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After nearly 50 years in commercial real estate, Carl Muhlstein has seen Los Angeles transform—and the brokerage business transform with it.
Carl joins The Kirsh Connection to discuss why he still loves the real estate business after five decades, whether technology is helping or hurting the development of the next generation of brokers, and the dramatic decline of Downtown Los Angeles from the city’s longtime business center. We also discuss the changing entertainment industry, the consolidation of major studios, and what the Paramount/Warner Bros. combination could mean for Los Angeles real estate. It’s a conversation about what has changed, what hasn’t, and what five decades in the business can teach the next generation of real estate professionals.
We discuss:
50 Years Later, He Still Loves the Real Estate Business -- After nearly half a century in brokerage, Carl Muhlstein explains what keeps him excited about real estate.
Is Technology Making Young Brokers Better—or Holding Them Back? -- Carl discusses whether technology is accelerating young brokers’ careers—or preventing them from developing the skills that made earlier generations successful.
What Happened to Downtown Los Angeles? -- Downtown LA was once the undisputed power center of the city. Carl explains how it got there—and what the exodus of major global companies means for its future.
Hollywood Consolidation Is a Real Estate Story -- Carl discusses the transformation of the entertainment industry and what the Paramount/Warner Bros. combination could mean for Los Angeles real estate.
Learn more about Carl:
• Connect with Carl on LinkedIn: / carl-muhlstein-a2799
• Muhlstein CRE: https://www.muhlsteincre.com/about
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
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Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
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The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: September 09, 2026
| Date Created: September 02, 2026| Brokerage, Economics/Market Reports/Research, Government, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Personal Stories
| Office, Studios
| CALIFORNIA
On this episode of The Kirsh Connection, I sit down with Amachie Ackah, Co-Founder of Clay Cove Capital, to discuss how his firm identifies investment opportunities at the intersection of private equity, operating businesses and real estate. We discuss why Clay Cove focuses on growing niche sectors such as art storage, early childhood education and alternative hospitality; why they prefer building platforms rather than making one-off investments; how they encourage operating partners to own their real estate and turn a liability into an asset; and how they identify operating leverage that can drive value across a platform.
A great conversation about looking beyond traditional real estate asset classes to find opportunities others may be overlooking. We discuss:
Finding Growth in Overlooked Real Estate Niches -- Where are the next interesting real estate opportunities? Amachie explains why Clay Cove is following the growth of businesses like art storage, early childhood education and alternative hospitality—and the real estate opportunities that come with them.
Why Invest in Platforms, Not Just Properties? -- Clay Cove isn't simply looking for individual real estate investments. Amachie explains why they prefer investing behind operating platforms and how that approach can create opportunities to scale.
Turn Your Rent Into an Asset -- If an operating business is going to occupy real estate for years, why keep paying someone else rent? Amachie explains why Clay Cove encourages its operating partners to purchase their real estate—turning a long-term liability into an asset.
Finding Operating Leverage -- Buying assets is only part of the equation. Amachie discusses how Clay Cove looks for operating leverage within its investments and how improvements at the platform level can drive value across the business.
Learn more about Amachie:
• Connect with Amachie on LinkedIn: / amachie-ackah-0441842a5
• Clay Cove: https://www.claycovecapital.com/our-t...
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: September 09, 2026
| Date Created: August 25, 2026| Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices, Personal Stories
| Hospitality, Other, Education, Self-Storage
| ALL
From $200/SF to $800/SF: How Jofa Capital Finds Value Where Others Aren’t Looking featuring Jackson Brissette and Brian Novak.
Jackson Brissette and Brian Novak join The Kirsh Connection to break down Jofa Capital’s investment strategy through the lens of their Hawthorne airplane hangar deal. We discuss why they pursue complicated transactions, the importance of maintaining optionality, and how they turned a purchase at under $200 per square foot into a sale at more than $800 per square foot just three years later. We also discuss why finding great deals is harder than finding capital, the advantage of “fishing” where others aren’t, and why mission-critical real estate in the South Bay is benefiting from the growth of advanced manufacturing.
We discuss:
• Going from under $200/SF to over $800/SF in three years -- Jofa Capital gravitates toward complicated deals where there are multiple potential paths to create value. Jackson and Brian explain why optionality is so important to their investment strategy—and how that approach helped turn their Hawthorne acquisition at under $200 per square foot into a sale at more than $800 per square foot just three years later.
