Icons of DC Area Real Estate

Coe Enterprises
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Icons of DC Area Real Estate

An interview show with leading commercial and multifamily real estate participants in various disciplines. John Coe, a 41 year real estate finance professional, will interview many of his long time friends and past clients to learn about their backgrounds and what brought them into the income producing real estate business. He will probe into their career paths and what they have learned along the way, highlighting their successes, failures and lessons learned. Each episode will explore the interviewee's individual perspective and offer unique views of their particular expertise and where the trends are leading.

  1. MAR 21

    Jeff Zell- Advisor Extraordinaire (#128)

    Bio Jeffrey Zell founded JM Zell Partners, Ltd in 1989, with a unique vision for providing client-centered real estate consulting. Developed over his 30-year career, Jeff’s innovative approach to delivering practical solutions while fostering meaningful client relationships forms the core of JM Zell’s value-added process. Jeff believes that only by partnering with clients and truly understanding their business as well as their real estate needs can JM Zell provide long-range, comprehensive, unbiased advice. By evaluating factors including a client’s long-term needs, financial objectives, and corporate culture, JM Zell is able to provide customized, proactive and fiscally responsible solutions for major corporations, institutional investors, professional firms, unions, governmental institutions and not-for-profit organizations. To fully realize his vision, Jeff attracted a diverse, multi-disciplinary staff of seasoned professionals who share in his philosophy (and in the profits of the company, based on client satisfaction and results). This collective approach ensures that everyone at JM Zell works for the common good, and that our client’s best interests are never compromised. Jeff has provided strategic planning, investment, lease negotiation, development consulting and project management services for award-winning projects for over 25 years. Jeff’s greatest strengths are his creative strategic thinking, business acumen, transactional ability, marketing savvy and financial expertise. A member of the distinguished Counselors of Real Estate, available only to the most respected real estate specialists who are known for innovation and creative problem solving, Jeff is a licensed real estate broker in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.  Show Notes Current Role and Origin Story Current Role Overview (5:00) Jeff Zell shares his role as President and CEO of JM Zell Partners and his time allocation. Upbringing and Early Influences (00:05:37) Jeff discusses his upbringing as a first-generation American and its impact on his career. Family Background (00:05:49) He shares his parents' history as Holocaust survivors and their immigration journey. Multilingual Childhood (00:06:06) Jeff describes growing up in a multilingual household and the challenges it posed in school. Early Education Experience (00:08:01) He recounts his initial struggles in elementary school due to language barriers. Father's Influence and Business Start (00:10:07) Jeff talks about his father's successful woodworking business and his early involvement. Transition to Private School (00:10:20) He explains his move to a private boarding school for better educational support. College Journey at Syracuse (00:11:00) Jeff discusses his choice of Syracuse University amidst family expectations. Learning Style and Strengths (00:12:30) He reflects on discovering his strengths in verbal skills over written documentation. Graduate School Experience (00:15:45) Jeff shares his challen...

    1h 34m

  2. MAR 4

    Jessie Barter- Charging Into the Future (#127)

    Bio Jessie C. Barter founded Charger Ventures (“Charger”), a multifamily investment management platform in the fall of 2018, and Spark Living, the portfolio’s brand, in the fall of 2020. Through Q125, Charger has acquired ~3,000 apartments ($730m AUM) in MA, MD, VA, WV, and CT. Prior to Charger, Jessie was a Managing Director – Acquisitions with Mill Creek Residential Trust and Senior Director of Investments at AvalonBay Communities. Ms. Barter is a director on the National Board for the non-profit Entryways (fka Shelters for Shutters). In 2022, Charger Ventures was drafted into National Multi-Housing Council’s (NMHC) inaugural Summit Advisory Committee’s […]

    1h 29m

  3. FEB 12

    Blake Potolicchio- Profitable Outdoor Storage Investing (#126)

    Bio Blake Potolicchio, Co-Chief Investment Officer More than a dozen years of experience in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, asset management, and leasing. Prior to Open Industrial Blake spent 15 years spearheading a local private equity real estate fund’s strategic direction focused on acquisitions, entitlement, leasing and asset management. Show Notes Similar Episodes **Announcement** Exciting News: A New Chapter for Iconic Journey in CRE! We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the new website for Iconic Journey in CRE! This marks a major step forward in expanding our mission to support and connect professionals across the commercial real estate […]

