Episode 46 of The Kansas City Market Pulse dives deep into one of the fastest-growing sectors in commercial real estate: data centers.

Host Logan Freeman sits down with Simon Enwia, CCIM, CEO & Managing Broker of SENW, to unpack the massive surge in demand for powered land, AI-driven development sites, and the infrastructure needed to support the digital economy.

In this episode, Simon breaks down:

• Why data centers are the next major CRE asset class

• How site selection works: power, water, zoning, fiber, and risk

• The rise of data center conversions in industrial and office

• The impact of AI on demand for hyperscale and edge facilities

• What brokers, developers, and investors must understand about this niche

• How municipalities are preparing for the data-heavy future

If you’ve been curious about how AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure are reshaping CRE, this conversation is a must-listen.

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On this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Gino Barbaro — multifamily investor, Certified Money Coach®, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of Barbaro360 — to unpack what it really takes to scale a real estate portfolio to 1,800+ units and over $450 million in assets under management while staying grounded in values, family, and long-term legacy.

Gino shares his journey from restaurant owner to nationally recognized multifamily investor and educator, revealing the key systems, partnerships, and mindset shifts that allowed him to scale to 1,500 units in under five years. Along the way, he breaks down the real lessons behind rapid growth, the underwriting discipline required to scale responsibly, and the mistakes that ultimately made him a stronger investor.

This conversation goes far beyond real estate. Gino dives into his values-based decision-making framework, his 3 Pillars of Real Estate (Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right), and the 3-Step Framework for building a Happy Legacy — blending money, family alignment, and long-term wealth planning.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor, an aspiring operator, or someone focused on building wealth with purpose, this episode delivers both tactical multifamily strategy and powerful life insights.

• How to scale a multifamily portfolio to 1,800 units

• The systems behind rapid real estate growth

• Values-based investing & decision making

• The 3 Pillars of Real Estate

• Money mindset, family alignment & legacy planning

• Building generational wealth the right way

📘 Gino is the author of Happy Money Happy Family Happy Legacy and helps families nationwide create a healthier relationship with money through Barbaro360.

Episode #44 of The Kansas City Market Pulse brings a special Thanksgiving-week solo episode with Logan Freeman, delivering one of the most data-packed CRE market updates of the entire year.

Before the holiday weekend kicks off, Logan dives into the latest numbers across every major asset class — Multifamily, Industrial, Retail, Office, Land, and more. If you want an accurate, no-nonsense pulse on what’s happening in Kansas City commercial real estate right now, this episode is your one-stop shop.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Kansas City CRE trends heading into year-end

• Current rent growth, vacancy, absorption & construction data by asset type

• What’s actually moving in today’s market vs. what the headlines say

• Insider insights no other brokerage is publishing yet

• How investors should interpret the latest macro + local indicators

• Downloadable charts, graphs, and data decks for your own analysis

Logan breaks down complex trends into simple, actionable insights — backed by real numbers from the most current data sources. Whether you’re an investor, developer, lender, or CRE professional, this Pre-Feast episode will give you the clarity you need heading into the end of the year.

This is the episode you turn on on the way to grandma’s house, when you need an escape from the family chaos, or just want the real CRE update before the turkey hits the table. 🦃

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Episode #43 of The Kansas City Market Pulse is here — and it’s a big one. Host Logan Freeman sits down with Brett Johnson, a 25-year real estate development veteran and the CEO/President behind FlexCaves, the new “ready-flex” category taking commercial real estate by storm.

With more than 70 ground-up developments and over $800 million in completed projects across the Midwest and Texas, Brett has seen every angle of the development world — entitlements, rezonings, NIMBY challenges, tax-credit structures, workforce housing, mixed-use, and large-scale multifamily. After selling OPG to a REIT pre-COVID and successfully exiting multiple businesses, Brett noticed a massive gap in the market: no one was serving the small-bay flex user in a modern, scalable way.

That insight sparked FlexCaves, a hybrid concept blending workspace, storage, retail, and lifestyle design — creating a fresh, national-scale category Brett calls “ready-flex.”

