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by Sam Schneider

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If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build something extraordinary — not from a textbook, but from the trenches — this is The Inside Deal Podcast. Sam Schneider, Managing Partner at Imperium Capital, sits down with the operators, investors, entrepreneurs, and dealmakers who've built remarkable careers and businesses from the inside out. Real estate is in our DNA, but the conversations go far beyond it — because the principles behind great deals, great companies, and great careers are universal. These aren't surface-level conversations about headlines or hype. They're real stories about risk, resilience, relationships, and the decisions that changed everything. From launching firms in the aftermath of the financial crisis, to building billion-dollar platforms across industries, to navigating massive pivots and coming back stronger after failure — these conversations are candid, tactical, and deeply human. This show is for ambitious people who want to understand how great careers and great businesses are actually built. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, operator, student, or just fascinated by high-stakes decision making, you'll hear the lessons that rarely make it into conference panels or social media posts. You'll learn how exceptional people think through uncertainty, build trust, raise capital, spot opportunities others miss, and create relationships that compound over decades.

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Episode thumbnail for Identifying Emerging Real Estate Sectors Before They Become Institutionalized | Adam Gordon

July 30, 2026

Identifying Emerging Real Estate Sectors Before They Become Institutionalized | Adam Gordon

Adam Gordon and Sam Schneider explore the evolution of a real estate career built on recognizing emerging opportunities before they become mainstream. Gordon shares how he transitioned from flipping cars in high school to developing hundreds of millions of dollars in urban self-storage, luxury residential conversions, modern e-commerce warehouses for Amazon, EV charging infrastructure, and ultimately Wildflower Studios—the first vertical film studio in the world, co-founded with Robert De Niro. The conversation traces a pattern of entering undervalued sectors early, building expertise quickly, and exiting when margins compress. They discuss: - How Gordon secured his first internship at Trammell Crow by offering to work for free and proved his value - The shift from factory outlet retail in Vermont to urban self-storage in New York after studying demographic and rent arbitrage opportunities - Why he handled all major leasing himself to stay close to demand signals and spot the next wave before competitors - The origin of his Amazon relationship and how asking one question about long-term tenant satisfaction led to pioneering EV charging deals - Building Wildflower Studios by interviewing practitioners for a year to design space that elevates the filmmaking process This episode offers a blueprint for entrepreneurs seeking to build differentiated businesses in alternative real estate sectors while managing downside risk.Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:04:09) - Childhood interests and early entrepreneurship(00:06:12) - Family background and shaping destiny(00:07:56) - Flipping cars at the University of Michigan(00:11:57) - Getting into real estate through Trammell Crow(00:14:45) - Learning the business at Trammell Crow(00:16:19) - Bear Stearns and financing skills(00:17:25) - First principal deals in Chicago(00:18:36) - Factory outlet stores in Vermont(00:20:29) - First Vermont shopping center deal(00:24:26) - Urban self-storage in New York(00:28:27) - Building modern e-commerce warehouses(00:31:09) - First Amazon warehouse deal(00:34:12) - Luxury residential townhouse conversions(00:38:09) - EV charging infrastructure(00:40:12) - Wildflower Studios with Robert De Niro(00:44:30) - Beyond real estate: Wagyu beef ranching(00:45:39) - Competitive advantages and success principles(00:48:00) - Risk management and dealing with failure(00:49:15) - Advice for young professionals Sam Schneider LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-schneider-11234826/ Adam Gordon LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-i-gordon-146a6a5b/ Companies: Imperium Capital — https://www.imperiumcap.com Wildflower LTD - https://www.wildflowerltd.com/

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July 23, 2026

Building a Vertically Integrated Real Estate Business from Ground Up | Martin Nussbaum