    1h 50m
  4. Hot Deals and Hot Wheels: How Does Bruce Pascal Balance a Thriving Real Estate Career with His Passion for Collecting? (#125)

    JAN 28

    Hot Deals and Hot Wheels: How Does Bruce Pascal Balance a Thriving Real Estate Career with His Passion for Collecting? (#125)

    Bio This is a two part biography as Bruce Pascal has developed both a thriving commercial real estate brokerage practice and a healthy career as a Hot Wheels collector and curator. Overview INNOVATOR | REAL ESTATE | ENTREPRENEUR Seasoned and award-winning executive with a proven track record spanning more than three decades,known for overcoming challenges and driving success in diverse projects. A visionary leader andinfluential figure in the real estate industry. Possesses a remarkable history of international diplomacy,through human rights advocacy in personal interaction with two popes, Middle Eastern leaders, and theintermediary work in Alan Gross’s Cuba prisoner release. A multifaceted […]

    1h 39m
  5. Icons Panel: 2025 Forecast & Lessons for Young Professionals (#124)

    JAN 16

    Icons Panel: 2025 Forecast & Lessons for Young Professionals (#124)

    Member Testimonials Panelists’ Previous Episode Links with Bios Show Notes Gratitude for Event Thank you to Ron Gart of Seyfarth Shaw for arranging to host this event and for participating in the Iconic Journey in CRE Board. Iconic Journey in CRE The Iconic Journey in CRE is a nonprofit organization that promotes learning and connections for young commercial real estate professionals through the Icons in DC Area Real Estate podcast, the Iconic Journey in CRE community, and Career Coaching Curriculum led by its Board and funded by its Sponsors and membership dues. If you are interested in learning more about […]

    1h 46m
  6. Toby Millman-Transforming Spaces: The Art and Science of Real Estate Development (#123)

    JAN 2

    Toby Millman-Transforming Spaces: The Art and Science of Real Estate Development (#123)

    Bio Toby is Regional Partner for Transwestern Development Company and is based in Washington. In this role, he oversees and directs the company’s development pipeline in the Mid-Atlantic region. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Throughout his nearly 30-year career, Toby has developed over 15 million square feet of residential, office and retail space. Prior to joining Transwestern, Toby was Senior Vice President at Brookfield Properties, where he oversaw the development pipeline in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Prior to Brookfield, he was Senior Vice President at Vornado Realty Trust, creating and leading the multifamily development group for Vornado’s Washington division. Earlier in his […]

    1h 56m
  7. Gary Cohen-Lessons from a Third-Generation Real Estate Developer (#122)

    12/05/2024

    Gary Cohen-Lessons from a Third-Generation Real Estate Developer (#122)

    Bio GARY COHEN Chairman & President Gary brings a third generation of the Cohen’s family leadership to the management of Willco with over 25 years of experience in many facets related to real estate. He spent the last 20+ years running Willco Residential developing more than 500 units throughout Washington, DC. In his current role, Gary works closely with the CEO setting management policy and developing the strategic business plan for the ongoing and future success of Willco with a focus on acquisitions and development.  Prior to Willco Residential, Gary held positions at Axent Realty in Maryland and Newmark Companies in […]

    1h 30m
  8. Oliver Carr, III- Evolving His Company Towards High Quality Mixed Use Development- A Sequel (#121)

    11/18/2024

    Oliver Carr, III- Evolving His Company Towards High Quality Mixed Use Development- A Sequel (#121)

    Bio Oliver Carr serves as Carr Properties’ Chief Executive Officer and is a member of its Board of Directors. Oliver serves on the Executive Committee of the Federal City Council, serves on the Advisory Board of Housing Nantucket, is the former Chairman of the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Real Estate, and is a member of the Real Estate Roundtable. Prior to founding Carr Properties, Oliver served as Chairman and CEO of Columbia Equity Trust (NYSE:CEO), where he and his team successfully took the company public in 2005. During his career, Oliver has completed over […]

    1h 17m
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An interview show with leading commercial and multifamily real estate participants in various disciplines. John Coe, a 41 year real estate finance professional, will interview many of his long time friends and past clients to learn about their backgrounds and what brought them into the income producing real estate business. He will probe into their career paths and what they have learned along the way, highlighting their successes, failures and lessons learned. Each episode will explore the interviewee's individual perspective and offer unique views of their particular expertise and where the trends are leading.

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  • Creator
    Coe Enterprises
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Coe Enterprises, LLC
  • Show Website
    Icons of DC Area Real Estate

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