{"podcast":{"title":"The Best Ever CRE Show","slug":"the-best-ever-cre-show-740347","podcast_index_feed_id":740347,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BCRRB8131125356","website_url":"https://www.bestevercre.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8ecb114c-9ad0-11ef-97a4-3b64c6112677/image/aaa91b2628ea36a172306cfe5b8a702b.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Best Ever CRE","episode_count":4271,"summary":"Welcome to the Best Ever CRE Show, the world’s longest-running daily COMMERCIAL real estate podcast. Founded by Joe Fairless, a co-founder of Ashcroft Capital who went from buying $35,000 homes to controlling more than $2.7 billion in real estate assets, the Best Ever CRE Show provides commercial real estate expert insights, education, and timely information to our community of active and passive investors who want to build wealth, build a legacy, and do more good in the world. So if you want the real stories behind the good, the bad, and the worst ever deals — plus, insights into what really goes on in commercial real estate investing — you’re in the right place. Our hosts interview commercial real estate experts every day to uncover secrets and strategies YOU can use to become a better, more informed investor. This is the Best Ever CRE show.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T16:23:09.117185+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-best-ever-cre-show-740347"},"episode":{"title":"JF 4218: Real Estate Strategies in a Changing Economy ft. John Chang","slug":"jf-4218-real-estate-strategies-in-a-changing-economy-ft-john-chang","published_at":"2026-04-03T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-best-ever-cre-show-740347/jf-4218-real-estate-strategies-in-a-changing-economy-ft-john-chang","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-best-ever-cre-show-740347","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BCRRB3761678042.mp3?updated=1775171851","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BCRRB3761678042.mp3?updated=1775171851","summary":"Matt Faircloth talks to John Chang, where he reveals why the recent slowdown in job creation isn’t just a blip but a signal of deeper underlying trends. You'll discover how headwinds like rising energy costs, war-related uncertainty, and shifts in policy impact real estate markets, especially multifamily. We break down the hidden consequences of slower employment, dwindling construction, and the critical importance of supply-demand dynamics in different regions. Plus, John shares forward-looking insights into how markets may become the prime playground for sharp investors willing to take calculated risks now, betting on long-term recovery and growth. John Chang Current role: Senior Vice President, National Director Research & Advisory Services of Marcus & Millichap Based in: Phoenix, Arizona Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnchang/ https://www.marcusmillichap.com Visit ⁠trustetc.com/bestever⁠ for more info. Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit ⁠www.tribevestisc.com⁠ for more info. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠⁠ Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Matt Faircloth talks to John Chang, where he reveals why the recent slowdown in job creation isn’t just a blip but a signal of deeper underlying trends. Y…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2824,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-best-ever-cre-show-740347/episodes/jf-4218-real-estate-strategies-in-a-changing-economy-ft-john-chang/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-best-ever-cre-show-740347/jf-4218-real-estate-strategies-in-a-changing-economy-ft-john-chang.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}