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NAIOP SFBA Podcast: Engage. Deliberate. Highlight.
The NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Podcast, hosted by Drew Hess, Principal at Layline, brings you inside the conversations shaping commercial real estate today.
Each episode features candid discussions with industry leaders, developers, investors, policymakers, and innovators driving the future of the built environment. From market trends and investment strategies to leadership insights and policy impacts, the podcast delivers practical perspectives from professionals working at the center of the industry.
Produced by NAIOP SFBA, the podcast extends the chapter’s mission beyond events — connecting the commercial real estate community through thoughtful dialogue and shared expertise.
Listen for:
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Market trends and industry outlooks
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Leadership and career insights
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Bay Area real estate perspectives
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Policy and advocacy discussions
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Conversations with influential CRE leaders
Follow, rate, and share to stay connected with the Bay Area commercial real estate community.
Learn more about NAIOP SFBA membership and programs at NAIOPSFBA.org.
NAIOP SFBA Podcast: Engage. Deliberate. Highlight.
The NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Podcast, hosted by Drew Hess, Principal at Layline, brings you inside the conversations shaping commercial real estate today.
Each episode features candid discussions with industry leaders, developers, investors, policymakers, and innovators driving the future of the built environment. From market trends and investment strategies to leadership insights and policy impacts, the podcast delivers practical perspectives from professionals working at the center of the industry.
Produced by NAIOP SFBA, the podcast extends the chapter’s mission beyond events — connecting the commercial real estate community through thoughtful dialogue and shared expertise.
Listen for:
-
Market trends and industry outlooks
-
Leadership and career insights
-
Bay Area real estate perspectives
-
Policy and advocacy discussions
-
Conversations with influential CRE leaders
Follow, rate, and share to stay connected with the Bay Area commercial real estate community.
Learn more about NAIOP SFBA membership and programs at NAIOPSFBA.org.
Episodes

Thursday May 01, 2025
2025 NAIOP SFBA President's Message: A Conversation with Adam Voelker
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
In this episode of the NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Podcast, host Drew Hess, Principal at Layline, sits down with 2025 Chapter President Adam Voelker, Market Leader and Principal at Trammell Crow Company. From industrial to life sciences, Adam brings a purpose-driven approach to leadership—and in this conversation, he shares his personal and professional vision for the year ahead.
You’ll hear Adam’s thoughts on collaboration across chapters, elevating NAIOP’s Executive Development and YPG programs, and why building strong political action committees is essential to the future of Bay Area real estate.
We also go beyond the boardroom—Adam opens up about his love for basketball, his go-to espresso habit, and how mentors shaped his leadership style.
💬 What You’ll Learn:
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Why collaboration between NAIOP chapters matters more than ever
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The power and purpose behind a strong PAC
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How regional momentum is shifting in the Bay Area market
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Leadership advice for the next generation of real estate professionals
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Personal insights from Adam’s journey across Southern California, D.C., and the Bay Area
🛠️ Whether you’re in development, investing, or just passionate about the future of commercial real estate, this episode offers sharp insights and a human connection to the industry we love.
🎧 Listen now and subscribe to stay in the loop on market trends, leadership conversations, and the policies shaping our future.
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