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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 ******************************************* 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