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Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Podcast, hosted by Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk.

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How to Win in a Tight Capital Market: Insights from Justin Smith, President of Hawkeye Wealth

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. When capital dries up, only the strongest deals and the most disciplined investors survive. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk are at the RealREIT Conference and sit down with Justin Smith, President of Hawkeye Wealth,...

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The $1.4 Trillion Shift: Inside the REIT Revolution with John Worth, EVP of Research and Investor Outreach at Nareit

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk are at the RealREIT Conference and sit down with John Worth, EVP of Research and Investor Outreach at Nareit, to unpack how the $1.4 trillion U.S. REIT market is...

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Predictability Over Hype: Real Estate Lessons from Jamie Cooper, President of Development & Income Properties at Dream

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. What if the best real estate investment opportunities weren’t in Canada’s hottest markets? In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk are at the Canadian Department Investment Conference, and sit down with Jamie Cooper, President of Development...

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Mastering Lease-Ups and ROI Through Smart Marketing with Riz Dhanji, Founder and President of RAD Marketing

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Riz Dhanji, Founder and President of RAD Marketing, about how real estate marketing is evolving across Toronto’s condo and purpose-built rental sectors. Riz shares his expertise on tackling...

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Solving the Modular Puzzle: Path to Mainstream Adoption with Jennifer Keesmaat, President and CEO of Collecdev Markee

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome back Jennifer Keesmaat, President and CEO of Collecdev Markee, to discuss the critical moment for modular housing in Canada. Fresh from organizing the Canada Builds Modular Summit, Jennifer...

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Why Retail Spaces are a Great Bet Today: Insights from Jason Parravano, President and CEO of Plaza Retail REIT

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk sit down with Jason Parravano, President and CEO of Plaza Retail REIT, to explore how non-discretionary retail, demographic shifts, and disciplined capital strategies are fuelling growth. From succession planning...

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Toronto Condo Crisis: What’s Next for Developers with Shaun Hildebrand, President of Urbanation

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Shaun Hildebrand, President of Urbanation, to explore the forces reshaping Toronto’s real estate landscape. They discuss why new condo development is slowing, the limits of purpose-built rentals in...

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Building the Future of Healthcare Real Estate with Mike Brady, President of Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Mike Brady, President of Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving healthcare real estate sector. From the transformation of medical office buildings into...

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Driving Federal Housing Policy Change to Address the Housing Crisis with Tony Irwin, President and CEO of Rental Housing Canada

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome Tony Irwin, President and CEO of Rental Housing Canada, to explore the evolving landscape of federal housing advocacy. Tony shares insights on the rebranding and expansion of his...

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Bio of Commercial Real Estate Podcast

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Podcast, hosted by Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk, is a leading platform for exploring the Canadian commercial real estate industry. As avid podcast enthusiasts and professionals in the field, Aaron and Adam recognized the lack of engaging content specifically focused on Canadian commercial real estate. In response, they launched the podcast in 2016, becoming the first of its kind in the country.

Both Aaron and Adam work for First National Financial, offering unique perspectives as lenders within the industry. Their goal with The CRE Podcast is to provide a diverse range of insights, covering all aspects of the Canadian commercial real estate community. They seek out interesting individuals who are making a difference in the industry and provide them with a platform to share their stories in their own words.

Listeners can expect candid conversations with established experts and credible voices in Canadian commercial real estate. Aaron and Adam prioritize creating a space where guests can authentically share their journeys and insights. Through storytelling and a spontaneous interviewing style, they uncover the valuable insights and experiences that shape each guest's expertise.

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