The Walker Webcast

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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Jul 13, 2023

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Our most watched guest is back with even more hot takes on the economy and CRE. Willy was joined once again by acclaimed economist, Dr. Peter Linneman. They covered today’s most pressing issues including the Fed’s next move, the impact of the economy on the CRE asset classes, which regions are seeing the most growth, his predictions for the future, and much more.

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Evan Osnos, Political Journalist at The New Yorker Jun 29, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed National Book Award-winning journalist at The New Yorker magazine, CNN contributor, and co-host of The Political Scene podcast, Evan Osnos. He is also the bestselling author of Wildland: The Making of America's Fury, Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now, and Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China.

He and Willy covered a range of topics from his books including US-China relations, the Biden presidency and polarized politics, fixing the machinery of our nation’s political system, and much more.

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Gregory B. Maffei, President and CEO of Liberty Media Corporation Jun 22, 2023

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On a special in-person episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Greg Maffei, President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Media. He is also the Chairman of Live Nation Entertainment, Sirius XM, and Trip Advisor – and we’ve barely scratched the surface.

The pair discussed the building blocks of his remarkable career, what attracted him to the Formula 1 franchise and its direction for the future, the evolution of the video and music streaming industries, the impact of AI on Liberty Media’s businesses, and so much more.

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Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod), Baseball Legend, Businessman, & Philanthropist Jun 08, 2023

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On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with legendary athlete, businessman, and philanthropist, Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) – and they covered all the bases.

The pair discussed Alex’s remarkable baseball career, performing under pressure, how he balances his business ventures and managing the Minnesota Timberwolves, his multifamily real estate endeavors, and so much more.

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Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of Revolution; Cofounder and Former CEO of America Online May 25, 2023

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Our webcast guest is leveling the entrepreneurial playing field one city at a time. Steve Case, best known for founding AOL in 1985, currently serves as Chairman & CEO of Revolution LLC, an investment firm backing startups of all stages of growth across the country.

He joined Willy to discuss the importance of promoting innovation outside of major startup hubs, post-pandemic implications for entrepreneurship, his best-selling book The Rise of the Rest, pros and cons of AI, and so much more.

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State of CRE with Kris Mikkelsen, EVP of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, SMD of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, EVP of Research & Securities May 11, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by the Walker & Dunlop experts for a 360 view of the CRE markets. Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President of Investment Sales, Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets, and Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President of Research and Securities, covered today’s most pressing topics.

You won’t want to miss this deep dive into the state of CRE.

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Dave Phillips, Golf Instructor and Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute Apr 20, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Dave Phillips, PGA coach to elite athletes including Masters Champions Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson. He is ranked as one of the top golf instructors in the country – so what is his secret to training some of the best athletes in the game?

He and Willy discussed the 2023 Masters Tournament, successful coaching strategies, his experience co-founding Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), the importance of longevity and wellness, and much more.

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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Apr 13, 2023

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On a special, live-streamed episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman for an in-person conversation. They discussed the most pressing issues facing the economy, pandemic repercussions, market predictions, and so much more. You won’t want to miss the most insightful hour in CRE – live & unplugged.

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Jeff DeBoer, President & CEO of Real Estate Roundtable and Sharon Wilson Géno, President of NMHC Apr 06, 2023

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On a special Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by President & CEO of Real Estate Roundtable, Jeff DeBoer, and President of NMHC, Sharon Wilson Géno, who shared invaluable insights on the state of CRE.

Jeff has been at the forefront of national policy affecting the real estate industry for the past thirty-five years, and Sharon has guided government entities around housing affordability, community development, and other policy challenges for more than 30 years.

They discussed hot topics including the convergence of real estate and politics, the effect of the banking crisis on multifamily housing, the affordable housing crisis, and much more.

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John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle Corporation Apr 01, 2023

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On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were joined by John Burke, President of one of the premier bike brands in the world, Trek Bicycle. John scaled the company, co-founded by his father in 1976 in a barn in Wisconsin, into a global brand. What’s his secret to success?

Willy and John discussed the importance of having a customer-focused company, lessons learned during his career, how e-bikes are revolutionizing the transportation and travel industries, and maintaining a positive, healthy company culture.

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