This is Bricks & More, the podcast dedicated to reimagining what real estate value truly means. How it is generated, unlocked, unleashed and calculated. Hosted by Adrian Strittmatter, CEO and co founder of Saentys, a global creative consultancy specialising in destinations, real estate and the hospitality sector. Adrian and his team have worked on some of the world's most iconic destinations in over 35 countries. Each week, we'll be bringing you a conversation with top industry leaders chall ...
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The Secret to Success in Marriage, Values & $800M Wealth | Real, Raw & Real Estate
Tenisha & Darrell Williams
Real, Raw & Real Estate gives ambitious couples and investors an unfiltered look at building wealth, scaling luxury real estate, and navigating partnership on and off the deal. Hosts Tenisha (brokering millions) and Darrell (flipping and investing) share life-changing lessons from their $800M journey—grounded in faith, purpose, family, and mindset. Sharing the, "secret to success"! In this episode (and every one to come): Real estate investing strategies that build legacy Deep dive into bala ...
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Season 2 of Bricks & More is officially a wrap. This season took the conversation further than ever — more guests, more locations, and deeper insight into how real estate value is created, unlocked, and sustained. From London to Dubai, we explored the forces shaping the future of real estate through candid conversations with developers, designers, …
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Branded & Built to Last: The Real Economics of Branded Living with Accor One Living
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50:50In the third of our ‘Dubai Special’ episodes of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Dan Von Barloewen and Lindsay McGinn from Accor One Living to unpack one of the fastest-growing – and most misunderstood – frontiers in global real estate: branded residences and mixed-use living. The episode challenges the idea that value is created at …
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The Blueprint for Better Living with Zeeshaan Shah
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54:38In the second episode of our Dubai Special, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Zeeshaan Shah – entrepreneur, founder & chairman of The One Group – to explore how visionary leadership and a human-centred philosophy can unlock extraordinary real estate value. From selling mobile phone contracts as a student to shaping $2.5B of projects worldwide, Zeesh…
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Inside Ennismore’s Design Philosophy with Mark Eacott
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45:16In the first of our Dubai special episodes of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter sits down with Mark Eacott – Global VP of Design at Ennismore – to unpack how design, culture, brand and experience fuse to create lifestyle destinations with emotional depth and commercial longevity. Together, Adrian and Mark explore how lifestyle brands evolve, how r…
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How to profit from power with Lorna Walker
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43:37In this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter sits down with Lorna Walker, co-founder of Camion Energy, to uncover a new kind of real estate value unlocker – your energy strategy. Lorna explains how controlling consumption, electrifying portfolios, and leveraging onsite energy infrastructure can turn costs into ROI. Drawing on her experienc…
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Investing in Age: Unlocking Value in the Later Living Sector with Henry Lumby
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54:20In this insightful episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter sits down with Henry Lumby, Chief Commercial Officer at Auriens, to explore one of real estate’s most untapped frontiers: later living. As populations age and expectations evolve, Henry argues that the UK’s senior living market is lagging far behind its peers – not because of lack of …
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6. Smart Holds, Hard Lessons | South Florida Real Estate & Investing Truths
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Remodelling Office Assets for a Flexible Future with Natasha Morris
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49:50In this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter sits down with Natasha Morris, Director of Flex Offices at Landsec, to unpack the unstoppable rise of flexible workspaces and what it really means for real estate value. From MYO – Landsec’s premium flex brand – to the evolution of the landlord’s role, Natasha shares how customer-centric design …
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5. Faith, Family & $800M in Real Estate: Building Legacy Beyond the 9–5
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22:58What does it take to trade overtime for ownership without losing your faith, family, or focus? In this episode, Darrell & Tenisha Williams — founders of Elite Realty Partners ($800M+ sold) — share how they went from long nights, twin strollers in the office, and paycheck-to-paycheck beginnings to building one of the nation’s fastest-growing minorit…
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Wired for Value: Digital Infrastructure as a Market Differentiator | Tom Vaughan-Fowler, WiredScore
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45:25In this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Tom Vaughan Fowler, Regional Director at WiredScore, to explore how digital infrastructure has become a cornerstone of modern real estate value. From office towers in Mayfair to industrial parks in the Middle East, Tom has seen first-hand how connectivity, resilience, and smart tech…
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Crafting Destinations and Brands for Commercial success and Lasting Value with Emma Collings
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52:50In this insight-packed episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter sits down with Emma Collings – Group Head of Marketing at British Land – to explore how brand and marketing can transform bricks and mortar into living, breathing destinations. With a career spanning retail, real estate, finance, and social enterprise, Emma brings a rare cross-sec…
