In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc
NAI FMA Realty presents "In the CRE Vault", a must-listen podcast for anyone interested in commercial real estate. Our co-hosts, industry veterans Mike Ball and Marc Hausmann, will take you on a deep dive into the latest topics and trends shaping the industry.
Each episode, Mike and Marc will share their expertise and perspectives alongside a first-class line up of economic, city, and industry professionals, to provide valuable insights and actionable advice for anyone looking to navigate the complex world of commercial real estate.
With a focus on real-world examples and practical advice, "In the CRE Vault" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to make informed decisions about commercial real estate. So, whether you're a seasoned investor, a business owner looking for space or simply curious about the industry, be sure to tune in and discover the insights you can use.
To contact Mike and Marc with questions or episode ideas email TheVault@naifma.com
Episodes
57 episodes
When 6% Caps Don’t Cut It Anymore
What happens to commercial real estate values when borrowing costs climb but sellers still remember yesterday’s cap rates? Mike and Marc head into the CRE Vault to talk about what they’re seeing in the investment market, including multifamily c...
Your Lease Is Expiring. Now What?
A lease renewal may look routine, but it can reshape a company’s overhead, workspace, and flexibility for years. In this quick drive-time episode of “In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc,” Mike and Marc explain why an extension option is often l...
Beyond the Property Showing, The Conversations Behind Commercial Real Estate
The best commercial real estate opportunities do not always begin with a listing. Sometimes, they start with a casual conversation, a trusted connection, or a broker remembering exactly what a client needs.In this drive-time episode of “...
CRE Shenanigans: Past, Present, and What’s Next
Commercial real estate may not be setting speed records right now, but it certainly is not short on plot twists—or restaurant recommendations.Commercial Advisors Jared Froehlich, SIOR, CCIM, and Tim Dornbos join Mike and Marc for a candi...
Sports, Space, and the Future of Hudl
What happens when a Lincoln startup grows into a global sports technology company but keeps its home-field advantage?Haleigh Brouillette, Director of Corporate Communications at Hudl, joins “In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc” to trace ...
The CRE Negotiation Playbook Has Changed
Commercial real estate negotiations have changed—and the old playbook no longer always applies. In this episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, Mike and Marc discuss the challenges facing landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, an...
Back in the Vault: Lincoln CRE’s 2026 Midyear Checkup
Summer break is over, school-zone lights are flashing, mushrooms are taking over the yard, and Mike and Marc are officially back in the CRE Vault.In this episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, the guys dig into the fir...
Interest Rates, AI & a Bucket of Cheese Curds
Mike and Marc are back in the CRE Vault—and fresh off a whirlwind road trip to Milwaukee for an NAI regional conference. Seventeen hours in the car, a Brewers game, questionable amounts of Wisconsin cheese curds, and somehow they still managed ...
Vacay Replay: Steve Glenn on Investing Through Change, Opportunity & Lincoln Bold
Mike and Marc are still enjoying their summer break, so we're bringing back another favorite from the vault!In this Vacay Replay, the guys sit down with Steve Glenn—entrepreneur, investor, and visionary behind the Lincoln Bold developmen...
Vacay Replay: The Story Behind NAI FMA Realty with Richard Meginnis
While Mike and Marc enjoy their summer sabbatical, we're unlocking another favorite from the vault!In this Vacay Replay, the guys sit down with Richard Meginnis, SIOR, one of Lincoln's most respected commercial real estate professionals ...
Vacay Replay: Design-Bid-Build vs. Design-Build — Which Construction Delivery Method Wins?
Mike and Marc are on summer vacation, but the vault is still open! This Vacay Replay brings back one of our favorite bonus episodes featuring NAI FMA Realty broker Andy Widman, whose background in architecture, development, and commercial real ...
Vacay Replay: Behind the Scenes of Building Maintenance with Shawn Herzog
We're on summer break, but the vault is still wide open.This week's Vacay Replay brings back one of our favorite conversations with Shawn Herzog, Senior Vice President of Facility Maintenance at NAI FMA Realty.
Vacay Replay: Solving Problems, Building Wealth with Monty Froehlich
Mike and Mark are out enjoying a little summer sunshine, so we're digging back into one of our favorite conversations from the vault.This week we're joined by Monty Froehlich, owner of US Property and one of Nebraska's...
Realistic Expectations: What CRE Is Really Like (S4:E16)
Everyone sees the closing photos. Few people see the months of work that happen before the deal ever gets done.In this episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike & Marc, the guys pull back the curtain on what it's really like to be...
The Man Behind the Numbers: A Conversation with Dan Carmichael
Ever wonder who keeps the lights on, the budgets balanced, and everyone's computers from spontaneously combusting?This week, Mike and Marc welcome Dan Carmichael into the vault. As NAI FMA Realty's Vice President of Finance, Dan wears mo...
The Questions Brokers Hear Every Day
This week on In the CRE Vault, Mike and Marc tackle the questions, myths, and misconceptions they hear all the time in commercial real estate.The guys pull answers from the NAI FMA Realty team — and not everyone always agrees, w...
AI Ate the Power Grid- What Do We Know About Data Centers
This week on In the CRE Vault, Mike and Marc dive headfirst into the mysterious world of data centers — the giant, windowless buildings quietly powering AI, cloud computing, streaming, crypto, and basically everyone’s group chat.
Fiber, Fast Internet & Future-Proof Buildings with Matt Spethman of ALLO
This week on In the CRE Vault, Mike and Marc sit down with Matt Spethman from ALLO Fiber to talk about what it takes to keep Lincoln connected — literally.Matt’s role is all about community partnerships, getting fiber in th...
Streetscapes & Shutdowns: Inside the O Street Project with Guests Tony Potthoff and Elizabeth Elliot
On this episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, the guys sit down with Tony Potthoff, President of Constructors Lincoln Inc., and Elizabeth Elliott, Director of Transportation and Utilities for the City of Lincoln, to talk abou...
Cap Rates, Interest Rates & Decision Paralysis (S4:E10)
This week on In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, the team at NAI FMA Realty dives into one of the biggest topics in commercial real estate today: cap rates versus interest rates.With interest rates rising while cap rates remain...
Commission, Keys, and Confusion: What CRE Brokers Actually Do (S4:E9)
Commercial real estate agents: professional door unlockers? Commission collectors? People who magically know every property and every deal in town?Not exactly.On today’s episode of In the CRE Vault with Mike and Marc, we’re...
Lincoln’s Choice 2026: Celebrating Community, Clients, and a CRE Legacy (S4:E8)
NAI FMA Realty was voted 2026 Journal Star Lincoln’s Choice Award winner for Best Commercial Real Estate Company, and we’re cracking open the vault to talk about what that really means.This episode features Alexandra “Alex” Cassidy, Vice...
Trust But Verify: The Art of CRE Due Diligence
In this week’s episode of In the CRE Vault, Mike and Marc from NAI FMA Realty dive into the real-world art of due diligence—aka the “tire kicking” phase where deals either get stronger… or fall apart.From 30-day timelines...
No Two Days the Same: Inside Property Management with Aaron Peregrine (S4:E6)
This week we sit down with Aaron Peregrine from NAI FMA Realty—and let’s just say, his career path didn’t exactly follow a straight line… unless that line ran through a commercial kitchen in Chicago first.Aaron grew up in Lincoln, took h...
Investment Pitfalls: What First-Time CRE Buyers Get Wrong
This week on In the CRE Vault with Mike & Marc, the team at NAI FMA Realty breaks down the investment pitfalls that can catch even experienced buyers off guard.From tenant stability to the realities of unpaid rent, we dig in...