The Landscape

George Smith Partners

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JAN 29

The Landscape Podcast: Navigating the Future of US Treasury Yields with John Rothfield

The Landscape
JAN 16

The Landscape Podcast: Navigating the CMBS Landscape: Insights from Expert, Michael Cohen

In this episode of The Landscape podcast, hosts Evan Kinne and David R. Pascale, Jr. are joined by guest host Jonathan Chassin and special guest Michael Cohen, Managing Partner at Brighton Capital Advisors. The discussion revolves around the current state of the CMBS market post-COVID, the intricacies of special servicing, and the importance of early communication for borrowers facing challenges. Michael shares insights on navigating modifications and extensions, emphasizing the need for borrowers to be proactive and prepared to invest additional capital. The conversation highlights the complexities of the CMBS landscape and the critical role of advisory teams in achieving successful outcomes.

43 min
12/12/2025

The Future of Retail: A Conversation with Doug Stephens, Founder of Retail Prophet & Bestselling Author

In this episode of The Landscape Podcast, host and Managing Director Evan Kinne sits down with bestselling author and Retail Prophet founder Doug Stephens for a deep exploration of the forces reshaping global retail. From the rise of AI and agentic workflows to shifting consumer behavior, urban evolution, and the evolving role of physical stores, Doug brings decades of research, predictions, and perspective. This episode is a must-listen for retail owners, developers, investors, and anyone interested in where commerce and society are headed.

52 min
10/30/2025

Entrepreneurship in Real Estate: Building a National Brand from the Ground Up with Colby Durnin, Founder & CEO of CREDE

In this episode of The Landscape Podcast, host Evan Kinne, Managing Director, and guest host Ed Steffelin, Managing Director, sit down with Colby Durnin, Founder & CEO of CREDE. Colby shares his journey of building a national real estate development and project management firm from the ground up, discussing leadership, company culture, and scaling through partnerships and acquisitions. Tune in for insights on entrepreneurship in real estate, market trends, and the mindset behind growing a national brand.

37 min
09/25/2025

Navigating Capital Headwinds with Parker Nicholson, Senior Managing Director at Legacy Partners

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39 min
09/11/2025

Scaling Build-to-Rent with Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences

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39 min
08/05/2025

Navigating Risk, Relationships & Resilience in Commercial Real Estate with Jenny Redlin, Chief Experience Officer and Founding Principal of Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.

Join host Evan Kinne, Managing Director at George Smith Partners, along with special guest host Ed Steffelin, Managing Director in GSP’s New York office, as they sit down with Jenny to talk about Partner’s incredible growth since its founding in 2007, the evolution of due diligence and ESG in commercial real estate, and what it really means to create a best-in-class client experience, even as a firm scales to over 1,500 employees

36 min
06/16/2025

Forest Way Capital Beginnings: A Conversation with Dan Thomas, President of DT Capital and Founder & CEO of Forest Way Capital

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32 min
05/09/2025

Market Moves & Homebuilding: A Deep Dive with Tim Sullivan, Chief Advisory Officer at Zonda

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03/28/2025

Building Success: Strategy for Growth and Investment with Robert Wasmund, Founder & CEO of Ascent Developer Solutions

In this episode, we sit down with Robert Wasmund, Founder & CEO of Ascent Developer Solutions, to explore how his team approaches growth and investment. Robert discusses the types of deals they target, including loan sizes and preferred asset classes, while providing insight into Ascent’s strategic approach to navigating today’s market. Don’t miss this deep dive into how Ascent is positioning itself for continued success.

29 min

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George Smith Partners
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

10
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