In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Matters, Managing Director John Powell sits down with SVN leadership to discuss the firm’s alignment with the SVN brand and what this next chapter means for their clients, team, and future growth. Together, they reflect on the importance of relationships, consistency, and shared values in choosing the right platform—and why SVN stood out as a long-term fit.

The conversation explores what it means to retain the same trusted advisors and client-first approach while gaining access to a broader network, deeper resources, and a collaborative national platform. From the leap of faith involved in rebranding to the importance of showing—not just telling—who you are, this episode offers an inside look at what thoughtful growth looks like in commercial real estate.

Whether you’re an investor, occupier, or industry professional, this episode provides insight into how strategic alignment and culture-driven decisions can create greater impact and stronger outcomes in the years ahead.

SVN | Raleigh Website: www.svnraleigh.com

SVN International Website : https://svn.com/

Lukas Krause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukaskrause/

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Matters, host Liz Arcos sits down with Kate Tracy, retail, restaurant, and hospitality reporter for the Triangle Business Journal. Kate shares her journey into business journalism, why real estate is at the center of every story, and what it’s like covering the Triangle’s fast-changing retail scene.

From digging through public records to networking with local business leaders, Kate offers an inside look at how she discovers some of the region’s most talked-about developments. She also discusses the balance between breaking news and long-form trend pieces, and why telling the stories behind new shops and restaurants is one of the most rewarding parts of her role.

Whether you’re a broker, developer, or business owner, this episode gives you a journalist’s perspective on the people and trends shaping retail and hospitality in the Triangle.

Kate Tracy's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kate-tracy-69bbb649/
Kate Tracy's email address: ktracy@bizjournals.com

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Matters, host Kim Mills sits down with Scott Newcomb, founder of Zenvy AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the commercial real estate industry.

From automating lead generation to streamlining marketing tasks, Scott shares how CRE professionals can start integrating AI tools to save time, stay competitive, and scale their business more effectively.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking for ways to implement it into your CRE practice, this episode offers practical insights and takeaways.

Scott Newcomb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottnewcomb/