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Ryan Marshall, President and CEO of PulteGroup Inc. Nov 14, 2024

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Willy was joined by Ryan Marshall, President and CEO of PulteGroup, Inc., one of the nation’s largest home builders. Ryan has his finger on the pulse of the housing market, so what are the key trends and opportunities he’s seeing?

Ryan and Willy discussed his transition into the role of CEO at PulteGroup, Inc., the company’s number one driver of value, the importance of the consumer, disruptions and opportunities in the home building space, what builders are doing to address the housing supply shortage, opportunities he’s seeing in markets across the U.S., how he instills a team-first mentality throughout the company, and much more.

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Frans Johansson, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, and Acclaimed International Speaker Nov 07, 2024

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To be successful, you have to constantly innovate. So, what is your company doing to stay ahead of the curve? Willy was joined by bestselling author, entrepreneur, and acclaimed international speaker, Frans Johansson.

They discussed how Frans developed an agile and adaptable mindset from a young age, his unique upbringing, the importance of intent, the need for diverse perspectives and innovative teams, what successful implementation of AI looks like in a business, the future of the talent pipeline, and so much more.

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Women In Leadership: A Unified Voice Oct 31, 2024

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On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we showcased highlights from noteworthy episodes featuring remarkable women in leadership. We heard from:

Christina Wallace, Senior lecturer at Harvard Business School
Frances Frei, Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School
Ginni Rometty, Former Chairman and President & CEO of IBM, Co-Chair at OneTen
Gloria Steinem, Writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist organizer
Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent, author of “When Women Lead”
Mary Erdoes, J.P. Morgan’s CEO of Asset and Wealth Management
Stephanie Linnartz, Former CEO of Under Armour

These trailblazing leaders shared their stories and insights, empowering others to chase their dreams, overcome challenges, and achieve success.

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David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General & Director of the CIA Oct 24, 2024

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Willy was joined by General David Petraeus, retired four-star U.S. Army general who also served as the director of the CIA, for part two of their captivating conversation. One episode wasn’t enough to cover David’s invaluable insights and experiences.

He sat down with Willy once again to cover even more hard-hitting topics, from global power dynamics and geopolitical tensions to performing under pressure and how lessons from the military translate to the business world.

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Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer of DigitalBridge Oct 17, 2024

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Willy was joined by Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer at DigitalBridge, a leading global alternative asset management firm. With over 25 years in the digital infrastructure sector, Marc has his finger on the pulse of technological advancement and innovative AI.

He and Willy discussed his introduction to the path of technology infrastructure, how he built a career at the intersection of real estate and telecommunications, the ins and outs of small cell technology, public vs. private cloud, enhancing the security of corporate data, job creation in the digital space, his thoughts on crypto and blockchain, competition toward AI superiority, and so much more.

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Fernando De Leon, Founder and CEO of Leon Capital Group Oct 10, 2024

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Willy was joined by Fernando De Leon, Founder and CEO of Leon Capital Group, a family holding company that built and operates a portfolio exceeding $10 billion in assets across multiple businesses in healthcare, financial services, and real estate.

He and Willy discussed his humble upbringing as the youngest of six and the drive that was instilled in him at a young age, his educational and career trajectory – including leaving Goldman Sachs to give into the entrepreneurial bug, his experience building Leon Capital Group, his management style and how to create competitive advantages, growth opportunities he’s seeing, and much more.

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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 19 Oct 03, 2024

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Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman for “The Best Hour in CRE,” and they certainly covered a lot of ground.

They discussed some of today’s hottest topics, including the impact that the election and policy objectives will have on the economy, consumer confidence, U.S. debt, inflation, cap rates, CPI, Peter’s Fed predictions, where we’re at in terms of economic recovery, back to office policies, hot markets, and much more.

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Mike Johnston, Mayor of Denver and Egon Terplan, Strategist and Advisor on Urban Policy & Economic Development Sep 26, 2024

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Willy was joined by Mayor of Denver, Mike Johnston, and Egon Terplan, strategist and advisor on urban policy and economic development, live from the University of Denver Educated Opinions Event.

They discussed the urban revitalization of Denver – and cities in general – post-pandemic, how the mayor is tackling issues including homelessness, crime, and public safety, the impact of technological innovations on city development, how historical precedents impact urban planning today, the shift we’re experiencing toward reindustrialization, and much more.

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David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General and Director of the CIA Sep 19, 2024

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To celebrate the 200th episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by General David Petraeus, retired four-star U.S. Army general who served as the director of the CIA, focusing on intelligence and counterterrorism.

He and Willy discussed the evolving landscape of global security, how near-death experiences changed his perspective on life and leadership, physical fitness and his competitive drive, the strategy behind the raid of Bin Laden, and the threats and challenges we’re facing in the world today.

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Robert Reffkin, Founder and CEO of Compass, Inc. Sep 13, 2024

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Willy was joined by Robert Reffkin, the Founder and CEO of real estate tech company Compass, Inc., live from the 2024 Zelman & Associates Housing Summit.

He and Willy discussed topics including Robert’s humble upbringing and how it led him down the path to entrepreneurship, pivotal moments that shaped his career, combatting negativity and lessons learned through hardship, Compass’ investment in technology, intricacies of the real estate market, Robert’s vision for the company and where it will be in twenty years, and much more.

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