2日前

Hope Andrade on Business, Texas Politics, and Leading The Alamo's $700M Rebuild | Ep. 12

Hope Andrade has been a bus girl, a tortilla factory worker, an IBM word processor, a healthcare entrepreneur, a TxDOT commissioner, and Texas' first Latina and longest-serving Secretary of State. Now she's leading the Alamo Trust as President and CEO, overseeing the $700 million restoration set to open in 2028. In this episode, Hope talks about growing up in San Antonio, learning she was adopted in her 40s, building a business empire out of a childcare need in the 1970s, getting talked into a career in state government, and what's coming next for the Alamo, including a 160,000 square foot event center and a film produced by Taylor Sheridan. Episode Chapters (00:00) - Cold Open(00:18) - Welcome and Introduction(01:33) - Growing Up in San Antonio and Being Adopted(07:52) - Finding Mentors and Learning by Watching(19:39) - Getting Into Politics Through Business(21:41) - Starting a Business as a Woman in 1979(28:05) - From IBM to Building a Home Care Empire(33:27) - TxDOT, Secretary of State, and Bringing Jobs to Texas(44:57) - Leading the Alamo Trust's $700 Million Restoration(1:03:47) - Rapid Fire Questions Links and Resources The Alamo: https://www.thealamo.orgReal Estate Council of San Antonio: https://recsanantonio.com/Port San Antonio: https://www.portsanantonio.us Sponsored Links Port San Antonio: https://www.portsanantonio.ushttps://vimeo.com/1204624708/67c9b99b89?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

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6月16日

How Port San Antonio Became a $20 Billion Economic Engine with Jim Perschbach | Ep. 11

Port San Antonio generates $20 billion in annual economic output and has added 9,000 jobs in six years without a single public incentive. In this episode, Jim Perschbach, President and CEO of Port San Antonio, breaks down how a former military air installation became one of the most consequential innovation campuses in the country and what it means for San Antonio's future. Jim covers everything from the 1910 origins of military aviation in San Antonio to flying taxis, advanced air mobility, cybersecurity infrastructure, and why the city's biggest economic wins are going completely uncelebrated. Episode Chapters (00:00) - Cold Open(00:34) - Welcome and Introduction(01:55) - Jim's Background and Path to San Antonio(09:05) - How Jim Joined Port San Antonio(13:15) - The History of Port San Antonio and Kelly Air Force Base(18:00) - Advanced Air Mobility and the Future of Airspace(23:50) - Building Tech1 and Tech2: The Risks That Paid Off(29:44) - Cybersecurity, the 67th Wing, and National Defense(38:00) - Competing with Other States for Aerospace Investment(44:00) - 9,000 Jobs, Zero Public Incentives, and No Ribbon-Cutting(49:25) - Childcare, Infrastructure, and Solving Social Determinants(57:50) - Boeing Center at Tech Port: Why Entertainment Belongs on Campus(01:05:00) - The Future of Port San Antonio's Campus Development(01:12:25) - Rapid Fire Questions Links and Resources Port San Antonio: https://www.portsanantonio.usInnovation Tower: https://www.portsanantonio.us/Innovation-TowerTech Port Research Campus: https://www.portsanantonio.us/Research-CampusBoeing Center at Tech Port: https://www.boeingcentertechport.comARSOC: https://www.portsanantonio.us/ARSOCSkyGrid (advanced airspace software): https://www.skygrid.comGatorland Orlando: https://www.gatorland.comReal Estate Council of San Antonio: https://recsanantonio.com/ Sponsored Links Port San Antonio: https://www.portsanantonio.us Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media

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6月2日

From Two Founders to 2,000+ Employees: Trey Dawson and the Pape-Dawson Story | Ep. 10

