Beyond the Resume Podcast with Richard Ross (Housing's New Gladiator)

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences, to explore the rise of purpose-built single-family rental communities and what it takes to scale a real estate company from the ground up. Richard shares his journey from accounting to real estate leadership, how Quinn integrates sustainability and technology into its homes, and why culture and language—like calling residents “residents,” not tenants matters for long-term success.

Beyond the Resume Podcast with Peter DiCorpo (AI, Leadership, and Real Estate’s Future)

On this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker welcome Peter DiCorpo, co-founder of Brook Farm Group, for a candid conversation about his journey from auditor at Arthur Andersen to building a multifamily development company during one of the most challenging real estate markets in decades.

Peter shares how deep friendships, trust, and complementary skillsets fueled the launch of Brook Farm Group during COVID, and how the firm has already delivered projects in Georgia and Florida despite market headwinds. He reflects on the lessons from working at global institutions like AIG and CBRE, the freedom and speed of entrepreneurship, and why capital raising requires persistence, honesty, and long-term relationships.

Beyond the Resume Summer Series w/ Brian Murray (Building Equitable Communities in Philadelphia)

In this Summer Series episode of Beyond the Resume, host Chris Papa sits down with Brian Murray, Co-Founder and Principal of Shift Capital, to explore how impact real estate is reshaping Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.

Brian shares his journey from auditor and tech entrepreneur to community-focused developer, and how Shift Capital is tackling challenges like affordable housing, equitable development, and community displacement.

Beyond the Resume Summer Series featuring Jeff Brenner (Inside the $2B Affordable Housing Playbook)

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, the Summer Series, we bring back the conversation with Jeff Brenner, President & CEO of Impact Community Capital and explore his 30-year journey in affordable housing and impact investing.

Jeff shares how a “two-year plan” at a nonprofit turned into a lifelong mission—combining finance expertise with a passion for social impact.

Beyond the Resume Podcast with Robin Zeigler (Revitalizing Communities Through Retail)

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, Chris Papa interviews Robin Zeigler, Founder, CEO, and CIO of MURAL Real Estate Partners, a mission-driven firm transforming underinvested communities through strategic retail-anchored development.

Robin shares how her background as a REIT executive inspired MURAL's unique approach to mixed-use revitalization in markets like Jamaica, Queens, and Southwest Atlanta. She unpacks MURAL’s six points of advocacy, explains why retail is the “amenity of choice,” and offers career advice to aspiring real estate professionals.

Beyond the Resume Podcast with Gunnar Branson (Leadership, Storytelling, and Real Estate)

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker from Jackson Lucas sit down with Gunnar Branson, CEO of AFIRE (Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate), to discuss the future of global real estate investing, trends in U.S. markets, leadership, and the power of storytelling in business.