Hello Everyone! Welcome to the introduction episode of Takeaways – the podcast. Why am I doing this? Early 2017, I started sharing my Takeaways from the various (business and real estate) events that I attend throughout the year. It has been incredibly fulfilling. I started listening to podcasts in 2016 when Malcom Gladwell released Revisionist History. Then I found Seth Godin’s Start Up School. Now I’m a regular – James Altucher is my current favorite. The other catalyst for me leaping in the podcasting world was enrolling in Seth Godin’s altMBA. It’s a 30 day online workshop all about leveling up. Doing. And demonstrating how capable we are in creating. So here goes… I get to attend incredible events all year long as part of my work. There are always Takeaways. I share those on my blog. I am also blessed to be around remarkable people. There too are always Takeaways to learn. That is what I am sharing on this podcast. Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned. explores learning from the wisdom of others. The show format will be me and a guest. Varied guests. Like a commercial real estate developer, Senior Pastor of a mega church here in Las Vegas, business coach, fraternity executive, police captain, physician and oh-so-many more! My guests and I will talk, tell stories, and even perform spoken word poetry. The topics covered will include, stature, grief, having valuable conversations, drive vs. ambition, moments of influence. Who knows what else we will learn? Who knows what might be shared that will inspire your next great creation or achievement? I will share and explore Takeaways that I have learned from the people who have influenced me. At the very least I hope you will be entertained. At the very best you will find value in these Takeaways and will use them to do something meaningfully awesome! Check it out and be sure to subscribe to Takeaways here, on Apple Podcasts or where else you get your podcasts!
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September 1, 20261 hr 22 min
Takeaways Rewind — Episode 39: Heavyweight of the CRE Brokerage World
Takeaways – Life. Lessons. Learned. Kevin Higgins, All Things Brokerage Kevin Higgins, SIOR is a top producer’s top producer! Weeks before we recorded this episode he and his business partner became the first Vice Chairmans with CBRE Las Vegas. That is the highest title a broker can receive at CBRE worldwide based on production and experience. Kevin began his career in 1985 with Coldwell Banker before opening the first Voit Real Estate office in 2002. Kevin was at Voit for 12 years, became the Executive Vice President, and was the number one producer for 11 out of those 12 years. Kevin moved to CBRE and became the number one producer in all of CBRE Las Vegas and a top 10 producer in all of CBRE nationwide. Kevin has won numerous awards, and his credentials are stacked, but his credentials only tell us part of the story of who Kevin is. You Get Out What You Put In Originally from Chicago, Kevin is the 5th of 10 children. His parents moved out west to chase the warm weather. Kevin credits his parents as the most influential factor in his success. “My parents raised 10 kids, and everyone had to do their part. Everyone had a job at home, and everyone had a responsibility.” Since he was eleven, Kevin had a job. He learned that it’s up to you to make your world. Don’t wait for someone else to make it for you. Despite his parents’ plans, Kevin didn’t become a doctor or FBI agent. However, becoming a high achiever was always a part of his foundation. SIOR & NAIOP SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) is a place where brokers come together to have an audience with the developers, contractors, lenders, etc., in commercial real estate. Kevin served as the chapter president in 2004 and 2009, and his team has won the coveted Southern Nevada Industrial Broker or Brokerage Team of the Year 13 times and was the Southern Nevada Top Producer Industrial Specialist from 2017 through 2022. In fact, my first time meeting Kevin was at an SIOR lunch. But that isn’t the only connection we have. Kevin served as the NAIOP Southern Nevada President in 2003. I served as Chapter President in 2022. Getting to know the larger developers, architects, and engineers is important in Kevin’s opinion. NAIOP Southern Nevada helped facilitate those connections. As Kevin would put it, “the relationship… the more connectivity we have within our industry, the better we are as brokers.” Takeaways From This Episode Other Key Takeaways in this episode include: Don’t expect success to be given to you just because you showed up – it takes more than that. Be the best you can – no sense in doing something half baked. In the commercial real estate world, lone wolf brokers have become teams and generalists have become specialists. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to “Takeaways,” rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.