In this episode of Breaking Ground SA, Stephanie Reyes and Rob Killen sit down with Trey Dawson, President of Pape-Dawson Engineers, one of San Antonio's most established and respected civil engineering firms. Trey is a third-generation leader of a company his grandfather co-founded in 1965 with $6,000, a six-month runway, and a Sunday school connection that barely kept the doors open. What started as a two-man land development firm has grown into a 2,000-person operation now active in 10 states, built on a simple mission: not to be the biggest, but to be the most respected. This is a conversation about family legacy, what it really takes to scale a company without losing its culture, and why San Antonio remains one of the best places in the country to build something. In this episode: (01:53) How Pape-Dawson was founded in 1965 with $6,000, a six-month runway, and a Sunday school connection that saved the company(08:26) Why staying in one market for 40 years was a risk and how diversification changed everything(17:32) The math behind expanding beyond Texas and why the organic growth model breaks down at 1,000 employees(18:56) How Pape Dawson protects its culture through M&A by partnering with firms that already share their values(22:12) What Trey learned about leadership from his grandfather, father, and uncle and why being seen matters as much as doing good work(23:21) His time chairing the Metro SA Chamber during COVID, including the gala he never got, and what leading RECSA taught him about himself(29:48) Why San Antonio punches above its weight as a place to do business and what local agencies need to hear(32:32) Rapid fire: steakhouse rankings with his kids, the Spurs playoff game he skipped for the lake, and why he'd be a real estate agent if engineering wasn't an option Links and Resources Pape-Dawson Engineers: https://www.pape-dawson.com/Real Estate Council of San Antonio: https://www.recsa.orgGreater SATX: https://www.greatersatx.com Sponsor Links: IRC Capital Residential: https://www.investmentrealty.com Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media #SanAntonio #BreakingGroundSA #RealEstate

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5月19日

Gordon Hartman: Building Morgan's Wonderland and a Legacy of Inclusion in San Antonio | Ep. 9

In this episode of Breaking Ground SA, Stephanie Reyes and Rob Killen sit down with Gordon Hartman, San Antonio businessman, developer, and founder of the Morgan's Wonderland family of nonprofits. Gordon built a homebuilding empire from scratch at 19 with no college degree, sold it at 41, and redirected everything toward his daughter Morgan and the millions of individuals with special needs who lack access, opportunity, and inclusion. What started as a moment in a pool watching his daughter get left out has grown into a $200 million nonprofit ecosystem spanning a theme park, surgical center, salon, sports facilities, dental clinic, broadcast studio, and a first-of-its-kind fully inclusive hotel opening later this year. This is a conversation about purpose-driven development, what inclusion actually means, and how one builder decided that if it was easy, everybody would do it. Chapters (00:53) Meet Gordon Hartman(01:59) Young Gordon: Building His First Home at 19(07:44) Lessons From Home Building That Still Apply(12:32) Who Is Morgan(15:15) The Origin Story of Morgan's Wonderland(21:54) What Success Really Means Now(23:15) The Fully Inclusive Hotel(30:58) Accessibility vs. Inclusion: The Difference That Matters(40:51) Advice for Young Builders and Visionaries Links and Resources Morgan's Wonderland: morganswonderland.comMorgan's Inclusion Institute: https://morgansinclusioninstitute.org/Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA): https://recsanantonio.com/ Sponsor Links: IRC Capital Residential - https://www.investmentrealty.com/ Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media

