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Gregory Makoff, Senior Debt Management Expert Mar 28, 2024

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Willy was joined by Gregory Makoff, a Senior Fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School and an expert on sovereign debt management.

He previously worked as a banker specializing in debt restructuring, advised the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and recently authored a book, Default: The Landmark Court Battle over Argentina’s $100 Billion Debt Restructuring.

He and Willy discussed the details of Argentina’s decades-long sovereign debt litigation, the U.S. financial situation and what we can learn from Argentina to prevent a national crisis, the negative fiscal impact of the growing partisan divide, the U.S. economy’s influence on global debt, and so much more.

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Gloria Steinem, Writer, Lecturer, Political Activist, and Feminist Organizer Mar 14, 2024

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On this Walker Webcast, Willy sat down for an in-person interview with legendary feminist activist Gloria Steinem. She is best known as a pioneer of the women’s rights movement in the 1970s and has dedicated her life to promoting gender equality and social justice.

She and Willy discussed anecdotes from her humble upbringing, the importance of bodily autonomy, major milestones of her life and career, the evolution of gender roles, what she’d tell her twenty-year-old self, and so much more.

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Jeffrey Wright, Award-Winning Actor Mar 07, 2024

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Movie buff or not, you’re going to want to tune into our latest episode of the Walker Webcast. Willy was joined by award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright. He has won a Tony, Emmy, AFI, Golden Globe, 2024 Indie Spirit Award, and is nominated for an Academy Award this year for his performance in American Fiction.

He and Willy discussed the stories behind some of the most memorable films of his career, learning to perform under pressure, the importance of collaboration in the film industry, what’s next for his career, and much more.

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Rodney Zemmel, Global Leader of Digital, McKinsey & Company Feb 29, 2024

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, we brought in the expert to provide you with the strategy and tools you need to thrive in the age of technology and AI. Willy was joined by Rodney Zemmel, Senior Partner and the global leader of McKinsey Digital at McKinsey & Company. He and Willy discussed key concepts from his book Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI, including the risks and opportunities we will face with AI, upscaling your leadership team, the importance of developing your company’s “soft skills,” and so much more.

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Doug Yearley, Chairman and CEO of Toll Brothers Feb 22, 2024

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Doug Yearley, Chairman and CEO of Toll Brothers, one of the nation’s leading luxury home builders.

He and Willy discussed how he climbed the ranks at Toll Brothers, lessons learned from his mentor Bob Toll, the importance of marketing and branding, the secret to the company’s high retention rate, what we can expect to see from the company in the future, and so much more.

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Market Update with Walker & Dunlop experts Ivy Zelman, Kris Mikkelsen, and Aaron Appel Feb 15, 2024

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Walker & Dunlop experts Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President, Research and Securities, Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President, Investment Sales, and Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets.

They covered hot topics facing the CRE industry including the potential impacts of the impending wave of loan maturities over the next three years, value-add vs. opportunistic strategies, trends they see in each of the asset classes, their outlooks for 2024, and so much more.

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Michael Duffy, Opinions Editor-At-Large, the Washington Post Feb 08, 2024

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Michael Duffy, journalist, opinions editor at large at the Washington Post, and bestselling author.

Michael and Willy discussed anecdotes from his book, The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity, encounters and interviews he’s had with past United States Presidents, what he is expecting in the primaries, predictions for the 2024 election, and so much more.

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Rob Finlay, Founder and CEO of Thirty Capital Jan 25, 2024

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Our latest Walker Webcast guest has made a career out of setting himself apart from the competition, so what are his secrets to success for CRE business owners and professionals?

Willy was joined by tech innovator, CRE developer, and bestselling author, Rob Finlay of Thirty Capital. He and Willy discussed concepts from his book Beyond the Building, including the importance of being data-driven and innovative, how to understand and engage your customer, the power of leadership, how to create alpha in your organization, and so much more.

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Stephanie Linnartz, President & CEO of Under Armour Jan 18, 2024

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was once again joined by Stephanie Linnartz. Since she was last on the webcast in 2021, she made a major career change, from President of Mariott to President and Chief Executive Officer of Under Armour.

According to Stephanie, “I decided to take my own advice – to bet on myself and take a chance. That’s what led me to this job.”

She and Willy discussed similarities and differences between running Mariott and Under Armour, the company’s new focus on the female athlete, Under Armour’s brand loyalty program, the “Taylor Swift Effect” on sports apparel brands, the company’s focus on social impact and organizations they’re partnering with, advice she’d give to female professionals, and what we can expect to see from Under Armour in the years to come.

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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business (Part 16) Jan 12, 2024

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Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE. Peter nailed his 2023 predictions – so what is he forecasting for the year ahead? Tune in for highlights from the latest Linneman Letter including Peter’s outlook for 2024, the state of the economy, housing and auto supply, federal and consumer debt, property plays, and much more.

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