Moving from Static Data to Decision Velocity in Commercial Real Estate

In this episode of Peak Property Performance, Bill Douglas and Drew Hall sit down with
Dr. Wayne Gearey, PhD in Data, Senior Location Intelligence Leader at Newmark, to break down how operators can improve portfolio visibility, operational performance, and decision velocity.
This conversation covers real operational lessons, including what works, what fails, and how experienced operators approach leveraging data, AI, and location intelligence in CRE.

What You’ll Learn
Why lagging data leads to mispriced assets and broken leasing strategies
The operational risks caused by outdated market and labor data
How AI and geo-intelligence are transforming speed, accuracy, and risk assessment
Why human context and broker expertise still win over pure automation
The power (and pitfalls) of internal data lakes and responsible AI adoption

Key Moments
00:00 — Episode introduction02:05 — The real problem operators face with market data lag03:22 — Where most portfolios lose visibility in labor and facility data06:19 — A real example from Wayne’s experience using geoAI to assess facility risk10:05 — What disciplined operators do differently with data ownership and AI13:37 — Practical advice for owners and asset managers: combining data lakes and human expertise20:18 — Rapid fire questions (“Extra Floor”)

Connect With Our Guest
Dr. Wayne Gearey
Senior Location Intelligence Leader, Newmark
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-wayne-gearey-7230959/
Connect With The Hosts
Bill Douglas (Host)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billdouglas/
Email: bill.douglas@opticwise.com
OpticWise: https://www.opticwise.com
Drew Hall (Co-Host)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewhall33/
Email: drew.hall@opticwise.com
OpticWise: https://www.opticwise.com

Operator Resources
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https://opticwise.com
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About the Peak Property Performance Podcast
The Peak Property Performance Podcast explores how commercial real estate owners and operators improve performance through digital clarity, data discipline, and better decision-making.
Conversations focus on real-world execution and experience shares, not product promotion.

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