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Joel Goldberg - Building Championship Communities and Cultures Jun 20, 2019

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Downtown stadiums are special. There's something inexplicably enjoyable about leaving work and walking to a ballgame. This experience becomes magical when after the game you can simply walk home. As a baseball reporter and analyst, Joel Goldberg (@goldbergkc, TW) has traveled to just about every baseball stadium in the United States. He's seen more than his fair share of downtown stadiums and hotels and as both a professional and a traveler, he has a unique perspective on what makes these types of properties memorable and enjoyable.

In this conversation, Blake and Joel discuss:

How to create a championship culture in communities of all types.
What truly makes downtown stadiums successful.
What Real Estate Professionals should be looking at when considering investments near stadiums.

A native of suburban Philadelphia and Chicago, Joel has been a member of the Kansas City Royals television broadcast since 2008, serving as the host of every pregame and postgame show on FOX Sports Kansas City.

The University of Wisconsin graduate won a 2001 Mid-America Emmy for sports reporting and has covered multiple championship teams in Major League Baseball and the National Football League.

Joel built a nearly 25-year career developing and maintaining strong relationships with professional athletes, coaches, and team management and he now shares those stories and strategies with companies and associations.

Learn more about Joel on his website JoelGoldbergMedia.com. Follow him on Twitter, @GoldbergKC, on Instagram, @JoelGoldbergKC, and on LinkedIn, @JoelGoldbergKC.

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Calandra Cruickshank - Streamlining Location Selection and Opportunity Zone Investments Jun 13, 2019

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Selecting a corporate site or validating an investment in an opportunity zone can take a very long time, sometimes months. Calandra Cruickshank (@CalandraLila, TW) recognized that by leveraging the power of big data, these processes could be significantly faster and easier. Thus, Statebook International® was founded. Statebook is the first nationwide online marketplace for economic development and corporate site selection headquartered in NY.

With over a decade in the tech industry, Cruickshank specializes in designing and implementing creative campaigns using sustainable and socially responsible programs and strategic alliances between for-profit and non-profit companies and government agencies.

Calandra previously co-founded and served as president and on the board of directors for CommonKindness.com, an online coupon hosting platform that benefits nonprofits while saving consumers money and driving traffic and sales to brands and retailers. Calandra also co-founded and served as senior vice president for Good Deed Foundation, a national branding and licensing company that leveraged existing supermarket products to support non-profit organizations benefitting climate change and women and families in poverty.

In this conversation, Blake and Calandra discuss:

The rise of Opportunity Zones and how Real Estate Investors can leverage big data to streamline decision making.
What corporations are most attracted to when selecting a new location and how this might affect real estate.
How Real Estate Developers are transforming abandoned malls into community-focused experiences.

Learn more about Statebook International® at https://www.statebook.com. Check out their About Page for direct emails to Calandra and her team. Follow Statebook on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Finally, connect with Calandra on Twitter, @CalandraLila, and on LinkedIn.

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Replay of Luke Norris on the Future of Living with Blake Miller Jun 06, 2019

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Luke Norris (@NorrisLuke, TW) believes that if leveraged properly, smart technology and data can be used by governments for more than reporting potholes. As Managing Director of Strategy and Government Relations for Open Cities (OpenCities.com), Norris works to facilitate better, more efficient communication between citizens and local government.

Over the past eight years, Norris has become a recognized thought leader in digital government through his work at PayIt (PayItGov.com) and Code for America (CodeForeAmerica.org) where he's been tapped to address the nation's Mayors and city/county managers. Luke has 12 years of experience in executing growth strategies for start-ups, including not-for-profit and Fortune 500 companies and that work, in addition to his role at CWC-KC landed him on the Top Connectors list in the Kansas City education and entrepreneurship community.

In this replay of one of our first episodes, Luke & Blake discuss:

The importance of local governments providing better data to citizens.
Installing smart technology in affordable housing.
Why user-centered design must be used to build better communities.

Connect with Luke Norris on Twitter, @NorrisLuke and on LinkedIn.

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Melody Akhtari - Creating Efficient, Secure, and Magical Package Delivery Solutions May 30, 2019

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In 2011, Amazon introduced TV & movie streaming as part of its Prime subscription service. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this boosted Prime subscriptions, boosting Amazon sales, and creating a boom in package deliveries. Today, nearly 47% of package deliveries come from Amazon! In multi-family and mixed-use buildings, this created a huge problem. Melody Akhtari (@iMelody, TW), Director of Marketing & Communications at Luxer One (@LuxerOne, TW), says that what started as a front desk courtesy in these properties is now a major headache. Luxer One has the solution.

Luxer One is a technology company specializing in secure delivery and convenient pick up of goods. The company's smart package lockers and access control technology are used across industries, including residential, retail, commercial, and higher education.

