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Understanding the Real Estate Development Industry with Eugene Gershman

April 30, 2026·39 min
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In this episode, we welcome Eugene Gershman, CEO of GIS Companies, who shares his remarkable journey in real estate development. With nearly two decades of experience, Eugene discusses the intricacies of the industry, from managing projects to navigating financial risks. He emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, the challenges faced during economic downturns, and the lessons learned from his experiences. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate development and gain valuable insights for aspiring developers.Chapters:(04:53) When people think about real estate development, they usually think of skyscrapers(11:24) How do you manage risk when you're doing a project(16:23) How do you see real estate development in the Next five to ten years(21:42) Post-COVID inflation and supply chain shortages caused massive disruption in our business(26:30) What is the most profound lesson you learned in the real estate development industry(31:51) The American Dream Sponsored by:BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgPEugene Gershman bio:Seasoned business executive with nearly 20 years of experience in real estate and construction. Eugene’s expertise spans finance and technology, and he prides himself on his ongoing pursuit of innovation and growth. Eugene’s deep understanding of market dynamics helps oversee every project's pro forma and budgets to satisfy every investor’s appetite. Working with our broad network of professionals, Gershman brings together unique project financing structures and partnerships.Connect with Eugene:https://giscompanies.coConnect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform Or Watch on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/OfZXA4ZwMCY

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