Role of a Lifetime with Jeffrey Wright, Award-Winning Actor
Movie buff or not, you’re going to want to tune into our latest episode of the Walker Webcast. Willy was joined by award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright. He has won a Tony, Emmy, AFI, Golden Globe, 2024 Indie Spirit Award, and is nominated for an Academy Award this year for his performance in American Fiction (https://www.mgm.com/movies/american-f…. He and Willy discussed the stories behind some of the most memorable films of his career, learning to perform under pressure, the importance of collaboration in the film industry, what’s next for his career, and 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
Shaping the Future of Housing with Ryan Marshall
Ryan Marshall, CEO of PulteGroup, emphasized the importance of company culture and having a “team-first mentality” with Willy Walker on this week’s #WalkerWebcast. Interested in these types of videos? Subscribe to our channel for more! #Workplaces #Office #Culture #WeAreWD source
Leaning into Structural Advantages to Deliver Outsized Real Estate Growth with Robert Reffkin
Willy was joined by Robert Reffkin, the Founder and CEO of real estate tech company Compass, Inc., live from the 2024 Zelman & Associates Housing Summit. He and Willy discussed topics including Robert’s humble upbringing and how it led him down the path to entrepreneurship, pivotal moments that shaped his career, combatting negativity and lessons learned through hardship, Compass’ investment in technology, intricacies of the real estate market, Robert’s vision for the company and where it will be in twenty years, and much more. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction. 01:14 Running the Boston Marathon. 02:38 Life in Oakland and his family lineage. 05:13 Studying in Columbia and going to McKinsey. 09:11 Becoming a White House fellow. 11:32 Working for Goldman Sachs in the Great Financial Crisis. 16:43 Being a disc jockey in the Bay Area. 17:22 Compass’ tagline and the easiest way to success. 19:30 Building a broker-centric firm. 22:42 How integration becomes innovation. 26:47 Can you build culture with contractors? 28:30 The power of a repeat and referral business. 31:08 Where’s Compass at in terms of scaling? 34:07 What impacts agent retention? 36:17 Investing in tech creates competitive advantage. 37:48 Robert’s 30/30 vision: Explained. 40:21 Everything is culture. 41:25 Making a company feel small at heart. 42:47 How culture is built in-person. 43:45 Robert’s biggest team and the reason for success. 45:55 Will price compression happen in Compass? 49:39 The importance of creating homeowner value. 51:17 The stability of Compass’ business model. 52:31 Analyzing Compass’ competition. 57:02 The future of Compass. 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
Multifamily Market Forecast with Ben Schall
What sets AvalonBay apart from the competition? Willy Walker was joined by Ben Schall, chief executive officer and president of AvalonBay, to discuss how the company is leveraging AI, how they stay nimble amid interest rate uncertainty, and so much more. Like videos like these? Subscribe to our channel and visit our website at www.WalkerDunlop.com for more! #DataCenters #Data #Investment #WeAreWD source
Live from Chicago with Peter Linneman
Inflationary pressure, a looming election, and geopolitical tensions – nonetheless, Peter Linneman insists that economies, especially as big as ours, are far more resilient than we think. Peter joined Willy Walker on this week’s #WalkerWebcast for the 18th installment of the Most Insightful Hour in CRE live from Chicago to discuss niche asset classes and specialty sectors, the possibility of a recession, election implications, geopolitical tensions and GDP growth, the Fed’s next move, and more. Subscribe to our channel for weekly episodes on leadership, commercial real estate, finance, and more! #CRE #Predictions #Economy #Inflation #Fed #WeAreWD source
Decoding the Investment Landscape with Kate Moore
Kate Moore, Managing Director and Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock joined Willy Walker on this week’s #WalkerWebcast. Watch the episode to hear her view on the current global economic landscape, the latest investment trends, AI opportunities and how BlackRock is staying ahead of the technology curve, her predictions on inflation and rate cuts, strategies for investors, and more. #Investment #AI #WeAreWD source
The Rise of F1 with Joshua Robinson & Jonathan Clegg
Wall Street Journal reporters and authors of The Formula, Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg, joined Willy Walker on this week’s #WalkerWebcast! They covered key topics from their book, including the pivotal moments and figures that reshaped F1’s trajectory, advancements that revolutionized the sport, and the strategies that have propelled it to become the globe’s fastest-growing sport. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more! #Formula1 #WallStreetJournal #Sports #WeAreWD source
Mastering Success with Strauss Zelnick and Gary Pinkus
Finding a perfect work-life balance is hard. Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, explained how he prioritizes delegation and hiring great people in order to manage it all. Like this type of content? Subscribe to our channel for more! #Investor #Market #Fed #InterestRates #2025 #WeAreWD source
The Most Insightful Hour in CRE Part 20 with Dr. Peter Linneman
What’s the real impact of tariffs? Dr. Peter Linneman breaks down how tariffs serve not just as an economic lever, but as a tool for addressing broader social and geopolitical goals. Watch now to hear his take on costs, on-shoring, and global defense. #Economy #Tariffs #GlobalImpact source
Hope For Financial Equality with John Hope Bryant
Willy was once again joined by John Hope Bryant, a lifelong entrepreneur, philanthropist, bestselling author, and thought leader who has built more than 40 organizations, including Operation HOPE, Inc. His mission? To provide financial literacy and economic empowerment tools in the U.S. for youth and adults in underserved communities. He and Willy discussed his newest book, Financial Literacy For All (https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Literacy-All-Alleviate-Struggle/dp/1394209029/ref=asc_df_1394209029), leadership insights, personal finance strategies, the future of inclusive capitalism, and much more. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 01:39 Willy introduces John Hope Bryant 02:42 Writing with others on “Financial Literacy For All” 04:45 Focusing on giving, not getting 07:38 How adversity develops one’s skills 11:21 Poverty is a mindset: Relationships are wealth 15:33 Failure is part of success 15:53 Faith and trust: The essence of a successful business 18:22 Capital needs vision 25:10 Delta Airlines and moving Freedman’s Bank 29:14 Making financial literacy accessible 31:33 What’s the root cause of credit card debt? 33:19 Why understanding the financial system matters 34:22 The power of credit cards 37:24 Two key factors for financial literacy 38:19 Does racial politics and ESG cause more harm than good? 43:24 Growing minorities and the need for a clear business plan 47:34 Helping without expectations: An anecdote 51:56 John learning from his mentors 57:58 What is the number one way for wealth building? 01:00:01 The benefits of moving your credit score 01:03:46 Why one should ask the right questions 01:05:57 John’s words of encouragement 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