A Legacy of Conversations | Walker Webcast | Celebrating 5 Years!
To celebrate five years of the Walker Webcast, we featured a handpicked compilation of the most insightful, impactful, and memorable moments throughout the years. Join us as we relive defining conversations and celebrate the journey of the Walker Webcast. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Kate Moore on economic optimism post-pandemic 02:39 Dr. Peter Linneman’s Dow predictions 02:54 Barry Sternlicht on boosting employment 04:08 Glenn Youngkin on the economy’s state during COVID 05:35 David Faber on going into the law world 06:28 Dr. Peter Linneman’s investment advice 08:43 Will Ahmed’s health product for the military 11:16 Would R.E.M’s Mike Mills want a band reunion? 12:11 Dr. Michael Roizen on de-aging your genes 13:19 Jim Courier’s parents’ greatest life lesson 14:11 Did Jamie Lee Curtis invest in Walker & Dunlop? 14:57 David Rubenstein on the power of persuasion 15:58 Gov. Larry Hogan on adversity 16:58 Mo Gawdat’s outlook on AI 17:52 Gov. Jared Polis on Colorado 18:31 David Rubenstein’s best skill to have 19:22 Gov. Bill Haslam’s opinion on political divisiveness 20:05 How does Chris Davenport deal with fear? 21:04 Robert Glazer on the importance of diversity in beliefs 22:02 Chris Fowler on knowing his life’s purpose 22:44 Ezra Klein’s perspective on homelessness 23:48 Greg Maffei on how Netflix catapulted F1’s success 25:55 Steve Case on how companies can scale anywhere 27:07 Steven Sullivan on brand authenticity 27:58 Which real estate segment has long-term opportunities? 28:47 Jamie Lee Curtis on gender roles 29:43 Jeffrey Wright opening up about acting jitters 30:05 John Hope Bryant on creating enterprise value 31:26 Alex Rodriguez on knowing your focus 31:56 Priscilla Almodovar on the challenges of affordable housing 33:09 Frans Johansson’s greatest indicator of success 34:40 Where would Dr. Peter Linneman invest in now? 35:54 Mohamed El-Erian on a healthy global economy 37:25 Ivy Zelman on the state of the market 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
US Federal Government Spending By Agency
The US federal government spent 6.8 trillion dollars in 2024. 80% of that spending was by four agencies: 25% by the Department of Health and Human Services (including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program), 22% by the Social Security Administration (including social security and disability benefits), 19% by Treasury Department (including interest payments on America’s debt) and 13% by the Department of Defense (including the US military). Find out the breakdown of this spending and the spending by other government agencies such as Veterans Affairs, the Department of Education, and the Department of Agriculture. We get data straight from government sources and make it easily accessible to you. Learn more: https://usafacts.org/government-spending/ https://usafacts.org/guides/federal-government-finance/ https://usafacts.org/answers/how-much-does-the-us-federal-government-spend/country/united-states/ source
How does Blackstone avoid speculation while investing billions in the future of data centers?
Data centers are the backbone of our digital world. Blackstone’s strategic, long-term approach ensures smart growth—without the bubble. source
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How do the most successful investors stay resilient in the face of setbacks?
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What separates companies that sustain success from those that fade over time?
The best businesses never rest on past success. Relentless focus on improvement, innovation, and customer value drives long-term leadership. source
ADU Development: New Laws, New Opportunities
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Unlocking Investment Insights with Jon Gray
Willy sat down with Jon Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer at Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in AUM. With over three decades at Blackstone, Jon brings unmatched expertise in commercial real estate, private equity, and global financial markets. Their conversation explored pivotal moments from Jon’s upbringing and his 33-year journey at Blackstone, key lessons from the financial crisis, and strategies for navigating economic uncertainty. They also delved into the origins of Blackstone’s SFR strategy and the creation of Invitation Homes, insights on the multifamily market and data centers, the firm’s approach to AI, its expansion in private credit, and invaluable advice for young professionals—plus much more. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 02:39 Jon Gray’s dreams in his earlier years 04:45 Being a late bloomer and a family business 06:46 Having a clean desk 07:59 Jon’s love for sports and Michael Jordan 09:36 Leaving Wharton and going to Blackstone 12:35 Did Jon expect Blackstone to be successful? 18:20 Keeping equanimity at tough times 22:41 Deciding to go into single-family rental 28:49 Balancing timing and long-term conviction in multifamily 33:24 Dr. Peter Linneman’s opinion on data centers 34:14 Why is Blackstone investing in data centers? 38:56 Using AI services 40:33 Will Blackstone use AI? 44:57 Growth in the private credit space 49:16 What Blackstone is doing differently vs. banks 50:24 Individual and institutional investors: Predictions 54:36 Strategizing with large start-ups and wealth funds 57:26 Watching Jon Gray’s 2019 Wharton address 58:28 Qualifications that Blackstone is looking for 01:00:02 Jon Gray’s mentors 01:01:54 General outlook on AI 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
Is build-to-rent the next big opportunity in real estate investing?
Build-to-rent (BTR) communities may be a small segment of the housing market today, but they’re positioned for major growth. Joanna Zabriskie shares why BTR is gaining traction with investors and home builders alike. source
Outcompeting In The Digital Age with Rodney Zemmel
On this episode of Walker Webcast, we brought in the expert to provide you with the strategy and tools you need to thrive in the age of technology and AI. Willy was joined by Rodney Zemmel, Senior Partner and the global leader of McKinsey Digital at McKinsey & Company. He and Willy discussed key concepts from his book Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI (https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-ins…, including the risks and opportunities we will face with AI, upscaling your leadership team, the importance of developing your company’s “soft skills,” and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. source