Podcast

A Veterans Day Special | A Green Beret’s Perspective  In this powerful episode of Straight Up, Big Ideas, Dave sits down with members of the U.S. Army Special Operations, including Green Berets, to reflect on service, challenges, leadership, and life beyond the military. From combat missions to high-pressure decision-making, they share powerful stories and offer actionable advice our brokers can carry into the conference room and beyond. A sincere thank you to CW2 James Awbrey,…

Urban Vision, Brokerage Precision In this episode of Straight Up, Big Ideas with David Howard, we sit down with Ted Boyd, President of Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham-Wilmington, to talk about his unconventional path into commercial real estate, lessons learned throughout his career, and what leadership looks like in today’s brokerage world. From early career pivots to building a thriving office, Ted shares insights on success, management style, and the importance of staying grounded—all with plenty…

Beyond the Bio: A Sit Down With John Nida In this episode of Straight Up, Big Ideas, David Howard sits down with John Nida, Sr. Regional Director at Sealy & Company, for a candid conversation about his path into commercial real estate—from early career influences and unexpected pivots to the values that have shaped his leadership style. John shares personal insights on navigating career transitions, what ultimately led him to Sealy & Company, and how his experiences have helped…

A Full Circle Moment: Passing the Baton The first episode of Straight Up, Big Ideas with David Howard is now live! You do not want to miss this episode. David sits down with Willie Candler to discuss what it truly takes to build a successful career in brokerage and how his journey has evolved along the way. It’s a candid, insightful conversation filled with valuable takeaways for anyone in (or entering) the world of commercial real estate.