As multifamily's most trusted name in locker technology, Luxer One has deployed thousands of lockers throughout the USA and Canada to facilitate the delivery of goods for customers. The high-quality locker hardware is designed and manufactured in the United States, and Luxer One's in-house developers and designers build the system's software applications. Lockers can be fully customized to unique customer scenarios, from vibrant colors and wraps to customized UX screens.

The Luxer One team started innovating 24/7 automated locker solutions in San Francisco in 2005, with the Luxer One brand launching in 2013. Today, the company is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with over 150 employees globally. In late 2018, Luxer One joined the ASSA ABLOY family of security and access control brands.

Melody believes deeply in the power of brand promise, led by the drumbeat of a central company credo. She helped to refine and promote Luxer One's mission statement of "relentlessly improving how the world receives goods." During her first year with the company, Melody also supported Luxer One's sister company, Laundry Locker, which was dedicated to convenient dry cleaning for multifamily residents of San Francisco.

In this episode Blake and Melody discuss:

How package lockers increase both efficiency and a buildings bottom line.
What property owners should be considering when planning for package locker services in their buildings.
Ensuring accessibility to package locker services through compliance and customization.

Learn more about Luxer One and their line of products visit LuxerOne.com. You can also follow Luxer One on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Connect with Melody Akhtari on Twitter, @iMelody, and on her LinkedIn page.

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Rhonda Dirvin - Leveraging IoT to Conserve, Protect and Maintain Real Estate May 23, 2019

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Rhonda Dirvin (@RADirvin, TW) is passionate about the Internet of Things and it's potential for improving all aspects of our lives. More than little boxes that talk to us and spout the time and temperature, Dirvin sees a future where IoT aids with conservation, building maintenance, and actually making our lives more secure, rather than being a security risk.

Dirvin is a veteran in the electronics industry with more than two decades of experience. She started her career at Motorola Semiconductor where she spent 17 years. In 2011 she joined Arm where she now drives Arm's marketing and ecosystems strategy for embedded, IoT and automotive. Arm is one of those companies you interact with daily and don't even know it.

In this replay from November 29th, 2018, Blake and Rhonda discuss:

The role of the Internet of Things in Building maintenance and energy conservation.
What Fog Computing is and how it can be beneficial in the Real Estate world.
Privacy and security for everyone using the Internet of Things.

Find Rhonda Dirvin on Twitter, @RADirvin and on LinkedIn. Check out the incredible things Arm is doing at https://community.arm.com.

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Jon Dishotsky - Making City Life Accessible with Affordable Co-Living Solutions May 16, 2019

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We've all been in a co-living situation when you stop to think about it. Whether it be living with family, friends, or classmates. Co-living, as a concept, isn't new. However, co-living as a service and affordable solution to city living is on the rise. WeWork has entered the space with WeLive. Startups are also entering the space, like Ollie and Starcity. Jon Dishotsky (@jondishotsky, TW) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Starcity and is on a mission to make cities more accessible to everyone.

Starcity is a startup building a new category of real estate called co-living. Designed to help make cities accessible to anyone, Starcity offers its residents a comfortable living experience with a private, fully furnished bedroom complemented by warm, inviting shared kitchens and living spaces. Prior to co-founding Starcity in 2016, Jon spent more than ten years in commercial real estate, helping companies expand their headcount globally. Jon holds a Bachelor's degree in Managerial Economics from UC Davis and is based in San Francisco, CA.

Starcity makes living arrangements delightful and sustainable so that people can stay in cities long-term. They do this by redefining the meaning of home. Innovative interior-design that increases livable space and smart technology that reduces waste is at the core of their product. Starcity is building communities in a way that reflects the diverse, eclectic nature of each city.

In this conversation, Blake and Jon discuss:

Why the real estate market is ripe for co-living developments.
How co-living property ROI differs from traditional real estate assets.
The technology used to manage co-living properties and how it differs from traditional property management software.

Learn more about Starcity on their website, starcity.com. Follow them on Twitter, @starcity and on Instagram, @joinstarcity. You can find Jon on Twitter, @jondishotsky, and on LinkedIn.

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Daniel Herscovici - Integrating the Smart Home Experience May 09, 2019

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When it comes to the Internet of Things, Daniel Herscovici (@DanHerscovici) believes consumers want integrated experiences rather than individual devices. It's nice to have a Nest Thermostat or a Phillips Hue lightbulb or a smart security system, but if consumers have to manage each individually then they are no better than their analog forefathers. This isn't a surprise from someone whose personal mission statement starts with "Balancing vision and force of will with the ability to partner is what separates the good from the great." Herscovici is recognized as a leader in the Smart Home, IoT, and digital transformation.

Over the past 20 years, he served in leadership roles at Fortune 50 companies like Comcast and Motorola and spent much of his career focused on creating new businesses within large enterprises. An entrepreneur at heart, he founded and led several new to market business lines focused on consumer tech and tech services. He has a passion for consumer-centric design and is always looking for innovative ways to address unmet, unarticulated market needs.

