Ep. 016 Kevin Parisi: Retail Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving | Podcasts

Today we talk with Kevin Parisi, President and CEO of Albany-based Trinity Realty Group, LLC. (TRG) about the Upstate New York commercial real estate market as well as the evolution of the retail sector in the broader sense. He is bullish on both retail and office sectors, especially in suburban and secondary markets where rents can be advantageous to allow companies to maximize profit margins. Kevin also discusses his role in TV's only reality real estate show "The Real Estate Commission" which will be airing this summer.

Key Discussion Points
[00:17] Welcome and introduction by Eric Odum
[00:31] About our guest, Kevin Parisi
[01:25] Give us a background on your firm and how you got started with TCN
[02:23] Tell us about TRG, your markets, and what you're working on these days
[03:58] What's happening in your market in terms of retail traffic
[07:16] What's happening to the office market in Albany, NY?
[09:13] Do CEOs really enjoy running their businesses via Zoom as the media suggests?
[10:55] Are there national retailers that are looking to establish a foothold in your area?
[12:51] As the CEO of a commercial real estate business, what keeps you up at night?
[14:17] What makes TRG stand out against your competitors
[15:45] Tell us about the reality TV show you were involved in that will be coming out soon
[19:59] How can folks get in contact with you?

Kevin Parisi
President and CEO, Trinity Realty Group/TCN Worldwide
trgcos.com