Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast with Mike Tohikian Mike Tohikian

Episode Name: Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast – Ep. #38 – Mike Tohikian
 
Today on the Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we will be chatting about ICSC Western Conference in San Diego, CA.
Mike chats about Q4 slow down and how to push through to be ready for the holiday season. Mike discusses the ICSC Western Conference event in San Diego CAMike goes through the daily agenda at the ICSC Western Conference event in San Diego CAMike shares his thoughts and approach to having a successful show at ICSC Western Conference event in San Diego CAPlease take the time to leave a review and subscribe to our Podcast! Thank you for Listening.

Today on the Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we will be chatting with Justin Bird
Justin Bird is a Principal of The Bird Group, A design-build firm out of Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Topics Discussed
Justin gives us some background info about the Bird Group and his role at the company. Justin provides details on some of the challenges he is facing in the design build work right now.Justin gives us insights about the benefits of hiring a design build firm as a one stop shop. Justin lists some tips on how to work with cities and help progress your project.Justin lists some of current clients and his dream client list. 
"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show.
*How to contact our guests*
jbird@birdgrp.com – Justin Bird – Principal - Cell: (626) 862-1280
GZalamea@BirdgroupConstruction.com – Gretchen Zalamea – Business Development Manager
www.BirdgroupConstruction.com
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Episode Name: Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast – Ep. #36 – Andy Giti
Today on the Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we will be chatting with Andy Giti 
Andy Giti is Managing Partner at Slam Dunk Foods LLC a Big Chicken Franchise group
Topics Discussed
Andy gives us some background info about Big Chicken and how he became a franchisee of the concept. Andy provides details on Big Chickens expansion in the US.Andy gives us insights about the brands growth plan in Southern California. Chat about Andy's efforts in creating a huge grand opening celebration.Andy outlines site criteria and real estate requirements for a Big Chicken location.Andy gives details about some of the challenges faced as a restaurant operator.  
"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show.
*How to contact our guests*
Contact mike@hotspotproperties.net for site submittals.
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Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast – Ep. #35 – Alexis Volen

Today on the Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we will be chatting with Alexis Volen

Alexis Volen is COO of CIRE Equity.

Topics Discussed
Alexis gives us some background on CIRE Equity and how she got her start in commercial real estate.  Alexis tells the listeners the difference between a syndication and a REIT. Alexis gives us details about CIRE Equity’s purchase requirements. Alexis talks about CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) and her role as a member of the San Diego Chapter."Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show.

How to contact our guests:
Alexis Volen - avolen@cireequity.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-volen
www.cireequity.com


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Show Notes Episode #34 – Guest Name
Episode Name: Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast – Ep. #34 – Kien Tsoi
Today on the Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we will be chatting with Kien Tsoi.
Kien Tsoi is Director of Real Estate at the Dollar Tree/Family Dollar.
Topics Discussed
Kien discusses how he got his start in the Real Estate industry through his immigrant parents’ smart start. Kien provides some details about the transition from a broker to an in-house Director of Real Estate for a national brand. Kien gives us some details about the market area he controls for Dollar Tree/Family Dollar. Mike asks Kien about the challenges of keeping the work life balance in a good place in Commercial Real Estate. Kien gives us differences in doing deals in Southern California vs. the Midwest.Kien details the Real Estate requirements for Dollar Tree/Family Dollar.  
"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show.
*How to contact our guests*
Kien Tsoi – ktsoi@dollartree.com
www.dollartree.com
https://www.familydollar.com/
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Today on the Hot Spotting Real Estate Podcast we will be chatting with Kristin McCann.
Kristin McCann is the Vice President at Elevate Retail Group.
Topics Discussed
Kristin shares her start in Commercial Real Estate and background on Elevate Retail Group. Kristin and Mike discuss the pace of working in the real estate industry in NYC versus working in Los AngelesKristin talks about steps she takes to make it through a recession. Discussion about Street Retail, Mixed use and how they differ.Kristin discusses on brands going coast to coast with their concepts.  
"Alessandra Wants to Know" segment of the show
*How to contact our guests*
Kristin McCann – kristin@elevateretailgroup.com
LinkedIn Page – Elevate Retail Group
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