How Cities Actually Get Built: The Real Story Behind Affordable Housing

Описание: In this powerful episode of Shape the Deal, I sit down with Vincent Bennett, President of McCormack Baron Salazar, one of the most impactful real estate developers in the country.

Vince doesn’t just develop buildings. He develops communities. And today, you’ll hear how his work has helped rebuild New Orleans after Katrina, revitalize St. Louis, and shape cities across 28 states.

We talk legacy, equity, and the real grind behind public-private partnerships. We cover:

•    The truth about P3s (and why we’re now seeing P4s)
•    His early sacrifices climbing the ranks to CEO 
•    Rebuilding trust in the middle of community trauma
•    Creative financing, Opportunity Zones, and what comes next
•    Why “margin and mission” must live together

This is more than real estate. This is city-building. This is legacy work.

Learn more about The Benoit Group: https://thebenoitgroup.com
Explore McCormack Baron Salazar: https://www.mccormackbaron.com

👇🏾Tell me what part of Vince’s story hit you hardest. I read every comment.

00:00 – Welcome to Season 3: Shake the Deal in St. Louis
00:37 – Introducing Vince Bennett of McCormack Baron Salazar
01:23 – The Power of Public-Private Partnerships
02:47 – The Origin: Pruitt-Igoe, Rent Strikes & Legal Aid Roots
04:00 – Teakwood & the Olympics: The First HOPE VI Deal
05:00 – Working With HUD, Cisneros, and Opportunity Zones
06:15 – From Employee to Partner: Vince’s Climb to CEO
07:17 – Building Value by Outworking Everyone
08:10 – Mentorship, Teams & Socratic Leadership
09:00 – Why Local Partners Matter More Than Profit
10:10 – Developer Myths vs Reality: 70-Hour Weeks & Stress
11:56 – The Turning Point: Katrina, Trust & Rebuilding New Orleans
14:00 – Balancing Mixed-Income Housing with Community Needs
15:00 – Schools, Parks & Holistic Development Strategy
16:59 – Margin + Mission: The Real Equation
17:44 – Gentrification, Intentionality & Triple Bottom Line
18:17 – Trust, Trauma & Rebuilding With the Community
19:14 – What Atlanta Gained Post-Katrina Migration
20:11 – Who is Vince Bennett Beyond the Boardroom?
21:32 – Burnout, Balance & the Power of Pickleball
23:29 – Developers Juggle More Than You Think
24:44 – Advice for Aspiring Developers With No Capital
26:20 – Mentorship, Mastery & The Wash–Rinse–Repeat Mindset