{"podcast":{"title":"The Promote Podcast","slug":"the-promote-podcast-7245267","podcast_index_feed_id":7245267,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-promote-podcast","website_url":"http://thepromote.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1IKNtfEuklcztGPsnPQId6--1veIQvIYPSj6-mdgnDI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZTJm/MmUwYTJkNDlkYzQw/OGU3NGUyZjMyMjZi/OTFmZC5wbmc.jpg","author":"ten31 Media","episode_count":70,"summary":"Your Commercial Real Estate Insider guide. From profiles of the biggest dealmakers to skyline-shaping transactions, we bring you the deals, breakdowns and war stories that move the market — for insiders, by insiders. From bad-boy guarantees to CMBS tranche warfare to syndicator sins, we cover it all. Each week, The Promote Podcast explores three of the most interesting and consequential stories in CRE, taking you well beyond the headlines and into the heart of the action. Hosted by the award-winning “Bard of CRE,” Hiten Samtani, along with no-BS institutional insider Will Krasne. Now a top 80 pod on Apple in \"Business & Investing.\" Also check out our 3x/week newsletter for industry insiders at https://www.thepromote.com/","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T22:18:23.495686+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-promote-podcast-7245267"},"episode":{"title":"CRE's Paypal Mafia: The JMB Realty Story","slug":"cre-s-paypal-mafia-the-jmb-realty-story","published_at":"2026-05-20T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-promote-podcast-7245267/cre-s-paypal-mafia-the-jmb-realty-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-promote-podcast-7245267","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/3750b5e9","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/3750b5e9/75430f1e.mp3","summary":"In this special episode , we dive deep into the story of JMB Realty Corporatio n, one of the most influential firms in the modern history of CRE, with a playbook and an alumni network that continue to shape the industry today. You could argue that if JMB didn’t exist, real estate syndication would look very different today. M&A would look very different today. Hell, even the Heavenly Bed wouldn’t exist. From its humble beginnings as a glint in the eyes of Neil Bluhm, Judd Malkin and Robert Judelson , to its status as the powerhouse firm of the 80s and its legacy as the firm whose alum birthed Starwood , Blackstone Real Estate , Northwood and scores of other industry leaders, we explore it all. This is a must-listen both for industry vets and for up-and-comers looking to understand why the CRE industry looks the way it does today. Sponsors: 1) This episode is supported by Bravo Capital , a leading HUD and bridge lender. See how their precision underwriting means quicker approvals and higher proceeds for sponsors. And check out their must-read SNF primer here . 2) This episode is supported by Real Property Captive , the first group captive insurance for mid-market owners. Check out their platform to tap into the same insurance framework used by the market’s biggest players and get dividends from unused premiums. 3) This episode is supported by LoanBoss , the industry-leading debt management software. Featuring one-click covenant testing, instant cash flow forecasting, and our favorite nerdy delight: Live forward curves! For feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com And please rate us and write a review on Apple . For brand partnerships: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.com For podcast swag: Cop your CRE insider hats, hoodies, and pod swag at CRE's merch-ant ba…","meta_description":"In this special episode , we dive deep into the story of JMB Realty Corporatio n, one of the most influential firms in the modern history of CRE, with a p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2153,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-promote-podcast-7245267/episodes/cre-s-paypal-mafia-the-jmb-realty-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-promote-podcast-7245267/cre-s-paypal-mafia-the-jmb-realty-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}