An interview show with leading commercial and multifamily real estate participants in various disciplines. John Coe, a 41 year real estate finance professional, will interview many of his long time friends and past clients to learn about their backgrounds and what brought them into the income producing real estate business. He will probe into their career paths and what they have learned along the way, highlighting their successes, failures and lessons learned. Each episode will explore the interviewee's individual perspective and offer unique views of their particular expertise and where the trends are leading.
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An interview show with leading commercial and multifamily real estate participants in various disciplines. John Coe, a 41 year real estate finance professional, will interview many of his long time friends and past clients to learn about their backgrounds and what brought them into the income producing real estate business. He will probe into their career paths and what they have learned along the way, highlighting their successes, failures and lessons learned. Each episode will explore the interviewee's individual perspective and offer unique views of their particular expertise and where the trends are leading.
Bio
Jamie Weinbaum is President & CEO of Horning, overseeing operations, development, and strategic planning. Previously Executive VP at MidCity (4M sf pipeline), COO at Ditto Residential, development executive at JBG Smith, Director of DC Office of Zoning, and Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. Former ULI Washington chair. JD from GW Law, BA from Wake Forest.
Key Discussion Points
Career Pivot from Law [00:00-13:17]
Childhood passion for built environment - sketching houses, playing with Legos
2006 revelation with wife: "what you do 9am-7pm doesn't really do it for me"
Marrying passions with profession leads to happier life and more successful career
Started Atlanta home renovations as side hustle while practicing law
Real Estate Entry via AJ Jackson [13:17-25:42]
AJ Jackson instrumental in first development job at EYA in 2007
Developer as "conductor of the orchestra" - coordinating subject matter experts
Ownership side vs. consultant preference: "you're part of the story for years"
2008 downturn layoff after 9 months confirmed industry passion
DC Government Leadership [25:42-37:33]
Became Director of Office of Zoning under Mayor Fenty administration
Crash course in leadership: humility, listening, bringing people along
Technology focus: converting paper zoning maps to online GIS resources
"Level the playing field" philosophy for residents
JBG Development Experience [37:33-51:30]
2011-2014: Twin Brook metro projects, Fort Totten Square (Walmart mixed-use)
Risk mitigation and preserving optionality as core JBG principles
Investment committee meetings: "nobody held back" - heated debates
Real estate development requires communication, analytics, design
Family Business Philosophy [51:30-1:05:15]
Hired business coach specializing in family companies at MidCity
Role as fiduciary working on behalf of family to accomplish their aims
Alignment between personal values and family mission critically important
Multi-generational companies face unique succession challenges
Horning Strategy & Amazon Partnership [1:05:15-1:20:45]
"Mission-driven for profit" organization focused on affordable housing
Icons of DC Area Real Estate
An interview show with leading commercial and multifamily real estate participants in various disciplines. John Coe, a 41 year real estate finance professional, will interview many of his long time friends and past clients to learn about their backgrounds and what brought them into the income producing real estate business. He will probe into their career paths and what they have learned along the way, highlighting their successes, failures and lessons learned. Each episode will explore the interviewee's individual perspective and offer unique views of their particular expertise and where the trends are leading.