In this episode, Brett and Logan dive deep into:
• How FlexCaves was born (yes, it started with selling his own mancave garage)
• Why small-bay flex is one of the most overlooked opportunities in CRE
• What Brett learned from decades of development, entitlements, and affordable housing work
• How ARCO and a world-class team are building the FlexCaves platform
• What makes ready-flex the next scalable niche in the industrial/flex market
• Why this space is still dominated by mom-and-pop operators — and why that’s about to change
• How seasoned developers identify market gaps before the rest of the industry
• What CRE operators, investors, and developers need to know about this category in 2025

Whether you’re a developer, broker, LP, small business owner, or investor looking for the next high-demand asset class, this episode is full of insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

Subscribe, follow, and share Episode #43 if you see the future of CRE shifting — because ready-flex might just be the next national-scale platform.

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In Episode 42 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman and guest Mitch Case from Midwest CRE Advisors take viewers behind the numbers of Kansas City’s newest Class A multifamily investment opportunity — 5711 NE 80th Terrace.

Built in 2020 and located in one of the Northland’s fastest-growing corridors, this 18-unit, turnkey property exemplifies what makes the Kansas City multifamily market so compelling right now: modern design, strong rent growth, and real operational upside.

Logan and Mitch break down:
🏢 The property’s fundamentals — modern finishes, high occupancy, and value-add potential
📈 Market trends driving KC’s 3.1 % annual rent growth and tightening supply
💰 How below-market rents and efficient management can drive NOI expansion
📊 The real numbers behind this deal — stability today, scalability tomorrow
📍 Why the Northland continues to outperform and attract serious investor attention

If you want to understand what makes a multifamily deal tick — from location drivers to financial metrics — this episode is a masterclass in investment analysis.

🎧 Watch the full breakdown live on LinkedIn or stream it anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.

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In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Andy Janssen, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), retired Air Force pilot, and Bronze Star recipient, to talk about building wealth with strategy, discipline, and purpose.

Andy brings his Financial Flight Plan™ methodology to the table — a framework inspired by military strategic planning that helps families and professionals navigate the complex journey toward financial independence.

Together, Logan and Andy unpack topics including:

• How military structure translates into smarter investing and financial planning

• The role of real estate and alternative assets in building a diversified portfolio

• Tax efficiency and wealth protection strategies

• How to align your financial plan with your life mission and legacy

Whether you’re a CRE investor, entrepreneur, or professional planning your next move, this episode will help you think differently about money, mission, and mindset.

🎧 Tune in on LinkedIn Live, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to elevate your approach to wealth-building!

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In Episode 40 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with industry legend Allen Buchanan — veteran commercial real estate broker, author of The Sequence, and thought leader on what it takes to thrive in CRE for the long haul.

From the 1980s to today, Allen has built a career defined by consistency, relationships, and results. His book, The Sequence, outlines the daily systems and mindset that separate top producers from the rest — and in this episode, he and Logan dive deep into how those fundamentals apply in today’s fast-changing market.

💡 Episode Highlights:

• The origin story of The Sequence — why process beats luck every time.

• How to build discipline, structure, and staying power in an “eat what you kill” business.

• Why relationships remain the true ROI in commercial real estate.

• How technology and AI are changing the game — and what still matters most.

• The habits, mindset, and leadership lessons that drive long-term brokerage success.

Whether you’re new to CRE or a seasoned dealmaker, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways on building a business — and a life — that lasts.

🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart, and LinkedIn Live.

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In Episode 39 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Cory Zelnik, Founder and CEO of Zelnik & Company, veteran broker, investor, and podcast host — to discuss how the commercial brokerage business has evolved, where it’s heading, and what it takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry.

With over two decades in the business, Cory has navigated multiple market cycles, led high-performing teams, and built a respected firm known for its strategic retail and advisory work. From the early days of cold calls and Rolodexes to the modern era of AI, data, and digital branding — Cory shares timeless lessons on adaptation, leadership, and reinvention.

💼 Key Topics Covered:

• How brokerage has transformed — from handshake deals to data-driven strategy

• The role of AI, automation, and analytics in today’s brokerage landscape

• Why storytelling, branding, and content creation are the new prospecting tools

• The power of finding your niche and leading with authenticity

• How top brokers are merging traditional relationship-building with new-media visibility

• What the future of brokerage looks like — and how to thrive in it

🎯 Whether you’re a seasoned broker or just entering the industry, this episode delivers insights you can’t Google — straight from a leader who’s seen it all, built it all, and continues to evolve with the business.

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