The Walker Webcast

How can we ensure the preservation of democracy? By adopting the virtues of our founding fathers. On the latest episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s discussion with Jeffrey Rosen – president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, host of the weekly podcast We the People, professor of law at the George Washington University Law School, and contributing editor of The Atlantic – from the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference. Their conversation centered around themes from Jeff’s newest book The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America, including the lives of the founding fathers and their quest for virtue, their emphasis on self-mastery and character development, how social media is validating the founding fathers’ fears of unmediated democracy, the state of play in American politics today, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy was joined by Wall Street Journal reporters and authors of The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport, Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg. They covered key topics from the book, including the pivotal moments and figures that reshaped F1’s trajectory, the technology and engineering advancements that revolutionized the sport, how F1’s sudden arrival in the US was actually decades in the making, and the strategies that have propelled it to become the globe's fastest-growing sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy was once again joined by one of the most respected voices in the housing industry, W&D’s Hall of Fame housing market analyst and executive vice president and co-founder of Zelman & Associates, Ivy Zelman. She and Willy discussed rising home prices and affordability challenges, her outlook on multifamily inventory and rent growth, rate cuts, widening spreads, land prices and accessibility, housing supply constraints, the role of manufactured housing in the affordable housing crisis, her overall macro-outlook on housing over the next 5-10 years and where she’s seeing real opportunity, the overallocation of institutional capital to multifamily and industrial, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy took a trip down memory lane with George Hawkins as they discussed the incredible turnaround at DC Water when Willy was Chairman of the Board and George was General Manager. Under their leadership, they took one of the most problematic public utilities in the country, The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, and turned it into one of the most innovative, customer-driven, environmentally friendly utilities on earth. George and Willy discussed why Willy picked George to lead the turnaround, the challenges they faced, the $4.2 billion they spent on infrastructure and environmental protection, and the customer focus and client satisfaction that George and his team achieved. It is a fascinating story of private sector innovation and strategy being implemented at a massive public utility that resulted in huge gains for the citizens of the Washington, DC Metro region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy was once again joined by John Hope Bryant, a lifelong entrepreneur, philanthropist, bestselling author, and thought leader who has built more than 40 organizations, including Operation HOPE, Inc. His mission? To provide financial literacy and economic empowerment tools in the U.S. for youth and adults in underserved communities. He and Willy discussed his newest book, Financial Literacy For All, leadership insights, personal finance strategies, the link between education and GDP growth, steps Operation HOPE is taking to create financial literacy, the future of inclusive capitalism, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down for the 18th installment of the Most Insightful Hour in CRE with renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman – live from Chicago. Even with inflationary pressure, a looming election, and geopolitical tensions at the forefront, Peter insists, “economies, especially as big as ours, are far more resilient than we think.” Where do Peter and Willy stand on some of today’s most important topics impacting the economy and CRE? Tune into the replay for an in-depth discussion on niche asset classes and specialty sectors, whether they believe office patterns have fundamentally changed in the U.S., Peter’s take on the possibility of a recession, election implications on the economy, geopolitical tensions and GDP growth, PCE predictions, the Fed’s next move, what it will take to get back to equilibrium in the housing market, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy was once again joined by Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock, to cover the issues that are shaping the current investment landscape and influencing market trends. She and Willy discussed her view of the current global economic landscape, the latest investment trends driving growth across the sectors, the impact of insurance costs, AI opportunities and how BlackRock is staying ahead of the technology curve, her predictions on inflation and rate cuts, strategies for investors on navigating market volatility and managing risk, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy was joined by Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), author of the newly-released book The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain, and the Chair of BCG’s Center for Inclusion and Equity. He and Willy discussed key concepts from his book, including strategies for creating a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, his personal journey to becoming a more authentic leader, how vulnerability and human connection will drive business results, actionable insights and advice for unlocking your full leadership potential, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not many people are able to have a highly successful career in politics, higher education, and business in their lifetime, but our latest Walker Webcast guest did just that. Willy was joined by Mitch Daniels, Former Governor of the State of Indiana and President Emeritus of Purdue University. He and Willy discussed the details of his notable career – including his time as an executive at Eli Lilly and Company, deciding to run for governor of Indiana, and leaving politics to enter the higher education sphere – how he managed to find success in three distinct sectors, leadership lessons he’s learned along the way, next steps for the future, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s highly anticipated interview with Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll, a dynamic brand collective revolutionizing modern design to align with how we will live, work, and gather in the future. She and Willy discussed lessons about life and leadership, her career history and how she successfully transitioned from the fashion industry into furniture design, competitive advantages AI presents us with and the importance of embracing change, the future of office and the importance of creating collaborative spaces, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Willy was joined by Anthony Shriver, founder, chairman, and CEO of Best Buddies, the leading global organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inspired by his mother Eunice Kennedy Shriver who started Special Olympics, Anthony has taken Best Buddies from an idea to a leading global non-profit impacting millions of lives. He and Willy discussed his upbringing and how his parents’ emphasis on giving back shaped him, the story behind creating Best Buddies and developing it into global movement, the importance of inclusion, the challenges of mental health, his commitment to faith and living a life of service, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Joey