of Prologis and current board member for various REITs and private companies specializing in the logistics, data centers, and commercial real estate sectors. In the podcast, they discuss: Tom’s journey from Indiana to his rise at the world’s largest logistics company, how he was able to achieve success in multiple companies and industries along the way, trends and insights on how data centers, logistics, and AI will affect the economy in the future, and his advice for emerging professionals on how to achieve well-balanced success in life and work.
December 5, 2025Episode 740 min
Learning lessons about life and business – A conversation with my mentor, Ian Gill
In this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews Ian Gill, Chair of the University of San Diego’s Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate Policy Advisory Board and Managing Partner of Silvergate Development. In the podcast, they discuss: Ian’s decades-long experience in the construction and real estate development industries, lessons learned, his entrepreneurial journey starting multiple companies, his deep connection to USD, and how he stays active in the community through education and mentorship.Ian is a managing Partner of Silvergate Development and founder of Highland Partnership, a general contracting firm. Ian’s community activity includes serving as a director on the Building Industry Association’s (BIA) urban council, chair of the policy advisory board of the Burnham Moore’s Center and was an instructor for the MSRE program at USD.
November 17, 2025Episode 647 min
From the aircraft carrier to owning over 1,000 apartments: An entrepreneurial journey with Morgan Hampel
In this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews Morgan Hampel ’24 (MSRE), President and cofounder of Hammer and Hampel. In the podcast, they discuss: Morgan’s life story, why he developed the entrepreneurial bug at an early age, his transition from the military to becoming an entrepreneur, and how he became successful with limited resources and experience.As the president and cofounder of Hammer and Hampel, Morgan owns and operates over 1,110 multifamily units valued at over $120 million. His experience covers several aspects of commercial real estate, including: acquisitions, financing, investor relations, capital raising, and asset management.
September 3, 2025Episode 538 min
The Evolution of Commercial Real Estate Education
In this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews Norman Miller, Professor Emeritus, and former Ernest W. Hahn Chair of Real Estate Finance at the University of San Diego. In the podcast, they discuss: Norman’s life story, how he became a leading national voice in real estate education, the changing landscape of real estate education, his advice to graduating students, and his professional endeavors outside of education.
August 6, 2025Episode 435 min
BMC Talks Season 3, Episode 4: Designing the Capital Stack for Real Estate Development—A Conversation with Matt Sirianni
In this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews Matt Sirianni ’15, Vice President at Fident Capital. In the podcast, they discuss: how his passion for finance led him to real estate, overview of the capital stack for real estate development projects, different strategies on how to finance projects based on a developer’s business plan, and how capital can help or hinder the success of a project through discussion of real-world examples.GUESTSMatt Sirianni is Vice President at Fident Capital, where he oversees the underwriting, packaging, marketing, and closing of all debt and equity placement opportunities. In addition, Mr. Sirianni manages internal systems that drive company operations.Prior to Fident Capital, Mr. Sirianni was a Senior Financial Analyst with Wells Fargo’s Commercial Real Estate group in San Diego, where he began his professional career. As part of Wells Fargo’s Community Lending and Investment platform, he specialized in underwriting over $200 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) transactions, a hybrid equity-debt, public-private financing product used to incentivize commercial real estate development and operating business investment in low-income communities. At Wells Fargo, Mr. Sirianni was also responsible for database enhancement projects involving the integration of Salesforce for asset management and pipeline reporting purposes.Mr. Sirianni holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate from the University of San Diego and is a member of the Urban Land Institute.HOSTAlexander Alemany '13 (MBA) is a USD alumnus and the principal and founder of Hub & Spoke Communities, a real estate development company that builds mixed income housing in walkable, urban neighborhoods. Read his full bio. ABOUT THE BMC TALKS PODCASTThe BMC Talks podcast series provides inside access to conversations with an array of real estate professionals to explore the shifts occurring in real estate, technology and society, which are shaping the future of our built environment. Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) also takes a deep dive into the personal and professional stories behind how his guests became successful and shares their valuable advice to anyone building a career in real estate or business.The BMC Talks podcast supports the mission of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate (BMC), to help recruit, educate, guide and mentor a diverse group of real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner, with a global perspective and in collaboration with the real estate industry.We accomplish this mission through the support of outstanding faculty and professional staff, dedicated career services, scholarship offerings, active industry involvement and outreach and relevant real estate programming. For more information about the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, visit www.usdrealestate.com or contact bmctalks@sandiego.edu.
