The Walker Webcast

The Walker Webcast

The Walker Webcast, hosted by Willy Walker, CEO of Walker & Dunlop, brings renowned leaders and brilliant minds together for engaging conversations. Insights for life.

Episodes

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 22

July 10, 2025 • 69 mins
Willy was joined once again by renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE. They unpacked key takeaways from the Q2 Linneman Letter, including employment data, tariffs, GDP, oil, geopolitical impacts, supply chain issues, the Fed, single and multifamily supply, hot markets, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lessons in Leadership, Service, and Patriotism

July 2, 2025 • 59 mins
In a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we’re celebrating past guests whose dedication to public service, leadership, and governance defines the American spirit.   From former governors and policymakers to decorated veterans and civic leaders, this video highlights key moments of insight and inspiration—on democracy, leadership, and what it means to serve the public good.   Whether you're reflecting on how far we’ve come or...
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Christian Vande Velde & George Hincapie, Former Professional Racing Cyclists

June 26, 2025 • 55 mins
With the Tour de France just around the corner, we couldn’t think of a better duo to join Willy than legendary racing cyclists George Hincapie and Christian Vande Velde. They discussed predictions ahead of the 2025 tournament, their experiences competing in the Tour de France, how the physiology of riders has changed over the last two decades, their personal health and fitness regimens, and their transitions from the competitive c...
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Jeff Bussgang, Co-Founder and General Partner, Flybridge Capital, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School

June 12, 2025 • 62 mins
The AI era is here – is your business ahead of the curve or playing catch-up? Willy sat down with Jeff Bussgang, Co-Founder of Flybridge Capital Partners, serial entrepreneur, and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School. He and Willy explored key themes from Jeff’s recent book The Experimentation Machine, including the importance of reinvention in the age of AI, why we need to have an abundance mindset when it comes to new tec...
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Amor Towles, New York Times Best-Selling Author

May 29, 2025 • 65 mins
Willy sat down once again with bestselling author—and his childhood friend—Amor Towles, whose literary hits include Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and his newest collection, Table for Two. He and Willy covered the adaptation of A Gentleman in Moscow – including conversations with lead actor Ewan McGregor, his writing process and utilizing both the left and right brain, how fiction plays a role in building empathy, the i...
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Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities

May 22, 2025 • 67 mins
Willy was once again joined by Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman of Guggenheim Securities to discuss today’s hottest topics facing the market. They explored the revolutionary impact of AI, the truth about the sovereign debt market, implications of the Mar-a-Lago Accord, rising trade barriers, Jim’s insights on the potential privatization of Fannie and Freddie, and the warning bell he’s sounding for the U.S. Whether you're a policymaker,...
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Jay Parsons, Economist, Strategist, and Housing Industry Expert Part 2

May 15, 2025 • 50 mins
Willy was once again joined by economist, strategist, and industry expert Jay Parsons – and you won’t want to miss his sharp, data-driven perspective on the rental housing landscape. He and Willy covered everything from the macroeconomic outlook and Fed policy to construction trends, core markets, immigration impacts, and Jay’s latest take on rates, spreads, and overall market sentiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
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David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General and Director of the CIA - Part 3

May 8, 2025 • 55 mins
With today's dramatically shifting global landscape, we couldn't think of a better time to welcome back General David Petraeus, a retired four-star U.S. Army general who also served as the director of the CIA. He and Willy discussed a wide range of geopolitical topics, including the ongoing situation in Ukraine, developments in the Middle East, the trade war and U.S.-China relations, broad effects of tariffs and new administration...
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Dr. Ben Ebert, President and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

May 1, 2025 • 59 mins
When it comes to breakthroughs in medical research, the future is closer than you think. Willy was joined by one of the most influential voices in oncology, Dr. Ben Ebert, President and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. They explored Dana-Farber’s strategy for navigating threats to medical funding and research, competition and collaboration in the medical field, how Dana-Farber attracts world-class talent, cutting-edge new tech...
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Chris Cassidy, President & CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum; former NASA astronaut and United States Navy SEAL

