Jul 9, 202645 minS1
Justin Marshall, President of Property Services at Fogelman Properties, joins Todd Fidelman to talk about scaling a multifamily operator toward 50,000 units without going rigid or corporate. They get into why private...
About this Podcast:
Great places don’t just happen. They’re shaped.Place Shapers, hosted by Todd Fidelman, explores the bold ideas, unlikely risks, and radical origin stories behind some of real estate’s most influential residential and mixed-use communities. These aren’t just developments—they’re places that become destinations, cultural landmarks, and catalysts for entire regions.Through candid conversations with the visionaries who imagined them, Place Shapers reveals how empty land turns into thriving hubs, how communities are designed with purpose, and how long-term vision can redefine a geography. From first sketch to lasting impact, the show goes deep on the thinking, tradeoffs, and leadership required to build places people actually care about.If you’re interested in real estate, placemaking, urban development, or how bold vision turns into lasting value, Place Shapers offers a rare look behind the blueprints.Place Shapers is produced by Merrick Studios – where culture takes the mic.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is Place Shapers about?
Great places don’t just happen. They’re shaped. Place Shapers, hosted by Todd Fidelman, explores the bold ideas, unlikely risks, and radical origin stories behind some of real estate’s most influential residential and mixed-use communities. These aren’t just developments, they’re places that become destinations, cultural landmarks, and catalysts for entire regions.
What has Place Shapers covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Justin Marshall on Scaling Multifamily Without Losing the Culture Behind the Company" (9 July 2026, 45 minutes), "Justin Marshall on Scaling Multifamily Without Losing the Culture Behind the Company" (9 July 2026, 45 minutes), and "Stephanie Lynch on Customer Experience, the Power of Place, and Where Real Estate Brand Goes Next" (4 June 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does Place Shapers publish?
Place Shapers publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 9 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Place Shapers?
Booking probability for Place Shapers is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Place Shapers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Place Shapers's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Place Shapers?
The strongest fits for Place Shapers are Property Management & Appraisal. Place Shapers has a business audience.
About the host
Place Shapers is a business podcast with 9 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #8
Justin Marshall on Scaling Multifamily Without Losing the Culture Behind the Company
Jul 9, 202645 minS1<p >Justin Marshall, President of Property Services at Fogelman Properties, joins Todd Fidelman to talk about scaling a multifamily operator toward 50,000 units without going rigid or corporate. They get into why...
Episode #7
Stephanie Lynch on Customer Experience, the Power of Place, and Where Real Estate Brand Goes Next
Jun 4, 202647 minS1<p >Host Todd Fidelman sits down with Stephanie Orton Lynch, Merrick Creative's new Chief Growth Officer, for a conversation about what she has learned across a career spent shaping how people experience the places they...
Episode #7
Stephanie Lynch on Customer Experience, the Power of Place, and Where Real Estate Brand Goes Next
Jun 4, 202647 minS1Host Todd Fidelman sits down with Stephanie Orton Lynch , Merrick Creative's new Chief Growth Officer, for a conversation about what she has learned across a career spent shaping how people experience the places they...
Episode #6
Chris Clifford on Adaptive Reuse, Experience-First Retail, and Building Places Worth Staying
May 13, 202649 minS1<p>In this episode of Place Shapers, host Todd Fidelman sits down with Chris Clifford, retail broker and developer at Cast Capital Partners, to explore what it really takes to transform the way people experience a place...
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Episode #5
Noel Carson on Authentic Branding, Emotional Design, and the Power of Connection
Oct 30, 202557 minS1<p>In this episode of Place Shapers our host, Todd Fidelman, sits down with Noel Carson, VP of Marketing and Creative Director at Bozzuto, to explore how genuine connection and thoughtful design shape every experience —...
Episode #4
Joanne King on Agency Life, Client Loyalty, and the Art of Creative Operations
Aug 1, 202536 minS1<p>This week on Place Shapers, producer-turned-guest-host Ryan Strohl sits down with friend and former colleague, Joanne King—a legend behind the scenes whose agency career spanned decades, disciplines, and more than a...
Episode #3
Neil Kumar on Designing for People, Not Just Spaces
May 23, 202542 minS1<p>In this episode of Place Shapers, host Todd Fidelman welcomes Neil Kumar, seasoned real estate developer and strategic mind behind some of the most thoughtfully designed communities in the D.C. region. Together, they...
Episode #2
John Clarkson on Creativity as the Catalyst for Residential Transformation
May 9, 202536 minS1<p>From metro-topping towers to campus-cool student digs, John Clarkson has seen (and steered) residential developments of every size and shape. As Senior Managing Director for Greystar Development Services, he leads...
Episode #1
Harry Merrick on Legacy, Creativity, and the Future of Real Estate Marketing
Apr 24, 202529 minS1<p>In this special conversation, host Todd Fidelman welcomes advertising veteran Harry Merrick for a compelling conversation about the evolution of marketing, leadership, and legacy. As the co-founder of Merrick...
Place Shapers
Introducing Place Shapers
Apr 17, 20251 minS1<p>Place Shapers, dives into the often radical origin stories of real estate’s most prized residential and mixed-use communities—many of which have become thriving hubs, cultural landmarks and rejuvenators of entire...
Recent guests
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Justin Marshall
Chief Development and Engagement Officer, Northwood University
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Neil Kumar
Co-Founder & CEO, BridgeBio Pharma
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Chris Clifford
Cast Capital Partners
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Noel Carson
Bozzuto
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