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On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we flipped the script and put Willy in the interviewee seat. He was joined by his friend, Danny Gabriel – CEO of real estate, construction, and investment firm, ColRich (https://colrich.com/) and longtime fundraiser for Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) – who asked him questions from the audience. They covered a variety of topics from his daily routine, greatest fears, what drives him to succeed, how he avoids burnout, whether or not he’d run for office, private vs. public markets, interest rates, institutional capital, debt funds, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 06:10 Willy’s morning routine 07:30 What are your greatest fears and what lifts you up? 10:20 Willy’s biggest motivation: Proving himself to become CEO 16:14 The commitment to self-care and leadership 21:38 Books that impacted you and why leaders should read 23:50 Preventing burnout and embracing conflict 27:50 Any plans to run for political office? 30:26 Are long-term federal budgets done? 34:25 How often do you meet local teams in person? 37:04 Most common mistakes real estate companies make 40:45 Should we move forward with DEI programs? 46:53 Public company vs. private company 48:55 Labor shortage and the consequences on multifamily 56:11 Interest rates: How institutional capital can return to play 1:01:00 The noise around debt funds: Where to replace funding GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: / @walkerdunlop » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines.