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Carla Magee and Jennifer Prows talk Commercial Real Estate E15

August 31, 2022 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

Carla Magee and Jennifer Prows talk Commercial Real Estate E15

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Carla Magee and Jennifer Prows talk Commercial Real Estate E15

Robert and J.J. met with Carla Magee and Jennifer Prows of MHG Commercial and got to talk about the commercial real estate world and a a little about everything else. Listen in and learn about some of the issues real estate professionals have to deal with on a daily basis.

MHG Commercial emerged from the highly successful and innovative residential brokerage My Home Group. As one of the fastest growing residential real estate brokerages in the country, it was clear that My Home Group was ready to realize the full potential of the exponentially growing Arizona market and construct a commercial division to expertly and more comprehensively address the needs of clients and the community.

MHG Commercial’s vetted and experienced advisors have a wide range of complementary professional expertise that encompasses every aspect of commercial real estate from office to industrial development, raw land to luxury commercial, and multifamily to subdivision development.

We excel at out of the box thinking and transactions that requires a more hands-on approach and ingenuity. No matter the property type or service need, our commercial advisors are committed to your objectives. Combined with business finesse and unsurpassed market intelligence, MHG Commercial brokers help you determine and surpass your business goals.

With a critical eye and a flair for analytics, she was able to shave millions in lost profits, managing cross-functional teams by utilizing her Green Belt in Six Sigma and Masters Certification in Project Management.

Connect with Carla on Facebook and Instagram.

Jennifer Prows is a commercial agent with MHG commercial, specializing in land development in the Phoenix and Tempe Arizona markets.

Jennifer lives by and believes that anything is possible and she makes everything possible for her clients. Her recent work is transforming Tempe Arizona and the way we live and work in urban areas.

Jennifer has a love of architecture and art, development, and any activity that involves the earth and building that impacts the way we live and what’s possible for people. Jennifer has engaged in non-profit organizations that enhance communities. Jennifer lives with her life partner and two children in Phoenix.

Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn.

About Your Hosts

Meet JJ Levenske

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.

JJ’s dedication to construction has allowed him to become an industry expert which he aims to share with customers and investors alike. JJ does not believe in mediocrity and strives to see the “end at the beginning” for each project, effectuating a higher return on investment for the entire team.

Early on in his career, JJ worked as a cost engineer conducting feasibility estimates, strategic capital estimates, cost planning, and analysis of value engineering for the technology, petrochemical, and food industries. He went on to develop and implement a variety of systems for estimating, scheduling, resource management, and cost tracking while holding Project Manager and Senior Management Positions.

During his tenure, JJ has been involved in $1 billion worth of construction services. A strong entrepreneurial acumen allows him to be the perfect advocate for your facility based business solutions.

Meet Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson is a knowledgeable construction professional with over 40 years of experience. His experience ranges from residential to the commercial and industrial sectors.

Robert began working in the trades immediately out of high school and quickly advanced to Journeyman status. Robert went on to estimating, operations, senior level management and then business development.

Robert is consistently building relationships and networking with those associated with all aspects of development and construction. Robert has become a respected source for prefabricated construction solutions.

Robert enjoys spending time with Pam, his wife of 42 years, their 3 children, and 10 grandchildren.

About Our Sponsors

Bleuwave is a Phoenix-based general contractor with a specialty in land development & site improvement, pre-construction, design build, remodel and renovations, construction management, and post construction.

Bleuwave is passionate about what they do and takes pride in their partner’s success.

When you need it done right the first time, call Bleuwave.

Follow Bleuwave on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Tori Contracting’s smaller, cohesive structure results in superior workmanship and economical solutions.

The Tori Contracting team has construction experience acquired by performing highly successful work for hotels and casinos, restaurants, retail stores, healthcare facilities and a wide range of commercial and themed projects.

We provide design assist capabilities from start to finish…from schematic design and development through construction documents with the aid of our full-time AUTOCAD staff.

