Between Two Chairs - Demystifying Commercial Real Estate
56 episodes Last Updated: May 09, 24
Welcome to Between Two Chairs: Demystifying Commercial Real Estate, the podcast that brings you the latest insights and trends from the Miami commercial real estate industry. Co-hosts Fernando Arencibia Jr. and Jennifer Wollmann, both former Chairman of the Board for the largest local real estate association in the Country, the Miami Association of Realtors, bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to every conversation.
In each episode, we dive deep into the world of commercial real estate in Miami, speaking with market leaders, exploring the latest trends, and breaking down complex concepts to make them accessible for everyone.
Whether you're a seasoned real estate professional, a curious investor, or just interested in the Miami market in general, Between Two Chairs is the podcast for you. So sit back, relax, and join us as we demystify the world of commercial real estate in Miami.
Episodes
May 09, 2024
Cap Rates: What Are They & What Do They Mean
People who buy and sell real estate almost always ask about the cap rates, but a lot of them also know that, contrary to what the mainstream public thinks, properties with low cap rates can often be excellent deals!
I know we did interviews back to back, breaking from our regular formatting, but with Formula 1 speeding into town this weekend, we just had to interview the amazing Miami Gardens Councilwoman Linda Julien and talk about how Miami Gardens and Miami-Dade County worked together to bring this world class event to South Florida. The F1 Grand Prix boosted the local economy by $449 Million in 2023. Does this affect our #cre market? You bet!
Apr 25, 2024
Miamism, Mojitos, & Marketing: Ines Hegedus Garcia Dives Into Social Media Branding For CRE
With some notable exceptions, commercial real estate agents have been slower at jumping on social media than residential ones. That is a huge opportunity for cre agents to carve out an audience. Ines Hegedus Garcia was a very early adopter of social media and her Miamism brand has grown as a result of her work and authenticity. Join us as we dive into the do's and dont's of social media, great Instagram spots, and taking selfies in Miami.
Apr 18, 2024
Happy 1 Year Anniversary!
Woo hoo! Thank you for joining us on our anniversary episode as Fernando and I go through the highlights of some of our interviews. Thank you for joining us on this journey. We look forward to continuing to demystify commercial real estate and highlight the South Florida CRE market.
Our guest this week is Antonio 'Tony' Puente, CCIM with Fairchild Partners. Tony has a lot of experience selling and leasing film, television, and radio studios, a hyperspecialized commercial real estate niche. He currently has Spanish Broadcasting System - HQ Building and MEGA TV - Broadcasting Center for sale at 7007 NW 77 Ave. In addition to having a cool address and being in the hot Airport West Market of Miami, this approximately 70,000 square foot studio is located on 5.37 acres.Tony takes a deep dive into the critera required for this niche market and shares insights on how to start and grow as a CRE professional.
The Miami International Film Festival starts tomorrow, April 5 and runs through Sunday, April 14. Local commercial venues benefit by filling up hotel rooms, restaurants, theaters, and other venues where films are screened, parties are thrown, and lectures are given. Well known movies and TV shows filmed in Miami, including Academy Award winning Moonlight. Film and TV studios lease and own a lot of commercial real estate! M3Studios: 122,000 square feet and Telemundo: 476,000 square feet.
We can't think of a better way to celebrate our 50th episode, small business month, and women's history month, than to summarize (and relive!) the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit.
Renting a space for a franchise location? Buying a franchise business? Selling a franchise? During our interview with Reda, we go through her journey as a franchisee to a specialist in this field. She discusses the benefits of owning a franchise, working with franchisees, leasing to a franchisee as well as how to speed up the process of buying or selling an existing franchise.
Mar 14, 2024
Working With Small Business Tenants
Working with small businesses is one of the most satisfying aspects of real estate. Helping someone pursue the dream of entrepreneurship while at the same time bringing new companies into a community is incredibly rewarding, but can also prove to be challenging. To help minimize the challenges and maximize the potential of success, we dive into how to prepare a business for their real estate search.
March is Small Business Month, so we are focusing on small businesses! How to start one, how to work with them, and how to sell them. Today's episode is an overview of the impact small businesses have on the economy as a whole as well as on the state and local level here in South Florida.