Real Finds Podcast

Flex Office Spaces: Balancing Freedom and Structure With Drew Cunningham – RFP #35

 

Welcome to this special edition of our podcast series, where we’re honored to have Drew Cunningham, the Chief Operating Officer and a Partner at The Dilweg Companies, as our guest. Drew’s rich commercial real estate experience in managing significant public and private real estate portfolios makes him an invaluable source of insights for our discussion.

In this episode, we address the pressing question of the viability of office spaces as an investment class in today’s market. Contrary to popular belief, office spaces are far from becoming obsolete. We focus on the emerging trend of ‘flex office’ spaces, which is rapidly transforming the landscape of real estate. Drew offers his expert perspective on what ‘flex office’ entails, the factors fueling its demand and growth, and the financial complexities associated with developing these flexible workspaces.

Additionally, we engage in a detailed analysis of a five-year growth strategy for office spaces, examining the prospects and potential of this sector in the near future. This episode is packed with crucial information for anyone interested in the dynamics of real estate investment and market trends.

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Gordon Lamphere J.D.

Gordon Lamphere, J.D. is Vice President of Sales & Leasing at Van Vlissingen and Co., advising owners, investors, tenants, and corporate occupiers on industrial, office, retail, and land transactions across Chicagoland, Northern Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin. Ranked Chicagoland's #1 commercial real estate broker for 2026 by multiple industry publications, with transaction activity independently verified through Crexi, Gordon and his team close 100+ transactions annually. He hosts The Real Finds Podcast, Chicagoland's leading commercial real estate podcast, and holds a J.D. from Tulane University Law School.

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