Podcast Episodes

San Francisco’s Planning Director John Rahaim is building thriving communities and creatively solving some of the most challenging obstacles facing growing cities.

Years ago, Fred Tuomi transformed the real estate landscape with the first automated apartment management system. Today he’s continuing to use technology to make scattered-site single-family rentals efficient at Invitation Homes.

Gerald Hines, Founder of Hines Development, is renowned for his groundbreaking work creating iconic buildings and partnering with the world’s best architects.

As a folk singer who has performed across the country, Dar Williams authored the book “What I Found in A Thousand Towns” to provide her unique perspective on how communities evolve. She also plays her song “February.”

Jim Ketai, who founded Bedrock Detroit along with Dan Gilbert, reveals how the company is reenergizing Detroit through major investments and the attraction of new office and retail tenants, completely changing perceptions about the city.

Keith Oden, President of Camden Property Trust, shares how the company revolutionized the multifamily business and why Camden is one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.”

While we prepare the next season of Leading Voices for you, we wanted to let you know about some changes behind the scenes. Look for new episodes in early 2018!

Sam Zell has always had an entrepreneurial mindset, attributing his real estate success to it. After getting his start managing student apartments as a law school student, he grew his businesses and helped transform what we know as the modern REIT.

A-P Hurd was not planning on going into the real estate industry. After working in journalism and on the trading floor, she then landed a leadership role at Touchstone. Her unique perspective on business encourages people to use their skillsets to allow them to do their best work.

After growing up in Israel and serving in the army, Gadi Kaufmann came to the U.S. on a scholarship to Brigham Young University. His drive led him to an interview with RCLCO during college; and now, after 38 years and four careers at RCLCO, he has transitioned to the current managing director and CEO.