Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson

The Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson podcast provides listeners with a peek inside some of the brightest minds shaping the future of design, commercial real estate, and capital development.

About the Host

Ozzie Nelson isn’t just the CEO and Chairman of NELSON Worldwide; he’s an entrepreneurial force who has transformed a small family business into one of the world’s most innovative and respected design firms. Known for his visionary leadership, Ozzie has led NELSON Worldwide through over 45 successful mergers and acquisitions, positioning the firm as a trusted partner to over 40% of Fortune 500 companies.

Ozzie’s approachable, candid, and insightful style facilitates engaging and thought-provoking conversations with leaders across various sectors. Ozzie uses each episode to explore how thoughtful design decisions can drive impactful outcomes—both financial and social.

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Episode 08

Building Communities Where People Want to Stay, with Mark Toro

Mixed-use communities thrive when people want to stay, wander, and return without needing a destination. This conversation explores how intentional mixed-use development creates long-term value by prioritizing walkability, public realm experience, and community alignment. Drawing from real-world examples like Avalon and Colony Square, the discussion highlights how experiential retail, activated plazas, and pedestrian-first design shape […]

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Episodes

Building Communities Where People Want to Stay, with Mark Toro

Mixed-use communities thrive when people want to stay, wander, and return without needing a destination.

How Industrious is Redefining Workplace Strategy with Design and Speed

Host Ozzie Nelson from NELSON Worldwide sits down with Michael Garcia and Rebecca Dale to explore how they abandoned conventional delivery phases like schematic design and design development in favor of a collaborative approach.

Future Proofing Industrial Real Estate with Reshoring and Power Strategy featuring Tim Elam

Tim Elam, Managing Director of Scannell Properties, joins Host Ozzie Nelson and Practice Strategy leader, Adam Bortz, to explore how developers are staying competitive through future-proofing, site versatility, and energy strategies.

The Smart Way To Convert Rentals With RXR’s Eric Schlameuss

Success comes from making smart moves, forming tight collaborations, and keeping tenants front and center. Tune in to find out how you can decide whether to upgrade, repurpose, or walk away from aging office properties.

Flexible Design, Better Care: The Future of Healthcare with Haroula Norden

Host Ozzie Nelson sits down with Haroula Norden, COO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and Cheryl Lauren Spigler, Senior Interior Designer at NELSON Worldwide, to explore how intentional design is shaping the future of healthcare.

Smart Design For Courthouses Of The Future

From leaking skylights to cutting-edge technology, courthouse design is changing in surprising new ways.

Trends in Multifamily and Student Housing with John D. Roberson

In this episode, Ozzie sits down with John Lewis of Nelson Worldwide and John Roberson of Greystar Development to talk about what makes a truly livable home.

Atlanta Braves’ Strategic Move; The Design, Development, and Community Impact

Whether you're a business leader, sports fan, or design enthusiast, this episode will inspire you to think big, plan smart, and unlock value in your projects.

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