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5月5日

Ed Cross on 40 Years of Deals, Downtown SA, and Tower Life | Ep. 8

Ed Cross has spent 40 years shaping San Antonio — and most of it quietly. A CPA turned real estate developer, he pioneered Edwards Aquifer water rights investment before most people knew there was a market, helped bring the Vista Ridge pipeline to life, and spent seven years making the same phone call every 90 days until someone finally said yes. In this episode of Breaking Ground SA, Stephanie Reyes and Rob Killen sit down with Ed Cross to trace his journey from Beaumont to Houston to San Antonio, and through four decades of deals, partnerships, and projects that have left a permanent mark on the city. They cover his unlikely path from accounting to development, the inside story of how Laguna Water pioneered a new asset class in Texas water rights, the Vista Ridge deal that secured San Antonio's water future, and the relentless pursuit that finally landed him the Tower Life Building — a 1929 skyscraper he is now converting into 244 apartments in the heart of downtown. Ed also shares his vision for what downtown San Antonio becomes next, and the two headwinds he believes the real estate community needs to take seriously. If you want to understand how San Antonio got here, who built it, and what one of its most respected developers believes comes next, this episode is for you. Chapters: (01:22) Ed's Origin Story: From Beaumont to San Antonio(05:49) Early Deals and Learning the Business(07:46) Laguna Water and Pioneering Texas Water Rights(15:12) The Vista Ridge Pipeline Deal(21:05) Tower Life: Converting a 1929 Skyscraper into Apartments(24:45) Seven Years of Phone Calls to Close the Deal(31:13) Downtown SA's Next Chapter(37:18) Headwinds, Rapid Fire, and Closing Thoughts Links and Resources: RECSA - Real Estate Council of San Antonio https://recsanantonio.com/Tower Life Building - https://towerlifebuilding.com/Edwards Aquifer Authority - https://www.edwardsaquifer.org/Cadillac Desert by Marc Reisner Sponsor Links: IRC Capital Residential - https://www.investmentrealty.com/ Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

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4月21日

Two Degrees of Separation: How Omar Gonzalez Found His Place in San Antonio's Story | Ep. 7

San Antonio is two degrees of separation. If you don't know someone, you know someone who does. And for Omar Gonzalez, that's exactly how he built a career at the center of the city's most transformative development. In this episode of Breaking Ground SA, Stephanie Reyes and Rob Killen sit down with Omar Gonzalez, Director of Development for Oxbow, to trace his unlikely path from the streets of West Philadelphia to the banks of the San Antonio River. From doing early economic analysis on the original Spurs arena decision, to spending a decade reshaping Hemisphere into Yanaguana Garden, to now leading some of the most ambitious mixed-use projects in the city's history, Omar brings a rare combination of sharp finance instincts, deep community roots, and genuine love for San Antonio. They cover the origin story behind Yanaguana Garden, the bet on parking that almost broke during COVID, the vision for Pearl's next chapter including Cooper's Row and the Isletta office project, and why Omar believes San Antonio is still on the cusp of its most exciting transformation yet. If you care about where San Antonio is headed, who is building it, and what it actually takes to bring a city to life, this episode is for you. Chapters: (01:00) Omar's Roots: Growing Up in San Antonio(04:30) Wharton, West Philly, and Coming Home(08:45) The Original Spurs Arena Study(11:00) Kelly Air Force Base and the Birth of Port SA(16:00) From Consulting to Doing: The Career Pivot(21:30) Mexico, the Financial Crisis, and Starting Over(31:00) Connecting to Pearl and the San Antonio Way(36:00) Building Hemisphere and the Story Behind Yanaguana Garden(44:00) Parking Bets, COVID, and the Pearl Expansion(52:00) The New Spurs Arena and What It Means for the City(56:00) Cooper's Row, Perlin House, and What's Next at Pearl(59:00) What San Antonio Does Better Than Any Other City(01:02:00) The Honest Challenges: Education and Mass Transit(01:06:00) Rapid Fire and What Omar Would Tell His Younger Self Links and Resources: RECSA - Real Estate Council of San Antonio https://recsanantonio.com/Oxbow Development - https://oxbowdevelopment.com/ Sponsor Links: Security Service Title Company https://www.ssfcu.org/home-loans/title Breaking Ground SA is a podcast of the Real Estate Council of San Antonio, exploring the people, projects, and decisions shaping the future of our city. Subscribe for conversations with the leaders driving development, policy, and economic growth across San Antonio and Texas. Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media

