Espace Montréal Podcast

Axel Monsaingeon
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Espace Montréal is proud to introduce its brand-new podcast dedicated to commercial real estate and urban development in the city. Each episode will feature exclusive conversations with developers, investors, brokers, and decision-makers shaping Montréal's property market. From the evolution of office and retail to industrial and residential trends, we'll bring insights directly from the people driving the future of the city. Tune in to gain fresh perspectives and stay at the center of Montréal's commercial real estate scene.

  1. 1d ago

    How MassMagna Built a $100M Real Estate Portfolio in Just 3 Years | Mickaël Chaput

    Building a successful real estate investment firm takes more than finding great deals. Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Mickaël Chaput, Co-Founder of MassMagna, to discuss how the company grew to more than $100 million in assets under management in just over three years. They explore value creation, refinancing strategies, investing outside major cities, industrial development, and Mas Magna's expansion into the Dominican Republic.   This episode is sponsored by ClickSpace. Click Space is redefining the future of office space in Montreal with turnkey offices, storage, 3PL, conference rooms, lounges, and niche communities for ecommerce entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and AI-focused businesses. Spaces start at just $550/month, and paid referral partnerships are available for brokers. Learn more: https://clickspace.ca/ Get in touch: margaux@avenirproperties.ca   Topics and timestamps 🚀 From brokerage to launching MassMagna (00:02:07) 🤝 Building a long-term investment strategy (00:04:03) 💰 Growing to $100M in assets under management (00:06:25) 🏪 Creating value through retail acquisitions (00:08:18) 🏢 Repositioning office buildings in Old Montreal (00:10:33) 🌴 Expanding into the Dominican Republic (00:14:19) 📈 Raising a real estate investment fund (00:19:50) 🏭 Industrial development opportunities in Quebec (00:22:03) 🌎 Why secondary markets are the future (00:24:03)   🔗Connect with Mickael Chaput  💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micka%C3%ABl-chaput-50436620/ 🏢 MassMagna: https://www.massmagna.com/    👤Follow Axel Monsaingeon 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axelmonsaingeon   🌐 Explore more resources 📊 Market guides, data, and advertising opportunities: https://www.e5pace.com/

    29 min

  2. Jul 3

    How Avenir Properties Is Revitalizing Montreal's Iconic Belgo Building Without Losing Its Cultural Identity

    What does it take to modernize a landmark without losing what makes it special?  In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Frederick Lizotte, Vice President of Leasing at Avenir Properties, to discuss the acquisition of Montreal's iconic Belgo Building.  They explore long term ownership, tenant relationships, value add investing, and how creating specialized communities can generate lasting value while preserving a property's cultural identity.    This episode is sponsored by ClickSpace. Click Space is redefining the future of office space in Montreal with turnkey offices, storage, 3PL, conference rooms, lounges, and niche communities for ecommerce entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and AI-focused businesses. Spaces start at just $550/month, and paid referral partnerships are available for brokers. Learn more: https://clickspace.ca/ Get in touch: margaux@avenirproperties.ca   Topics and timestamps 🎙️ Frederick Lizotte'ss journey into commercial real estate (00:00:53) 👨‍👦 A family vision for investing (00:01:57) 🏢 Avenir Properties' long term strategy (00:05:34) 🤝 Building lasting tenant relationships (00:06:32) 🏛️ The acquisition of the Belgo Building (00:09:10) 🎨 Preserving a cultural landmark (00:13:16) 🌆 Creating a creative hub downtown (00:14:38) 🚀 Lessons from ClickSpace and Chabanel (00:16:47) 💡 The future vision for Belgo (00:18:07) 📈 Growing value through niche communities (00:19:25) 💰 Renovating while supporting tenants (00:22:13) 📣 Final thoughts and what's next (00:26:05)   🔗Connect with Frederick Lizotte 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederick-lizotte-3b21107b/ 🏢 Avenir Properties: https://immeublesavenir.ca/    👤Follow Axel Monsaingeon 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axelmonsaingeon   🌐 Explore more resources 📊 Market guides, data, and advertising opportunities: https://www.e5pace.com/

    28 min

  3. Jun 26

    Comment ImmoHEC Montréal forme les futurs leaders de l'immobilier commercial au Québec

