Send us a textIn this episode of The C-Suite Show, Conrad interviews Brant Bernet, a veteran in the commercial real estate sector with extensive expertise in the data center market. Brant shares his bold prediction that Texas will become the largest data center market in the world due to its pro-business environment and resource availability. The conversation delves into Brant's upbringing, his career progress from various roles in real estate to his passion for data centers, and significant influences along the way. They discuss the rapid evolution of data center requirements, the importance of power sustainability, and the transformative impact of data center projects in regions like South Dallas. In addition to professional insights, Brant shares personal stories, including his musical family background, notable people in his career, impactful books, favorite musicians, and advice for young professionals. He also touches on his philanthropic efforts, particularly through the Salesmanship Club and charitable involvement with the Rise School.Timestamps:00:00 Texas: The Future Data Center Capital00:24 Challenges in the Data Center Industry01:21 Introduction to Brant Bernet02:29 Brant Bernet's Upbringing and Family Background11:50 Early Career and Entry into Real Estate15:17 The Rise of Data Centers15:58 The Formation of Rack House20:50 The Data Center Market Boom28:19 Power Challenges and Solutions32:34 The Future of Power Generation34:12 South Dallas: A New Development Frontier35:55 Future of Infrastructure Development36:34 Wealth Generation and Land Ownership37:24 Hyperscalers and Data Center Evolution37:50 Changing Requirements in Data Centers39:02 Impact of Power Demand on Data Centers42:53 Emerging Data Center Markets45:30 Influential Figures in Real Estate48:58 Advice for Young Professionals51:23 The C-Suite Closers: Quickfire Questions01:04:55 Charity Work and Giving BackFind Brant on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brant-bernet-2104942/Check out Brant's Favorite Charities Here:Rise School of Dallas: https://ymcadallas.org/ashford-rise-school-dallasSalesmanship Club: https://scdallas.org/Find Brant's Favorite Book Here:https://www.amazon.com/Old-Man-Sea-Ernest-Hemingway/dp/0684801221Check out Great State Hat here! greatstatehat.comHelp support the podcast by subscribing!Watch the full podcasts on The C-Suite Show YouTube!Follow me on Social Media!LinkedInInstagramXInterested in my real estate brokerage firm? Check it out here: Paladin Partners!

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