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Q&A with Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop Dec 21, 2023

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On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we flipped the script and put Willy in the interviewee seat. He was joined by his friend, Danny Gabriel – CEO of real estate, construction, and investment firm, ColRich and longtime fundraiser for Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) – who asked him questions from the audience.

They covered a variety of topics from his daily routine, greatest fears, what drives him to succeed, how he avoids burnout, whether or not he’d run for office, private vs. public markets, interest rates, institutional capital, debt funds, and much more.

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David Faber, Award-Winning Journalist and New York Times Best-Selling Author Dec 14, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy flipped the script and interviewed award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and co-anchor of CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, David Faber.

He and Willy discussed his fascinating experience meeting and interviewing Elon Musk, content wars between Amazon, Netflix, and Apple, the future of the media and cable industries, oil production in the U.S., economic predictions for 2024, the presidential election, and so much more.

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Larry Sabato, Political Analyst & Director and Founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia Nov 30, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed back one of the nation’s most respected political analysts, Director and Founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, Editor in Chief of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, and bestselling author of more than twenty books, Larry Sabato.

Since November marked the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination, Larry and Willy discussed his book The Kennedy Half-Century: The Presidency, Assassination, and Lasting Legacy of John F. Kennedy, including conspiracy theories, revelations, and Kennedy’s legacy. They also discussed the latest developments in the presidential race, and you won’t want to miss what Larry is forecasting.

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Thomas Nides, Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Nov 16, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Thomas Nides. Tom stepped down from his role as Ambassador earlier this summer, then one month later, the attack on Israel happened. He is now returning his focus to the pressing events in Israel.

Tom and Willy discussed what is currently unfolding and what he believes the far-reaching impacts will be.

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Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Lennar Corporation Nov 09, 2023

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Housing market questions? Consider them answered! On the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by THE housing expert, Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman and Co-CEO of Lennar Corporation, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders.

They discussed the evolution of Lennar from when his father co-founded it to today, the company’s emphasis on culture and technology, the latest innovations on the homebuilding front, the supply deficit in the housing market, where the single vs. multifamily markets stand, the growing need for affordable housing, and much more.

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Evan Osnos, Political Journalist at The New Yorker Nov 02, 2023

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China is in a state of turmoil, so what does this mean for the rest of the world?

On the Walker Webcast, we welcomed back Evan Osnos, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist at the New Yorker Magazine, CNN contributor, and bestselling author.

He joined Willy to discuss his most recent article, China’s Age of Malaise, the state of the U.S. political system and the 2024 election, implications of global conflict, and much more.

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Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler, Co-Founders of 29029, the Everest Challenge Oct 26, 2023

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Prepare to be inspired! Our webcast guests, Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler, are the Co-Founders of 29029, the Everest Challenge, an endurance hiking event that challenges participants to climb 29,029 feet – the height of Mt. Everest – in 36 hours.

Marc is an entrepreneur, management consultant, and endurance athlete, and Jesse co-founded Marquis Jet and Zico coconut water, is part owner of the Atlanta Hawks, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, Living with a SEAL.

They joined Willy to discuss the inspiration behind 29029, the community that has developed around it, what makes their partnership so successful, their athletic and entrepreneurial ventures, and much more.

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Jason Blum, Founder and CEO of Blumhouse Oct 19, 2023

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Just in time for Halloween, Willy was joined by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning horror producer, Jason Blum. He is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse, which has produced the Halloween, Paranormal Activity, The Purge, Insidious, and Sinister franchises, among others.

Known for being the most profitable production company in Hollywood, Blumhouse has generated over $5.7 billion at the box office.

Jason and Willy discussed Blumhouse’s unique business model, how he built one of the most successful production companies in the business, his career journey in the film industry, and much more.

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The Most Insightful Hour in CRE with Dr. Peter Linneman, Founding Principal of Linneman Associates Oct 12, 2023

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Acclaimed economist Dr. Peter Linneman joined Willy once again for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE, Live from the New York Stock Exchange – and you won’t want to miss his hot takes on today’s most pressing issues.

They covered topics from the Linneman Letter including the housing market, how the major economies across the U.S. are performing, the state of the CRE asset classes, the longstanding impact of global tensions on the economy, the Fed’s next move, the public vs. private markets, and much more.

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Amy Gallo, Contributing Editor at Harvard Business Review, Podcaster, and Author Oct 05, 2023

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Conflict is inevitable, but our webcast guest – an expert in conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics – provided us with the tools needed to tackle difficult situations head-on.

Amy Gallo is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, Author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People), and Cohost of the Women at Work podcast.

She joined Willy to discuss important principles from her book including the four different reasons for conflict, the eight familiar types of difficult coworkers, understanding your own conflict style, and so much more.

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