Episodes

  • Episode 83: Kunal Sharma On VR-Driven Offices, Global Supply Chains, And Speed
    Dec 18 2025

    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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    42 mins
  • Episode 82 - Move Solutions Sisters on Leadership, Legacy Building, and Vision
    Nov 20 2025

    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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    28 mins
  • Episode 81 – The OMA Rat Pack is Back! How OMA is Scaling an Industry Giant
    Nov 6 2025

    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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    48 mins
  • Episode 80 - Inside New York City’s Economic Development Team with Dan Clark
    Oct 16 2025

    Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Daniel Clark, Director of Business Development at the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), to explore how NYC continues to attract companies from around the globe. With an insider's look into site selection, talent pipelines, and international landing pads, Dan shares how the city is positioning itself for the next generation of growth.

    They discuss the future of commercial real estate, the rise of NYC’s Life Sciences Hub, the city's role in climate tech and offshore wind, and how infrastructure, workforce development, and public-private partnerships are shaping a more resilient and inclusive economy. Jack and Dan also reflect on what makes NYC the proving ground for businesses ready to scale and why the world still bets on New York.

    Listen now for a behind-the-scenes look at how New York City is not just bouncing back but building forward. https://theadvancegrp.com/happenings/podcast/

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    40 mins
  • Episode 79 - Enter the Relm: Creating the Real Estate AI Brain at Relm.ai with founder Evan Robinson
    Sep 25 2025

    Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, welcomes Evan Robinson, founder of Relm.ai, to talk about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of real estate. They explore how Relm is automating deal analysis, enhancing affordability, and building a data backbone that connects developers, brokers, and buyers across the market. From private equity and multifamily housing to zoning laws and predictive costs, Evan reveals how the platform’s AI agents are training on both institutional and consumer data to remove barriers and accelerate decision-making. The episode wraps with a discussion on public policy, government inefficiencies, and what it takes to build an industry-changing startup from the ground up.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 78 - Building Roots in South Florida with Jason Shapiro of TAG
    Aug 7 2025

    Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Jason Shapiro, Director of Business Development in South Florida, to talk about career growth, building trust in a fast-moving market, and what it takes to thrive in a region shaped by constant development. The two share stories from their early days in the business, compare Florida’s tri-county hustle to New York’s vertical pace, and reflect on the real value of networking, whether you're helping a neighbor move or landing a national account. Jack and Jason also discuss the importance of friendships in business and the future of Young Leaders across the OMA network.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 77 - Lease Audits, AI & Avoiding Seven-Figure Surprises with Jason Aster
    May 15 2025

    In this episode of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, sits down with Jason Aster, Managing Director at KBA Lease Services, to pull back the curtain on one of commercial real estate’s most misunderstood services: lease auditing.

    They discuss how tenants—many unknowingly—overpay millions over the life of their leases, and how KBA’s tech-forward approach is reshaping the way large portfolios identify, correct, and prevent billing errors. From capital expenditures to clever interpretations buried in dense lease language, Jason breaks down how even “airtight” deals can leak dollars—and how KBA's proprietary AI tools are tightening the screws.

    Plus, Jack and Jason dive into how AI is transforming unstructured financial data into actionable dashboards, the future of automation in lease management, and why “public defender for tenants” might be the perfect job description.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 76 - Inside WeWork: Nick DeMarinis on Real Estate, Rebuilding and Resilience
    Apr 24 2025

    Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, returns to his old stomping grounds at 71 Fifth Avenue for a full-circle conversation with Nick DeMarinis, Vice President of Sales at WeWork. From opening buildings in hyper-growth mode to navigating restructuring and renewed purpose, Jack and Nick reflect on how their shared WeWork history shaped their careers—and how the company has redefined its place in a transformed market. They break down flexible office trends, landlord partnerships, and what it really means to future-proof commercial real estate in a hybrid world. Recorded at WeWork’s global HQ in NYC, this episode taps into the energy of a city still evolving—and the workplace models keeping pace.

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    34 mins