{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bob Knakal Show","title":"How Top Brokers Stay Sharp Through Market Cycles | ft. Bruce Mosler","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e3d0cd73\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2412,"description":"In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Bob Knakal Show, Bob sits down with Bruce Mosler, Chairman of Global Brokerage at Cushman & Wakefield, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on everything from real estate evolution, leadership, negotiation, and the future of brokerage—to personal stories of grit, setbacks, comebacks, and legacy.\nBruce shares untold stories from his journey, including the rise of boutique shops like Riverbank, the transformative acquisition of Cushman & Wakefield, and managing through the 2008 financial crisis. He opens up about the lessons learned from failures, his favorite deal ever, and why negotiation is more about people than power.\n▶️ Whether you're a young broker or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable insights, rare wisdom, and inspiration that will change how you think about real estate, leadership, and longevity.\n💡 IN THIS EPISODE:\n 00:00 – Introduction: Bob Knakal & Bruce Mosler\n03:00 – Bruce's NYC childhood and early career moves\n06:45 – The grind of brokerage and importance of mentorship\n09:15 – The rise of Riverbank and navigating boutique vs. global\n15:30 – Becoming CEO of Cushman & Wakefield\n18:20 – Managing through 2008: Real leadership under pressure\n20:45 – The power of pitching and teamwork\n24:30 – Bruce’s negotiation strategy\n27:10 – Favorite deal: The complex, high-stakes Reuters transaction\n33:00 – Personal passions: Montauk, fishing, and his coffee table book\n38:00 – Final advice for young brokers\n📚 Mentioned in the Episode:\nCushman & Wakefield\nRiverbank\nSteve Siegel’s book\nReuters / Rudin deal\nBKREA by Bob Knakal\n👥 Special Thanks to:\nThe Bob Knakal Show is brought to you by Crexi – The most powerful platform to prospect, evaluate, connect & close in CRE.\n📌 FOLLOW US:\nLinkedIn: Bob Knakal\nInstagram: @BobKnakalNYC\nTwitter/X: @BobKnakal\nWebsite: bkrea.com\n📣 Don’t forget to Like, Comment & Share this episode with a colleague, broker, or mentor who needs to hear this!\n#RealEstateBrokerage...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EhLUXFINptuh_TY54Wn2PI2ch8u8mgq3WOzBrzo_95M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NGY1/NTg4ZDllZDNmYjU5/ODhlNTQ5NThiMGNl/Yzg1OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}