
Nelson Skalbania: Vancouver’s mythic deal-making tycoon
The next Goodman Report podcast, an interview with the unstoppable Nelson Skalbania, is one of the most entertaining – and absolutely the most fun – of any that we have done so far.

The next Goodman Report podcast, an interview with the unstoppable Nelson Skalbania, is one of the most entertaining – and absolutely the most fun – of any that we have done so far.

For this episode of the Goodman Report podcast, you’ll hear the unlikely and riveting story of how a left-wing activist became one of BC’s most accomplished business leaders and philanthropists, championing projects in the visual arts and innovation in Canadian wildlife protection and sustainability.

It’s always great when a single conversation makes you smarter, and that’s how I felt after sitting down with Brent Sawchyn, CEO of PC Urban Properties Corp., for this episode of the Goodman Report podcast.

Kerry Gold has been a full-time professional journalist for the last 30 years, and for more than half that time she’s been covering the real estate and housing beat for the Globe and Mail.

Our latest podcast is with Richard Littlemore on his new book, City Builders, a family and corporate history of the Maleks and Millennium Development and a blistering review of the grimy politics and catastrophic political intervention that marred their development of Olympic Village.

In episode 2 of the Goodman Report Podcast, I sit down with Hani Lammam, Executive VP of Cressey Development Group, to discuss his journey from a high school laborer to leading one of Vancouver's top development firms. With over 25 years in the real estate industry, Hani shares his insights into the challenges and opportunities in today’s market.

In the inaugural episode of Goodman Report Podcast, host Mark Goodman interviews Bob Knakal, a veteran in the New York City commercial real estate industry with over 40 years of experience.

Each episode, we’ll dive deep into the world of real estate – exploring market trends, the latest drivers, and industry insights.