In Episode 39 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Cory Zelnik, Founder and CEO of Zelnik & Company, veteran broker, investor, and podcast host — to discuss how the commercial brokerage business has evolved, where it’s heading, and what it takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry.

With over two decades in the business, Cory has navigated multiple market cycles, led high-performing teams, and built a respected firm known for its strategic retail and advisory work. From the early days of cold calls and Rolodexes to the modern era of AI, data, and digital branding — Cory shares timeless lessons on adaptation, leadership, and reinvention.

💼 Key Topics Covered:

• How brokerage has transformed — from handshake deals to data-driven strategy

• The role of AI, automation, and analytics in today’s brokerage landscape

• Why storytelling, branding, and content creation are the new prospecting tools

• The power of finding your niche and leading with authenticity

• How top brokers are merging traditional relationship-building with new-media visibility

• What the future of brokerage looks like — and how to thrive in it

🎯 Whether you’re a seasoned broker or just entering the industry, this episode delivers insights you can’t Google — straight from a leader who’s seen it all, built it all, and continues to evolve with the business.

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