Fully Occupied

Jul 02, 2025 — Eryn Bassett, President of Intelica, and Todd Kohlbecker, SVP of Occupier Services at Intelica, share how effective lease administration becomes a strategic advantage as companies scale their real estate portfolios.Eryn, Todd, and Matt explore why...

Mar 05, 2025 — Robert Kluger, Chief Development Officer at Kura Sushi, joins Matt to share the story behind Kura Sushi, a revolving sushi bar restaurant originating from Japan. He discusses how Kura Sushi leverages technology, such as revolving sushi belts and drink...

May 16, 2024 — Pepper Lunch is a fast-casual Japanese hot plate concept that originated in Tokyo, Japan, and is poised for explosive growth in North America over the coming years. Troy Hooper, CEO, and Dana Hathaitham, Director of Real Estate & Development, share...

May 08, 2024 — Shawn Walchef is the owner of Cali BBQ and Cali BBQ Media. He discusses the early challenges he faced as a restaurant owner, how he learned to use the internet and social media to his advantage, and shares his insights on building a successful...

May 01, 2024 — Solomon Choi is a seasoned F&B entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He is the founder of 16 Handles and Greeno Products and is currently the CEO of Jabba Brands. Solomon joins Matt to discuss...

Apr 24, 2024 — Stephanie Cegielski, Vice President of Research and Public Relations at ICSC, joins Matt to discuss the trends defining the future of retail and retail real estate. She highlights the importance of brick-and-mortar stores and the synergy between online...

Feb 27, 2024 — Paul Tran is a seasoned entrepreneur with a history of founding, scaling, and selling successful restaurants and franchisees, including the largest franchisee of The Halal Guys. He shares his experiences with growing a portfolio of franchise sites and...

Feb 07, 2024 — Ben Berman, President of BermanCRE, joins Matt to talk about the current state of the leasing market. He discusses opportunities in the retail and industrial markets, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and the disconnect between capital markets...

Jan 23, 2024 — Robert Cartwright, Head of Global Hospitality at Fidelity Investments, discusses the implementation of hospitality in the workplace. He joins Matt to share his background in the hotel industry and how he brought his expertise to Fidelity. Despite the...

Oct 24, 2023 — Gary Kao is the SVP of Business Development and Operations and on the founding team at Dealpath, a platform with a mission to smooth out the workflows for transactions for institutional owners. He joins Matt Giffune to share Dealpath's story, platform...