On today's episode, we feature Dan Whalen, a fast-rising star in the development world of Cleveland. Dan has a history of making big things happen in Northeast Ohio, from his days as a standout quarterback at Willoughby South High School and Case Western Reserve University to leading the development of one of Cleveland’s most unique buildings, Intro Cleveland in Ohio City. Now, he is blazing his own trail with his new venture, Places Development, a real estate development and investment firm. 

In this episode, Austin sits down with Dan to discuss his new venture, the hotel they plan to bring to Ohio City, and how he hopes to continue shaping Northeast Ohio. Dan also shares insights from his athletic career, the lessons he took away from his playing days, and how he leveraged those experiences into a successful career in development.  

You can follow Dan on social media at @dwhalen5 and connect with him and his new company, Places Development, on LinkedIn. Enjoy the episode!