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Limited Series - Welcome to the Property Potential Podcast, hosted by Robert Zalkin, where we dive deep into the strategies, playbooks, and tactics that have catapulted the industry's most influential leaders to success. This series is perfect for anyone involved in real estate, from beginners to veterans. Why Listen? Expert Interviews: Take away exclusive insights from top figures in all aspects of real estate. Learn from their stories and gain insider knowledge that you can implement in your own projects.

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June 6, 202432 min

Anna Cheniuntai - Founder & CEO of Apis Cor

Anna is the technological innovator and entrepreneur who is disrupting the construction industry with the proprietary robotics technology of 3D printing homes. Anna is a Co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apis Cor, the most advanced and pioneering robotics 3D printing construction company that prints full-scale buildings on Earth, and soon on the Moon and Mars. On this episode, Robert and Anna discuss: - Anna's journey from space physics to robotics - Apis Cor's value proposition and impact on how we build new homes - The future of robotics, 3D printed houses, and AI - Anna's approach towards new investors - The benefits of building machines that will help homebuilders solve a multi billion dollar problem Anna Cheniuntai Website: https://apis-cor.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cheniuntai-96669177/ Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠

February 22, 202431 min

Jay Lucas - Founder of The Lucas Group & LB Equity

Jay founded The Lucas Group, a boutique corporate strategy consulting firm, often described as a smaller version of Bain & Company. It is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of Private Equity investors and corporate clients. The firm boasts a team of senior partners, mainly ex-Bain professionals, who take an active role in delivering services to clients. In addition to his role at The Lucas Group, Jay also established LB Equity, a company that specializes in investing in small, emerging brands with a focus on beauty, wellness, and personal care. LB Equity aims to foster growth, enhance value, and make a positive social impact through its investments. On this episode, Robert and Jay discuss: - Jay's childhood in New Hampshire and tenure at Bain - Why branding is "magical" - Sunshine Initiative's impact on communities - The key to successful small town revitalization - Words of wisdom for the next generation Jay Lucas Website: ⁠https://www.lucasgroupinc.com/ Website: https://www.lbequity.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-lucas-7423975/ Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠⁠

January 31, 2024Episode 1229 min

Artem Milinchuk - Founder of FarmTogether

Artem is the Founder of FarmTogether, a platform that makes it simple for anyone to invest in farmland. US farmland is an attractive asset due to its low volatility and historically high returns (10%+ annual returns). Yet many investors are unable to invest due to high initial costs, the specialized knowledge required, and challenges in finding and managing land. FarmTogether simplifies the sourcing and underwriting of land at scale. They offer transparent and efficient ownership of quality farmland with low fees and accessible investment levels. On this episode, Robert and Artem discuss: - Artem's background and creation of FarmTogether - Why farmland is an incredible asset class - How FarmTogether sources and underwrites new deals - Regenerative agriculture, AI, water resources, and other major trends - FarmTogether's future and Artem's longer term vision Artem Milinchuk Website: https://farmtogether.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmilinchuk/ Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠

December 13, 2023Episode 1132 min

Jaime Izurieta-Varea "The Storefront Guy" - Founder & Experience Designer at Storefront Mastery

Every city has a story, and through Storefront Mastery, Jamie brings those stories to life. As a Town Planner and Urban Designer, his mission is to elevate urban landscapes into vibrant, dynamic spaces where local businesses and communities can prosper. Jamie's agency specializes in creating exceptional customer experiences, a cornerstone in today's experience economy. On this episode, Robert and Jamie discuss: - Jamie's journey from Ecuador to the United States - Storefront Mastery's mission statement - Why main street businesses are actually hospitality businesses - The importance of "clean windows" - Jamie's holistic approach and vision for the future Jaime Izurieta-Varea Website: ⁠https://storefrontmastery.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/izurietavarea/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/izurietavarea Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation

December 11, 2023Episode 1027 min

Jac Darsnek - Founder of Traces of Texas

Jac Darsnek was raised in Temple, Texas. Growing up with a camera in his hands, he became the school photographer and since then has spent thousands of hours in the darkroom. Jac's other passion is history, specifically Texas history. Today he is the Founder of Traces of Texas, renowned photographer, and frequent journalist at Texas highways magazine. Jac has nearly one million social media followers, and dedicates countless hours sharing the stories of Texans. On this episode, Robert and Jac discuss: - Jac's childhood in central Texas - The importance of storytelling - Origins of Traces of Texas - Heartfelt stories that are most memorable - Jac's commitment to keep Texas history alive Jac Darsnek Website: ⁠https://tracesoftexas.com/ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TracesofTexas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracesofTexas/ Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation⁠