Sam Schneider and Martin Nussbaum sit down on Inside Deal to explore how learning disabilities, early failures, and strategic pivots shaped a multifaceted real estate career. Martin shares his path from pre-med student to real estate investment banker, and eventually to co-founding Slate Property Group—a vertically integrated firm managing thousands of units and billions in credit across the East Coast. The conversation unpacks how early setbacks, including a failed first venture during the financial crisis, informed his approach to diversification and risk management. They discuss: - Why bringing in co-GP partners accelerates learning and provides crucial balance sheet support for new developers - How Slate built separate profit-and-loss verticals for construction, property management, leasing, affordable housing, and lending to weather market cycles - The decision to hire a professional management team and step back from daily operations despite founding the company - What makes East Coast markets more operationally manageable than West Coast expansion for hands-on developers - Why maintaining weekly operational data on thousands of units creates competitive advantages in investor conversations and acquisition underwriting This episode offers a detailed look at building resilience and institutional scale in real estate development for operators and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:06) - Growing up in New Jersey as a first-generation American(00:04:27) - Overcoming learning disabilities through hard work(00:05:49) - College at SUNY Albany and family circumstances(00:07:40) - The pivot away from medical school(00:09:24) - Breaking into real estate investment banking(00:11:12) - Learning the operational side at Atlantic Realty(00:14:43) - Taking the leap and the N2 Realty failure(00:19:43) - Starting Silverstone Property Group after the GFC(00:21:09) - Early Brooklyn development before gentrification(00:22:49) - Launching Slate Property Group with David Schwartz(00:24:19) - Managing ground-up construction and value-add simultaneously(00:26:04) - The co-GP partnership model explained(00:28:54) - Building vertical integration across service lines(00:32:40) - Expanding into affordable housing development(00:35:38) - Launching the credit business to diversify(00:37:23) - Investment thesis and when to close failed ventures(00:39:39) - The importance of constant reinvention(00:41:11) - Hiring a management team and stepping back(00:46:13) - Competitive advantages: relationships and multitasking(00:48:04) - Advice for starting with nothing today(00:49:13) - Final advice: outwork everyone with a chip on your shoulderSam Schneider LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-schneider-11234826/ Martin Nussbaum LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-nussbaum-71a7678/ Companies: Imperium Capital — https://www.imperiumcap.com Slate Property Group -- https://www.slatepg.com/

Episode thumbnail for The Art of Finding Mispriced Real Estate | David Peretz - Founder @ East End Real Estate Partners

July 16, 2026

The Art of Finding Mispriced Real Estate | David Peretz - Founder @ East End Real Estate Partners

Sam Schneider and David Peretz explore the evolution of a real estate career built on relationships, hustle, and strategic pivots. David Peretz, co-founder and managing partner of East End Capital, shares how he transitioned from investment banking at Lazard to becoming one of New York's most active office buyers during the post-financial crisis era. The conversation traces his journey from high-leverage lessons at Broadway Partners through launching East End Capital in 2010, identifying emerging opportunities in markets like Wynwood before they became household names, and adapting to capital and industry shifts. They discuss: - Why buying a C-grade building in the Garment District launched East End Capital's first major success - How East End identified Wynwood, Miami as an opportunity years before it became a national destination - The shift from traditional opportunity funds to insurance companies and private capital driving today's real estate transactions - Why starting a business requires financial runway and complementary partners you genuinely enjoy working with - How being proactive rather than reactive when learning from mentors separates successful operators from the rest This episode from Inside Deal offers practical insights for anyone navigating real estate investment, building a firm from the ground up, or learning how to spot value others overlook. Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:38) - Growing up on Long Island and early work experience(00:04:17) - Penn and the value of college networks(00:09:42) - Real estate as the information business(00:12:51) - Management versus investment skill sets(00:17:54) - Landing at Lazard and investment banking grind(00:26:50) - Joining Broadway Partners and lessons learned(00:33:18) - Starting East End Capital(00:41:20) - First deal and the power of relationships(00:52:08) - Pivoting to Miami and discovering Wynwood(00:57:58) - Partnering with Related on ground-up development(01:01:59) - Entering the movie studio business(01:09:21) - Future opportunities in New York office(01:14:25) - Skills and advice for young investors(01:18:28) - Closing advice for starting your own shop Sam Schneider LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-schneider-11234826/ David Peretz LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-peretz-76b1542ab/ Companies: Imperium Capital — https://www.imperiumcap.com East End Capital - http://eastendcap.com/

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What is Inside Deal?

If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build something extraordinary — not from a textbook, but from the trenches — this is The Inside Deal Podcast.

Sam Schneider, Managing Partner at Imperium Capital, sits down with the operators, investors, entrepreneurs, and dealmakers who've built remarkable careers and businesses from the inside out. Real estate is in our DNA, but the conversations go far beyond it — because the principles behind great deals, great companies, and great careers are universal.

These aren't surface-level conversations about headlines or hype. They're real stories about risk, resilience, relationships, and the decisions that changed everything.

From launching firms in the aftermath of the financial crisis, to building billion-dollar platforms across industries, to navigating massive pivots and coming back stronger after failure — these conversations are candid, tactical, and deeply human.

This show is for ambitious people who want to understand how great careers and great businesses are actually built. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, operator, student, or just fascinated by high-stakes decision making, you'll hear the lessons that rarely make it into conference panels or social media posts.

You'll learn how exceptional people think through uncertainty, build trust, raise capital, spot opportunities others miss, and create relationships that compound over decades.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

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Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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