#6 Covid-eo chats: Adam Darvay-Canavor on coronavirus challenges in the construction labour economy.

Stephanie Hughes is a Toronto-based research writer and freelance  journalist with a focus on business news and the financial markets.   https://stephaniehughesjournalism.com/   In this episode, Stephanie Hughes and I recap on an episode we recorded  that was scheduled for release in March, but feared it would be lost in  the Covid-19 media attention. So, we expanded on the original  conclusions, created this follow-up episode, and decided to release both  pieces of content. Original episode: https://anchor.fm/brickandmortar/episodes/006-Stephanie-Hughes-The-Retail-Post-Apocalypse---Fallout-Scenarios-ecbin6

5 Huhti 202042min

Stephanie Hughes a Toronto-based research writer and freelance journalist with a focus on business news and the financial markets. You can find her online at https://stephaniehughesjournalism.com/ (all social media links are available there). Stephanie & I recorded this episode earlier in the year prior to the year with the intention of releasing it in late February/March, but I feared that it would get lost in the media attention that covid-19 was getting. As a result, we released a sister-episode of the new coronavirus themed series "Covid-eo Chats", which will be posted shortly. The two episodes really give a great context on the state of retail prior to coronavirus and the risks and potential scenarios that could arise as a result of it.

5 Huhti 202058min

Mickey is a real estate agent in the GGHA market, with a keen eye for market trends, and a strong background in sales training. Mickey was raised in a real estate household just as I was, so we talk a lot about that, and how we're dealing with the changing marketplace from a sales perspective - keeping transactions going and the pipeline full without getting too Mikhail (Mickey) Malik on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhail-malik-50bb0b47/

3 Huhti 202042min

Rahul Faria is an absolute all-star in the construction space. When he interacted with my content with Adam Darvay, I was excited to have a conversation with Rahul as soon as I saw his linkedin page. We speak about the 2-week pause his company is taking, the challenges facing the restaurant and hospitality space, and the instant necessity that's arrived for collaboration among professionals to weather the storm of covid-19. His experience speaks for itself, so I'm going to paraphrase the "3 C's" he posts on his linkedin page below: Collaboration, Clarity & Craftsmanship. After 12 years of gaining considerable experience with large & small construction firms - I created a firm with the these 3 C's as the foundation. While managing renovations and new builds with maintaining delivery timelines and budget area are significant, there really is no greater satisfaction of a successful project that the collaborative effort with all parties - clients, consultants, subcontractors and our team. With a focus on clarity we are able to give not just our clients, but our entire team of trades, the confidence to execute through every step of the project with a level of craftsmanship that has enables a lasting experience.

2 Huhti 202048min

In this episode, I speak with Eamonn McGuinty, a colleague who I met at the University of Guelph. Eamonn is a regular contributor and go-to personality for agriculture-related inquiries in the world of media and finance. With career travel plans were interrupted by Covid-19, Eamonn has become keenly aware of the role that the virus is playing in the global marketplace, and is uniquely qualified to discuss a number of items that we dive in to (timestamps will be added below)

1 Huhti 20201h 1min

"I have completed a diploma in Police Foundation (Seneca College) and a Bachelors degree of Disaster and Emergency Management [BDEM] (York University). During my studies I was a participant in Summer Company, a young entrepreneurial program in which I built my first successful company. The program and the company has taught me that growing organically means networking and more importantly sales. After creating a solid foundation in sales through my business I have decided to devote my career to sales and strategic partnerships. I believe I have the right attitude, personality and consistent performance to be an irreplaceable asset to any organization. I have become outstanding in sales, communication, organization and I have a tremendous ability to strategically place myself in a leadership role in all environments." Reach Joey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-garnet-33020562/?originalSubdomain=ca

30 Maalis 202029min

In this chat, I speak with Jake Ringwald about the impact of Covid-19 on one of Canada's most treasured asset classes: multifamily housing. We discuss the abrupt pause to price growth that could occur, despite the stimulus and interest-rate cuts. We weigh in on the spectrum of variables that impact the valuation of real estate, comparing multifamily with other asset vulnerabilities that have appeared as a result of coronavirus. Jake Ringwald is an experienced associate with demonstrated history in the commercial real estate industry. Previously working at JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, and RKF, Jake brings industry leading experience to the team. Jake takes pride in providing clients with market and industry insights to expedite the commercial real estate transaction process. 8:15 - potential for declining rents 10:00 - new household formation 13:50 - building stronger relationships through client comfort 18:00 - sunk-cost bias risk on rent deferral 25:00 - ghost hotels as a supply-shock threat Reach Jake on linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-ringwald-38809096/

30 Maalis 202043min