Gonzalez, CEO of Barry’s, one of the hottest studios in the fitness industry. It should be no surprise that Joey has facilitated the company’s exponential growth as CEO, considering he curated his own career from the ground up – starting as a client at the studio before becoming the company’s CEO years later. He and Willy discussed his career trajectory beginning as a child actor and eventually climbing the ranks at Barry’s, the importance of community, the effect that the pandemic had on Barry’s as well as the group fitness industry, the company’s ambitious development strategy, how Barry’s has been able to thrive in a highly competitive landscape, what we can expect from the company in the next 5-10 years, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Peter Oppenheimer, chief global equity strategist for Goldman Sachs. He is also the author of Any Happy Returns: Structural Changes and Super Cycles in Markets, which analyzes the complex factors impacting structural changes in financial markets and investor opportunities. He and Willy discussed the difference between market cycles and longer-term structural trends (what he refers to as “Super Cycles”), secular trends like AI and decarbonization that are shaping the emerging Post-Modern Cycle, the biggest opportunities and risks investors should be thinking about, and so much more. If you’re looking to better understand upcoming market conditions and returns, you won’t want to miss this webcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy was once again joined by Dr. Peter Linneman for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE – and if you didn’t catch it live, you’re going to want to tune into the replay. They discussed topics from the newly released Spring Linneman Letter, including inflation projections, job growth, vacancy and absorption rates, GDP growth expectations, immigration, household wealth, a breakdown of the asset classes, the tie between economic growth and climate change, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Mary Sue Coleman, former president of the University of Michigan from 2002 to 2014 and again for ten months in 2022 when the institution faced a leadership crisis. She was named one of Time magazine’s “10 best college presidents” and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Council on Education. She and Willy discussed leadership lessons she’s learned throughout her career, the potential impact of the overturning of affirmative action, the intersection between athletics and higher education, policies surrounding free speech, the current challenges university presidents are facing, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed Ginni Rometty, former Chairman & CEO of IBM and Co-Chair at OneTen. Her book, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World, is a combination of memoir, leadership lessons, and big ideas on how we can all drive meaningful change. She and Willy discussed her path from a difficult childhood to becoming one of the world’s most influential business leaders, how to lead with value and purpose, AI and the importance of trust in new technologies, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured a discussion with world-famous photographer, David Yarrow. A picture is worth a thousand words – and David has the stories to back them up. Join us to see some of his most famous photographs and hear his firsthand account of the experiences. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we were once again joined by Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock. She and Willy covered her prognostications of today’s hottest topics including cybersecurity, clean energy, the strength of the U.S. consumer, return to office, the CHIPS Act, the impact of AI, oil prices, the Fed, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s opening remarks from this year’s Summer Conference in Sun Valley – and you won’t want to miss his perspective on where the CRE industry and economy are headed. You’ll hear his take on Fed policy, the future of office, the need for younger leadership in our country, AI’s massive implications to businesses and health, the economics of climate change and how it’ll impact our society, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Walker Webcast, we welcomed legendary sports broadcaster and play-by-play announcer for Saturday Night Football, Chris Fowler. As a sportscaster on ESPN and ABC for three and a half decades, he is one of the most recognizable voices in the business. He and Willy discussed the upcoming football season, overcoming his anxiety over public speaking, his infamous tiff with Burt Reynolds, the future of the Pac-12, his predictions for the national championship, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s highly anticipated interview with Ezra Klein from the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference. Ezra is a journalist, political analyst, New York Times columnist, award-winning podcast host, author of the book Why We’re Polarized, and the list doesn’t stop there. He and Willy discussed his unique perspective on AI, the tie between zoning and homelessness, polarizing politics, the intersection of government and technology, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make sure you buy Christina’s book, The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger than Your Business Card. On this Walker Webcast, we are joined by Christina Wallace, serial entrepreneur and top professor at Harvard Business School where she is the co-course head for The Entrepreneurial Manager, teaches Launching Tech Ventures, and leads HBS Startup Bootcamp for student entrepreneurs. A self-described “human Venn diagram,” Christina crafted a career at the intersection of business, technology, and the arts and believes that when it comes to pursuing your passions, you shouldn’t have to choose. Watch the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our next guest is one of the most influential economists for businesses, journalists, and the public and is a trusted adviser to the nation’s top policymakers. As the leading provider of economic research and data, he has made a career out of helping clients navigate the ever-changing marketplace. Dr. Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, joins Willy on the Walker Webcast to discuss the multi and single-family housing markets, predictions about the Federal Reserve’s next move, the strength of the U.S. economy, and so much more. Watch the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the 150th episode of the Walker Webcast, we welcomed Marc Lipschultz, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Blue Owl Capital Inc., one of the fastest-growing alternative asset management firms with $144 billion in assets under management. He and Willy discussed Blue Owl’s innovative business model, the shift from public to private markets, how AI is impacting investment strategies, his company’s CRE platform, the growth of the alternative fuel and energy space, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference, Willy was joined by financial icon Kiril Sokoloff. He is the Founder and CEO of independent institutional global research firm, 13D Research & Strategy, and is considered one of the greatest investors of our time. He and Willy touched on today’s hottest topics including the power of AI and its effect on humankind, the economic landscape in the U.S. and across the globe, his opinion on new world order, climate change and clean energy, the strength of the U.S. dollar and what that means for the nation’s economy, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch or listen to the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Watch the replay If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices