Driving Dealmaking Through Storytelling in CRE
Podcast
The Crexi Team
January 22, 2024
This episode explores how storytelling can drive valuable commercial real estate business deals with Bo Barron and Timmy Barron of the Commercially Speaking Podcast.
The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.
Host Shanti Ryle dives into Bo’s journey from a Marine to a successful third-generation commercial real estate leader and his strategic approach to guiding clients through complex decisions. Timmy Barron then shares his unique career path through the acting world and how their co-hosted podcast, “Commercially Speaking,” translates complex real estate concepts into accessible conversations. This episode covers the value of education, the role of technology and AI, the current state of the commercial real estate market, and insights into investment strategies and opportunities.
- Introduction to the Crexi Podcast
- Meet Bo Barron: A Journey in Commercial Real Estate
- Timmy Barron's Acting Career and Achievements
- The Barron Brothers' Early Life and Career Beginnings
- Bo’s Path in Commercial Real Estate
- Timmy's Path in Acting and Music
- The Birth of the Commercially Speaking Podcast
- Lessons Learned and Key Takeaways
- The Importance of Education and Teaching
- Challenges and Successes of Starting a Podcast
- Balancing Entertainment and Education in a CRE Show
- The Role of Improvisation in Real Estate
- Post-Production and Editing Insights
- Leveraging AI in Content Creation
- The Power of Authenticity
- Success Stories and CRE Business Opportunities
- Current State of the Real Estate Market
- Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts
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About Bo Barron:
In a world where the commercial real estate landscape is complex and ever-changing, Bo Barron, CEO of Barron Commercial Group, serves as a trusted guide. Bo understands the challenges and opportunities that clients face when navigating commercial real estate decisions. As a third-generation leader in the industry and a former Marine, Bo is on a mission to empower investors, owners, and users of commercial real estate.
The journey with Bo and his team at BCG begins with the understanding that success in the commercial real estate sector requires more than just transactions. It requires a strategic partner who can help clients overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and achieve their financial goals. With a track record of increasing revenue by 397% since taking over the company, Bo has a proven strategy to help
In addition to his work at BCG, Bo and his brother Timmy co-host the podcast Commercially Speaking, turning complex real estate concepts into accessible and engaging discussions. Listeners are equipped with valuable insights, helping them make informed decisions about their investments.
Bo also contributes to the broader commercial real estate community as a Senior Instructor at the CCIM Institute. He educates aspiring and seasoned professionals and serves on the CCIM Foundation Board, supporting veterans and minorities in their career development. By providing these resources, Bo helps others avoid the pitfalls he’s learned to navigate.
About Timmy Barron:
Timmy Barron has performed with Second City aboard NCL The Star & Gem, was a writer & BAR TENDER in “Bye Bye Liver”, has been seen on screen in “Chicago Fire”, multiple commercials and indie films.
Timmy received 2 full talent scholarships for Theatre and Dramatic arts at Savannah College of Art & Design then University of Memphis before moving to Chicago to attend both The Second City Improv and Musical Improv Conservatories.
Timmy has had the pleasure to work with directors Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite) and Sanford Bookstaver (Dexter: New Blood)
Timmy is an acting coach and content creator making videos sharing what he knows about the business of acting and the industry that surrounds it.
About Crexi’s Commercial Real Estate Podcast:
Crexi’s commercial real estate podcast features conversations across all aspects of commercial real estate with industry leading investors, developers, brokers, and professionals. Among the top 5% of commercial real estate podcasts, The Crexi Podcast sits down with industry experts to investigate trends, educate listeners, and uncover the latest happenings and news in the world of commercial real estate. To listen to all episodes for free, check out The Crexi Podcast's full library here.
Crexi is transforming commercial real estate with advanced, integrative technology and data analytics designed to accelerate every CRE stakeholder’s success. From trading properties to machine-learning-powered industry Intelligence, Crexi’s intuitive CRE solutions accelerate transaction velocity and have empowered over 3 million active monthly users to close more than $615 billion in deals and market over $7 trillion in property value.
