Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Podcasts to Follow
Last Updated on March 1, 2024 by Morgan Beard
It’s no secret that the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry is evolving rapidly. Between the rise of hybrid office space, omni-channel retail, healthtail, and more, the conversation around commercial real estate is just getting started. Commercial real estate and proptech podcasts are stepping up to the plate… or more literally, the mic.
Podcasts are some of the best ways to learn more about a particular field and stay in-the know on current topics. They’re informative, thought-provoking and downright fun. But with hundreds of episodes being released each week, it can be hard to know what you should and shouldn’t listen to. That’s why we put together this roundup of the top 10 commercial real estate and proptech podcasts to follow. So, get your headphones ready!
1. Fully Occupied
Hosted by: Matt Giffune | Occupier
Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Anchor | Google Podcasts
Episode Length: 30 to 45 minutes
About the Podcast
Every Wednesday, Occupier is proud to bring you the latest and greatest in commercial real estate, proptech and lease accounting on our very own podcast, Fully Occupied.
The Fully Occupied Podcast helps you make sense of the commercial real estate and proptech landscape. When you tune in, you’ll hear from heads of real estate, tenant-rep brokers, founders and CRE thought leaders who are on the bleeding edge of changing an industry. Our mission is to share the real estate strategy stories from leaders in the retail, restaurant, office, and lease accounting space.
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Recommended Episode: “Identifying New Markets for Growth | Ft. Molly Sandza from Foxtrot”
2. The Propcast
Hosted by: Louisa Dickins | LMRE
Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | YouTube
Episode Length: 30 to 45 minutes
About the Podcast
The Propcast is a UK-based podcast that introduces you to proptech innovators whose work has played a role in digitizing the built environment. Hear from VCs, proptech start-ups, and real estate professionals from around the world that are shaping the commercial real estate industry.
Recommended episode: “How to digitally enable buildings”
3. The Measure Podcast
Hosted by: Michael Grant
Where to Listen: Spotify
Episode Length: 30 to 60 minutes
About the Podcast
Also a London-based podcast, The Measure Podcast recently rebranded from The PropTech Ramble and shares huge range of topics, from building efficiencies and workplace productivity to sustainable buildings and ESG. Listen in to gain innovative insights and actionable advice on implementing proptech solutions. From sustainability to facilities tech and occupier trends, The PropTech Ramble brings listeners the ramblings of property technology influencers from around the world.
Recommended Episode: “Our data showed a net increase of office locations in 2021 by 30%”
4. The PropTech VC
Hosted by: Zain Jaffer
Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube
Episode Length: 10 to 20 minutes
About the Podcast
Lease management. Multi-family. Property in the metaverse. You name it — and Zain Jaffer has covered it. On the PropTech VC Podcast, you’ll hear about the latest trends, founders stories, blockchain and web 3.0 and how it all relates to the proptech space. Entrepreneurs, investors, and senior executives share their industry insights and explore investment opportunities.
Recommended Episode: “How Real Estate Management is Changing with New Technologies”
5. How to Scale Commercial Real Estate
Hosted by: Sam Wilson | Bricken Investment Group
Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Listen Notes | Amazon Music
Episode Length: 15 to 30 minutes
About the Podcast
Commercial real estate is one of the oldest industries. Sam Wilson breaks down the commercial real estate landscape through the lens of smart investment strategies, portfolio expansion and networking goals. This podcast guides listeners through real estate’s steep learning curve to mitigate the risks. How to Scale Commercial Real Estate provides unique insights and tips into the world of multifamily, land, mobile homes, construction and so much more as an avenue to successful real estate investment.
Recommended Episode: “Building community in real estate”
6. PlaceTech Podcast
Hosted by: Paul Unger, Karl Tomusk | PlaceTech
Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Website
Episode Length: 20 to 40 minutes
About the Podcast
The PlaceTech Podcast tackles all things proptech, from the latest innovations to critical news and information. Tune in to hear from industry leaders and tech experts in the property market for the built environment sector.
Recommended Episode: “Data collection and digital transformation in retail”
7. The Proptech Podcast
Hosted by: Kylie Davis
Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Anchor
Episode Length: 30 to 50 minutes
About the Podcast
In this podcast, Australian proptech expert Kylie Davis explores innovation in real estate and the property industry. You’ll be introduced to proptech innovators who address the issues and challenges in real estate and present new technology solutions to enhance property experiences. Kylie is on the bleeding edge of proptech solutions that are a must have for occupiers internationally. Her team focuses on having an open dialogue on tech trends and innovations in the CRE space.
Recommended Episode: “Proptech Panel: Renting reimagined – How Technology is Transforming the Tenant Experience”
8.The Weekly Take
Hosted by: Spencer Levy | CBRE
Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Episode Length: 20 to 40 minutes
About the Podcast
Back to the office. Omnichannel retail. ESG. How brand intersects with physical real estate. CBRE’s The Weekly Take Podcast addresses it all with a fresh perspective. Listen in as business leaders and industry, economic, and subject matter experts share their unique insights. As commercial real estate continues to evolve, The Weekly Take brings the conversation to the main stage with this podcast.
Recommended episode: “Something New: Finding Opportunities in Retail Real Estate’s Omnichannel Evolution”
9. Real Perspectives Podcast
Hosted by: Vladimir Bosanac | The Registry
Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Listen Notes
Episode Length: 30 to 45 minutes
About the Podcast
The Real Perspectives Podcast explores an array of commercial real estate topics. Vladimir Bosanac brings on industry thought leaders and proptech founders who share their distinct views and understandings on the commercial real estate space. You’ll also be introduced to various strategic proptech solutions.
Recommended Episode: “Rebecca Rockey, Global Head of Forecasting @ Cushman & Wakefield”
10. Tech Nest
Hosted by: Nate Smoyer
Where to Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher
Episode Length: 45 to 60 minutes
About the Podcast
Nate Smoyer interviews innovators and leaders from proptech start-ups that are transforming the real estate landscape. Technest highlights the stories of founders, strategists and investors who are writing the proptech future. With innovators in the multi-family, lease management, facilities and asset management spaces, you’ll be sure to learn a tidbit or two. Discover the latest trends in proptech that are changing the way we buy, sell, and invest in real estate.
Recommended Episode: “Modern Commercial Lease Management with Matt Giffune, CEO of Occupier”
Whether you’re a CRE professional, broker, or a proptech founder, it’s critical to stay informed on the latest industry trends and developments. We hope this roundup helped you find a few new commercial real estate and proptech podcasts to follow.
- Fully Occupied
- The Propcast
- The PropTech Ramble
- The PropTech VC
- How to Scale Commercial Real Estate
- America’s Commercial Real Estate Show
- The Proptech Podcast
- The Weekly Take
- Real Perspectives Podcast
- Tech Nest
Listen to Occupier’s very own podcast, Fully Occupied Podcast.