• Fish Where Others Aren’t Fishing -- How do you find attractive opportunities when everyone is chasing the same deals? Jackson and Brian explain Jofa Capital’s philosophy of “fishing in an area of the lake where others are not” and why looking where there is less competition can create an investment advantage.
• Good Deals Are Harder to Find Than Capital -- There is plenty of capital looking for a home—but far fewer great deals. Jackson and Brian discuss why sourcing compelling opportunities has become harder than raising capital and why the ability to identify the right investment is increasingly valuable.
• Mission-Critical Real Estate in the Heart of Advanced Manufacturing -- The Hawthorne airplane hangar wasn’t just another industrial property. Jackson and Brian explain why its location in the South Bay—the epicenter of Southern California’s advanced manufacturing and aerospace ecosystem—made the property mission-critical real estate.
Learn more about Jackson and Brian:
• Connect with Jackson on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacksonbrissette
• Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: / brian-novak-821885270
• Jofa Capital: https://www.jofacapital.com/about
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026
| Date Created: August 18, 2026| Development/Planning/Entitlements, Lending / Finance, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
| Industrial, Transportation
| CALIFORNIA
Contrarian Apartment Investing: Why Advanced Real Estate Is Betting Big on Southern California, my conversation with Paul Julian, President of Advanced Real Estate
In this episode, Paul Julian shares why Advanced Real Estate has built one of Southern California's premier multifamily platforms by taking a long-term, often contrarian approach to investing.
We discuss:
• Why Advanced Real Estate built its own 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to produce HVAC systems, cabinetry, plumbing components, carpentry, and other materials—and how that vertical integration creates a competitive advantage.
• Why Advanced invests exclusively in Southern California, and why Paul believes the region continues to offer the best long-term fundamentals.
• Why Paul made a bold $200 million bet on a Class A Hollywood apartment community at a time when many institutional investors were pulling back from Los Angeles.
• Why higher interest rates create buying opportunities for disciplined, never sell apartment investors rather than reasons to sit on the sidelines.
• How Advanced's X Fund allows owners of land, single-family homes, smaller apartment buildings and other assets to contribute their properties and ultimately exchange into a diversified institutional-quality multifamily fund.
Learn more about Paul Julian:
• Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: / paul-julian-0a8467310
• Advanced Real Estate: https://www.advancedrealestate.com/wh...
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
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• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026
| Date Created: August 06, 2026| Lending / Finance, Property Management, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices
| Multifamily
| CALIFORNIA
Building a National Affordable Housing Platform w/Jeffrey Jaeger, Co-Founder of Standard Communities
Building a National Affordable Housing Platform with Jeffrey Jaeger, Co-Founder of Standard Communities. We discuss:
• Why affordable housing is the best form of public/private partnership.
• How Jeff and his partner recognized that, after TARP, the federal government can become their largest customer—and built their business accordingly.
• Jeff's perspective on Los Angeles' biggest housing challenges, including stagnant wage growth, lack of new housing, and the intersection of homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse.
• How affordable housing construction costs can exceed market rate costs.
Learn more about Jeffrey Jaeger:
• Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedIn: / jeffrey-jaeger-bb48b43
• Standard Communities: https://standard-communities.com/about/
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026
| Date Created: August 06, 2026| Construction, Development/Planning/Entitlements, Government, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
| Multifamily
| CALIFORNIA
Advanced manufacturing is reshaping Southern California's industrial real estate market—and few people have a better view of that transformation than Jacob Bobek, Executive Vice President at CBRE.
In this episode of The Kirsh Connection, Jacob and I discuss why the South Bay has emerged as one of the nation's premier hubs for advanced manufacturing, home to nearly 200 innovative companies. We explore the unprecedented demand for industrial space, with some companies seeking facilities exceeding one million square feet, what makes Los Angeles uniquely positioned to lead the next generation of manufacturing, and what must change for the region to reclaim its position as America's premier place to do business. Jacob also shares how he developed the expertise to advise tenants across a broad range of industries in one of the country's most competitive commercial real estate markets.
Episode Highlights
• Why the South Bay Has Become America's Advanced Manufacturing Hub
Jacob explains why Southern California's South Bay has become a hotbed of innovation, with nearly 200 advanced manufacturing startups driving unprecedented economic growth and transforming the region's industrial real estate market.
