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Summary
In this episode of the New How podcast, Brian Corcodilos interviews Justin Kaplan, Director of Development at Odin Properties. They discuss Justin’s background in architecture and real estate, his experience teaching English in Taiwan, and his journey into affordable housing development. Justin shares insights on the challenges of the current real estate market and the importance of taking calculated risks in entrepreneurship. He also talks about his involvement with the KB Foundation, a mentor-based program for inner-city youth. Overall, the conversation highlights the impact of affordable housing development and the importance of taking ownership in one’s work.

Keywords
real estate, affordable housing, development, entrepreneurship, mentorship, sacrifice, ownership

Takeaways
Justin Kaplan, Director of Development at Odin Properties, shares his journey into affordable housing development and the challenges of the current real estate market.
Taking calculated risks and being willing to make sacrifices are important aspects of entrepreneurship.
Justin emphasizes the importance of taking ownership in one’s work and the impact it can have on personal and professional growth.
He also discusses his involvement with the KB Foundation, a mentor-based program for inner-city youth, and the positive impact it has on the lives of young people.
The conversation highlights the significance of affordable housing development and the need for accessible and quality housing for all.

Sound Bites
“Take risks, especially when you’re young.”
“Take ownership and make sure the job gets done.”
“The KB Foundation exposes inner-city youth to a different way of life.”

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
09:39 Transition to Odin Properties
31:43 Involvement with the KB Foundation
38:21 The Importance of Taking Ownership

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Adam, Luca, and Patrick discuss their passion for Kava and Kratom and their plans to open a Kava bar in Philadelphia. They explain that Kava is a root of a plant from the Pacific Islands and has anxiety-reducing properties, while Kratom is a tree leaf that can be energizing or relaxing depending on the strain. They highlight the community-focused atmosphere of Kava bars and the potential health benefits of these beverages. The team discusses their roles in the business and the importance of educating customers about Kava and Kratom. They also mention their previous experience in the industry and their decision to sell their previous company due to differences in vision. Old City Kava plans to build a portfolio of Kava bars and expand its impact on people’s lives. They also discuss the potential for distribution and the importance of advocacy and education. The founders share their experiences with failure and the lessons they’ve learned. They emphasize the importance of following your instincts, holding yourself accountable, and not waiting for the perfect moment to start. They also discuss the challenges and benefits of working with friends and the need for clear roles and processes in a business.

Keywords
Kava, Kratom, Philadelphia, Kava bar, anxiety reduction, community, health benefits, education, business structure, previous company, Old City Kava, Kava bars, distribution, advocacy, education, failure, lessons learned, instincts, accountability, starting a business, working with friends, roles, processes

Takeaways
-Cava is a root from the Pacific Islands with anxiety-reducing properties, while Kratom is a tree leaf that can be energizing or relaxing.
-Cava bars offer a community-focused atmosphere and serve as a third space for socializing and working.
-Educating customers about Cava and Kratom is crucial for spreading awareness and growing the industry.
-The team has delegated roles based on their strengths and is focused on hiring employees who can provide sales and educational support.
-Their previous experience in the industry has given them insights and a leg up in starting their new venture.
-Old City Kava plans to build a portfolio of Kava bars and expand its impact on people’s lives.
-Distribution and advocacy are important goals for Old City Kava.
-Failure is a valuable learning experience in entrepreneurship.
-Following your instincts and holding yourself accountable are key to success.
-Working with friends can be challenging but rewarding with clear roles and expectations.
-Processes and systems are crucial for scaling a business.

Sound Bites
-“What is kava? If you had to, you know, again, someone that’s never drank it or tried it and is hopefully about to, what is kava and why should I be drinking it?”
-“We found that Cava bars down in Florida where we became exposed to these things, people would come and socialize and hang out, but there’s not the toxicity in the culture of alcohol like present in these Cava bars.”
-“Usually 20, 30 minutes. So yeah, that’s hot. I want to try it because I’ve never tried it.”
-“I’m super passionate about this industry. I’ve seen these products help people in so many different ways.”
-“We talk about distribution a lot, be it like raw materials product or bottled canned beverages trying to get into like wellness stores, grocery stores and everything.”
-“I think a lot of people are concerned about that. Like they know they want to do something, they have an idea, and they… they maybe don’t wanna take that leap because they’re like, I’m already so busy.”

Chapters
00:00 Introducing Cava and Kratom
08:41 The Effects and Experience of Drinking Cava
31:16 Learning from Failure in Entrepreneurship
43:01 The Importance of Processes and Systems in Scaling a Business

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In this episode of the New How Podcast, I sit down with Logan Kramer from DesignPro Development. Logan is a master of his market which is specific to the Brewerytown area in Philadelphia. Logan started real estate while he was at Temple University at just 19 years old. Having just turned 25 years old this year he has achieved a level of success we can all learn from. Logan talks about how he went from showing properties, to wholesaling, to flipping properties, to creating a portfolio of 80% holds to 20% flips. Currently, Logan owns over 100 properties. He discusses tax strategies in real estate and how to manage your market. Logan delivers a “shit-ton” of value in this episode for any person investing in real estate.

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Today on the New How Podcast we sit down accomplished Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker, Ernie L Facchine III.  Ernie graduated from Williamson College of The Trades Graduate. He is an avid Real Estate Investor and developer, specializing in Residential/Commercial.  From his time at Williamson College, he gained the skills necessary to become a Construction Manager. Ernie has a unique blend of Real Estate Sales/Management Skills Mixed With Development/Construction Technical Knowhow that makes him amongst the elite in his field.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

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When it comes to real estate zoning in Philadelphia, you need to speak with Rachael and Adam Pritzker of PLG. Their combined force for helping developers in this city get projects approved is literally helping shape the city skyline. From Rachael’s time as Chief of Staff for Alan Domb, and Adams prior startup and law firm experience, they bring an unprecedented level of sophistication and unique twist to the Philadelphia Zoning Code.

Pritzker Law Group (“PLG”), co-founded by twin attorneys, Adam and Rachael Pritzker, was born out of the fundamental imperative of taking a far more collaborative approach to real estate development, transactions, community outreach and engagement, and government relations in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties in New Jersey.  Our team at PLG is armed with unique experiences and perspectives, having worked for City Council, the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment (“ZBA”), state and local courts, prominent Zoning & Land Use practices, and additional Philadelphia-based businesses. PLG helps some of the most prominent and innovative developers, as well as individuals, tackle some of the issues inherent with land use. PLG’s goal is to make sure all parties involved, from the client to the community, feel comfort and a sense of pride in all projects we have the pleasure of working on.

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In this episode of The New How podcast, building businesses and real estate in a new age of technology, we sit down with Jay Doran from Culture Matters.  Jay is a best selling author of the book “Thirty Days of Thought”.  Jay is gifted with understanding the core values in what makes organizations successful through proper implementation of culture.  Jay describes his theories on why culture is so important and brings us back through decades in history and how these concepts have transformed into a more meaningful concept in modern-day business.  This episode is packed with endless 1 liners and theoretical language that you might just comprehend. If you are looking for a mental exercise, get ready to question your perception everything around us.  This is by far one of my favorite podcast conversations to date.  
You can reach out to Jay Doran on his website at https://www.culturematterscourses.com/ or on Instagram @jaydoran_thecultureman