<p><strong>The CRE Deal Room</strong> returns with a legendary voice in commercial real estate. Host <strong>Adam Dunn</strong> sits down with <strong>Luis Belmonte</strong>, founder of Seven Hills Properties and one of the most seasoned industrial developers in the U.S., for an unfiltered conversation spanning over <strong>six decades in CRE</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>From house hacking in San Francisco in the ’60s to overseeing $4B/year in development for Prologis and building across the globe - from Japan to Mexico - Luis shares the <strong>mistakes, wins, and wisdom</strong> gained through recessions, tax reform, bankruptcies, and booms.</p><p><br></p><p>Belmonte discusses the evolution of industrial real estate, the dangers of chasing “masterpiece” projects, navigating cross-border development, the future of AI-driven data centers, and why integrity and preparation always outperform flash and ego.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a rising CRE professional or a seasoned investor, this masterclass in resilience and real estate strategy will challenge your assumptions and sharpen your perspective.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>How Luis turned a duplex into a real estate empire after Vietnam</li><li>The 1986 tax law’s impact and how it reshaped CRE forever</li><li>What he learned managing bankruptcies, including Webvan and 24 Hour Fitness</li><li>Partnering for global expansion - strategies that worked in Mexico, Japan &amp; Singapore</li><li>The rise of data centers and the power challenges shaping CRE’s future</li><li>Why “recession-proofing” your deals is the most important strategy</li><li>Street-smart negotiation and the art of trading dignity for dollars</li><li>The most complex deal of his career: transforming Pier 1 in San Francisco</li><li>A call for professionalism, integrity, and inclusivity in real estate</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Explore Luis&#39;s books on Amazon: <em>Street Dog MBA</em>, <em>Street Dog Negotiator</em>, <em>Street Dog Manager</em>, and <em>Real Estate 101</em></p><p><br></p><p>“You’ve gotta assume there&#39;s going to be a recession - and structure your business to survive and thrive in it.” – <strong>Luis Belmonte</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Don&#39;t miss this conversation with a CRE icon who’s <strong>seen it all, built it all, and still believes in the deal.</strong></p><p><strong>Subscribe to </strong><em><strong>The CRE Deal Room</strong></em><strong> and share this episode with your network!</strong></p>