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Bricks & More is back for Season 2! This season, Adrian Strittmatter is bringing you even more – more guests, more insights, more discoveries across more locations – all focused on one thing: creating more value for more people. If you’re passionate about building places that truly perform, you won’t want to miss what’s coming. New episodes drop ve…
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Season 1 of Bricks & More is a wrap! From game-changing insights to bold conversations with industry leaders, this first season has been all about reimagining what real estate value really means. A huge thank you to our brilliant guests and to everyone who tuned in, subscribed, shared, and joined the conversation. Season 2 kicks off in September – …
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Deploy Tech & Fund the Operator to Supercharge Your Assets with Rebekah Tobias
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49:51In this bold and forward-looking episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Rebekah Tobias – co-founder of Propela Ventures and a veteran of capital markets, venture capital, and operational real estate – to explore what makes a real estate platform investable in 2025 and beyond. With institutional capital ready to deploy billions, …
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Rethinking Risk: The Value-Add Strategy Rooted in Discipline with Charles Tarriere
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41:21In this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian is joined by Charles Tarriere — investor, strategist, and co-founder of Evonite — to explore how value is created in today’s real estate market when risk is high, data is scarce, and cycles move fast. Charles shares how Evonite’s independent, risk-based investment model challenges the status quo, and why und…
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Building Value That Lasts: The Four Seasons Way with James Price
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50:03In this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by James Price – Senior Vice President Residential at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts – to unpack what it really takes to deliver long-term value in branded real estate. Branded residences aren’t just about prestige. They’re about performance, property management, and experience – ever…
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The formula for driving office value with Louise Ioannou
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42:15In this insightful episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Louise Ioannou — Head of Workspace at HB Reavis UK — to explore what truly makes a modern office irresistible in 2025 and beyond. Drawing on her journey from branding to leasing, Louise shares how HB Reavis has reimagined office space as a holistic product: one shaped by …
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Strategy, Value & Growth: The unstoppable rise of branded residential with Rico Picenoni
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41:05In this episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter speaks with Rico Picenoni – a hospitality leader who’s shaped over 500 hospitality and real estate projects globally. Together, they unpack what really drives long-term value in branded residences, and why the future of real estate lies in smart partnerships, local market knowledge, and global b…
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Experience x Efficiency: The New Office Value Equation with Dan Higginson
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52:20In this insight-packed episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter speaks with Dan Higginson – Director of Development and Leasing at Greycoat – to explore what makes an office truly valuable in 2025 and beyond. Dan shares why the old rules of office development no longer apply – and how leading landlords are shifting from a cost-per-square-foot …
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Real estate sustainability is all about building future value w/Georgia Elliott-Smith
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54:30In this provocative episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Georgia Elliott-Smith – engineer, environmental activist, and founder of consultancy Element Four – to explore why sustainability isn’t just a moral imperative, but a commercial one. Georgia argues that real estate’s current approach to ESG is flawed, often more about br…
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Turning assets into priceless canvases and unique destinations
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52:29In this episode of Bricks & More, host Adrian Strittmatter sits down with Calum Hall, founder of Creative Debuts, to explore the evolving role of art in real estate. From office spaces to retail environments, Calum shares how art isn’t just an aesthetic addition—it’s a powerful tool for placemaking, community engagement, and even financial value cr…
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The unrivalled power of real estate branding and marketing with Achelle Hill
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47:38In the debut episode of Bricks & More, Adrian Strittmatter welcomes Achelle Hill, Marketing Director Europe at Lendlease, to explore the power of branding and marketing in real estate. They discuss how marketing is more than just a promotional tool—it’s a fundamental driver of long-term value creation. Key topics include: ✅ Branding as a value mult…
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Hi, I'm Adrian Strittmatter. Welcome to Bricks and More. I'm the CEO and co founder of Saentys, a global creative consultancy specializing in destinations, real estate, and the hospitality sector since 2008. My team and I have worked on some of the world's most iconic destinations across more than 35 countries. My expertise lies in real estate, bra…
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