Development Ready Podcast

TC Bakhour sat down this week with Robert Wilson of Prime Square, a hotel advisory and investment business. Robert is an expert in the hotel property sector, working with many of the major affiliates before joining Prime Square. His breadth of experience and insight into the industry makes this episode a 'must-hear' for any commercial and hotel minded property enthusiasts.   Show notes 01:14 - Introduction 01:59 - Who he is and what he does 03:02 - How he got started in real estate 04:59 - Prime Square and their focus 07:47 - Clientele 09:47 - Hotel acquisition 11:51 - Prime Square’s involvement and value 14:10 - Assessing hotel development sites 18:54 - Operator’s involvement in design 20:36 - Relationship between operators and developers 22:49 - Length of process 24:54 - Operator’s demands and goals 28:51 - How Airbnb has affected the sector 31:02 - The future of the sector 33:14 - Best advice; life or business Links Robert Wilson Prime Square Holiday Inn Marriott Morgan Stanley 2008 GFC