Listen "E74: Ward Kampf of Northwood Retail | Navigating the Future of Retail Real Estate"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the Matthews Mentality Podcast! In this episode, host Kyle Matthews is joined by Ward Kampf, President of Northwood Retail. With over 30 years of experience, Ward has been instrumental in shaping one of the most dynamic retail portfolios in the U.S. and discusses his journey from wanting to be a sports agent to becoming a pioneering leader in retail real estate. Discover insights on non-fatal mistakes, the importance of second chances, and the 'founder's mentality.' Don't miss this conversation teeming with lessons on leadership, innovation, and resilience.00:00 The Importance of Second Chances01:03 Introduction to Ward Kampf and Northwood Retail02:43 Ward's Career Journey and Achievements03:45 The Impact of the Pandemic on Retail07:30 Ward's Early Life and Interest in Retail18:19 The Goldman Transaction and Its Significance28:45 Lessons from Leadership and the Importance of Loving Your Work32:58 The Discipline of Early Rising33:20 The Power of Note Cards34:15 Scanning and Analyzing Note Cards with AI35:13 Reflecting on Past Notes36:33 Habits and Disciplines for Success51:42 The Founder's Mentality56:04 The Importance of Practical Intelligence58:52 Award-Winning Podcast: Backstory and Beyond01:01:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Find Ward:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backstorybeyond/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ward-a-kampf-08333b46/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backstory.beyond Youtube: @backstorybeyond––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Find Kyle: https://www.matthews.com https://www.thematthewsmentalitypodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceo Twitter: https://x.com/kylematthewsceo Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-matthews-ceo/
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