1時間19分

4月7日

Why Growth Scares People and How Developers Build Trust | Thad Rutherford | Ep. 6

Growth is necessary for a city to thrive, but it often comes with resistance. In this episode of Breaking Ground SA, Stephanie Reyes and Rob Killen sit down with Thad Rutherford, President and CEO of Southstar, to explore the real challenges behind development, community trust, and long-term city building. With over two decades of experience and a portfolio spanning thousands of homes and major mixed-use projects across Texas, Thad shares what it actually takes to bring complex developments to life. From navigating community pushback to building relationships that last, this conversation dives into the human side of real estate development. They also discuss the evolution of San Antonio’s south side, the future of large-scale projects like Lone Star Brewery, and why engagement and trust are just as important as financial success. If you care about how cities grow, how deals get done, and what it takes to lead in today’s development landscape, this episode is for you. Chapters: (01:00) - From Florida to Texas: Thad’s Path into Development(07:30) - Why Developers Are Often Misunderstood(10:00) - Navigating Community Pushback(14:00) - Growth, Community, and Finding Balance(16:00) - Building Trust Through Relationships(18:00) - Why Getting Involved in Your City Matters(26:00) - South Side Development and Economic Growth(33:00) - The Vision for the Lone Star Project(42:00) - Leadership, Legacy, and Advice for the Next Generation Links and Resources: RECSA – Real Estate Council of San Antonio https://recsanantonio.com/ Southstar (Thad Rutherford) https://southstarcommunities.com/ Sponsor Links: Security Service Title Company https://www.ssfcu.org/home-loans/title Breaking Ground SA is a podcast of the Real Estate Council of San Antonio, exploring the people, projects, and decisions shaping the future of our city. Subscribe for conversations with the leaders driving development, policy, and economic growth across San Antonio and Texas. Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media

49分

3月24日

How SeaWorld Came to San Antonio and the Deals That Shaped the City | Marty Wender | Ep. 5

How does a single deal reshape an entire city? In this episode of Breaking Ground SA, Stephanie Reyes and Rob Killen sit down with legendary San Antonio developer Marty Wender to unpack the stories, decisions, and mindset behind some of the most impactful developments in the city’s history. From helping bring SeaWorld to San Antonio to developing the west side and influencing major infrastructure projects like Highway 151, Marty shares how he built a career by solving problems others avoided and seeing opportunity where others saw obstacles. He also dives into the importance of relationships, decision-making under pressure, and why great developers focus on people, not just projects. Along the way, he shares powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, and what it really takes to close transformative deals. This is a must-listen for developers, business leaders, and anyone interested in how cities grow and evolve. Topics Covered: (01:00) - Growing up in Fort Worth and early leadership mindset(04:30) - Building a career by hiring great people and listening(10:00) - Finding opportunity in overlooked land and solving problems(14:00) - The deal that launched his career as a developer(22:00) - Why I-10 became San Antonio’s “golden corridor”(28:00) - The inside story of landing SeaWorld in San Antonio(36:00) - Building relationships and closing high-stakes deals(38:00) - Fiber optics, data centers, and long-term vision(41:00) - The Microsoft data center deal and problem-solving strategy(45:00) - “Always tell the truth, but in the right order”(47:00) - How to build trust and long-term business relationships(48:00) - Lessons on leadership, service, and community impact(58:00) - Advice for young professionals: get involved Links and Resources: RECSA – Real Estate Council of San Antonio Sponsor Links: Sol Schwartz & Associates Breaking Ground SA is a podcast of the Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA) exploring the people, projects, and decisions shaping the future of our city. Subscribe for conversations with the leaders driving development, policy, and economic growth across San Antonio and Texas. Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