August 4, 20261 hr 19 min
Takeaways Rewind — Episode 33: You Have to Have Conviction to Act
In this episode, Hayim Mizrachi sits down with Jeff LaPour, founder and President of LaPour Partners, a commercial real estate and hospitality development firm active throughout the western United States. Jeff shares his path from Hilton Hotels to brokerage to development, along with lessons learned from complicated projects, market cycles, mentorship, and failure. He also breaks down what it really takes to be a developer: patience, risk management, conviction, and the courage to act when you believe in an idea. Key Takeaways: – The importance of mentorship – Keep it simple and trust your conviction – Failure can be the best teacher – Action separates ideas from results – Love what you do and believe in it Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to Takeaways, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.
June 1, 20262 hr 6 min
Takeaways 77: Brian Sorrentino - Next Day Mentality
Brian Sorrentino is a director at ROI Commercial Real Estate and one of Las Vegas’ leading specialists in retail, the resort-corridor, and experience-driven destinations. His work has helped redefine what retail can be by blending restaurants, entertainment, and immersive concepts into places people remember. From Strip landmarks to AREA15, Brian has helped Las Vegas stay bold, inventive, and ahead of the curve.
May 14, 20261 hr 40 min
Takeaways 76: Mike Chernine - Fairytales and Nightmares
Mike Chernine is the Principal and CEO of IndiCap, a development company focused on industrial projects ranging from 50,000 square feet to more than one million square feet. With seven million square feet in the pipeline across Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Reno, Mike has become a major force in Western industrial development and a trailblazer in reading where the Las Vegas market is headed before others see it.
April 16, 20261 hr 24 min
Takeaways 75: Dan Adamson - It's Easy
Takeaways 75: Dan Adamson - It's Easy by Hayim Mizrachi
March 19, 20261 hr 9 min
Takeaways 74: Mayor Shelley Berkley - Just Do Your Damn Job
As the current Mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley stands as a true political trailblazer. She began her career in law and public service at a time when female representation was scarce. By actively paving the way for future generations, she built a distinguished legacy that includes tenures in the Nevada Assembly and the Board of Regents, as well as service in Congress. After further leading Touro University as CEO and Provost, she has returned to her roots, proudly serving as Mayor of her hometown.
February 20, 20261 hr 35 min
Takeaways 73: Marc Badain - Treat Everyday Like Opening Day
Marc Badain is currently the President of the Athletics of Major League Baseball and a central figure in Las Vegas’s emergence as a global sports mecca. Described as the "guy on the ground," he has served as a vital bridge between franchise owners and the local community. Mr. Badain was instrumental in relocating the Raiders to Las Vegas and overseeing the construction of Allegiant Stadium, transforming the city's skyline and economic diversity forever.
February 2, 20261 hr 4 min
Takeaways Podcast NAIOP January 2026
NAIOP Southern Nevada Breakfast Program January 15, 2026 Program Speakers Peter Kroner, Director, National Industrial, Market Intelligence - Avison & Young John Restrepo, Principal - RCG Economics Moderator: Kyle Nagy, Founder and Director - CommCap Advisors Sponsored by Martin-Harris Construction
January 22, 20262 hr 7 min
Takeaways 72: Jerdin Lindquist and Michael Greene - Dreamers Can Build Here: Why Vegas is a "Town of Yes"
Michael Greene and Jerdin Lindquist sit at the next generation of Las Vegas office brokerage: Greene with 18+ years in corporate finance, gaming, lodging, and private equity before joining MDL Group; Lindquist with a crowd-facing hospitality background, UNLV real estate track, and relationship superpowers. Together, they represent talent crossing into CRE with modern vision and data-driven discipline.
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