• The Million-Square-Foot Leasing Race
Many advanced manufacturing companies aren't looking for typical industrial space—they're searching for campuses exceeding one million square feet. Jacob discusses what's fueling this extraordinary demand and the challenges of finding facilities that can accommodate it.
• Can Los Angeles Become the Best Business City Again?
Jacob shares why Los Angeles remains one of the most attractive places in the world to live and do business, while offering his perspective on the policy and economic changes needed for the region to regain its competitive edge.
• Becoming an Expert Across Multiple Industries
How do you become a trusted leasing advisor for companies spanning so many different sectors? Jacob discusses the knowledge, preparation, and curiosity required to understand clients' businesses and deliver strategic real estate solutions.
Learn more about Jacob Bobek:
• Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn: / bobek
• CBRE: https://www.cbre.com/people/jacob-bobek
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026
| Date Created: July 28, 2026| Brokerage, Economics/Market Reports/Research, Neighborhoods/Communities/Cities, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
| Industrial
| CALIFORNIA
Buying Distressed Loans: Finding Opportunity Where Others See Risk with Michael Moreno, Partner at Safe Harbor Capital Partners. We discuss:
• How Safe Harbor acquires non-performing loans from banks and works to transform them into performing assets, creating value for both investors and borrowers.
• How today's distressed debt market compares to the Global Financial Crisis—and why this cycle looks fundamentally different.
• One of the most important underwriting metrics when evaluating a loan acquisition: the relationship between the purchase price of the loan and the underlying property's value.
• Why double-digit year-over-year increases in loan defaults are creating new investment opportunities and what they signal for commercial real estate going forward.
Learn more about Michael Moreno:
• Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: / michael-moreno-13485820
• Safe Harbor Capital: https://safeharborcp.com/team/michael...
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026
| Date Created: July 23, 2026| Economics/Market Reports/Research, Lending / Finance, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices
| ALL
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Fred Leeds: Building Generational Wealth Through Timeless Real Estate Investing
How can someone evaluate a real estate deal in less than five minutes without using Excel? Fred Leeds, a Los Angeles real estate icon, has spent decades proving that great investing is often about judgment, discipline, and patience—not complex models. We discuss…
• Why he purchased the Jaguar Repair Center in Santa Monica and why “high barriers to entry” are one of the most valuable characteristics in real estate
• How he can evaluate a real estate investment in less than five minutes—without ever opening Excel
• The lesson from his first mentor that changed his life forever: the power of passive income and financial freedom
• His non-negotiable investment criteria—and why he’ll never cut a broker’s commission
• Why his first home purchase in Santa Monica became the foundation for building generational wealth
• Why he believes debt can become addictive, and why controlling leverage is the key to surviving every real estate cycle
Learn more about Fred Leeds:
• Connect with Fred on LinkedIn: / fred-leeds-properties
• Fred Leeds Properties: https://www.fredleedsproperties.com/a...
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026
| Date Created: July 23, 2026| Development/Planning/Entitlements, Economics/Market Reports/Research, Lending / Finance, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices, Personal Stories
| Residential, Multifamily
| CALIFORNIA
On this episode of The Kirsh Connection, I sit down with Benji Miller, Founder of Negresco Property Group, to discuss the realities of making that leap while still in your 30s. Benji shares the lessons he learned transitioning from the institutional real estate world at Hackman Capital to entrepreneurship—what gave him the confidence to take the risk, the challenges of building a company from the ground up, and the advice he would give to others considering the same path.
We also dive into the industrial outdoor storage (IOS) sector, why Negresco has focused exclusively on IOS opportunities throughout Southern California, and how the market has evolved since the frenzied investment environment of 2021–2023. Benji explains why transaction activity has slowed, where he sees opportunities today, and what investors should be watching as the market continues to mature.
Finally, Benji shares an incredible personal story about how he played a role in helping launch the college coaching career of Dan Hurley, who would go on to become a two-time NCAA Men's Basketball National Champion at University of Connecticut.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an institutional real estate professional contemplating your next move, or simply interested in the evolution of today's commercial real estate market, this episode offers practical insights from someone who recently made the leap—and hasn't looked back.
Learn more about Benji Miller:
• Connect with Benji on LinkedIn: / benji-miller-133aa519
• Negresco Property Group: / negresco-property-group
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026
| Date Created: July 02, 2026| Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices, Personal Stories
| Industrial
| ALL
Building a National Branded Condo Platform with Meg Epstein, Founder of CA South Development. We discuss:
• The Airbnb side hustle that helped Meg pay her rent and ultimately sparked the vision for CA South.