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3月10日

How One Developer Is Revitalizing Downtown San Antonio | David Adelman | Ep. 4

San Antonio’s growth doesn’t happen by accident. It takes vision, investment, and leaders willing to transform underused spaces into thriving places. In this episode of Breaking Ground SA, Stephanie Reyes and Rob Killen sit down with David Adelman, founder and principal of Area Real Estate, to discuss his journey from buying his first rental property while still in high school to becoming one of the developers helping reshape downtown San Antonio. Adelman shares how early entrepreneurial curiosity led him into real estate, his transition from residential investing into commercial development, and why he focuses on redevelopment and historic preservation. He explains how developers identify buildings with “good bones,” why adaptive reuse can be more sustainable than ground-up construction, and what it takes to bring new life to historic properties. The conversation also explores several of Adelman’s projects including The Creamery, St. Paul Square, Sunset Station, and The Maverick, and the growing entertainment and cultural energy emerging in downtown San Antonio. Stephanie, Rob, and David also discuss the importance of collaboration between developers, business leaders, and local government, and why thoughtful development plays such an important role in the long-term economic growth of San Antonio. For developers, business leaders, and anyone interested in the future of Texas cities, this episode offers insight into the mindset behind building vibrant communities. Topics Covered: (01:30) - Buying his first rental property while still in high school(07:20) - Transitioning from residential investing to commercial real estate(10:45) - Why he focuses on redevelopment and historic preservation(14:30) - Identifying buildings with “good bones” for redevelopment(19:40) - Sustainability, density, and smarter urban living(20:00) - Revitalizing St. Paul Square and Sunset Station(21:00) - Building entertainment and nightlife in downtown San Antonio(23:00) - Strengthening collaboration across San Antonio’s business community(28:30) - The role of policy in real estate development(37:00) - Mentoring the next generation of real estate leaders(40:40) - What excites him most about San Antonio’s future Links and Resources: RECSA – Real Estate Council of San Antonio https://recsanantonio.com/ Area Real Estate https://www.areatx.com/ St. Paul Square https://www.areatx.com/stpaulsquare The Creamery District https://www.areatx.com/the-creamery Breaking Ground SA is a podcast of the Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA) exploring the people, projects, and decisions shaping the future of our city. Subscribe for conversations with the leaders driving development, policy, and economic growth across San Antonio and Texas. Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media

42分

2月24日

Peter Sakai: From Family Legacy to County Leadership | Revitalizing Bexar County | Ep. 3

What does it take to lead one of Texas’ fastest-growing counties? In this episode of Breaking Ground SA, we sit down with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, economic growth, public-private partnerships, and the future of San Antonio. Judge Sakai shares the powerful story of his grandparents’ immigration from Japan, his father’s experience in World War II internment camps, and how those family values of hard work, integrity, and humility shaped his career in public service. Timestamps: 00:00 – Family roots, internment camps, and core values02:07 – Growing up in the Rio Grande Valley05:06 – UT Law School and early career lessons13:04 – Choosing public service over higher pay16:12 – Serving as a judge and building the Children’s Court23:10 – First political campaign and community support26:20 – Becoming Bexar County Judge33:39 – Modernizing county government and improving efficiency39:14 – Propositions A & B and the Spurs arena discussion46:29 – Clarifying Project Marvel52:14 – East Side revitalization and long-term economic strategy59:02 – Housing, transit, and the Silver Line vision1:01:14 – Why economic growth drives prosperity1:03:37 – Leadership, family, and protecting future generations Resources: RECSA: https://recsanantonio.com/ Breaking Ground SA is a podcast of the Real Estate Council of San Antonio, exploring the people, projects, and decisions shaping the future of our city. Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

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2月10日

Ron Nirenberg on Leadership, Collaboration, and Building San Antonio’s Future | Ep. 2