    Benjamin Joanis, nouveau président d'ImmoHEC Montréal, s'assoit avec Axel Monsaingeon pour expliquer comment l'association prépare la prochaine génération de professionnels de l'immobilier commercial. Ensemble, ils discutent du rôle des études de cas réelles, du développement du réseau professionnel, de la collaboration entre les étudiants et l'industrie, ainsi que des compétences qui permettent aux jeunes talents de se démarquer. Un épisode incontournable pour les étudiants, les employeurs et tous ceux qui s'intéressent à l'avenir de l'immobilier au Québec.    This episode is sponsored by ClickSpace. Click Space is redefining the future of office space in Montreal with turnkey offices, storage, 3PL, conference rooms, lounges, and niche communities for ecommerce entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and AI-focused businesses. Spaces start at just $550/month, and paid referral partnerships are available for brokers. Learn more: https://clickspace.ca/ Get in touch: margaux@avenirproperties.ca   Sujets et horodatages 🎓 ImmoHEC Montréal, c'est quoi ? (00:01:31) 🏢 Pourquoi l'immobilier touche toutes les spécialisations (00:03:07) 🤝 Comment les entreprises recrutent les talents de demain (00:04:41) 📈 Un taux de placement de 85 à 90 % dans l'industrie (00:07:58) 🧠 L'impact des études de cas réelles auprès des entreprises (00:10:57) 🌱 Développement durable et vision de la relève (00:12:15) 🏙️ Créer des milieux de vie plutôt que des bâtiments (00:15:05) 📊 Les quatre secteurs d'ImmoHEC Montréal (00:16:37) 🏆 Les Jeux immobiliers et le Forum immobilier (00:17:07) 🗳️ Le débat politique sur les enjeux immobiliers (00:18:01) 📚 Préparer les étudiants au marché du travail (00:20:11) ⭐ Un recrutement sélectif et une culture d'excellence (00:21:15) 🔗 Pourquoi le réseau est essentiel en immobilier (00:23:26) 📬 Comment collaborer avec ImmoHEC Montréal (00:24:17)    🔗 Connectez-vous avec Benjamin Joanis 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-joanis-90301b256/ 🏢 ImmoHec: https://www.immohec.com/    👤Suivez Axel Monsaingeon 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axelmonsaingeon   🌐 Explorez plus de ressources  📊 Guides de marché, données et opportunités publicitaires: https://www.e5pace.com/

    26 min

  4. Jun 19

    Hybrid Work Is Changing Commercial Real Estate: How Companies Cut Millions in Office Costs

    The workplace has changed forever, and commercial real estate is changing with it. In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Alex Sills, Head of Sales and Development at Elia, to explore how hybrid work is transforming office space, workplace operations, and real estate decision-making. From desk sharing and occupancy tracking to AI-powered workplace management, Alex explains how organizations are using data to optimize their offices, improve employee collaboration, and significantly reduce real estate costs. They discuss why traditional office models are becoming obsolete, how companies can make smarter leasing decisions, and why the future of work requires a more intentional approach to workplace design. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, commercial real estate broker, landlord, or occupier, this conversation offers valuable insights into the next evolution of the workplace.   This episode is sponsored by ClickSpace. Click Space is redefining the future of office space in Montreal with turnkey offices, storage, 3PL, conference rooms, lounges, and niche communities for ecommerce entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and AI-focused businesses. Spaces start at just $550/month, and paid referral partnerships are available for brokers. Learn more: https://clickspace.ca/ Get in touch: margaux@avenirproperties.ca   Topics and timestamps 🔹 The rise of workplace operating platforms (00:02:17) 🏢 How hybrid work changed office management (00:03:33) 📊 Desk sharing, hot desking, and office capacity (00:05:17) 💰 Using occupancy data to reduce real estate costs (00:08:11) 🖥️ Meeting room management and workplace services (00:11:02) 📱 Driving employee adoption through simple technology (00:12:49) 🤖 How AI is shaping workplace operations (00:15:56) 🤝 Improving collaboration with intentional office days (00:18:36) 🏗️ Smarter leasing and space planning decisions (00:21:25) 📈 Eylea's growth across five countries (00:25:27) 🦺 Workplace safety, compliance, and first responder coverage (00:27:10) 🚀 The future of workplace operations and PlaceOps (00:30:13)     🔗Connect with Alex Sills 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsills/ 🏢 elia: https://www.elia.io/    👤Follow Axel Monsaingeon 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axelmonsaingeon   🌐 Explore more resources 📊 Market guides, data, and advertising opportunities: https://www.e5pace.com/

    32 min

  5. Jun 12

    Comment les Family Offices évitent les erreurs immobilières coûteuses | Stéphanie Lincourt (Richter)

