Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson

Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson
Podcast Description
The Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson podcast provides listeners with a peek inside some of the brightest minds shaping the future of design, commercial real estate, and capital development. Hosted by John "Ozzie" Nelson Jr., a trailblazing entrepreneur and the driving force behind NELSON Worldwide's evolution into a design powerhouse, this podcast dives into how thoughtful and intentional design can unlock value for commercial and institutional real estate owners, developers, brands, and investors.
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The podcast addresses a variety of themes including innovative design strategies, community impact, and real estate trends. Episode highlights include discussions on trends in multifamily and student housing focusing on tenant expectations, livable home concepts, and sustainable design practices, as well as the strategic move of the Atlanta Braves and its influence on community development and engagement. The content consistently emphasizes the intersection of design and value creation.

The Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson podcast provides listeners with a peek inside some of the brightest minds shaping the future of design, commercial real estate, and capital development. Hosted by John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr., a trailblazing entrepreneur and the driving force behind NELSON Worldwide’s evolution into a design powerhouse, this podcast dives into how thoughtful and intentional design can unlock value for commercial and institutional real estate owners, developers, brands, and investors.
Reshoring, rising power demands, and sustainable design are transforming the industrial real estate.
Tim Elam, Managing Director of Scannell Properties, joins Host Ozzie Nelson and Practice Strategy leader, Adam Bortz, to explore how developers are staying competitive through future-proofing, site versatility, and energy strategies. From shifting regulations and power availability to the rise of cold storage and manufacturing tenants, this conversation unpacks how to design adaptable buildings that meet evolving market needs.
Tim explains how developments like obtaining land approvals, utilizing new types of energy, and constructing data centers are transforming industrial buildings and how to prepare for the future.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Industrial real estate
- future proofing
- speculative development
- manufacturing facilities
- on-site power generation
- cold storage
- reshoring
- entitlement strategy
- data centers
- Foreign trade zones
- bonded warehouses
- adaptive reuse
- sustainability
Find out more about NELSON Worldwide: https://nelsonworldwide.com/
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