In this episode of Breaking Ground SA, we sit down with former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, collaboration, and what it takes to guide a city through growth and transformation. Hosted by Stephanie Reyes, President and CEO of RECSA, alongside policy expert Rob Killen, this episode explores Ron’s journey into public service, his approach to building coalitions across government, and his vision for San Antonio and Bexar County’s future. Ron reflects on lessons learned during his time as mayor, the importance of long-term planning over short-term wins, and why strong relationships between city and county leadership are essential for economic development, infrastructure, housing, and quality of life. The conversation also touches on workforce development, transportation, housing strategy, climate action, and the responsibility leaders have to create opportunities for the next generation. This episode offers valuable insight for developers, business leaders, and policymakers who care about the future of San Antonio and the role thoughtful leadership plays in shaping the city our kids will want to call home. Topics Covered Ron Nirenberg’s path into public service and leadershipWhy collaboration between city and county governments mattersThe role of long-term vision in economic developmentHousing, transportation, and workforce challenges facing San AntonioBuilding coalitions to move complex projects forwardLeadership lessons from serving as mayor during periods of changeCreating opportunity and quality of life for future generations Resources RECSA: https://recsanantonio.com/ Breaking Ground SA is a podcast of the Real Estate Council of San Antonio, exploring the people, projects, and decisions shaping the future of our city. Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media.

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1月25日

Building the City Our Kids Want to Call Home with Randy Smith | Ep. 1

In this episode, we sit down with Randy Smith, co-founder and CEO of Weston Urban, to explore his unexpected journey from attorney to developer and his vision for San Antonio's future. Randy shares how a breakfast at IHOP led him to Rackspace and eventually to transforming downtown San Antonio with projects like Frost Tower, the Milam Building, and the upcoming downtown baseball stadium. We discuss why downtowns matter, the importance of people over buildings, and how San Antonio's unique community spirit sets it apart. Randy also opens up about the challenges of capitalizing development projects, his passion for creating family-friendly spaces, and why he believes San Antonio does community better than anywhere else in America. Topics Covered: (00:34) - From Attorney to Developer: Randy's unexpected career journey(8:34 - Moving to San Antonio: Why Randy and Rachel chose San Antonio in 2005(13:41) - The IHOP Breakfast: Meeting Graham Weston and joining Rackspace(15:19) - Founding Weston Urban: "Building the city our kids want to call home"(23:00) - Frost Tower: Breaking San Antonio's 30-year office tower drought(25:09) - The Frost Tower Land Deal: Complex three-way swap with Frost Bank and the City(28:53) - Why Downtown Matters: Economics, community, and San Antonio's identity(37:55) - Downtown Baseball Stadium Update: Current status and challenges(42:05) - "Who Has It Better Than Us?": Randy's philosophy on gratitude and perspective(47:00) - The Power of People: Why humans matter more than buildings in San Antonio's future Resources: https://recsanantonio.com/https://westonurban.com/ Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

49分

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Hope Andrade on Business, Texas Politics, and Leading The Alamo's $700M Rebuild | Ep. 12

How Port San Antonio Became a $20 Billion Economic Engine with Jim Perschbach | Ep. 11

From Two Founders to 2,000+ Employees: Trey Dawson and the Pape-Dawson Story | Ep. 10

Gordon Hartman: Building Morgan's Wonderland and a Legacy of Inclusion in San Antonio | Ep. 9

Ed Cross on 40 Years of Deals, Downtown SA, and Tower Life | Ep. 8

Two Degrees of Separation: How Omar Gonzalez Found His Place in San Antonio's Story | Ep. 7

Why Growth Scares People and How Developers Build Trust | Thad Rutherford | Ep. 6

How SeaWorld Came to San Antonio and the Deals That Shaped the City | Marty Wender | Ep. 5

How One Developer Is Revitalizing Downtown San Antonio | David Adelman | Ep. 4

Peter Sakai: From Family Legacy to County Leadership | Revitalizing Bexar County | Ep. 3

Ron Nirenberg on Leadership, Collaboration, and Building San Antonio’s Future | Ep. 2

Building the City Our Kids Want to Call Home with Randy Smith | Ep. 1

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