• The unique condo model that allows owners to live in their unit or monetize it through short-term rentals.
• Why condo development is attracting more capital than multifamily in today's market.
Learn more about Meg Epstein:
• Connect with Meg on LinkedIn: / megepstein
• CA South Development: https://www.casouthdevelopment.com/te...
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026
| Date Created: June 16, 2026| Development/Planning/Entitlements, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
| Residential, Multifamily
| CALIFORNIA
Celebrating 100 Episodes with David Schwartzman, Founder of Harridge Development. We discuss:
• What the U.S. should do about Iran—and its impact on the real estate market
• Why the booming AI economy doesn't reflect what most Americans are experiencing right now
• California says it wants more housing. David explains why new housing still isn't getting built
• Why City Council elections matter more than the Mayor—and how DSA policies are reshaping Los Angeles
• Why David never chased Sunbelt yield despite the boom in markets like Phoenix and Vegas
• Why Miami and New York may be overvalued—and why David is betting on Los Angeles County
• David opens up about filing personal bankruptcy in 2009—and the lessons that fueled his comeback
Learn more about David Schwartzman:
• Connect with David on LinkedIn: / david-schwartzman-8034784
• Harridge Development Group: https://harridgedevelopment.com/about/
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026
| Date Created: June 09, 2026| Development/Planning/Entitlements, Economics/Market Reports/Research, Government, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices, Personal Stories
| Residential, Multifamily, ALL
| ALL
Forum’s Playbook for Winning in Any Market Cycle. My Conversation with Lee Beck, President of Forum Investment Group. We discuss:
• Forum’s “secret sauce” for sourcing off-market deals through the “Forum Funnel”
• Why diversification across the capital stack is critical in volatile markets
• The massive opportunities emerging from today’s value-add “dumpster fire”
• Why political uncertainty in coastal markets concerns Lee more than Sunbelt oversupply
Learn more about Lee Beck:
• Connect with Lee on LinkedIn: / leebeck2020
• Forum Investment Group: https://forumig.com/team-member/lee-b...
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 20, 2026
| Date Created: June 02, 2026| Lending / Finance, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices
| Multifamily, ALL
| ALL
Inside LaTerra’s $455 Million Chicago Portfolio Multifamily Acquisition - A behind-the-scenes look at LaTerra Development’s massive $455 million Chicago multifamily acquisition with Charlie and Chris Tourtellotte of LaTerra Development. We discuss:
• Why Chicago is suddenly one of the hottest apartment markets in America
• How the deal delivers double-digit cash-on-cash projections
• Why even elite sponsors sometimes need 100 meetings before landing the right capital partner
• How we are in a generational buying opportunity for apartments
Learn more about Chris Tourtellotte:
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: / chris-tourtellotte-3257224
Learn more about Charlie Tourtellotte:
• Connect with Charlie on LinkedIn: / charles-tourtellotte-a1890119
https://laterradev.com/
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 19, 2026
| Date Created: May 20, 2026| Lending / Finance, Investment Funds / Family Offices
| Multifamily
| ILLINOIS
Why the Westside Always Wins: Ron Smith & David Berg on LA Real Estate & the Future of the Palisades
Why the Westside Always Wins: Ron Smith & David Berg on LA Residential Real Estate, Relationships & the Future of the Pacific Palisades. We discuss:
• Why the Westside is almost always a seller’s market
• How Smith & Berg built a white-glove team to make the home selling/buying process seamless from start to finish
• Building a “client for life” real estate brokerage business
• The current state and future of the Palisades market
Learn more about David Berg:
• Connect with David on LinkedIn: / davebergla
Learn more about Ron Smith:
• Connect with Ron on LinkedIn: / f-ron-smith-07935416
https://smithandberg.com/
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 19, 2026
| Date Created: May 13, 2026| Residential Properties for Sale, Brokerage, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Personal Stories
| Residential
| CALIFORNIA