April 29, 2025Episode 359 min
BMC Talks Season 3, Episode 3: Tariffs and Volatile Capital Markets—A Conversation with Cody Charfauros
In this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews Cody Charfauros, principal and managing director, San Diego at Slatt Capital. In the podcast, they discuss: the current state of capital markets experiencing high levels of volatility amid the ongoing tariff war; Cody’s life story; his journey from film to the commercial real estate industry; how he became a partner at Slatt Capital; and his entrepreneurial venture, building a ground-up, student housing project.GUESTSCody Charfauros is principal and managing director of the San Diego office of Slatt Capital. As a San Diego native, Cody brings extensive knowledge in finance and capital markets to his investor and developer clients. Read his full bioHOSTAlexander Alemany '13 (MBA) is a USD alumnus and the principal and founder of Hub & Spoke Communities, a real estate development company that builds mixed income housing in walkable, urban neighborhoods. Read his full bio. ABOUT THE BMC TALKS PODCASTThe BMC Talks podcast series provides inside access to conversations with an array of real estate professionals to explore the shifts occurring in real estate, technology and society, which are shaping the future of our built environment. Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) also takes a deep dive into the personal and professional stories behind how his guests became successful and shares their valuable advice to anyone building a career in real estate or business.The BMC Talks podcast supports the mission of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate (BMC), to help recruit, educate, guide and mentor a diverse group of real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner, with a global perspective and in collaboration with the real estate industry.We accomplish this mission through the support of outstanding faculty and professional staff, dedicated career services, scholarship offerings, active industry involvement and outreach and relevant real estate programming. For more information about the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, visit www.usdrealestate.com or contact bmctalks@sandiego.edu.
March 26, 2025Episode 240 min
BMC Talks Season 3, Episode 2: Leveling the Playing Field—How the University of San Diego Helps Students Achieve Success in Life
In this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews three University of San Diego Knauss School of Business real estate students: Jacqueline Mercado '26 (MSRE/MBA), William Baumann III '25 and Gabriel Torres '26. In the podcast, they discuss: their personal stories; challenges they overcame before starting their degree; major factors that played an important role in their success; and how the University of San Diego has played a pivotal role in building relationships and providing opportunities for life beyond graduation. GUESTSJacqueline Mercado ’26 (MSRE/MBA) is a dedicated Air Force veteran. She is expertly trained in logistics and is now navigating the world of commercial real estate as an associate broker with Intersection CRE. Read her full bio.William Baumann III ’25 is an active-duty gunnery sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, with over 15 years of service. He is currently stationed in San Diego and is pursuing his bachelor’s degree at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, focusing on real estate and business administration. Read his full bio.Gabriel Torres ’26 is a highly motivated junior at the University of San Diego, majoring in real estate with a minor in finance. He transferred from College of the Canyons, where he earned an associate degree in science and a certificate of achievement in real estate. Read his full bio.HOST Alexander Alemany '13 (MBA) is a USD alumnus and the principal and founder of Hub & Spoke Communities, a real estate development company that builds mixed income housing in walkable, urban neighborhoods. Read his full bio. ABOUT THE BMC TALKS PODCASTThe BMC Talks podcast series provides inside access to conversations with an array of real estate professionals to explore the shifts occurring in real estate, technology and society, which are shaping the future of our built environment. Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) also takes a deep dive into the personal and professional stories behind how his guests became successful and shares their valuable advice to anyone building a career in real estate or business.The BMC Talks podcast supports the mission of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate (BMC), to help recruit, educate, guide and mentor a diverse group of real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner, with a global perspective and in collaboration with the real estate industry.We accomplish this mission through the support of outstanding faculty and professional staff, dedicated career services, scholarship offerings, active industry involvement and outreach and relevant real estate programming. For more information about the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, visit www.usdrealestate.com or contact bmctalks@sandiego.edu.
January 29, 2025Episode 145 min
BMC Talks Season 3, Episode 1: Building a Military Student Powerhouse—with Nelson Chase
Season 3, Episode 1: Building a Military Student Powerhouse—How USD is Successfully Transitioning Military Students into the Private Sector. An interview with Nelson Chase.InfoIn this episode of BMC Talks, Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews Nelson Chase, director of military and veterans program at the University of San Diego. In the podcast, they discuss Nelson’s personal connection to the military, his transition from military to civilian life, his involvement helping military students through the military and veterans program at USD, its mission and exciting developments on how this program will expand in the future.GuestNelson Chase is the director of the military and veterans program (MVP) at the University of San Diego. Mr. Chase began his higher education career in 2012, working in the Office of Financial Aid. He moved to work in the Veterans Program in 2017 and became the program's director in Fall 2021. The MVP serves as the hub for all military-connected students on campus. Read his full bio.HostAlexander Alemany '13 (MBA) is a USD alumnus and the principal and founder of Hub & Spoke Communities, a real estate development company that builds mixed income housing in walkable, urban neighborhoods. Read his full bio. About the BMC Talks PodcastThe BMC Talks podcast series provides inside access to conversations with an array of real estate professionals to explore the shifts occurring in real estate, technology and society, which are shaping the future of our built environment. Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) also takes a deep dive into the personal and professional stories behind how his guests became successful and shares their valuable advice to anyone building a career in real estate or business. The BMC Talks podcast supports the mission of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate (BMC), to help recruit, educate, guide and mentor a diverse group of real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner, with a global perspective and in collaboration with the real estate industry. We accomplish this mission through the support of outstanding faculty and professional staff, dedicated career services, scholarship offerings, active industry involvement and outreach and relevant real estate programming.For more information about the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, visit www.usdrealestate.com or contact bmctalks@sandiego.edu.
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