#221 The Ultimate Guide to Cost-Smart Property Management with Scot Ginsburg, Executive Managing Director, Hughes Marino

#221 The Ultimate Guide to Cost-Smart Property Management with Scot Ginsburg Property management is a critical aspect of business operations, with real estate often representing one of the largest fixed costs for organizations. In this podcast episode, Scot Ginsburg, Executive Managing Director at Hughes Marino, shares his expertise on navigating the complexities of commercial real estate and optimizing property-related expenses.The discussion covers a range of topics, highlighting the importance of strategic planning, lease negotiations, and the evolving landscape of office and retail spaces. Ginsburg emphasizes the need for finance leaders, particularly Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), to take an active role in managing their organization's real estate portfolio, as it can have a significant impact on the bottom line. Key topics covered: * The importance of aligning real estate strategy with overall business objectives * Common pitfalls in lease negotiations and how to avoid them * The impact of remote work and changing office space utilization * Strategies for managing a portfolio of commercial properties * The role of CFOs in overseeing real estate decisions * The financial implications of rising interest rates on commercial real estate * The evolution of retail and office spaces in the digital age * The need for flexibility and adaptability in real estate planning * The value of proactive real estate management in driving business success * Effective marketing and audience engagement strategies for thought leadership content https://youtu.be/q2aJobfj6Mo Links * Scot Ginsburg on LinkedIn * Kevin Appleby on LinkedIn * GrowCFO Mentoring Timestamps * 0:00:00 - Introduction to the guest and the topic * 0:05:00 - Aligning real estate strategy with business objectives * 0:10:30 - Avoiding common mistakes in lease negotiations * 0:15:45 - Adapting to the impact of remote work on office space * 0:20:00 - Strategies for managing a diverse real estate portfolio * 0:25:15 - The role of CFOs in overseeing real estate decisions * 0:30:00 - The financial implications of rising interest rates * 0:35:20 - The evolution of retail and office spaces * 0:40:00 - The need for flexibility in real estate planning * 0:45:00 - Effective marketing and audience engagement strategies Find out more about GrowCFO If you enjoyed this podcast, you can subscribe to the GrowCFO Show with your favorite podcast app. The GrowCFO show is listed in the Apple podcast directory