From Music Executive to Multifamily CEO with Larry Jacobson

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Video added by The Kirsh Connection | Date Uploaded: August 05, 2026 | Date Created: January 21, 2026

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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 ******************************************* 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.


Categories:
Development/Planning/Entitlements, Legal, REITs, Interviews / Podcasts / Speeches
Property Types:
Multifamily
States:
CALIFORNIA
Regions:
Southern California, Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Cities:
Los Angeles


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