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Conversations, interviews, and podcast appearances.
Fred Voccola took Kaseya from a struggling software company to a $15 billion platform and is now building Simpro in downtown Miami. He explains why AI may transform the economics of the trades and what it takes to keep picking the right wave.
Fernando de Nuñez y Lugones, CEO and co-founder of Vertical Development, brings a global lens to South Florida real estate. He explains how capital flows, geopolitics, and buyer profiles are shaping Miami's next wave of luxury development.
Jay Parker, CEO of Brokerage and President of Development Marketing at Douglas Elliman Florida, explains how he grew the platform past 1,000 agents and nearly $20 billion in new development pipeline.
Don Peebles III shares what it means to grow up inside a four-decade real estate legacy. He explains how The Peebles Corporation balances ultra-luxury development, affordable housing, and long-term relationships.
Melissa Medina, co-founder and CEO of eMerge Americas, explains how a family conversation grew into a 20,000-person technology platform. She shares how Miami's tech ecosystem was built patiently through risk, community, and persistence.
Carlos Rosso shares why he left one of Miami's most powerful development platforms to build independently. The conversation explores urbanism, community-driven development, and the patient capital strategy behind his next chapter.
Kamal Hotchandani built the Haute Group from a South Florida magazine into a luxury media ecosystem spanning 20 global markets. He explains why media is community infrastructure and how AI is reshaping visibility.
Michelle Cordeiro Grant built and sold Lively for more than $100 million before launching GORGIE, a fast-growing better-for-you energy brand. She shares the product, community, and customer discipline behind both companies.
Brad Meltzer and Michael Neal reflect on the relationships, culture, and discipline required to build companies and skylines that last. Their stories span decades of construction, development, and leadership across Florida.
Michaeljohn Green of the Miami Downtown Development Authority explains why downtown is shifting from a seasonal economy into a durable global business hub. The conversation explores infrastructure, development, and the timing behind Miami's next chapter.
Matthew Whitman Lazenby leads the fourth generation of the family behind Bal Harbour Shops and Brickell City Center. He shares the long arc of Miami retail, a 40-year expansion, and the realities of building a family business.
Brian Gale, Vice Chairman at Cushman & Wakefield, has watched Miami's office market evolve for more than three decades. This conversation covers where the market came from, what Covid unlocked, and why its next chapter may be the most consequential yet.
Margit Brandt discusses the time, scarcity, and value behind Palm Beach's most exclusive real estate market. She shares how she built her influence and captured a major share of the island's waterfront market.
Tommaso Chiabra built Royal Yacht International into a global operation spanning mega-yachts, venture capital, consumer brands, and philanthropy. He shares how he built through downturns and why access to information is only the beginning.
Ralph Choeff traces his journey from designing South Florida tract homes to shaping some of the region's most distinctive luxury residences. He discusses tropical modernism, the Beckham home, and building a lasting architectural style.
Alexandra Allie Eichner shares the harder path that shaped her career, from rural China to leading Continuum's return to Miami. She explains how grit, scarcity, and earned succession are shaping the brand's next chapter.
Sam Nazarian built one hospitality empire and is now building another around longevity and proactive health. He shares the lessons behind sbe, The Estate, and HQ, and why luxury is increasingly about living longer.
Ben Van Leeuwen turned a $60,000 investment and a used ice cream truck into a national brand with more than 100 scoop shops. He explains the product discipline, operational focus, and conviction behind Van Leeuwen's growth.
Fredrik Eklund reflects on building nearly $30 billion in career sales, from his first New York listing to the Eklund Gomez team. He shares how authenticity, ambition, and visibility became his competitive advantage.
In a world where speed and shortcuts dominate, I wanted to slow down and talk about the habits, decisions, and patience behind lasting success.
Health and wellness are no longer trends—they’re the foundation to success.
I recently sat down with Kobi Karp to talk about design, ambition, and building with intention over the long haul.
I recently sat down with Mathieu Massa to talk about hospitality, real estate, and building a business for the long term.
With population growth accelerating and capital moving south, Florida is positioned for a defining next chapter.
