Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson

Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson

The Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson podcast provides listeners with a peek inside some of the brightest minds shaping the future of design, commercial real estate, and capital development. Hosted by John "Ozzie" Nelson Jr., a trailblazing entrepreneur and the driving force behind NELSON Worldwide's evolution into a design powerhouse, this podcast dives into how thoughtful and intentional design can unlock value for commercial and institutional real estate owners, developers, brands, and investors.

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August 15, 2025 21 mins

The team at Industrious threw out the traditional design playbook and built something better from scratch.

Host Ozzie Nelson from NELSON Worldwide sits down with Michael Garcia and Rebecca Dale from Industrious, along with Sarah Gates, Associate Principal at NELSON Worldwide, to explore how they abandoned conventional delivery phases like schematic design and design development in favor of a collaborative approach that brings constr...

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Reshoring, rising power demands, and sustainable design are transforming the industrial real estate.

Tim Elam, Managing Director of Scannell Properties, joins Host Ozzie Nelson and Practice Strategy leader, Adam Bortz, to explore how developers are staying competitive through future-proofing, site versatility, and energy strategies. From shifting regulations and power availability to the rise of cold storage and manufacturing tenant...

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Success comes from making smart moves, forming tight collaborations, and keeping tenants front and center.

In today’s episode, Eric Schlameuss and Joseph Schirripa join Ozzie Nelson to talk about how top office spaces can transition toward hotel-style vibes and flexible design. They unpack the hurdles of office-to-housing conversions and the hidden potential in underused “zombie buildings.”

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What if healthcare spaces could seamlessly evolve to meet the needs of both patients and staff?

Ozzie Nelson sits down with Haroula Norden, COO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and Cheryl Lauren Spigler, Senior Interior Designer at Nelson Worldwide, to explore how intentional design is shaping the future of healthcare. They discuss the growing demand for flexible, patient-centered spaces that enhance efficiency while maintaining a w...

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From leaking skylights to cutting-edge technology, courthouse design is changing in surprising new ways.

In this episode of Unlocking Value, host Ozzie chats with Judge Patti-Worthington and Brad Ewing about the challenges of courthouse architecture and the complexities of modernizing historic buildings.  They discuss how renovating the Monroe Courthouse meant finding the right balance between enhanced security and creating a more i...

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Smart design changes how we live, work, and connect while creating spaces that are not only practical but improve daily life. 

In this episode, Ozzie sits down with John Lewis of Nelson Worldwide and John Robertson of Greystar Development to talk about what makes a truly livable home.  They explore how trends like urban growth, changing tenant expectations, and smart design—think pet-friendly spaces, co-working areas, and tech upgra...

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The Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson podcast provides listeners with a peek inside some of the brightest minds shaping the future of design, commercial real estate, and capital development.  

 

Hosted by John "Ozzie" Nelson Jr., a trailblazing entrepreneur and the driving force behind NELSON Worldwide's evolution into a design powerhouse, this podcast dives into how  

thoughtful and intentional design can unlock value ...

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Ever wondered how a baseball team’s move reshaped an entire community? 🎙️.  

In the first episode of Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson, we dive into the game-changing move of the Atlanta Braves from Turner Field to Truist Park. Ozzie Nelson, CEO of Nelson Worldwide, teams up with Lamar Wakefield, mixed-use development guru, and Mike Plante, president of Braves Development Company, to unpack the strategy and vision behind this trans...

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