Ep. 16 - Retail Isn't Dead. It Just Got a Makeover - with Beth Azor, The Canvassing Queen
Everyone loves to say retail is dead. Beth Azor is here to say: not so fast. In this episode,
Nadine and Ryan sit down with the indomitable "Canvassing Queen" to break down why retail’s not dying, but rather, evolving. From the rise of “competitive socializing” and medtail to the real story behind retail occupancy rates, Beth brings receipts, red blazers, and a whole lot of truth.
We talk through her famous 5 F’s driving tenant demand, why personal branding in CRE is less about polish and more about showing up, and how Twitter (yes, still Twitter) landed her great deals. Whether you're a retail skeptic or superfan, this conversation might just change how you see your local strip center.
Show Notes:
0:10: Introduction
1:10: Nadine's launch of the CRE AI Studio, a new AI learning platform
6:30: The REAL story on retail - it's not dead, it's just shifting
7:48: Introducing Beth Azor "The Canvassing Queen"
8:15: The biggest myth about retail real estate
13:00: The real story behind retail occupancy and sales
15:27: Beth's 5 "F's" of tenant demand
18:25: The shifting narrative around shopping centers
21:40: "Competitive socializing" and its role in retail
25:04: The rise of "medtail"
30:47: Creative development tactics in challenging times
34:44: The impact of cannabis on retail; are we in a bubble?
39:40: Tips to leveraging social media in CRE
45:09: The birth of "The Canvassing Queen"
49:35: Personal branding in CRE
53:42: How does Beth unplug?
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