Andy Sutton, Principal at Sutton Group

August 23, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Gwinnett Studio

Andy Sutton, Principal at Sutton Group

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TOP REALTORS OF ATLANTA

Andy Sutton, Principal at Sutton Group

The Sutton Group brings knowledge, expertise, and hands-on experience to create a superior boutique investment firm. By utilizing real involvement in transactions, investments in assets, and an expertise in each asset class, The Sutton Group combines all areas of knowledge and due diligence to provide sound investment advice to ensure wealth preservation. At its core, the team applies the most comprehensive knowledge in the leasing and capital markets when making investment recommendations. Majority of the assets generally fall under the category of Regional and Neighborhood Shopping Centers that meet clients’ specific acquisition requirements. They analyze several criteria including the following features: below-market or market rents, historically low vacancy levels, strong tenant sales, functionality, and value-add or locations with upside. Their discipline has resulted in superior results for clients while minimizing risk. Based in Atlanta, the principal and team have decades of senior-level experience working with both institutional and private capital investors on their requirements.

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From a Chance Encounter in a Convertible to VP of Real Estate Development with Josh Tracy E13

August 18, 2022 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

From a Chance Encounter in a Convertible to VP of Real Estate Development with Josh Tracy E13

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From a Chance Encounter in a Convertible to VP of Real Estate Development with Josh Tracy E13

Josh Tracy – VP of Real Estate Development at Ryan Companies US, Inc. shared an insightful perspective of what it’s like to be a national general contractor/developer. Josh attended ASU and was Ryan Companies’ first direct hire out of an undergrad program to be on their development team.

At Ryan Companies, we believe the value of the buildings we design, develop, finance, manage and construct is about more than dollars and cents – it’s also about the value they bring to the people who use them and the communities that surround them. That’s why we focus first on the “why” so we can give life to your vision and achieve the best possible outcome.

As a national leader in commercial real estate services, we know that our customers are as unique as their projects. That’s why, day after day, we’re driven to uncover their stories. To be inspired by what inspires them. To bring the right people to the table so we can collaborate on a deeper, more engaging level.

Together, we build something far more profound than the physical presence of a building. We build the backdrops to life’s stories.

At Ryan, our values – Safety, Integrity, Respect, Stewardship, Family, Excellence and Fun – define our culture and they shape and ignite the people who join our team. They are more than words in a mission statement, they are the inspiration that guides our decisions and shapes our belief that we offer something no one else can.

In the end, your building is better, your experience working with us more enjoyable, your community more vibrant and your project site safer – all because we embrace our values each day.

Josh Tracy provides valuable, highly strategic leadership as Vice President of Real Estate Development at Ryan Companies US, Inc. As a Phoenix native, Josh strives to make a difference in our community through his professional and personal efforts.

A highly motivated person, Josh started his first business at age 16, providing him with a source of income through high school and college.

After completing his Business Management and Real Estate studies at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, Josh secured a job at Ryan Companies, becoming the first person to be hired onto the Ryan development team straight out of undergrad studies. At Ryan, he has participated in developing over two million square feet of commercial space, creating employment centers for over 10,000 jobs.

Josh has understood the importance of giving back to his community from a young age. In addition to starting his own business, he utilized his love of baseball to help establish an organization to provide afterschool actives called Opportunity Through Baseball with his long-time Coach, Coach Payton.

The program’s goal was not only to provide underprivileged children with a healthy distraction after school but to help the children grow as people and become a “Major League Person.”

In his free time, Josh enjoys hiking and traveling with his wife, Angela. Together they enjoy exploring the world experiencing new cultures, and enjoying the tranquility found in some of the world’s most beautiful outdoor places.

Connect with Josh on LinkedIn.

About Your Hosts

Meet JJ Levenske

During his tenure, JJ has been involved in $1 billion worth of construction services. A strong entrepreneurial acumen allows him to be the perfect advocate for your facility based business solutions.

Meet Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson is a knowledgeable construction professional with over 40 years of experience. His experience ranges from residential to the commercial and industrial sectors.

