Month: January 2026
Beyond the Headlines: The Real Story in Commercial Real Estate with Susan Caccia (Ep. 7)

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Story in Commercial Real Estate with Susan Caccia (Ep. 7)

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Commercial real estate headlines are loud right now, and most of them leave people confused. One channel says it is collapsing. Another calls it a once-in-a-generation opportunity. 

Todd and Kevin sit down with commercial real estate expert Susan Caccia, who brings fifteen years of hands-on experience working with multifamily, office, land, gas stations, and more.

Instead of reacting to fear or hype, Susan breaks down what is actually happening behind the curtain. She shares how depreciation, lending cycles, bonus depreciation rules, and property health all factor into smart decisions. Listeners will also hear how to think about liquidity, diversification, passive losses, and the difference between owning an asset and owning a financial product.

What to expect:

  • The real story behind office vacancies
  • What qualifies as commercial real estate
  • How bonus depreciation works in 2025
  • Why diversification and liquidity matter more than ever
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

With an unwavering dedication to guiding clients through the intricate landscape of real estate investments, Susan leverages a dynamic skill set of data analysis, market acumen, and a client-centric ethos.

Prior to joining Vantage Commercial, Susan honed her expertise at The Trafton Group, where her commitment to realizing clients’ real estate ambitions garnered widespread acclaim. Her professional journey is marked by stints in private equity, where she consistently surpassed investors’ financial objectives in biotech and new media sectors.

Susan’s proficiency extends to the nuts and bolts of property enhancement, drawn from her hands-on involvement in remodeling and up-fitting projects. From her time serving on trade association boards to her immersion within construction trade companies, she possesses a deep-seated understanding of the intricacies that define property potential.

Her track record speaks volumes, characterized by a string of successful deals across multifamily, retail, industrial, and net lease properties. Susan’s adaptability to diverse markets underscores her mastery of the ever-evolving real estate terrain.

Outside her professional endeavors, Susan remains deeply committed to philanthropy and community enrichment, channeling her resources toward housing and educational initiatives. Her genuine drive for excellence, coupled with an unwavering dedication to client satisfaction, cements Susan Caccia’s status as a trusted advisor and stalwart advocate in the competitive realm of commercial real estate.

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Inside the Business of College Sports with Jeff Konya (Ep. 6)

Inside the Business of College Sports with Jeff Konya (Ep. 6)

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What really happens behind the scenes in college athletics? 

In this episode, Kevin Swanson and Todd Barney sit down with Jeff Konya, Director of Athletics at San José State University, for an inside look at how the world of college sports is transforming.

From name, image, and likeness (NIL) to revenue sharing and the realities of the transfer portal, Jeff shares how schools like San José State are helping student-athletes balance opportunity, education, and long-term success. He also reveals how the university’s Beyond Sparta program gives athletes real-world skills, from financial literacy to career readiness, that set them up for life after graduation.

What to expect:

  • Real stories of how scholarships change lives beyond the field
  • How NIL and revenue sharing are reshaping college athletics
  • The importance of financial literacy and career education for athletes
  • Why athletics drives school pride, alumni engagement, and community impact
  • And more!

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Jeff Konya was named Director of Athletics at San José State in 2021 and began his leadership of the department on July 12, 2021. Konya is responsible for athletics department stewardship and is the 15th Athletics Director in department history.

Under his guidance, SJSU athletics has reached peak performance as football and men’s basketball made postseason appearances for the first time in the same year in athletics history, while men’s basketball advanced to the Mountain West tournament semifinals for the first time and won a program-best 21 games in 2022-23. The women’s golf team continues to be ranked inside the top 10 in the country, making consecutive appearances at the NCAA Championships and Lucia Lopez Ortega became the second straight Spartan to earn an NCAA runner-up finish at the national championships.

Konya hired Associate Head Coach Tina Estrada to take over the reigns of the women’s soccer program in 2022, and she became the first head coach to win the Mountain West regular season and tournament championship in their first year of leadership. He also hired new women’s basketball coach April Phillips that made history at the conference championship, becoming the first No. 10 seed to win a game at the tournament with a win over Air Force in the opening round.

Over the course of his first two years at San José State, Konya re-imagined the executive leadership team and organization of the department to provide a cutting-edge experience for the student-athletes. The Spartans enhanced their brand by signing strategic partnerships with NBC Sports Bay Area, increased their multimedia rights deal by significant dollars with Playfly Sports and became one of the first Mountain West institutions to provide Alston awards to student-athletes. SJSU produce a first-class Sammy Awards, recognizing nearly 500 student-athletes at the historic downtown San Jose California Theatre, televising the show on NBC Sports Bay Area.

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