Retail: Recorded

About Retail: Recorded

A monthly podcast series hosted by Colliers and Anjee Solanki, National Director of Retail Services for the U.S. Tune in every month for a fresh take on retail real estate and other related topics.

Publisher

Colliers Retail

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Aug 2020

Latest episode

8 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Episode 41 | Developing the Next Generation of Emerging Retail Leaders with Jared Shapiro

   In this episode of Retail Recorded, host Anjee Solanki sits down with Jared Shapiro, Vice President of Retail at Colliers, to discuss the impact of the Emerging Retail Leaders (ERL) program and how collaboration, mentorship, and curiosity are helping shape the next generation of commercial real estate professionals. Drawing from his experience as a member of the ERL Steering Committee, Jared shares how the program has strengthened his professional network, expanded his perspective across service lines, and reinforced the collaborative culture that defines Colliers. Their conversation explores the value of building relationships across markets and specialties, learning from peers facing similar challenges, and creating opportunities through shared knowledge. Jared reflects on standout ERL sessions, the importance of cross-functional collaboration, and why bringing the right expertise to clients ultimately leads to better outcomes for everyone involved. Anjee and Jared also discuss the evolving retail landscape, highlighting the resilience of the industry, changing consumer expectations, and the continued importance of creating memorable customer experiences. The episode concludes with Jared's advice for professionals early in their careers: stay relentlessly curious, listen before you speak, and never stop learning from those around you.

2. 

   21 Mar 2026

   Episode 40 | Leadership, Networks, and Accelerating Success: A Conversation with CREW CEO Alison Beddard

   In this episode of Retail Recorded, host Anjee Solanki sits down with Alison Beddard, CEO of CREW Network and CREW Network Foundation, for a wide-ranging conversation on career growth, leadership, and the evolving role of networks in commercial real estate. Drawing from her journey from brokerage to executive leadership, Alison shares how taking risks, building confidence, and leaning into relationships shaped her path and continue to influence how she leads and supports others across the industry. Their discussion explores how organizations like CREW Network are helping transform the industry by creating access, opening doors, and accelerating success through business networking, leadership development, and research. Anjee and Alison reflect on the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and advocacy, and how strong networks can help professionals navigate challenges and unlock new opportunities. They also look ahead at the future of talent and leadership in commercial real estate, touching on compensation gaps, the importance of asking for more, and the role of intentional development programs like CREW’s Leadership Institute. The episode closes with Alison’s perspective on building meaningful relationships, trusting your instincts, and why taking action earlier can be a defining factor in long-term career success.

3. 

   22 Jan 2026

   Retail Recorded Episode 39 | Retail Through the Lens of Leadership: A Conversation with Naveen Jaggi

   In this episode of Retail: Recorded, host Anjee Solanki sits down with Naveen Jaggi, President of Retail Advisory Services at JLL, for a wide-ranging conversation on career growth, industry leadership, and the evolving role of retail advisory services. Drawing from his background as a fourth-generation retailer, developer, and longtime brokerage leader, Naveen shares how working “behind the counter” shaped his perspective and continues to influence how he approaches clients, teams, and the retail ecosystem. Their discussion explores how retail real estate has shifted from a transactional business to a solutions-driven, advisory platform, with a strong focus on data, consumer behavior, and strategic insight. Anjee and Naveen reflect on their shared experience serving on the ICSC Board of Trustees and how that vantage point provides a broader, more balanced view of the industry’s challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities. They also look ahead at what lies in store for retail over the next 12 to 24 months, touching on consumer confidence, geopolitical and economic pressures, supply constraints, and how technology and data can help retailers and landlords move faster and smarter. The episode closes with Naveen’s personal perspective on what continues to excite him about retail and why local, community-driven retailers remain at the heart of the industry.

Who has been a guest on Retail: Recorded

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ethan Chernofsky
• Whitney Livingston
• Evie Gross
• Melissa Gonzalez
• Ricardo Belmar

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

29,629

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

60