The Kirsh Connection

Andrew Kirsh

Welcome to The Kirsh Connection. In each episode, Andrew Kirsh interviews real estate industry leaders. We'll hear their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.

  1. 3D AGO

    Ocean West’s Strategy for Deploying Global Capital Across Asset Diversification

    Ocean West’s Strategy for Deploying Global Capital Across Asset Diversification, my conversation with Russ Allegrete, Principal and Co-Founder of Ocean West Capital Partners. In this episode of The Kirsh Connection, Russ and I discuss: • Why Ocean West Focuses on Multiple Asset Classes and the Entire Capital Stack • The Five-Year Journey to Winning Korean Institutional Capital • Investors Can Deal with New Legislation — But Not Uncertainty • Key to Real Estate: Follow the Demographics Connect with Russ: Ocean West: https://oceanwestcp.com/team/russ-allegrette/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocean-west-capital-partners/ ******************************************************************************* Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ • Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.

    41 min

  2. MAR 17

    Inside the Business of Naming Rights and Sports Partnerships w/Jeff Marks

    My Discussion with Jeff Marks – CEO of Innovative Partnerships Group. We Discuss: How stadium naming rights evolved into a multi-billion-dollar asset classWhat differentiates Innovative Partnerships Group from the global agenciesA breakdown of the billions of dollars in sponsorship and naming-rights deals Jeff has structuredWhy COIs are the holy grail of sports-venue monetization — and how they’re unlocked ********************************************************* Don't miss an episode of The Kirsh Connection: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ • Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en The Kirsh Connection is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.

    47 min

  3. FEB 17

    Winning the Lower & Middle Market: Pref Equity and Mezz Debt with Apparent Base

    In this episode of Real Talk, we talk with Dan Joseph and EliMoghavem from Apparent Base.   We discuss: The complementary roles of infrastructure, experience,and capital in building a scalable private credit platformWhy new acquisition capital beats recap risk intoday’s marketHow bespoke pref equity and mezz structuressolve real borrower problemsWhy regulatory risk is more concerning thanoversupply in underwriting decisions Learn more about Dan: View Dan’s bio on Apparent’s website: https://www.apparentcapital.com/our-people/ Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-joseph-corridor/   Learn more about Eli: View Eli’s bio on Apparent’s website: https://www.apparentcapital.com/our-people/ Connect with Eli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elimoghavem/     *******************************************   In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, AndrewKirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today'smarket, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance fornewcomers to the industry.   Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU   Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and isthe Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutiquelaw firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment,bankruptcy, and litigation.   • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ • Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en   Real Talk is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.

    26 min

  4. FEB 4

    The Next Chapter of CRE: Brokerage, Data, and Duxre

    In this episode of Real Talk, we talk with Sean Fulp, VicePresident at Colliers and Founder of Duxre.   We discuss: How he landed lender special servicers asclientsWhy the office market is coming backWhy not buying office in 2026 could be amissHow Duxre is unifying CRE tech into a purpose-builtoperating system Learn more about Sean: View Sean’s bio on Collier’s website: https://www.colliers.com/en/experts/sean-fulpConnect with Sean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanfulp/  *******************************************   In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, AndrewKirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today'smarket, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance fornewcomers to the industry.   Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU   Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and isthe Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutiquelaw firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment,bankruptcy, and litigation.   • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ • Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en   Real Talk is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.

    57 min

  5. JAN 21

    From Music Executive to Multifamily CEO with Larry Jacobson

    In this episode of Real Talk, we go from music executive to multifamily CEO with Larry Jacobson, President and CEO of Jacobson Equities.   We discuss:      Running Giant Records (Time Warner)Managing iconic artists – Lessons learning fromworking with Avenged Sevenfold, Alanis Morrissette, Slash, and Michael Bolton that still shape how Larry leads todayMusic vs real estate – Why the two industriesare more alike than people thinkBreaking into student housingWhy Poway works – Focused take on demographics,supply constraints, and why this San Diego submarket stands out Learn more about Larry: View Larry’s bio on Jacobson’s website: https://jacobsonequities.com/leadership/larry-jacobson/ Connect with Larry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-jacobson-968696/  *******************************************   In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, AndrewKirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today'smarket, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance fornewcomers to the industry.   Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU   Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and isthe Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutiquelaw firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment,bankruptcy, and litigation.   • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ • Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en   Real Talk is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.

    59 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    From Data to Deals: Leveraging Technology to Scale a Shopping Center Portfolio with Sandy Sigal

    In this episode of Real Talk, we discuss leveraging technology to scale a shopping center portfolio with Sandy Sigal, President and CEO of NewMark Merrill Companies. We discuss: • Using technology to support and retain tenants • The Strategy behind becoming the dominant neighborhood center • Why retail is thriving in a post-COVID world Learn more about Sandy Sigal: • Sandy’s bio on NewMarks’s website: https://newmarkmerrill.com/leadership/ • Connect with Sandy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-sigal-58939915/ ******************************************* In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry. Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ • Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en Real Talk is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.

    52 min

  7. 12/04/2025

    Leaving a Legacy Through Real Estate and Philanthropy. My Conversation with Mark Weinstein, Founder of MJW Investments

    In this episode of Real Talk, we discuss leaving a legacy thrureal estate and philanthropy with Mark Weinstein, Founder of MJW Investments.   We discuss:       How his first sizable deal included a jail, ahotel and livery stableInvesting in Downtown Los Angeles in the 1990sBuilding a legacy thru real estate andphilanthropy Learn more about Mark Weinstein:        View Mark’s bio on MJW’s website: https://mjwinvestments.com/team/Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-weinstein-7651bb5/  *******************************************   In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, AndrewKirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.   Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU   Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and isthe Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation.   • Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ • Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh • Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp • Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en   Real Talk is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.

    45 min
  8. From Japanese Foreign Affairs to Disneyland Paris to Owning Hotels with Heather Turner

    11/07/2025

    From Japanese Foreign Affairs to Disneyland Paris to Owning Hotels with Heather Turner

    In this episode of Real Talk, we go from Japanese Foreign Affairs to Disneyland Paris to Owning Hotels throughout the US with Heather Turner, CEO and Co-Founder of Tamarack Capital Partners. We discuss: • How Heather was negotiating strategic Japanese foreign affairs at 22 years old • Where to focus capital to get your biggest returns in hotels • The magic formula of hotel revenue management (determining room rates) Learn more about Heather Turner:• View Heather’s bio on Tamarack’s website: https://tamarackcp.com/team-members/heather-turner• Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherturner- ******************************************* In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry. Don't miss an episode of Real Talk: • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3GT1hoM • Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OQrd6j • Listen on Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... • Listen on Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/7ICHmPQyXnU Andrew Kirsh is a founding partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP and is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, entertainment, bankruptcy, and litigation. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkirsh/ Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/atkirsh Visit Andrew's business website: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/profession... Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sklar-kirsh-llp Follow Sklar Kirsh LLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklarkirsh/?hl=en Real Talk is produced and edited by Ashley Thays.

    52 min
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Welcome to The Kirsh Connection. In each episode, Andrew Kirsh interviews real estate industry leaders. We'll hear their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Kirsh
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Kirsh
  • Show Website
    The Kirsh Connection

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