In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka speaks with Komilla Chadha, Senior Vice President at JLL, about how organizations structure and manage real estate portfolios across global markets. The discussion centers on how strategy shifts when operating across regions with different economic conditions, regulatory environments, and workplace expectations.

Komilla outlines the importance of aligning corporate objectives with local business needs while maintaining consistency across a global framework. The conversation also covers how companies respond to cost pressures, lease decisions and changing space requirements in a market defined by uncertainty and rapid change.

Key themes include stakeholder coordination, the role of data in decision-making and the growing emphasis on flexibility within portfolio strategy.

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In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka sits down with Mandy McGill, Founder of Decentralize Everything, to discuss how blockchain technology and tokenization are transforming the real estate industry. Mandy shares insights on smart contracts, decentralized transactions, and the tokenization of real-world assets, explaining how these innovations can improve efficiency, transparency, and access across real estate operations. She also explores how blockchain may impact traditional processes like title, escrow, and investment structures.

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In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka sits down with Greg Horton, Founder and President of Lonewolf Workforce, to discuss the booming U.S. data center market. Greg shares insights on managing skilled labor, navigating construction challenges, and the critical trades that keep data center projects on track. He also explores how these facilities support AI growth and how professionals in other industries can contribute.

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In Episode 85 of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Patrick Steffens, Senior Director of Office Leasing at Avison Young, to talk about what is really happening inside New York City’s commercial real estate market.

After the strongest year of office leasing activity since 2019, Patrick shares what the numbers actually mean on the ground. From more than 40 million square feet of Manhattan leasing to the continued demand for trophy and Class A buildings near Grand Central and Penn Station, the discussion looks at why companies are committing to New York and how the market is evolving.

Jack and Patrick also explore the growing opportunity for well positioned Class B buildings, how tenant strategy is changing as space tightens, and why proximity, talent, and transit still make New York one of the most powerful business hubs in the world. The conversation also touches on how better data and emerging AI tools are helping brokers and clients make smarter decisions in a rapidly shifting market.

For anyone doing business in New York, this episode offers a clear look at where the office market is heading and what it means for companies planning their next move in the city. Hear the conversation.

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In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka sits down with Andie Moeder, Director of Work and Change Strategies at Jacobs, to explore how professionals can navigate uncertainty and change. Andie shares strategies for building resilience, embracing a growth mindset, and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth. She also discusses how workplace strategy intersects, showing how organizations can align physical spaces, business goals, and human behavior to support success. With real-world examples and actionable insights, this episode offers guidance for thriving personally and professionally in times of change.

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In Episode 83 of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka sits down with Kunal Sharma, founder and CEO of FlipSpaces, to explore how AI, VR visualization, and global supply chains are redefining the design-build industry. Kunal discusses the philosophy behind spatial design, why performance now outweighs aesthetics, and how FlipSpaces developed its Co-Create framework to align function, culture, and creation. The conversation moves from India’s startup-driven design evolution to Dubai’s rapid development to the regulatory realities of the United States, highlighting why physical spaces must evolve as quickly as the digital tools shaping them. With real examples from projects across three continents, this episode examines what the next generation of workspaces will require from leaders, governments, and innovators.

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Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, is joined by Amy Monette Linton, GM/COO, and Megan Monette McDaniel, Vice President of National Accounts, both of Move Solutions. In this episode, they unpack the family values, national reach, and team-first mentality that drive one of the country’s largest commercial moving companies.

Megan and Amy reflect on what it was like growing up in the business, how their Girl Scout roots shaped their leadership, and why culture beats ego every time. From succession planning to tech-driven change management, they share what it takes to evolve a company without losing its heart. Whether you’re leading a family-owned firm or scaling teams across the country, this episode offers insights for staying grounded while moving forward.

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Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, is joined by the OMA Rat Pack which includes Bryan Martin, SVP Sales & Marketing, The Advance Group, Jim Stevens, COO, M3 Commercial Moving & Logistics , and Jeff Silverstein, CRO, The Advance Group. Together they dive into what happens when top‑tier moving and logistics leaders unite under one network. From stepping up to board roles and driving direct sales to building a culture of collaboration and scaling to a billion‑dollar engine, this conversation uncovers the mindset, the relationships, and the strategy behind one of the fastest‑growing service networks.

They are also joined by Brett Battina, CEO of Beltmann Relocation Group and OMA’s number 1 Booker for 2025 where he discusses how he’s bought into OMA and what it meant for his organization as well as Lisa Kaufmann, VP of Sales at Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors, winner of the 2025 OPA Member of the Year. Lisa discusses how the OPA role has helped her excel as a leader and elevate Coakley Brothers as a top 10 seller in OMA. Also, we had special guest appearance from Tom Hinkley, EVP of Business Development at OMA to discuss his career, how he sells OMA directly and his appreciation for the OMA network.

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