Sandeep Mathrani has built a career stepping into chaos—and fixing it. From leading General Growth Properties out of bankruptcy during the Global Financial Crisis to taking over WeWork after the board removed Adam Neumann, he’s become one of the most respected turnaround CEOs in real estate. In this episode, Sandeep delivers a true masterclass on running companies and fixing broken ones. If you’re in real estate, private equity, or leadership in any industry, this episode isn’t just a conversation—it’s a playbook. We cover:
• His “glass completely full” mentality—reframing problems as opportunities instead of problems
• How he rebuilt GGP one asset at a time, despite massive complexity
• The 50–30–20 rule: which assets to sell, scale, and optimize
• His disdain for the word “busy”—and what it really signals
• The 3 keys to loan workouts: reputation, plan, and exit
• Walking into WeWork and realizing the math didn’t work—and cutting $2.5B in expenses to survive
Learn more about Sandeep:
• Connect with Sandeep on LinkedIn: / sandeep-mathrani
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 19, 2026
| Date Created: May 05, 2026| Lending / Finance, REITs, Employment / Jobs, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices, Personal Stories
| Office, Retail
| ALL
From Frenzy to Reality, The Industrial Market Rest Explained with Howard Schwimmer, Founder and Former Co-CEO of Rexford Industrial and Founder of S5 Industrial Realty Inc. We discuss:
• Why small bay industrial is becoming the most competitive sector in real estate
• Why the best deals never hit the market—and how proactive outreach still beats AI and algorithms
• Why finding quality real estate is too nuanced for AI to replace
• What the “post-COVID hangover” in industrial really means—and whether this is a correction or an opportunity
Learn more about Howard:
• Connect with Howard on LinkedIn: / howard-schwimmer-b0100414
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 19, 2026
| Date Created: April 28, 2026| Development/Planning/Entitlements, Technology / Proptech, REITs, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices
| Industrial
| CALIFORNIA
Riches in the Niches: How Alex Valner, President and Managing Partner of Center Capital Partners, Finds Outsized Returns Where Others Aren’t Looking. We Discuss:
Airfields = Beachfront Property — Why aviation real estate may be one of the most scarce and overlooked assets in the market
Hunting Where the Giants Aren’t — Winning in the lower middle market while large-cap private equity sits on the sidelines
Core-Plus… with Opportunistic Returns? — The playbook for outperforming without taking headline risk
Asset First, Team Second — The sequencing behind building a scalable investment platform
Learn more about Alex:
• Center Capital: https://www.centercp.com/the-team
• Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: / alex-valner-bb65804b
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 19, 2026
| Date Created: April 21, 2026| Lending / Finance, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices
| Land, Multifamily
Founders, Family, and a Fast-Growing Brand: The Hugh & Grace Playbook, My Conversation with Founders Ben and Sara Jensen. We discuss:
• The problem with “wellness” today – and why Hugh & Grace had to be built from scratch
• They walked away from it all – Beverly Hills to RV parks, betting everything on a vision
• We’re not that different – the overlooked truth that could change how we see everyone
• What does it actually mean to win? – a raw rethink of success beyond money and status
Learn more about Ben & Sara:
• Hugh & Grace: https://hughandgrace.com/
• Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: / sarajensen1
• Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: / benjensen1
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In each episode of The Kirsh Connection, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 19, 2026
| Date Created: April 15, 2026| Charities, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices, Personal Stories
| Multifamily
Hollywood Meets Real Estate: The Future of Studio & Office with Victor Coleman, CEO of Hudson Pacific Properties. We discuss:
• The Arden Exit: Inside the GE/Blackstone Acquisition—and the Legendary Dubai Celebration
• Why Bet on Public Markets Again? Victor’s Second Act After Arden Realty
• Is L.A. Office Next—or Still Stuck? Breaking Down the SF Comeback Comparison
• Did L.A. Fumble the Entertainment Industry? Why Production Is Leaving
• Against the Grain: Why HPP Is Leaning Back Into Office
Connect with Victor Coleman:
Hudson Pacific Properties: https://investors.hudsonpacificproper...
