What does it take to serve every traveler, in every market, with the same level of excellence?
Watch this week’s Walker Webcast as Willy Walker chats with Chris Nassetta, CEO of Hilton, about leadership, the future of hospitality, delivering personalized experiences at every price point, and how the industry is embracing technology while staying grounded in service, culture, and trust. Watch the replay. #WalkerWebcast #RealEstate #WalkerDunlop #Leadership #Hospitality #CRE #ThoughtLeadership #CustomerLoyalty source
Emerging Trends in Hospitality with Chris Nassetta
On this Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Chris Nassetta, President & CEO of Hilton, to discuss his experience running one of the world’s most iconic hospitality companies. They explored Chris’ entry into the hospitality business, how to lead through complexity, strategies for building resilience, the tough decision to relocate the Hilton headquarters, the integration of AI in the industry, why Airbnb is helping rather than harming the business, Hilton’s distinct branding model, and much more. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 04:31 Staying disciplined with a busy schedule 10:02 Chris’ lifelong purpose 10:52 Keeping optimism alive 11:36 Chris’ habit of longer storytelling 12:26 Friendship with Arne Sorenson 14:07 Surviving the Great Financial Crisis 21:03 The importance of cultural resiliency 25:07 The expense of moving the Hilton HQ 31:07 Why evolving company culture is powerful 36:04 How was the process of rebuilding the team? 38:51 Using AI in the hotel industry 44:51 Hilton’s current tech stack 47:04 Will AI take hospitality jobs? 47:27 Is Airbnb a competitor to Hilton? 54:26 How Hilton expands to different hospitality levels 57:06 An opportunity in the cruise business 01:00:07 Will Chris still work at 80? 01:01:01 Willy’s anecdote of working with Phil Carr GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
What’s the key to building a legacy that lasts?
Tune into this week’s episode of the Walker Webcast as @Willy Walker and his father, Mallory Walker, explore the mindset behind sustaining a family business across generations. They reflect on patience, long-term thinking, and why taking the steady path often shapes the strongest leaders. Watch the replay. #WalkerWebcast #RealEstate #WalkerDunlop #Leadership #FamilyBusiness #Legacy #CRE #ThoughtLeadership source
What happens when a career choice becomes a calling?
Tune into this week’s episode of the Walker Webcast as @Willy Walker and his father, Mallory Walker, reflect on the moment Willy considered joining the family business, commitment, and why stepping into a leadership role requires clarity, conviction, and a long-term view. Watch the replay. #WalkerWebcast #RealEstate #WalkerDunlop #Leadership #FamilyBusiness #Careers #CRE #ThoughtLeadership source
What Cash Assistance does the Government provide? | Episode 6 of Just the Facts: Do You Qualify?
Traditional “welfare” programs no longer exist in the United States. Instead the US provides other programs to assist those in need. -TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) provides short term cash (up to 60 months in a lifetime) for very low income families with children. -The EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) is a refundable credit on federal taxes that results in a tax refund based on income limits. -The CTC (Child Tax Credit) provides tax breaks on federal income taxes based on the number of children in a household. -SSI (Supplemental Security Income) supports the elderly or disabled with very low incomes. In total, these programs cost around 2.4% of the federal budget and reach tens of millions of people. Learn more: https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-people-receive-government-assistance/ https://usafacts.org/articles/who-does-the-child-tax-credit-benefit-the-most/ https://usafacts.org/explainers/what-does-the-us-government-do/subagency/administration-for-children-and-families/ source
Proactive Rent Debt Collection: Keys to Effective Recovery
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What does steady leadership look like from one generation to the next?
What does steady leadership look like from one generation to the next? Tune into this week’s episode of the Walker Webcast as @Willy Walker sits down with his father, Mallory Walker, to reflect on the origins of Walker & Dunlop, the evolution of the real estate industry, and the shared values that have shaped the company’s growth. Watch the replay. #WalkerWebcast #RealEstate #WalkerDunlop #Leadership #FamilyBusiness #CRE #ThoughtLeadership #Resilience source
The Evolution of an Industry with Mallory Walker
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with his father, Mallory Walker, Former Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, at the UVA Real Estate Conference. Together, they discussed the origins and early years of Walker & Dunlop, how the company evolved under Willy’s leadership, Mallory’s experience earning his degree at UVA 40 years after attending undergrad, advice for people entering into a family business, lessons that have defined Walker & Dunlop’s success, and much more. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 05:27 Anything memorable from Cobble Hall? 06:58 What has changed in UVA 07:27 Going to DC to work at Walker & Dunlop 08:32 The typical Walker & Dunlop client 10:03 Was Walker & Dunlop successful then? 10:53 Pitching Melvin Lincoln to do financing 13:57 Getting a Fannie Mae DUS license 17:17 Buying back a partnership for a dollar 18:00 Staying ahead of cutting-edge technology 20:33 Mallory’s reaction to Willy joining W&D 22:02 Why Mallory gave Willy his office 25:16 Early reactions of Willy taking over W&D 26:49 Willy wanting to buy AIG 29:52 Dividing the equity 33:11 Thoughts during the great financial crisis 34:53 Retiring as CEO and getting the degree 40:09 Reflections on growing the firm from afar 42:21 Expectations for the next generation 43:41 Mallory’s greatest skill 44:38 Advice to family businesses 46:22 Willy talking about Mallory’s curious nature GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
Who Controls the US National Guard: States or the Federal Government?
The National Guard is made up of Army and Air Force units in every state, territory, and Washington, DC. Governors typically command the Guard, but the president can federalize units under Title 10 during national emergencies or war. The National Guard serves locally and globally when the country calls. Learn more: https://usafacts.org/articles/what-is-the-national-guard-and-what-does-it-do/ https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-people-are-in-the-us-military-a-demographic-overview/ https://usafacts.org/articles/where-are-us-military-members-stationed-and-why/ source
Can integrity really be taught?
Tune into this week’s episode of the Walker Webcast as Jay Hartzell speaks with Willy Walker about the ways universities help students grow their sense of integrity. He highlights how exposure to real choices, guided conversations, and reflective moments give students the foundation they need to lead with character. Watch the replay. #WalkerWebcast #RealEstate #WalkerDunlop #Leadership #Integrity #Education #CRE #ThoughtLeadership source