Robert enjoys spending time with Pam, his wife of 42 years, their 3 children, and 10 grandchildren.

About Our Sponsors

Bleuwave is passionate about what they do and takes pride in their partner’s success.

When you need it done right the first time, call Bleuwave.

Follow Bleuwave on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Tori Contracting’s smaller, cohesive structure results in superior workmanship and economical solutions.

We provide design assist capabilities from start to finish…from schematic design and development through construction documents with the aid of our full-time AUTOCAD staff.

Taylor Cox, Koelbel and Company

August 16, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 493)

Taylor Cox, Director of Acquisition for Denver-based Koelbel and Company, joined host John Ray to share the news of his firm’s first commercial property investment in the North Fulton market, Northridge Center. Taylor talked about his family-owned firm’s investment history, why Atlanta and the North Fulton market specifically offer compelling opportunities, where they see value in the office building segment, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Nothing is stronger than family—especially when it comes to business.

The notion of creating a legacy that was built upon the right ideals forges a firm foundation that endures. A lasting dynamic that attracts business partners that care about more than the bottom line. And a relationship-driven entity that always puts community first.

In 1952, Walt Koelbel founded just such a family business holding up those exact aspirations. Every day since then, Koelbel and Company has been seeing the possibilities and realizing the potential for Colorado real estate. The vision to try new things. And the willingness to think differently. All in an effort to create developments that people are proud to call home.

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**Taylor Cox, Director of Acquisition, Koelbel and Company**

Taylor Cox is Director of Acquisition for Koelbel and Company. He is based here in North Fulton and spearheading Koebel’s expansion into the Atlanta market.

Throughout his career, Taylor Cox has developed a skilled approach to analyzing deals and finding value-add opportunities. He religiously tracks market conditions by staying educated on political, economic, and social trends.

He is well-aligned with Koelbel in his vision to venture into unknown territories and he possesses the measured discipline to quickly establish a network of key local contacts and build business from the ground up in any market.

Taylor’s success in assembling and leading fully integrated teams, persisting through unforeseen complications, and securing key partners and investors has enabled him to not only protect but enhance investor capital.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Who is Koelbel and Company?
Why are they now investing in North Fulton?
What is Koebel’s acquisition strategy?
What are the benefits of the commercial property you’ve purchased?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked-from-scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Nancy Miller of Bull Realty

July 27, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

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Ashley Tatarsky, Nancy Miller, and Brian Peart

Nancy Miller/Bull Realty

Nancy Miller joined Bull Realty in 2001. Her brokerage practice focuses on single tenant net lease and multi-tenant retail investment properties. Nancy is a partner with the firm and heads the National Net Lease Investment Group. Her focus includes working with investors, 1031 exchange transactions and developers throughout the U.S. She is an industry-recognized, savvy, and knowledgeable investment expert. Over the last five years, she has brokered over 125 single tenant transactions.

Nancy has held a real estate license for over 25 years and is licensed in several states. She is a Life Member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). She also holds the prestigious CCIM designation and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, where she is a guest lecturer.

Top Realtors of Atlanta is proudly presented by

Jennifer Mahota with Mahota Real Estate Partners and Jessica Mason with L3 Coaching

May 10, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Jennifer Mahota with Mahota Real Estate Partners and Jessica Mason with L3 Coaching

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Jennifer Mahota/Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners & Mahota Real Estate Partners

Jennifer Mahota is a residential real estate agent who serves Forsyth, Gwinnett, Dawson, and Cherokee Counties. A proud member of the 400 North Board of Realtors and Luxury Division of KW, Jennifer helps first time home buyers, move up buyers, move down buyers, and luxury homeowners. She sells single family homes, townhomes, and condos.

Jessica Mason/L3 Coaching & Keller Williams Atlanta Partners

A strong business consists of a strong foundation. Jessica Mason‘s belief is that one must take three approaches to ensure a strong foundation. Learn, Lead and Live are the core approaches to this training and coaching program. Jessica chooses to coach to the whole person, rather than just to the real estate needs.