LinkedIn: / victor-coleman
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Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 19, 2026
| Date Created: April 07, 2026| REITs, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Personal Stories
| Office, Studios
| CALIFORNIA
What It Takes to Build and Scale a Multifamily Platform, My Conversation with Jeff Weller – Co-Founder of Lion Real Estate. In this episode, we discuss:
• From Syndications to Discretionary Capital — Why Lion has shifted toward fund structures to move faster and control execution
• Buying from Banks in Today’s Market — How dislocation is creating opportunities and what it takes to win deals from lenders
• Sunbelt vs. Coastal Performance — Where Lion is seeing strength today and how market dynamics are reshaping returns
• Start in Asset Management, Not the Boardroom — Why getting your hands dirty is still the best path to building a real estate career
Connect with Jeff Weller:
Lion Real Estate Group: https://www.lionreg.com/bio/jeff-weller
LinkedIn: / jeff-weller-84aa476
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Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 08, 2026
| Date Created: March 31, 2026| Legal, Lending / Finance, REITs, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
| Multifamily
| ALL
Ocean West’s Strategy for Deploying Global Capital Across Asset Diversification, my conversation with Russ Allegrete, Principal and Co-Founder of Ocean West Capital Partners.
In this episode of The Kirsh Connection, Russ and I discuss:
• Why Ocean West Focuses on Multiple Asset Classes and the Entire Capital Stack
• The Five-Year Journey to Winning Korean Institutional Capital
• Investors Can Deal with New Legislation — But Not Uncertainty
• Key to Real Estate: Follow the Demographics
Connect with Russ:
Ocean West: https://oceanwestcp.com/team/russ-all...
LinkedIn: / ocean-west-capital-partners
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Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 08, 2026
| Date Created: March 24, 2026| REITs, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
| Industrial, Office
My Discussion with Jeff Marks – CEO of Innovative Partnerships Group.
We Discuss:
• How stadium naming rights evolved into a multi-billion-dollar asset class
• What differentiates Innovative Partnerships Group from the global agencies
• A breakdown of the billions of dollars in sponsorship and naming-rights deals Jeff has structured
• Why COIs are the holy grail of sports-venue monetization — and how they’re unlocked
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Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 08, 2026
| Date Created: March 17, 2026| Legal, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
| Sports & Entertainment
| ALL
In this episode of Real Talk, we talk with Dan Joseph and Eli Moghavem from Apparent Base.
We discuss:
• The complementary roles of infrastructure, experience, and capital in building a scalable private credit platform
• Why new acquisition capital beats recap risk in today’s market
• How bespoke pref equity and mezz structures solve real borrower problems
• Why regulatory risk is more concerning than oversupply in underwriting decisions
Learn more about Dan:
• View Dan’s bio on Apparent’s website: https://www.apparentcapital.com/our-p...
• Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: / dan-joseph-corridor
Learn more about Eli:
• View Eli’s bio on Apparent’s website: https://www.apparentcapital.com/our-p...
• Connect with Eli on LinkedIn: / elimoghavem
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In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of Real Talk:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
Real Talk is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 08, 2026
| Date Created: February 17, 2026| Legal, Lending / Finance, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches, Investment Funds / Family Offices
| ALL
| ALL
In this episode of Real Talk, we talk with Sean Fulp, Vice President at Colliers and Founder of Duxre.
We discuss:
• How he landed lender special servicers as clients
• Why the office market is coming back
• Why not buying office in 2026 could be a miss
• How Duxre is unifying CRE tech into a purpose-built operating system
Learn more about Sean:
• View Sean’s bio on Collier’s website: https://www.colliers.com/en/experts/s...
• Connect with Sean on LinkedIn: / seanfulp
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In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of Real Talk:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
Real Talk is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 05, 2026
| Date Created: February 04, 2026| Brokerage, Legal, Technology / Proptech, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
| Office, ALL
| ALL
In this episode of Real Talk, we go from music executive to multifamily CEO with Larry Jacobson, President and CEO of Jacobson Equities.
We discuss:
• Running Giant Records (Time Warner)
• Managing iconic artists – Lessons learning from working with Avenged Sevenfold, Alanis Morrissette, Slash, and Michael Bolton that still shape how Larry leads today
• Music vs real estate – Why the two industries are more alike than people think
• Breaking into student housing
• Why Poway works – Focused take on demographics, supply constraints, and why this San Diego submarket stands out
Learn more about Larry:
• View Larry’s bio on Jacobson’s website: https://jacobsonequities.com/leadersh...
• Connect with Larry on LinkedIn: / larry-jacobson-968696
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In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.
Don't miss an episode of Real Talk:
• Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM
• Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j
• Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
• Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU
Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.
• Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: / andrewkirsh
• Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh
• Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession...
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: / sklar-kirsh-llp
• Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/...
Real Talk is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.
The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 05, 2026
| Date Created: January 21, 2026| Development/Planning/Entitlements, Legal, REITs, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
| Multifamily
| CALIFORNIA