December 1, 2023Episode 934 min

Scott Snodgrass - Founding Partner at Meristem Communities

Scott is a founding partner of Meristem Communities, a Houston-based real estate development firm committed to creating Places for People™. Meristem is a resiliency-focused developer whose guiding principles create human-centric design by thoughtfully, sustainably, and holistically connecting land, natural systems and people. Alongside his work at Meristem, Scott works collaboratively with developers and consultants to create unique and exceptional agricultural amenities within master-planned communities through his other firm, Agmenity. As a thought leader in the agrihood movement he regularly speaks on the topic at regional and national conferences and contributed to to the ULI Book, “Agrihoods: Cultivating Best Practices.” On this episode, Robert and Scott discuss: - Scott's journey from Agmenity to Meristem - Agrihoods and why residents are flocking to them - How Indigo was conceived and how Indigo Commons breaks the mold of traditional community development - Managing relationships with various stakeholders - Scott's vision for Meristem and future real estate projects Scott Snodgrass Website: https://meristemcommunities.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-snodgrass-266804138/ Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation

November 16, 2023Episode 834 min

Mandy van Streepen - Chief Operating Officer at Legacy International

Mandy serves as the COO of Legacy International, providing world-class consulting, sales knowledge and marketing expertise for resort-style, master-planned communities around the world. Legacy's single most important objective is to maximize the return on investment to the developer through strategic management of the sales and marketing process. On this episode, Robert & Mandy discuss: - Mandy's journey from South Africa to Austin - Legacy's value proposition to developers - The "Five Stage Process" - What makes a project marketable and how to sell new homes - Advice for newcomers entering the industry Mandy van Streepen Website: ⁠⁠https://legacyirp.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvanstreepen/ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mvanstreepen@legacyirp.com Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: ⁠Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation

November 10, 2023Episode 730 min

Aleksandr Gampel - Co-Founder of Cuby Technologies

Aleks is the Co-Founder of Cuby Technologies. Utilizing the technical know-how of former engineers from the automotive and aeronautics industries, Cuby utilizes cutting-edge technology in every step of its building delivery process. Instead of building giga-factories, Cuby’s approach takes a more practical approach, launching capital-efficient, turnkey, transportable factories on or near the construction site to eliminate any logistics issues when manufacturing and assembling the factory’s produced kit of parts. On this episode, Robert & Aleks discuss: Cuby's unique approach to homebuilding Aleks' passion to create technological innovation at scale Long-term opportunities and short-term challenges Aleks' 10+ year vision Building trends, sustainability, and the big picture Aleksandr Gampel Website: ⁠https://www.cubytechnologies.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamaleksandrgampel/ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ag@cubytechnologies.com Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book: Mastering Real Estate Development: The Art of Creation

November 9, 2023Episode 632 min

Kieran Singh - Founder & CEO of Nexus

Kieran is the Founder & CEO of Nexus, an Autonomous Building Platform (ABP). ABP allows Nexus to rapidly construct large housing elements onsite and produce a broad array of smaller geometrically complex elements in various different materials at industrial volumes. Kieran's vision is to create the world’s first Full Stack Builder, a vertically integrated business powered by robotics and autonomous technologies orchestrated by intelligent software at every layer of the value chain. From the raw material production/creation, land development and construction to major home furnishings, design and ultimately the final transaction. On this episode, Robert & Kieran discuss: Kieran's inspiration to create Nexus The benefits and challenges of 3D printed buildings Why now is the most important time in history for innovative building technologies How the 3D printed technological revolution will impact home construction A glimpse into the future of Nexus and 3D printed homes Kieran Singh LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-singh-6ab1b4128/ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kieran@nexusbuild.io Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠⁠

November 6, 2023Episode 531 min

Monica Hollins - Founder of Outside the Box Consulting

Monica is the Founder of Outside the Box Consulting, a company dedicated to revolutionizing amenity design and lifestyle programming within the master-planned and multi-family community industry. Monica has collaborated with the nation’s foremost developers and management companies, successfully launching multiple award-winning communities. Boasting over 20 years of experience in master-planned communities, Monica's specialization lies in delivering exceptional amenity and community management operations, pioneering the development of agrihoods, orchestrating remarkable grand openings, and curating award-winning lifestyle programming. On this episode, Robert & Monica discuss: Monica's business and secret to creating amazing programming Why developers need to think carefully about amenities Agrihoods and the importance of food in communities A look back on the most amazing community amenities Wellness and other macro trends that every developer needs to consider Monica Hollins Website: https://consultingoutsidethebox.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicahollins/ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monica@consultingoutsidethebox.com Robert Zalkin Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robertzalkin.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zalkin-49b1ab13/⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RobertZalkin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RobertZalkin ⁠⁠⁠