# Alternative Investments with Ben Friedland

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Podcast: [Closed! NYC's Real Estate Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/closed-nyc-s-real-estate-podcast-5485623)
Published: 2025-06-11T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Next up in our special Closed! series from The Real Deal Forum: Bradley Pollina and Michael Flynn sit down with Ben Friedland, a leading real estate advisor in New York’s alternative investments sector at CBRE, to explore how hedge funds, private equity firms, and other major players are shaping the future of office leasing. Ben shares how specialization has become essential in a competitive market and why understanding client needs is the foundation of successful long-term relationships. From the post-COVID evolution of office space to the collaborative shift in brokerage, this episode offers a deep dive into the strategies that define today’s real estate landscape. You can connect with ben at ben.friedland@cbre.com and as always to get in touch with Brad or Mike, visit bfkplaw.com . To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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