Built World Advisors | Miami Industrial Real Estate Experts

From $25/hour board member to the largest Black-owned development firm in the country. On this episode, we sit down with the legend Don Peebles. This is the story of a man who moved into the "restricted" Bath Club—not just as a member, but as the owner. What we cover: The Capitol Hill Years: Learning the "Johnson Treatment" and why D.C. was the perfect training ground for business. Studio 54 War Stories: Meeting Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson while realizing he didn't want to be a doctor. The Shorecrest Gambit: How he outmaneuvered Hyatt to win his first major Miami Beach deal. The "Next Chapter": Don breaks news on his potential run for Governor of Florida and why he’s more energized at 66 than he was at 40. Don’t miss this masterclass in building a legacy. Watch the full episode at the link in our bio.

The Data Kings are back. Iran conflict. AI. $100M land deals. Nothing was off the table. Anthony Graziano (CEO, Integra Realty Resources) and Juan Arias (National Director of Industrial Analytics, CoStar) joined us for the Q1 Market Update. Their read on the moment: a "planetary shift" is underway. If you're still running 2024 math on 2026 deals, you're already behind. What we got into: → Energy is the new gold. Power substations—not zoning—are the #1 bottleneck for developers right now. → The AI playbook. How tools like Claude collapse 30 hours of data work into 30 minutes. → The "Gold Coast" rebrand. Why Citadel and Ross are doubling down on South Florida's ambition. → The Donut Hole. Why Downtown Miami is the smart play sitting between Brickell and Worldcenter. Less data report. More survival guide for the next 12 months. Full episode at the link in bio.

$800 in his pocket. 80 properties in Downtown Miami. One massive vision. In this episode, we sit down with the man himself: Moishe Mana. This isn't just a real estate talk—it is an unfiltered look at the grit, the heartbreak, and the "planetary karma" that built the Mana Common empire. We go deep on: The 1980s NYC moving wars and standing up to John Gotti. Why he believes Miami is the logical capital of the Western Hemisphere. The truth about the 7-year construction on Flagler Street. Investing millions in "Renaissance culture" to save the soul of Downtown. Moishe doesn't hold back on the bureaucracy, the "suits" in Brickell, or his plan to unify the economies of North and Latin America. Watch the full episode at the link in our bio.

Cafecito Club. Friday, May 8th. Lock it in. 🗓️ Friday, May 8th | 9:00 – 10:30 AM 📍 Ludlow Coffee Supply at 801 Brickell Ave Keep it Real policy in full effect. No fleece vests. No disruptor monologues. No boiler room pitches. Bring a friend, but only if they're worth it. Or you're willing to vouch for them. Preferably both. RSVP at the link in bio.

Dev Motwani, Managing Principal of Merrimac Ventures, joined us for a deep dive into the grit and vision required to shape the South Florida skyline. Having grown up literally propping open the door to the family motel’s front desk, Dev provides a rare perspective on the transition from "survival mode" to institutional-scale development. Key takeaways from our session: The Fort Lauderdale Pivot: How the Motwani family navigated the 1987 crackdown on spring break and turned a "one-trick pony" destination into a luxury powerhouse. Risk & The Barbell Strategy: Why Dev balances high-risk, "hair-on-it" opportunistic deals (like Miami Worldcenter) with stable, secure Class-A apartment developments. The Wall Street Detour: Lessons learned from Wall Street derivatives and the White House West Wing that eventually pulled Dev back to his entrepreneurial roots. Public-Private Vision: The mechanics behind large-scale entitlements and why "distressed assets" aren't the only way to find value in a maturing market. Family Dynamics: How Dev and his brother Nitton operate on equal footing, with their mother as the ultimate (though never needed) tiebreaker. Watch the full conversation in the link in bio: Special thanks to our sponsors: Büro Top of Mind PR Vizzda Celerity Fiber University of Miami MRED+U #BuiltWorld #DevMotwani #MerrimacVentures #RealEstateDevelopment #LuxuryHospitality #FortLauderdale #MiamiRealCenter #FourSeasons #WaldorfAstoria

Stop “disrupting” for a second and just have a colada. The Cafecito Club is back on May 8th, and the “No Boring People” clause is strictly enforced. We’re skipping the 5 AM cold-plunge influencers and the heavy-metal business cards. Instead, we’re bringing together the people actually moving dirt and getting deals funded in Miami. Come for the cafecito, stay for the community (and maybe a croqueta). When: Friday, May 8th | 9:00 AM-ish Where: Ludlow Coffee Supply — Domus Brickell Park 1611 SW 2ND AVE, Miami, FL 33131 The Goal: Real talk. No pitch decks allowed. Tap the link in bio to rsvp! #CafecitoClub #BuiltWorldAdvisors #MiamiCRE #NoFleeceVests #RealEstateNetworking MiamiEvents Dale

"Retail isn't just a place to do business—it is a business." — Michael Goldband Forest City. Brookfield. Now Miami Freedom Park. Michael came on to talk about what actually makes retail work. Three takeaways: → Stadiums are the ultimate anchor tenant → Commodity retail is dead. Experience wins. → Miami isn't having a moment. It's been re-rated. Full episode — link in bio. Thanks to Büro, Top of Mind PR, Vizzda, MRED. #BuiltWorld #MiamiFreedomPark #RetailStrategy

