ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Jason D. Richter, CRX, CLS is Managing Principal of Capricorn, helping found the company in 2014. Jason has personally been involved in over 2,500 deals and responsible for north of $1,000,000,000 in aggregate real estate transactions all over the world. Jason has worked with the industry's leading landlords, including Simon, Brookfield, Westfield, Taubman and Vornado, in addition to retailers like Apple, Victoria's Secret, Gap, J.Crew, Regal Cinema and Starbucks. He also leads the company's retailer platform, strategically advising legacy retailers along with the next generation of digitally native brands.

Prior to Capricorn, Jason was a retail executive working in-house on the corporate side serving as head of Real Estate, Construction and Facilities for some of the nation's leading retailers. Most recently, he worked with American Apparel, brought in to oversee their bankruptcy, supervising their 250-store portfolio in 18 countries. Before that he oversaw and directed domestic and international site selection for Perfumania's (the nation's largest specialty fragrance retailer) new locations and their existing portfolio of approximately 350 enclosed mall, outlet and high street stores, in addition to all corporate real estate including offices and distribution centers.

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Allen C. Buchanan, SIOR joined Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. – Orange in 1984 after five years in the consumer goods business with Procter and Gamble Distributing Company and the E and J Gallo Winery. Allen Buchanan has spent his real estate career in the industrial arena in North Orange and West Riverside County. His specialties include user representation, owner representation, and investment sales. Allen C. Buchanan became a shareholder in Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. – Orange in 1988. Mr. Buchanan is continually recognized as a Top Five Producer of the Orange office over the last 32 years.

Allen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenbuchanan/

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ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Hal acts as a trusted advisor to a diverse clientele that includes developers, investors, landlords, co-op /condo boards and multinational tenants, and is responsible for managing the operations of the law firm.

Hal takes pride in the firm started by his grandfather and the reputation and relationships that preceded him. As the Managing Partner, Hal believes in a client driven process and that the law firm is responsible for delivering value and making clients profitable in every interaction.

Hal is a lifelong New Yorker who knows the in's and out's of the city. Hal is known for facilitating transactions while protecting his clients' best interests. Hal also takes joy in seeing his client's continued success and supports clients well after a transaction is complete.

Coopersmith & Coopersmith on Instagram: @coopersmithlaw

Find Hal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halcoopersmith/

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Dana Rubinstein is a reporter for The New York Times and she reports on New York City government and those seeking to influence it. Dana has been reporting on New York City since 2006 when she first began at a newspaper in Brooklyn while pursuing a part-time graduate degree in journalism at Columbia University. Since then she has covered real estate, transportation, politics, and the influence of money on all those things. She has written for Politico New York and its predecessor publication, Capital New York, as well as The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, The New York Times Magazine, the New York Observer, and the Brooklyn Paper.

Find her on X: @danarubinstein

Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danarubinstein/

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Rod Santomassimo is the founder of The Massimo Group, the leading coaching organization for commercial real estate brokers worldwide. He is a five time bestselling author, a patented inventor, a former division one athlete, and a two-time recipient of Duke University's MBA Alumni of the Year award. Globe St. and ALM Media have also named Rod a "Best Boss in Commercial Real Estate," a recognition that reflects both his leadership and the culture he has built. He is also the creator of the Global CRE Broker Virtual Summit, an online immersive event on November 19, bringing together some of the world's top brokers who will share their expertise, so others can learn from them as well.

Rod helps brokers earn more in less time by immersing them in the people, processes, and platforms proven to drive exponential growth. He's leading the way in integrating AI into commercial real estate, helping his clients streamline their work and secure more opportunities more quickly.

Outside the office, Rod spends time with his wife of 30 years and their two grown children.

His mission is straightforward: to help CRE brokers succeed at the highest level in both business and life.

Find him on LinkedIn or YouTube or Instagram: @themassimogroup

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Mark Khuri brings over 17 years of real estate investing experience to the organization. His career started in 2005 when he began investing in residential real estate in California and Florida. Throughout his career Mark has been involved in sourcing, underwriting, acquiring, raising capital, rehabilitating, managing and selling both residential and commercial investments throughout multiple markets in the US.

Mark has analyzed thousands of investment opportunities and has successfully bought, renovated, sold and invested in over 120 properties with a combined value over $1 billion and created and managed over 60 real estate partnerships with investors.

Over the last decade, Mr. Khuri and affiliates of SMK have invested in over 45 commercial real estate opportunities across numerous asset classes including mobile home parks, self-storage facilities, multi-family communities, retail shopping centers, oil wells, student housing, vacant land, short-term debt and ATM's.

Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-khuri/

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Ellen Sinreich is the Founder and Managing Principal of The Sinreich Group, a New York-based law firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate. For more than two decades, she has helped owners, developers, landlords, and tenants structure deals that are not only legally sound but also strategically advantageous.

Ellen's experience spans more than $15 billion in real estate transactions, representing clients that include Fortune 500 companies, REITs, government agencies, and entrepreneurs. What sets her approach apart is a business-minded perspective — she doesn't just negotiate contracts; she helps clients unlock opportunities, mitigate risk, and achieve their long-term goals. In 2025, Ellen will assume the role of Chair of ICSC's Legal Advisory Council, where she'll collaborate with peers nationwide to shape the conversation on today's most pressing CRE legal issues. She is also active with ULI and The Pipeline, extending her perspective across the broader real estate community. Earlier in her career, Ellen founded Green Edge, LLC, advising companies and property owners on integrating sustainability into their portfolios. That commitment to innovation continues to influence her work today as clients navigate shifting market, regulatory, and environmental dynamics.

Email the guest: ellen@sinreichlaw.com

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

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ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTS: Noam Aziz joined Meridian in 2023 and currently serves as a Director in the company's Midtown office. Noam specializes in both landlord and tenant representation, primarily focusing on food & beverage and service-oriented retail spaces. His deep understanding of the market and strong client relationships have quickly made him a go to broker in the New York City real estate scene.

Adapting quickly in his first year, Noam was recognized by Commercial Observer as, one of NYC's "Top Young Professionals," and featured on their prestigious "30 Under 30" list for leasing. These accolades speak to his exceptional talent, drive, and promise in commercial real estate.

Noam's rapid rise is further demonstrated by his outstanding performance during his first full year at Meridian, where he closed 62 deals and leased over 150,000 square feet of retail space throughout the New York City metropolitan area. He has continued that momentum into 2025, closing 30 deals in the first quarter.

Currently, Noam manages over 500,000 square feet of commercial space for lease across Manhattan and the boroughs, consistently delivering best-in-class results for his clients and helping shape the city's retail landscape.

Instagram: @noamaziz @meridian_retail_leasing @meridian.capital.group

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.

Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com

Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram.

And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast.

The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts