JackChat January 2026
Fresh from the latest CREFC conference, it’s clear the organization continues to set the gold standard for commercial real estate finance events. With record-breaking attendance estimated at over 5,000 industry participants, CREFC has surpassed even peak MBA CREF conferences—underscoring both the association’s leadership and the remarkable evolution of the CRE finance industry.
45 Years in Commercial Real Estate Finance and the 3 Keys to Success
Investor Fuel - Real Estate Mastermind
In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Q Edmonds chats with Jack Cohen, a business therapist with 45 years of experience in commercial real estate finance. Jack shares hard-earned lessons on learning from mistakes, thinking critically, and using context to make better business decisions. He also talks about overcoming challenges and setting personal goals that bring clarity and peace of mind.
How To Do Annual Business Planning
Ready to stop guessing and start leading with clarity? In this guide, Jack Cohen walks you through a proven approach to annual planning — from designing your intended future to mapping milestones and building goals that actually drive results. This is the roadmap for leaders who want their next 12 months to matter.
JackChat November 2025
On the way home from the fall Urban Land Institute (ULI) conference in San Francisco, I reflect on the real-estate cycle: with rising inflation, floating-rate loans, tightening labor markets and inflationary policy, the headwinds are growing. But opportunities remain for investors who adapt, buy under replacement cost, and thoughtfully underwrite in a world where “hope” isn’t a strategy — realism, acceptance and flexibility are essential.
Property Profit$: Why Jack M. Cohen Backs Entrepreneurs Over Institutions
Property Profits Real Estate Podcast by Dave Dubeau
Host, Dave Dubeau, the goal of the Property Profits Real Estate Podcast is to bring proven Real Estate Investing strategies, tactics, and ideas to active real estate entrepreneurs who want to grow their portfolios faster and easier.
Jack shares how he built his career financing entrepreneurial users of capital and why he believes real estate success comes from creating long-term value — not chasing quick wins.
Find a Career that Energizes YOU and Live Life on your own Terms!
Conversations With Kim Carson
Kim Carson hosts podcasts focused on diving “behind the story or headline,” where Kim invites a variety of guests—from celebrities and authors to everyday people—to share their journey of endurance, fear-conquering, and meaningful lessons in life.
Why success is not linear
Host Bill Horan helps listeners uncover hidden talents to maximize individual success.
Jack will discuss why success is not linear, why it is difficult to articulate our dreams, what he means by DO BE HAVE, and why we should begin with the end in mind.
Career Strategy That Works
Join Master Coach Doug Thorpe as he interviews guests talking about leadership, business best practices, new ideas for management, solving business problems, and some other fun stories about successes and failures. Learn from those who have first-hand experience running businesses and building great team cultures.
JackChat June 2025
Evolve or Risk Insanity
In "JackChat: Evolve or Risk Insanity," Jack critiques the commercial real estate industry's reliance on short-term financial strategies, such as floating-rate debt and quick asset turnovers, which have become problematic amid rising interest rates. Drawing from his experience during the high-interest era of the 1980s, Cohen emphasizes the value of long-term investment approaches, including amortizing loans and sustained asset management. He warns that without a shift back to these foundational practices, the industry risks repeating past mistakes and facing significant financial instability.
How to create pull energy to accelerate your team’s growth
Leadership That Sells Podcast
With Paul Morton
Paul Morton is the CEO, Founder, and Head Coach at the Practical Leadership Academy, a leadership development firm focused on helping sales managers become high-performing leaders through practical, actionable coaching.
Leadership is a Verb, Not a Noun
Leadership Is Changing Podcast - Episode 730
With Denis Gianoutsos
Denis Gianoutsos, is an experienced keynote speaker, facilitator, executive coach, and the enthusiastic host of the popular "Leadership is Changing" podcast.
Precise Underwriting And Operational Expertise Are Required To Be Successful In Today’s Environment
Street Smart Success with Roger Becker
For over two decades, Roger Becker has partnered with education leaders to drive meaningful growth in student applications, enrollments, and starts. From small campuses to large online institutions, he brings proven strategies that fuel sustainable success across every type of program and location.
Offshoot: The Fident Capital Podcast
Offshoot: The Fident Capital Podcast with Kevin Choquette.
Kevin Choquette is the founder of Fident Capital, a San Diego-based real estate investment banking firm he established in 2005. With a focus on serving middle-market commercial property developers and investors, Choquette has been instrumental in securing over $800 million in equity and debt financing for clients across the Southwest United States .
Fident Capital.
In episode 29 of Offshoot: The Fident Capital Podcast, titled “Jack Cohen: In the Real Estate Industry for All the Crazy People,” host Kevin Choquette engages in a comprehensive conversation with Jack Cohen, a seasoned figure in commercial real estate.
Entrusted to Lead Podcast
Leading from the Inside Out: Values, Identity & the Power of Self-Awareness
Hosted by Danita Cummins
What if the reason you feel stuck in your leadership has nothing to do with your title and everything to do with your values?
In this thoughtful and vulnerable conversation, Danita sits down with executive mentor and author Jack Cohen, a seasoned leader with over 40 years of experience in business, real estate, and leadership development.
It’s Your Life Podcast
A sit-down conversation with Jack M. Cohen – Author, Founder and CEO of Darkknight Ventures, Iconoclast Executive, and Mentor Capitalist
Brought to you by the J.C. Cooley Foundation
∙ 3 keys to success
∙ 60 practical business frameworks for effective networking, productivity, and problem-solving
∙ How to master the art and science of collaboration, time management, and team leadership.
∙ Strategies to invest in yourself, fueling self-reliance for true independence
Facing Your Demons and Chasing Your Dreams
Your Go-To Podcast for Dads and Family Enthusiasts with host Joe Foley. The podcast is about three important things. Self-discovery, self-improvement, and being a better you.
Are your fears holding you back more than you realize? In this powerful episode of No Sitting on the Sideline Dad, Joe Foley sits down with Jack Cohen — entrepreneur, author, and believer in the power of self-investment — to unpack the hidden fears and family patterns that keep so many of us stuck.
Interview with Craig Andrews
A discussion with host Craig Andrews.
Craig is a U.S. Marine, turned electrical engineer and mobile phone designer, turned marketer, and multi-best-selling author.
If you're interested in learning more about Jack M. Cohen's insights on career transformation and leadership watch this!
How Your Business Can Become Titanic
Lily Patrascu, a book publisher, brand strategist, podcaster
Jack Cohen and Lily Patrascu Podcast. Lily Patrascu is an ultra-creative book publisher and personal brand strategist for thought leaders, CEOs, luxury influencers. As an influencer, bestselling author, copywriter, global speaker, she supports busy entrepreneurs to find their message and share it with millions of people. Together they discuss how pull their teams toward success rather than push them, ensuring sustainable and scalable growth.
The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club hosted by Craig Dillon. Craig hosts The Breakfast Club, a weekday morning show airing from 5:00 to 9:00 a.m. on WCUB Cub Radio (980 AM / 97.1 FM).
Jack Cohen introduces The Freedom Frameworks as a guide for individuals seeking personal or professional liberation—whether from limiting beliefs, unfulfilling careers, or external systems.
Show Me The Money With Michael Derk
Conversation with Michael Derk, Executive Managing Director at MMCC.
Michael Derk is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders.
Jack M. Cohen Speaks with Kevin Boston-Hill
Kevin Boston-Hill is a multifaceted educator, speaker, and media personality with over 25 years of experience in education and leadership development.
Kevin speaks with CEO and author of “The Freedom Frameworks”, Jack M. Cohen, about how people of all ages and stages in their careers can develop a plan for career development.
Jack M. Cohen on the Kathryn Zox Show
Kathryn Zox is your Social Worker with a Microphone™. She’s informative and fun and opens up the mike with conversations that women need to hear.
Imagine a career that energizes you, provides financial security, and allows you to live life on your own terms. It’s not about finding the right job - it’s about creating a fulfilling career that aligns with your personal goals and values. Learn how to optimize your most valuable asset on your road to professional freedom - you.
Jack M. Cohen on “The Weekend with Ed Kalegi”
Ed Kalegi is an American radio personality, voice actor, and actor, best known as the host of The Weekend with Ed Kalegi, a nationally syndicated talk radio show that blends entertainment, lifestyle, and current affairs.
Ed Kalegi talks with iconoclast executive, mentor capitalist, and founder and CEO of Darkknight Ventures Jack M. Cohen about his new book: “The Freedom Frameworks: Infinite Possibilities to Achieve Career Independence on Your Own Terms.” From the February 1st/2nd national radio broadcast of "The Weekend with Ed Kalegi."
Careers, higher Education and Social Media and Kids
Jack Cohen joins us with advice on how to get the most of our your job and Career, then Kevin Kenny has advice on how Alabama students can apply for grants and improve their acceptance rate to colleges. Then Adan Holtz joins us from Focus on the Family with advice on healthy use of social media for kids.
Author Interviews:The Freedom Frameworks Jan 29th
Mike Chmielewski is a radio host and interviewer for Big Cabbage Radio, a community-focused station based in Palmer, Alaska. He leads the Author Interviews series, where he engages with a diverse range of writers—including therapists, historians, and business leaders—to discuss their latest books and the stories behind them.
Mike Chmielewski talks with Jack Cohen, speaker, author and CEO with over 40 years of leadership experience, discusses transforming your career. Going beyond traditional advice with techniques and strategies to thrive.