The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast

The Deal Makers, an Agora production podcast, is a platform for leaders in the commercial real estate industry to share their personal stories of success and failure, business insights, and industry secrets because we believe in spotlighting the real people behind the deals. In The DealMakers, we will shine a light on the people behind high-performing real estate deals, unveil behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard before, and discuss growth opportunities for real estate investment experts. If you’re looking to learn more about top-performing GPs in America and how they MAKE deals, this podcast is for you!

The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast is a business podcast hosted by Agora, with 62 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Agora hosts The Deal Makers - An Agora production podcast, a business show with 62 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  S3E24 - Mark Goldfinger – Reinventing office space with Mindspace

  Sep 3, 202528 minS3

  <p>In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, host Asaf Raz sits down with Mark Goldfinger, General Manager and Head of North America at Mindspace, to talk about the evolution of coworking and the future of office real estate. Mark shares his journey from joining WeWork as one of its first 300 employees to leading international expansion across Europe and Asia, before eventually returning to the U.S. to spearhead Mindspace’s growth. He explains how the pandemic accelerated the demand for agile, boutique office solutions and why member experience is now the defining factor for success. The conversation dives into ex...

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  Episode #23

  S3E23 - David Auerbach – Why REITs still win

  Jun 25, 202529 minS3

  <p>In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, host Asaf Raz talks with David Auerbach, Chief Investment Officer at Hoya Capital and publisher of the Daily REIT Beat, about the staying power of real estate investment trusts (REITs). David breaks down how REITs generate income from everyday activity—Zoom calls, Amazon orders, even Starbucks visits—and why macro noise like interest rates and tariffs doesn’t shake the fundamentals. He shares what REIT insiders are really saying about the market, the role of dividend stability, and how REITs have historically weathered major crises. The conversation also covers how transparency, resilience, and lo...

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  Episode #22

  S3E22 - Jonathan Buckelew – Building an operator’s playbook

  Jun 10, 202531 minS3

  <p>In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, host Asaf Raz speaks with Jonathan Buckelew, Vice President of Asset Management at Peak, about challenging legacy thinking in real estate. Jonathan shares how launching a fintech company during COVID reshaped his mindset and gave him an operator's perspective. He explains how questioning third-party vendors, centralizing operations, and leveraging automation helped him cut costs and improve performance. The conversation also dives into the strategic use of LinkedIn to build a personal brand, how that visibility led to new career opportunities, and practical ways to start integrating AI into asset management workflows.<br/><...

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  Episode #21

  S3E21- Sam Morris - Is 2025 the new 2010 for multifamily investors?

  Jun 3, 202526 minS3

  <p>In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, host Asaf Raz chats with Sam Morris, Partner at Lone Star Capital, about navigating today’s multifamily market with discipline and long-term focus. Sam shares his journey from banking and underwriting to raising capital and leading large-scale workforce housing investments in Texas. He offers candid insights into investor sentiment, shifting competition dynamics, and why focusing on resident experience remains the key to success—regardless of market noise. Sam also discusses why Lone Star hasn’t closed a deal since December, how competition is heating back up, and why this moment in real estate...

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  Episode #20

  S3E20- Josh Sason - Designing with Intention

  Mar 19, 202523 minS3

  <p>In this episode of the Dealmakers Podcast, host Asaf Raz speaks with Josh Sason, Principal and Managing Partner at Sason Organization, a real estate investment firm with offices in Miami and New York. Josh shares his journey from hedge funds to real estate, detailing how his company prioritizes experience-driven design to create unique and high-value properties. He explains why sensory details—like lighting, scent, and layout—are crucial in real estate and how his firm transformed a Class B office in Tampa into a premium workplace environment. Josh also discusses the shifting real estate market, the importance of intentional desi...

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