Top Realtors of Atlanta is proudly presented by

Elliott Kyle & Chase Murphy with Skyline Seven Real Estate

April 27, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Elliott Kyle & Chase Murphy with Skyline Seven Real Estate

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Bruno Taillefer, Elliott Kyle, Chase Murphy, Brian Peart

Elliott Kyle & Chase Murphy/Skyline Seven Real Estate

Skyline Seven Real Estate is a full-service third-party management, leasing, and investment sales company for retail and office properties throughout the Southeast.

Skyline Seven can execute your real estate needs and produce results. They are real estate experts and advisors committed to personalizing service, maximizing value, and building lasting relationships. For them, it’s about integrity. They do what they say they are going to do, every time. Their performance-driven and service-focused approach sets them apart. In the ever-changing real estate landscape, Level Seven delivers consistent success.

Top Realtors of Atlanta is proudly presented by

Keely McNeal with Remax Legends and Mallely Then with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners

April 13, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Keely McNeal with Remax Legends and Mallely Then with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners

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Bruno Taillefer, Mallely Then, Brian Peart and Keely McNeal

Keely McNeal/Remax Legends

As a RE/MAX agent, Keely McNeal is dedicated to helping her clients find the home of their dreams. Whether you are buying or selling a home or just curious about the local market, she would love to offer her support and services. She knows the local community — both as an agent and a neighbor — and can help guide you through the nuances of the local market. With access to top listings, a worldwide network, exceptional marketing strategies, and cutting-edge technology, Keely works hard to make your real estate experience memorable and enjoyable.

Mallely Then/Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners

Becoming a realtor was always the career aspiration for Mallely Then. Though it did not happen sooner, her time is now, and she is on her journey to connect with people, and make their dream come true with the perfect property. Mallely thrives on interacting with and helping people, and has exceptional attention to detail.

Top Realtors of Atlanta is proudly presented by

Bouncing Blue Balls E1

April 4, 2022 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Bouncing Blue Balls E1

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Bouncing Blue Balls E1

For the launch, Carla sits down with teammates Aaron Dutcher and Audra Travis of MHG Commercial. The trio discuss what MHG Commercial is, who they help, and how they support each other.

You’re never as strong as you think you are until you have to go through it –Aaron Dutcher

Find out if there is there a real estate bubble burst looming. How is the current market different than 2008?

Listen to find out what “Resimmercial” means and how MHG Commercial found the perfect niche at the crossroads of residential & commercial real estate. How are industrial buyers affecting the Phoenix market and the average home/commercial buyer? Find out what makes the balls of blue bounce.

My Home Group is one of the fastest growing real estate brokerages in the United States. With the addition of the commercial division in 2019, the team has grown at an astonishing rate, adding more team members to total 15 agents as of March 2023.

Aaron Dutcher’s career in real estate started in Y2K. He was reunited with a hometown buddy who convinced him that people actually did rent houses and a career in investment real estate was born. Since then he has encountered every aspect of real estate from residential to luxury, single family to development and raw land to commercial. Always approaching each enterprise with his grassroots mentality and always focused in real estate investing. In supervising everything from VA assumptions to subdivision development, Aaron excels at out of the box thinking and transactions that require a more hands-on approach and ingenuity.

As an Associate Broker and Executive Director along with other skilled and ambitious people, he managed a real estate portfolio in excess of 500M and purchased/sold over 4000 properties during his administration. As a natural progression of real estate investing his first commercial deal was in 2004, and it hasn’t stopped. Never being one to let the market determine his outcome, Aaron is certainly not scared to reinvent his model to shift with the ebb and flow of the market. As foreclosures entered the marketplace, Aaron was able to lead the charge with his company at the courthouse steps to purchase thousands of properties, not only for individual investors but also for large institutional and REIT buyers. He then shifted into fix-and-flips alongside wholesale properties.