April 24, 2025 • 61 mins
Willy sat down with Chris Cassidy to discuss his extraordinary journey from highly decorated U.S. Navy SEAL to NASA’s Chief Astronaut, and now President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum. They explored what it means to overcome fear—on the battlefield and in space—the power of quiet, humble leadership, what it’s really like to live in orbit (including two-hour daily workouts!), how he carved out opportunities throughou...
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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 21

April 17, 2025 • 56 mins
Willy and renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman took their quarterly discussion to YPO’s Real Estate Multi-Family Symposium. They covered the hottest topics shaping the economy – tariffs, Fed cuts, inflation, GDP, employment, debt, the stock market, and so much more. Don’t miss this timely update from two of the greatest minds in the CRE industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tom Michaud, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

April 10, 2025 • 60 mins
Thank you for tuning into the Walker Webcast, where Willy was joined by Tom Michaud, President and CEO of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. Do you know someone who would find this webcast interesting? Willy and Tom discussed timely topics, including tariff uncertainty and trade deals, challenges facing small businesses, the evolving world of crypto and stablecoins, and current trends in M&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
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Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets; Kris Mikkelsen, Executive Vice President, Investment Sales; and Ivy Zelman, Executive Vice President, Research and Securities

April 3, 2025 • 54 mins
On this episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Walker & Dunlop experts Aaron Appel, Kris Mikkelsen, and Ivy Zelman to break down key market trends, attention-worthy asset classes, and what’s shaping the industry’s future. Tune in for expert perspectives on everything you need to know, from the impact of tariffs on the single- and multifamily markets and if you’re better off renting or owning to the most investable mark...
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A Legacy of Conversations | Walker Webcast | Celebrating 5 Years!

March 27, 2025 • 38 mins
To celebrate five years of the Walker Webcast, we featured a handpicked compilation of the most insightful, impactful, and memorable moments throughout the years. Join us as we relive defining conversations and celebrate the journey of the Walker Webcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone

March 20, 2025 • 65 mins
Willy sat down with Jon Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer at Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in AUM. With over three decades at Blackstone, Jon brings unmatched expertise in commercial real estate, private equity, and global financial markets. Their conversation explored pivotal moments from Jon’s upbringing and his 33-year journey at Blackstone, key lessons from the f...
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Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH Management

March 13, 2025 • 39 mins
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with multifamily industry powerhouse Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH Management, for a dynamic overview of the state of the multifamily market live from RETCON.   They discussed opportunities and challenges shaping the industry, data visualization, BH Management’s investment in technology, the importance of data and innovation, multifamily trends, and much more. Learn more abou...
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Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorgan Chase

March 6, 2025 • 50 mins
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured Willy’s conversation with Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, from the Annual Global Fund Finance Symposium. In this dynamic keynote, Michelle shared insights about her career, the leadership principles that foster accountability, her experience working with senior leadership, the rise of private credit, and her outlook across...
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Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities; Jim Parrott, Owner, Parrott Ryan Advisors; Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics

February 27, 2025 • 67 mins
Should the GSEs be privatized? On the latest Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by three of the industry’s leading voices to debate this hot-button issue:  Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities Jim Parrott, Owner, Parrott Ryan Advisors Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics  They covered the pros and cons, potential economic ripple effects, the impact on single vs. multifamily, and the real-world implications...
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Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of RXR

February 20, 2025 • 64 mins
Willy was joined by one of the most influential minds in real estate, Scott Rechler, CEO and Chairman of multi-billion-dollar private real estate company RXR. They discussed Scott’s bullish perspective on the U.S., interest rates and the macroeconomy, markets he’s betting on, opportunities his team is actively pursuing, the state of the NYC office sector, RXR’s “film vs. digital” strategy, back-to-office trends and predictions, cor...
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David Barry, President and CEO of Pursuit

February 13, 2025 • 63 mins
Willy was joined by ski instructor turned hospitality visionary David Barry, President and CEO of Pursuit. They explored David’s career journey and how he climbed through the ranks, how his unique background shapes his leadership style, the culture he has built at Pursuit, the importance of humility, advice for young professionals, what he values in new hires, the current state of adventure tourism, and much more. Learn more about ...
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