Young, Driven, and Thriving: Insights from Rising CRE Stars
Podcast
The Crexi Team
September 4, 2024
This episode unpacks the rewards of hard work and drive in CRE with Kaylan Knitowski and Justin Walker, Retail Specialists at Franklin Street.
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.
In this episode, host Ashley Kobovitch sits down with Kaylan and Justin to explore their successful careers in commercial real estate. They share their journeys into the industry, the importance of mentorship, and their strategies for building client relationships.
The conversation covers valuable lessons learned, the impact of macroeconomic factors, and the benefits of leveraging tools like Crexi. They also discuss the role of social media in building a brand, navigating the current market landscape, and preparing for future growth in the retail sector, particularly in the Southeast region. Tune in for insights on maintaining work ethic, overcoming challenges, and the team’s vision for the future of Franklin Street's retail investment sales team.
- Introduction to The Crexi Podcast
- Meet the Guests: Kaylan Knitowski and Justin Walker
- Kaylan’s Journey into Commercial Real Estate
- Justin's Path to Success
- Mentorship and Influences
- Lessons Learned in Real Estate
- Daily Habits and Work Ethic
- Success at Franklin Street
- Networking and Mentoring in Real Estate
- Vision for Franklin Street's Retail Investment Sales Team
- The Power of Social Media in Real Estate
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- Current State of Commercial Real Estate
- Macroeconomic Factors Influencing Retail
- Advice for Brokers and Investors
- Rapid Fire Questions and Insights
- Parting Words and Contact Information
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About Kaylan Knitowski:
Kaylan Knitowski is a Senior Associate for Franklin Street’s Retail Investment Sales Team in Fort Lauderdale. Kaylan transacts throughout the country, and concentrates on value-add, unanchored retail assets, with a particular emphasis on the Southeast region. In Ms. Knitowski’s role, she prioritizes cultivating client relationships and identifying off-market acquisition opportunities for key clients. Since entering the commercial real estate field in late 2022, Ms. Knitowski has successfully transacted over $57 million, with an additional $50 million currently under contract.
About Justin Walker:
Justin Walker leads the team, and serves as the Senior Director for Franklin Street’s Retail Investment Sales Team in South Florida, where he plays a pivotal role in driving the growth and success in the retail investment sales sector throughout South Florida and the SouthEast. Mr. Walker has transacted over $100m in his career, throughout the country.
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.