Aaron became a broker in 2006 and has been a branch manager, managing broker, and designated broker. From 2010 to 2015, along with his partner, he ran and operated his boutique brokerage. He was slowing down the pace, reducing the clients, and building multiple businesses. Aaron has owned and sold a number of his own businesses, subsequently giving him a knack for working with local and regional business owners to purchase and sell their own businesses as well as purchase and lease their commercial real estate.

Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Audra Travis moved from Ann Arbor Michigan to Tempe Arizona in 1992 with the intention of enrolling in Arizona State University teaching program with hopes and dreams of teaching Junior High School Science. She was placed in a teaching program in Tempe immediately. As it turns out teaching was not in her future.

During this transition Audra served as the maître de at various fine dining establishments further refining her customer centric views. Following the restaurant years, Audra worked for a family-owned Acura shop, writing service and co-founding the Phoenix NSX club hosting events and race days.

Audra developed an interest in real estate and felt that real estate, coupled with her previous experience, was a logical fit the foreseeable future. Audra had the pleasure to land her first real estate position with John Hall & Associates where she met John Johnson, co-founder and co-owner of Utah based builder, J. Ballard Homes. This position launched Audra into managing and operating the property management arm of J. Ballard Homes in Salt Lake City.

However, Audra was not done. She saw a need for yet another arm and after bringing the right people together, Park Place Homes was born, which developed a 42 lot luxury subdivision in the area known as “The Point of the Mountain” and created luxury homes named after Hollywood starlets such as “The Monroe”. She also created “The Design House” , which allowed clients to design and upgrade their home new homes for both J. Ballard and Park Place Luxury Homes.

The recession hit and Audra was forced pivot into flipping homes where she did the bulk of the work herself – leaving only a few items to the pros. Her favorite tools are the sawzall and 45 lb jackhammer! She also began seminar for first time home buyers and decided to approach one of her neighbors about investing in multifamily homes, which led to her first commercial deal. She worked in both commercial and residential real estate and coined the term “Rezimercial Agent”, but in November 2019 she joined Aaron Dutcher’s team, MHG Commercial Real Estate, to focus primarily on commercial real estate.

About Show

Smashing Through Walls is geared toward a guide through complex commercial real estate and finance topics while adding humor and anecdotes along the way. Discover what is going on in the valley and beyond with host Carla Magee, broker at MHG Commercial.

About Our Host

Carla Magee’s background is designed with the investor in mind. After obtaining her finance degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, she worked for large corporations like Boeing and Microsoft. With a critical eye and flair for analytics, she was able to shave millions in lost profits, managing cross-functional teams by utilizing her Green Belt in Six Sigma and Masters Certification in Project Management.

Ultimately she realized that she couldn’t be contained in an office environment working for the corporate world. Being an investor herself, she came into real estate as an investment & multifamily property specialist, effectively applying her education & skillset. Carla excels in helping investors make sound decisions for their financial goals, in real estate negotiations, and takes deep pride in educating homebuyers and sellers.

On a personal note, Carla is a busy wife & mother to two daughters. In addition to an ever growing career and podcast, she also enjoys volunteering and being active in the community. She has a deep love for Arizona and although she travels whenever possible, she always finds her way back to the beautiful Sonoran Desert.

Connect with Carla on LinkedIn.

About Our Sponsor

MHG Commercial emerged from the highly successful and innovative residential brokerage: My Home Group. MHG Commercial’s vetted and experienced advisors have a wide range of complementary professional expertise that span over 100 years of cumulative experience.

Encompassing every aspect of commercial real estate from office to industrial development, raw land to luxury commercial, and multifamily to subdivision development. We excel at out of the box thinking and transactions that require a more hands-on approach and ingenuity.

No matter the property type or service need, our commercial advisors are committed to your objectives. Combined with business finesse and unsurpassed market intelligence, MHG Commercial brokers help you determine and surpass your business goals.

Follow MHG Commercial on Facebook and Instagram.