In this replay of episode 8 of Future of Living, Daniel and Blake discuss

Herscovici's Five Pillars of the Smart Home Experience
How property owners and Real Estate professionals can offer Internet service and security as an amenity.
The biggest opportunities presenting themselves to Real Estate in today's digital landscape.

Learn more about Daniel and his current role with Edison Partners at https://www.edisonpartners.com. Dive deeper into what he's thinking and writing about on his LinkedIn page.

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Sarah McMillian - Preserving and Modernizing Historical Buildings With Connected Technology May 02, 2019

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Sarah McMillian believes historical buildings hold vast amounts of valuable cultural currency. They tell a story not only of the people that built the building but also of the community in which they lived and what they valued. And so preserving historical buildings, in her view, is valuable to our culture and our community. Additionally, and equally important, preserving buildings is more sustainable than building new and has a positive environmental impact. New construction requires quite a bit of fossil fuel energy and releases a great amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

As Business Development Lead at Temboo, an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) software startup based in New York City, Sarah helps real estate developers and other businesses make their products, processes, and facilities smart. Sarah has helped a diverse group of companies across the globe find customers for their innovative products and services. Her first job out of MIT was Marketing & Sales Lead for an India-based startup where she launched the country's first biodegradable sanitary pad brand. She later joined the eCommerce unicorn, Jet.com, where she grew sales of a multi-million dollar business unit. Sarah has written for TechCrunch and other publications about how to build a more sustainable, equitable future, and lives by the motto "leave a place better than you found it."

In this conversation, Sarah and Blake discuss:

The importance of interoperability not only in historical buildings but also in new buildings.
Practical and economic ways Real Estate Professionals can connect their historical buildings and create interoperability.
Why Real Estate Developers should preserve old buildings instead of building new.

The best place to find Sarah McMillian online is on her LinkedIn page. Learn more about Temboo at https://temboo.com. Follow Temboo on Twitter, @temboo, on Instagram, @temboo_iot, and on Facebook. Temboo's YouTube page holds a wealth of how-to and explainer videos to help you modernize your historical buildings, check them out at https://www.youtube.com/temboo. Finally, follow the Temboo LinkedIn page additional IoT information and practical how-tos.

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Andrew Dickson - Building Turnkey, Autonomous Homes Apr 25, 2019

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Andrew Dickson (@bennettdickson, TW) believes the way homes are built is fundamentally flawed. The idea that we're still constructing homes from the ground up, board by board, home by home is, in his opinion, inefficient and old-fashioned. He sees a future of turnkey homes built using pre-fabricated segments, extremely automated, and able to go seamlessly move on and off the electrical grid.

Dickson is the CEO & Founder of Acre Designs, a home construction startup re-imagining the American Home. In this replay from their conversation at the beginning of the year, Blake and Andrew discuss:

Why home construction must be change.
How Acre's approach to single-family construction also benefits multi-family construction.
How to create energy independent homes and neighborhoods.

Learn more about Andrew and Acre at https://acre.co or on Andrew's LinkedIn page. You can also find Andrew on Twitter, @bennettdickson.

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Spencer Dickerson - Planning, Designing, and Building for Micro-Mobility as an Amenity with VeoRide Apr 18, 2019

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Micro-mobility is a term often used to describe tools and services that facilitate the first or last leg of a journey. That short bit of travel required to make it to or from the longer, typically car-facilitated part of a trip. Currently, services like Bird, Lime, and Citibike are providing micro-mobility services in cities across America. VeoRide (@veoride.mobility, IG), however, is specifically focused on filling this need on college campuses, or micro-cities as we like to think of them.

College campuses aren't unlike cities, multi-family or mixed-use developments in that they also must deal with providing parking for students, staff, and guests. Roads inherently divide and when creating a vibrant, engaging community is paramount, planning, designing and building for micro-mobility is a great way to provide more green space, cut back on automobile traffic, and cut carbon emissions.

Spencer Dickerson is the Western US Regional Manager for VeoRide, a micro-mobility sharing company that works with communities to provide convenient, eco-friendly, and responsible transportation for the modern world. VeoRide was born out fo two students shared frustration in finding flexible, reliable and convenient transportation on campus.

In this conversation, Blake and Spencer discuss:

Why Real Estate professionals should be integrating with micro-mobility services.
The micro-mobility considerations RE Pros must be aware of when planning, designing, constructing or retrofitting a building.
How micro-mobility options can aid in greater community engagement and resident happiness.

Learn more about VeoRide at their website, https://www.veoride.com. Follow them on Instagram, @veoride.mobility, on Facebook, @VeoRide, on Twitter, @VeoRideMobility, and on LinkedIn.

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