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The Bob Knakal Show

Bob Knakal

Booking Overview

The Bob Knakal Show is a NYC real estate thought-leadership program where Bob Knakal interviews senior industry operators about development, brokerage leadership, negotiation, and navigating market cycles. It’s a strong platform for PR pros seeking credible, high-level real estate voices with management and deal-skill stories tied to New York City’s evolution.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@bkrea.com

bkrea@kazsource.com

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Host

Bob Knakal - Hosts The Bob Knakal Show and presents himself as a legendary NYC real estate mogul bringing expertise and a charismatic, insight-driven perspective on New York City’s evolving real estate landscap...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior commercial real estate professionals—executives or leaders in brokerage, development, or related NYC dealmaking—typically with demonstrable track records managing major projects, leading teams/regions, and handling complex negotiations or market downturns.
Required Achievements:  
Led or drove major NYC development projects, C-suite/Chairman-level leadership roles at major CRE firms, Oversaw brokerage growth through market cycles or crises (e.g., 2008), Known deal history and negotiation expertise (high-stakes transactions)

Recent Guest Discussions

MaryAnne Gilmartin - Career Journey In Development And Public Service; Resilience And Leadership; Transforming NYC Projects; Controversy Management; Building MAG Partners; State Of Development And Lessons From Mentorship And Relationships.

Mary Ann Tighe - Career Path From White House To Commercial Real Estate Leadership; Mentorship; Competition; Differentiation; Communication; Calculated Risks; Resilience In Male-dominated Industries.

Bruce Mosler - Brokerage Evolution; Leadership And Negotiation; Managing Through The 2008 Financial Crisis; Failures/comebacks; Teamwork And Pitching; Brokerage Strategy; Personal Career Lessons.

Recent Topics

Real Estate, Brokerage, Personal Development, Commercial, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Bob Knakal Show
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How Leslie Himmel Built a 40-Year Career in Commercial Real Estate

September 17, 2026

I’ve known Leslie Himmel for nearly 40 years, and she has built one of the most respected careers in New York commercial real estate.Leslie is the co-founder and managing partner of Himmel + Meringoff Properties, and in this episode of The Bob Knakal Show, we talk about the decisions, relationships, market cycles, and investment principles that shaped more than four decades in the business.Leslie’s path is a great example of how commercial real estate careers are actually built.She went from ...

What Does It Take to Survive NYC Real Estate Development? | ft MaryAnne Gilmartin

May 29, 2026

How do you go from a young urban fellow to one of the most influential real estate developers in New York City?In this episode of The Bob Knakal Show, MaryAnne Gilmartin shares her incredible journey through public service, real estate development, leadership, and some of New York City’s most transformative projects. From MetroTech and the New York Times Building to Atlantic Yards and MAG Partners, this conversation dives into resilience, ambition, mentorship, and what it really takes to succ...

What Does It Take to Become a Top Broker in the US? | ft. Mary Ann Tighe

April 29, 2026

How does someone go from the White House to becoming one of the most powerful figures in commercial real estate?In this episode of The Bob Knakal Show, Mary Ann Tighe shares her incredible journey—from growing up in the Bronx to working at the White House, and ultimately becoming CEO of the Tri-State region at CBRE. She reveals how unexpected opportunities, resilience, and bold decisions shaped her path, along with powerful lessons on mentorship, competition, and succeeding in a male-dominate...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Bob Knakal Show?

The Bob Knakal Show is hosted by Bob Knakal. Its publicly listed emails are hello@bkrea.com and bkrea@kazsource.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Bob Knakal Show?

The publicly listed emails for The Bob Knakal Show: hello@bkrea.com and bkrea@kazsource.com.

How many listeners does The Bob Knakal Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Bob Knakal Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Bob Knakal Show?

The Bob Knakal Show typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior commercial real estate professionals—executives or leaders in brokerage, development, or related NYC dealmaking—typically with demonstrable track records managing major projects, leading teams/regions, and handling complex negotiations or market downturns. Common among recent guests: Led or drove major NYC development projects; C-suite/Chairman-level leadership roles at major CRE firms; Oversaw brokerage growth through market cycles or crises (e.g., 2008). Recent guests include MaryAnne Gilmartin, Mary Ann Tighe, and Bruce Mosler.

How hard is it to get booked on The Bob Knakal Show?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Bob Knakal Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Real Estate, Brokerage, Personal Development, Commercial, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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bkrea@kazsource.com

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