    Dans cet épisode d'Espace Montréal, Axel Monsaingeon reçoit Stéphanie Lincourt, associée chez Richter et spécialiste de l'accompagnement des familles fortunées et des investissements immobiliers. Ensemble, ils explorent le fonctionnement des multi-family offices, les critères utilisés pour sélectionner des projets immobiliers, les erreurs les plus fréquentes commises par les promoteurs et investisseurs, ainsi que l'importance de la fiscalité, de la gouvernance et de la structure des investissements. Vous découvrirez pourquoi l'immobilier demeure une classe d'actifs privilégiée pour la préservation du patrimoine, comment les family offices analysent les opportunités avant d'investir et quels éléments peuvent faire la différence entre un excellent investissement et une occasion à éviter.   This episode is sponsored by ClickSpace. Click Space is redefining the future of office space in Montreal with turnkey offices, storage, 3PL, conference rooms, lounges, and niche communities for ecommerce entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and AI-focused businesses. Spaces start at just $550/month, and paid referral partnerships are available for brokers. Learn more: https://clickspace.ca/ Get in touch: margaux@avenirproperties.ca   Sujets et horodatages 🔹 Parcours de Stéphanie Lincourt chez Richter (00:01:30) 🏢 Différence entre single family office et multi-family office (00:03:41) 📈 Pourquoi les familles fortunées investissent en immobilier (00:05:13) ⚖️ Gestion du risque et diversification des portefeuilles (00:07:22) 💰 L'impact de la fiscalité sur les rendements immobiliers (00:08:04) 🌎 Investir dans des projets immobiliers à l'international (00:09:16) 🔍 Processus de diligence et sélection des investissements (00:11:11) 🏗️ Ce que recherchent les family offices chez les promoteurs (00:13:21) ❌ Les erreurs qui font échouer certains projets (00:17:21) 🇨🇦 Opportunités immobilières au Québec et au Canada (00:20:18) 👩‍💼 Leadership féminin et CREW Montréal-Québec (00:21:33) 🤝 Culture d'entreprise, rétention et leadership (00:24:31)    🔗 Connectez-vous avec Stephanie Lincourt 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/st%C3%A9phanie-lincourt-cpa-47433425/ 🏢 Richter: https://www.richter.ca/fr/    👤Suivez Axel Monsaingeon 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axelmonsaingeon   🌐 Explorez plus de ressources  📊 Guides de marché, données et opportunités publicitaires: https://www.e5pace.com/

    28 min

  6. Jun 5

    The Hidden Cost of Poor Project Management in Commercial Real Estate | Luciano Salvatore

    In this episode, Luciano sits down with Axel Monsaingeon to discuss what separates successful projects from costly failures. They explore the importance of being involved early in the planning process, the value of boots-on-the-ground project management, and how value engineering can create significant savings without compromising quality. Luciano also shares lessons learned from major projects, including large-scale developments involving Walmart, Decathlon, and Lufa Farms, while explaining why strong relationships, experienced teams, and hands-on leadership remain essential despite the rise of AI and technology.   This episode is sponsored by ClickSpace. Click Space is redefining the future of office space in Montreal with turnkey offices, storage, 3PL, conference rooms, lounges, and niche communities for ecommerce entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and AI-focused businesses. Spaces start at just $550/month, and paid referral partnerships are available for brokers. Learn more: https://clickspace.ca/ Get in touch: margaux@avenirproperties.ca   Topics 🔨 Building a project management company (00:02:04) 🏢 From office fit-ups to $400M developments (00:05:42) 📋 The project management process explained (00:07:21) ⚠️ Why early involvement prevents costly mistakes (00:09:39) 🏬 Managing major projects for Walmart, Decathlon & Lufa Farms (00:10:46) 👷 Why boots on the ground still matters (00:13:55) 💰 How value engineering creates savings (00:15:23) 🤝 Building and retaining a high-performing team (00:17:15) 📈 Expanding into Ontario and Toronto (00:19:11) 🤖 AI, technology, and the future of project management (00:21:37) ☎️ Why relationships still outperform emails (00:23:14)    🔗Connect with  Luciano Salvatore 💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucianosalvatore/ 🏢 GLS Luciano Salvatore Project Management: https://www.lucianosalvatore.ca/en/    👤Follow Axel Monsaingeon 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axelmonsaingeon 🌐 Explore more resources 📊 Market guides, data, and advertising opportunities: https://www.e5pace.com/

