The Built World

About The Built World

The Built World Podcast is the premier biographical series and educational resource dedicated to the visionaries, risk-takers, and Institutional Operators shaping the landscape of Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Urbanism, and Property Development. Hosted by Felipe Azenha and Ben Hoffman, active Commercial Real Estate Brokers and Co-Founders of Built World Advisors in Miami, this show is more than a market update—it is a deep-dive exploration into the life stories, personal philosophies, and investment strategies of the industry’s most influential leaders. Each episode is a professional masterclass delivered through the lens of a personal history, uncovering the "good, the bad, and the ugly" of the entrepreneur’s journey from their first deal to their most iconic project. Conversations, Cocktails, and High-Level Banter We believe the best insights happen when the guard comes down. Our signature "Conversations & Cocktails" format creates a relaxed, inviting atmosphere where the banter is light, the humor is sharp, and the drinks are flowing. But don't let the cocktails fool you—the dialogue is profoundly intelligent, offering a tactical look at the Capital Stack, Asset Management, and Market Economics. It’s the kind of high-stakes "shop talk" you usually only hear in a private boardroom or a closed-door partner meeting. Virtually Every Asset Class Explored: While Felipe and Ben are specialists in the Miami Industrial and Warehouse sector, The Built World Podcast explores the entire spectrum of the built environment. We provide high-level analysis across virtually every asset class, including: Industrial & Logistics: From Small-Bay Industrial and Last-Mile Distribution to Flex Space and Cold Storage. Multifamily & Residential: High-rise luxury, Workforce Housing, and Build-to-Rent (BTR). Office & Mixed-Use: The evolution of the workplace and the rise of Live-Work-Play environments. Retail & Hospitality: The transformation of the High Street, boutique hotels, and experiential retail. Niche Assets: Self-storage, medical office buildings (MOB), and life sciences. What We Explore: If you are looking for an insider’s read on the South Florida Real Estate Market and national CRE Trends, we dive deep into: The Miami Market: Navigating the Miami Skyline, Wynwood, Brickell, Miami Beach and beyond. Capital Markets & Debt: Real-time perspectives on Cap Rates, interest rate impacts, GP/LP structures, and why veteran operators are moving off the sidelines. The Operator’s Playbook: A look at the "Operator" side of the business—scaling income, professionalizing property management, and building high-performance brokerage teams. PropTech & Innovation: How AI in Real Estate, advanced prospecting tools, and new construction technologies are redefining Placemaking. Our Guest List: We feature a "Who’s Who" of the built world, including: Real Estate Developers, Principals, Institutional Asset Managers, Capital Markets Brokers, Architects, Attorneys, and Urban Planners. Who This Is For: Whether you are a seasoned Commercial Broker, an Active Investor looking for a Value-Add play, a student, or an entrepreneur obsessed with the future of our cities, this show offers a front-row seat to the minds redefining the built world.

Publisher

Ben Hoffman & Felipe Azenha

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Dec 2021

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

46 of 148 episodes have a transcript.

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   14 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Vivian C. de las Cuevas-Diaz - Partner, Holland & Knight

   Host [Host Name] interviews Vivian C. de las Cuevas-Diaz, Partner at Holland & Knight, about her impactful career as a "dirt lawyer" shaping the built world.

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   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Tim Hernandez, Co-Founder and Principal, New Urban Communities

   Host [Host Name] interviews Tim Hernandez, Co-Founder and Principal of New Urban Communities, about his impactful career shaping urban development and his insights into building vibrant communities.

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   15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Robert Wennett - President & Founder, UIA Management

   Robert Wennett, President & Founder of UIA Management, shares his entrepreneurial journey from modeling to real estate development, offering insights into building a successful career.

Inside a recent episode

Vivian C. de las Cuevas-Diaz - Partner, Holland & Knight

Published 14 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] When people realize you've got a bunch of great universities here, why are you paying that? Um, but on the same token, look at university of Miami, it's a private university. They're not suffering. So I think you do have some that are suffering and some that are killing it and charging an arm and a leg and getting it. Um, you know, Tulane, my alma mater, there's almost impossible to get in. Right. So you're seeing universities, especially in the Northeast, unfortunately are closing. That's, that's where you're seeing it the most. And It's going to be interesting on what happens to those properties. […]

Who has been a guest on The Built World

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

• Vivian C de las Cuevas-Diaz
• Tim Hernandez
• Robert Wennett
• David Moret
• Pat Bosch

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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