Built World Podcast Alum Lissette M. Calderon, Founder & CEO of Neology Group, joined us in the classroom at University of Miami MRED+U for the Entrepreneurship in Real Estate Development class. Her real estate journey is remarkable — but what stuck with us most had nothing to do with deals, capital stacks, or entitlements. She talked about humility. Not being flashy. Living below your means. In an industry that often celebrates the opposite, these are the gold nuggets. We hope they landed just as hard with the graduate students in that room. The best lessons in this business aren't always about the business. Sometimes the most valuable thing a seasoned developer can teach the next generation is how to carry yourself. Thank you, Lissette. 👏 #BuiltWorldAdvisors #BuiltWorldPodcast #CRE #RealEstateDevelopment #MREDU #UniversityOfMiami #NeologyGroup #Leadership

In 2003, Grant Killingsworth started brokering office deals in Miami. Back then, it was a LatAm-focused, mid-tier market that most national players barely noticed. Twenty years later, Citadel and Amazon are here. Rents are at record highs. And the firms that didn’t plan ahead are scrambling. Grant joined The Built World to give us his unfiltered read on how it all happened — and where it’s going. We covered: → The moment COVID flipped Miami from “dead” to the hottest relocation market in the country → Why the biggest tenants create a ripple effect that reshapes an entire market → The “moat” that protects South Florida’s top-tier office space — even as the rest of the country softens → How smart tenants are using benchmarking to right-size their space and stay ahead 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/W_y7l50RfYI?si=RUmngQI3Ktpnbcsx Special thanks to our sponsors: @buromiami @topofmindpr @vizzdasfl @umiamimredu #BuiltWorld #GrantKillingsworth #CBRE #MiamiOfficeMarket #RealEstateBrokerage TenantRep MiamiRealEstate Citade

Legacy, Resilience, and the Power of Public-Private Partnerships. David Adler, CEO of Adler Group, joined us for a deep dive into one of Miami’s most storied development legacies. With roots stretching back to post-WWII Miami Beach, David provides a unique perspective on how to navigate multi-generational business and evolving asset classes. Key takeaways from our conversation: The Evolution of Industrial: How David’s father, Mike Adler, pioneered the “Miami International Commerce Center” and went non-union to make the economics of industrial work in the 70s. Public-Private Partnerships (P3): Why David believes ground leases with the County and City are the ultimate “recession-proof” strategy in a high-interest-rate environment. The 2008 Playbook: How the Adler Group stayed active during the Great Recession by managing non-performing notes and working with lenders to finish underwater projects. Transit-Oriented Development: A look at their massive investments along the Miami Metrorail and why density around transit is the future of the city. The “Closet King” Legacy: Lessons learned from three generations of building—from 12-story rentals to 400,000 sq. ft. municipal headquarters. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/cX4wdURGfQQ Special thanks to our sponsors: Büro Top of Mind PR Vizzda Celerity Fiber mred+u #BuiltWorld #DavidAdler #AdlerGroup #MiamiRealEstate #PublicPrivatePartnership TransitOrientedDevelopment RealEstateLegacy MiamiHistory

Taking the podcast into the classroom. 🎙️🏢 This week, we brought past guest Joe Furst (Founder of Place Projects) to the University of Miami MRED+U Real Estate Development Entrepreneurship class to discuss placemaking, sharing his playbook from Wynwood to The Nora District. Joe bypassed the standard lecture format. In true Built World style, he brought scotch, tequila, and 2+ hours of completely transparent, unfiltered Q&A about the realities of development. Huge thanks to Joe for sharing his experience with the next generation of developers! 🎧 Want to hear more from Joe? Check out his episode on The Built World Advisors Podcast at the link in our bio. #BuiltWorldAdvisors #CommercialRealEstate #Placemaking #MiamiRealEstate #RealEstateDevelopment

Douglas O’Donnell, CEO of The O’Donnell Group, joined us for a cocktail to talk about industrial development and investment. With over 5 million square feet developed and a career spanning the “tilt-up” revolution in California to the urban density of Miami, Doug provides a rare perspective on why industrial remains the most resilient asset class in the world. Key takeaways from our conversation: The Power of Infill: Why proximity to the population base (and the airport) is the ultimate recession-proof strategy for industrial owners. E-commerce & Returns: How the rise of “free returns” is driving the need for 3x more warehouse space than traditional retail. The Power Pivot: Why the biggest change in the last 30 years isn’t height—it’s the massive demand for electrical power to run automated assembly lines and EVs. Reshoring is Coming: The “tree effect” of a $2T commitment to domestic manufacturing and how it will ripple through the supply chain. The “DoD” Philosophy: Why he keeps a lean team of four and chooses to “outsource everything” but the core strategy. Listen or watch here: https://youtu.be/S7NtDWQjoUY Shout out to our podcast sponsors: @buromiami @umiamimredu @topofmindpr @celerityfiber @vizzdasfl #BuiltWorld #IndustrialRealEstate #DougODonnell #InfillDevelopment SupplyChain MiamiRealEstate