    27 min

  7. May 29

    Why Real Estate Capital Is Finally Moving Again with Jason Ansel

    In this episode of the Espace Montreal Podcast, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Jason Ansel from Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets to discuss how capital is moving in today's Quebec real estate market. Jason breaks down why institutional investors are coming back, why cash flow and certainty now matter more than aggressive returns, and how developers are adapting to multifamily headwinds, higher costs, and slower absorption. The conversation also covers the rise of smaller suburban projects, growing interest in storage, and why trust, reputation, and due diligence are playing a bigger role in getting deals done.   Topics Covered: 🎙️ 00:01:14 - Welcome Jason Ansel from Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets 📈 00:02:12 - Why institutional capital is starting to come back 💰 00:03:35 - The shift from development yield to steady cash flow 🏢 00:05:40 - What is happening in the multifamily market 📉 00:06:23 - Vacancy, rent plateauing, and tenant incentives 🏗️ 00:09:25 - Why fewer large projects are breaking ground 🌆 00:10:45 - Why developers are moving toward Laval, the South Shore, and off-island markets 🧱 00:12:08 - The rise of smaller, lower-risk multifamily projects 📍 00:15:18 - How developers are evaluating land pricing today 👵 00:16:54 - Aging demographics and the demand for larger rental units 📦 00:18:13 - Why storage is becoming a major real estate asset class 🏦 00:20:03 - Why private capital and family offices want more direct control 🔍 00:24:18 - Why due diligence is taking longer in today's market 🤝 00:26:43 - Why reputation is now one of the most important factors in a transaction   👤Follow Axel Monsaingeon 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axelmonsaingeon   🌐 Explore more resources 📊 Market guides, data, and advertising opportunities: https://www.e5pace.com/

    28 min

  8. May 22

    Comment 40 Net Zero redéfinit l'immobilier industriel à Montréal | Ugo Cianciulli (Loracon)

    Dans cet épisode d'Espace Montréal Podcast, Axel Monsaingeon reçoit Ugo Cianciulli, directeur immobilier chez Loracon, pour discuter du développement du projet 40 Net Zero, un campus industriel durable de nouvelle génération dans l'est de Montréal. Depuis plusieurs années, Ugo pilote tout le volet location et stratégie immobilière du portefeuille industriel de Loracon, incluant le développement majeur du 40 Net Zero. Ensemble, ils explorent les défis du développement industriel moderne : recrutement de talents, mobilité, infrastructures durables, certifications environnementales, efficacité énergétique et évolution des besoins des locataires industriels. Ugo explique aussi pourquoi le modèle traditionnel des parcs industriels est dépassé et comment 40 Net Zero veut créer un véritable écosystème industriel axé sur l'humain, la logistique et la durabilité. Un épisode essentiel pour tous les professionnels de l'immobilier commercial, industriel et du développement urbain au Québec.   Sujets et horodatages 🏗️ Présentation du projet 40 Net Zero (00:01:20) 📦 Le premier bâtiment livré pour Medline Canada (00:03:09) 🚧 Les prochains bâtiments industriels en construction (00:04:01) 🌱 Pourquoi Loracon parle d'un "campus industriel" (00:06:03) ♻️ Certifications LEED et vision durable du projet (00:07:38) 🦅 Biodiversité et protection des oiseaux (00:08:39) 💧 Gestion des eaux et infrastructures vertes (00:09:02) 🚲 Mobilité et expérience employé sur le campus (00:10:11) 🏀 Le pavillon de 15 000 pi² pour les locataires (00:10:35) 👥 Capital humain, recrutement et rétention des talents (00:11:28) 🏙️ Vision 2050 et transformation de l'est de Montréal (00:12:26) 🚇 Transport collectif et accessibilité du site (00:14:28) 🏢 Les prochaines phases du développement (00:15:15) 🛡️ Les opportunités liées au secteur de la défense (00:16:02) 🏭 L'avenir du manufacturier au Québec (00:17:06) ⚡ Technologies industrielles et efficacité énergétique (00:23:06) 🌪️ Résilience des bâtiments face aux changements climatiques (00:24:43) 📈 Pourquoi les entreprises recherchent des campus industriels modernes (00:26:05)    🔗 Connectez-vous avec Ugo Cianciulli 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ugocianciulli/ 🏢 4oNetZero: https://40netzero.com/  🏢LORACON: https://loracon.com/    👤Suivez Axel Monsaingeon 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axelmonsaingeon   🌐 Explorez plus de ressources  📊 Guides de marché, données et opportunités publicitaires: https://www.e5pace.com/

    28 min
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Espace Montréal is proud to introduce its brand-new podcast dedicated to commercial real estate and urban development in the city. Each episode will feature exclusive conversations with developers, investors, brokers, and decision-makers shaping Montréal's property market. From the evolution of office and retail to industrial and residential trends, we'll bring insights directly from the people driving the future of the city. Tune in to gain fresh perspectives and stay at the center of Montréal's commercial real estate scene.

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  • Creator
    Axel Monsaingeon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020
  • Show Website
    Espace Montréal Podcast

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