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Dive into the world of entrepreneurship, investing, and the inner workings of business through the eyes of an industry insider. Join Jeremy Mercer every week as he delivers compelling discussions on economic trends and critical news.
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Blackjack, Big Listings, and Texas A&M's Make-or-Break Week (opens the original)
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This week: new Parkside listings with up to 30,000 sq ft and dock-high loading, a quick market check, and our term of the week, "scrub in." Plus Bahamas blackjack stories and a big week ahead for Texas A&M. Contact Thomas Mercer for listing details.
We Just Closed Our Biggest Deal Ever… (opens the original)
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Jeremy and Will open with Matador’s biggest deal yet before getting into the realities of operating in commercial real estate: market swings, tenants, financing, construction, lenders, and the pressure that comes with it all. They also discuss fiduciary duty, why the market is so difficult to read right now, and the challenge of balancing work, drinking, recovery, and sleep. Then it’s on to college football, with plenty of Texas, Tech, Miami, Arkansas, LSU, and Nebraska talk, plus this week’s be
How One Day Changed America and One Asset Class Could Change Real Estate (opens the original)
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In this episode, we reflect on our personal memories of September 11 and how that day permanently changed the way Americans viewed the world. From a third-grade classroom to a first job after college, we share the moments, emotions, and uncertainty that remain vivid decades later. We then turn to today’s real estate market, examining the growing backlash against data center development. As municipalities impose bans and moratoriums, and developers respond with high-stakes lawsuits, we explore th
Code Violations, City Hall Chaos, and College Football Bets (opens the original)
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What happens when a city tells you your property is in violation... but cannot point to the rule you supposedly broke? In this episode of Shop Talk, Jeremy, Jeff, and Will get into the real-world friction between industrial property owners and municipalities, from code enforcement and certificate-of-occupancy delays to zoning overlays and the growing resistance to industrial outdoor storage. They also discuss how AI can help owners navigate hundreds of pages of city code and push back with bette
The Career Advice Every Young Real Estate Professional Needs to Hear with Professor Jared Harrell (opens the original)
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Professor Jared Harrell returns to The Industrialist podcast with Jeremy Mercer (and first-time appearance for Dylan Davis at Matador as a fellow TTU alum) Topics Discussed The role of data centers in West Texas AI's influence on real estate and education Career advice for young professionals The importance of broad experience early in careers The significance of relationships and trust in business
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