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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

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Riding the Wave: Building Industrial Success with Layline's Drew Hess
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
In this episode, Drew Hess, co-founder of Layline,LLC, joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the commercial real estate industry, focusing on industrial investments. Drew shares his extensive career path, from starting at Arthur Andersen to working with notable firms like AMB Property and Prudential Real Estate Investors. He explains the founding principles of Layline, emphasizing their focus on the Bay Area's industrial sector and their goal to bring institutional experience to a local level. Drew provides insights into the current industrial market trends, challenges posed by rising interest rates, and the impact of COVID-19 on e-commerce and supply chains. He also highlights the importance of mentorship, work ethic, and building strong industry relationships.
PLUS Drew will be the new host of the NAIOP podcast!

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