The Crossman Conversation: CEO Edition

Camilo Varela | Managing Partner, Second Horizon Capital | Impact Real Estate Investor & Private Equity Leader with John Crossman on the Crossman Conversation, CEO Edition. (S4E24)

Camilo Varela is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Second Horizon Capital and former Managing Director at Equity International, specializing in impact-driven real estate transformation and global investment strategy.

John Crossman & Dr. Josh Harris on ICSC, Retail Real Estate, and Today’s Economy. (S4E23)

John Crossman welcomes Dr. Josh Harris back to the Crossman Conversation CEO Edition for a timely discussion on the 2026 ICSC Conference, retail real estate trends, interest rates, consumer confidence, and the strength of today’s market. Harris shares why the industry feels positive despite economic uncertainty, why retail space remains in high demand, and how leaders can face fear while continuing to move forward.

Retail Real Estate Trends, AI Skills & Career Advice with Sam Ankin and John Crossman. (S4E22)

Sam Ankin joins John Crossman to discuss retail real estate fundamentals, Southeast growth markets, AI’s impact, and career advice for young professionals.

Retail Real Estate Is Stronger Than You Think: Brad Hutensky on Market Cycles, Leadership, and Leasing Fundamentals with John Crossman. (S4E21)

Brad Hutensky, Founder & CEO of Hutensky Capital Partners and former ICSC Worldwide Chairman, joins John Crossman to discuss why retail real estate remains resilient, how constrained supply is shaping investment opportunities, and what young professionals must learn to succeed in the industry. Brad shares lessons on honesty, relationships, leasing fundamentals, time management, and navigating market disruptions from COVID to e-commerce transformation.

Tony D’Ambrosio on Retail Real Estate Strategy, Playing the Long Game & Institutional Capital Partnerships | John Crossman Crossman Conversation. (S4E20)

In this episode of Crossman Conversations CEO Edition, John Crossman interviews Tony D’Ambrosio, Vice President of Acquisitions & Dispositions at Big V Property Group. Tony shares insights from more than two decades in retail investment real estate, including how institutional partnerships are reshaping open-air shopping center strategy across the Sunbelt, Midwest, and Mountain States. He explains why today’s retail market is both competitive and opportunity-rich—and why success in commercial real estate requires patience, persistence, and subject-matter expertise. Tony also offers practical advice for young professionals: play the long game, keep learning, and take consistent “laps” that compound into long-term career momentum.