Thought Leadership

Insights from 100+ Episodes and 2 Published Books

We don't just do deals. We advance the industry's thinking through original research, deep-dive conversations, and published frameworks that help occupiers and landlords make better decisions.

The
INDUSTRIAL
Insights
Podcast
Hosted by Justin Smith
Smith Industrial Partners
100+
Episodes
100+
Guests
5
Years
Latest Episodes

Industrial Insights Podcast

Deep-dive conversations with supply chain executives, developers, investors, logistics operators, WMS providers, site selectors, and more. Each episode delivers actionable intelligence for anyone making decisions about industrial real estate.

113
The Long View on L.A. Industrial
Jack Cline | Lee & Associates Downtown Los Angeles
Oct 2026
112
Can You Get Power? The Grid and Industrial Site Selection
Rob Gramlich | Grid Strategies
Oct 2026
111
Growing in Charlotte
Travis Wood | Lee & Associates Charlotte
Sep 2026
110
Operations Consulting from Shop Floor to Boardroom
Gabriel Alves Rodrigues | FALCONI
May 2026
109
Orange County Industrial Market Update, Q1 2026
Jay Tanjuan & Sean Ward | Scannell Properties · CBRE
May 2026
108
Bringing Data Mastery to Shipping
Hannah Testani | Intelligent Audit
May 2026
107
Putting Data Center Deals Together
Jim Kerrigan, SIOR | North American Data Centers
May 2026
106
The Future of On-Demand Warehousing
Karl Siebrecht | Flexe
Apr 2026
105
Manufacturing & Reshoring Strategies in 2026
Rosemary Coates | Reshoring Institute
Apr 2026
104
Supply Chain Problem Solving
Nick Biondolillo | Cameo Consulting
Feb 2026
103
Survival to Systems: When 3PLs Hit the Growth Ceiling
Casey Winans | Fullstride
Jan 2026
102
Multi-Carrier Strategies For Maximizing Shipping Efficiency
Chris O'Brien | ShipStation
Jan 2026
Published Works

Two Books. Two Perspectives.

Justin Smith
INDUSTRIAL
Intelligence
The Executive's Guide
For Tenants & Occupiers

Industrial Intelligence

The Executive's Guide for Making Informed Commercial Real Estate Decisions. From needs assessment through property transition, this is the playbook Justin uses with every client engagement.

Available on Amazon →

"A must-read for any CEO that wants to ensure that he is making the best decisions possible for their organization."

Fred Myer | CEO, OSC Automotive

"What it has taken Justin sixteen years to discover, you can learn within a couple of hours. A very comprehensive read for any owner/executive."

Charles Todd | Managing Partner, DMG Environmental

"Justin Smith is the go-to expert for industrial tenant leasing representation. Industrial Intelligence provides decision-makers the insights and detailed steps needed to maximize their potential."

Jeff Enes | SVP, IHP Capital Partners
Justin Smith
INDUSTRIAL
Income
The Investor's Guide
For Landlords & Investors

Industrial Income

The definitive guide for industrial landlords on tenant attraction, lease negotiation, property management, and asset value maximization. The other side of the table, fully explained.

Available on Amazon →

"Industrial Income presents an insightful exploration of the modern industrial real estate landscape, featuring interviews with industry leaders from diverse sectors."

Jim Clewlow | CIO, Centerpoint Properties

"Justin Smith provides practical strategies and expert guidance to maximize returns in industrial real estate."

Carlos Serra | EVP, Rexford Industrial

"Whether you're a seasoned developer or an upcoming investor, Industrial Income is your ultimate guide to unlocking the untapped potential of industrial property."

Jim Camp | Senior Managing Director, Rockefeller Group
As Featured On

Guest Appearances & Media

Justin's expertise has been featured on leading industry podcasts and media platforms across commercial real estate and supply chain.

Guest Appearance

The NYC Real Estate Rundown

Industrial tenant representation, broker selection, and warehouse automation

Host: Richard Plehn
Watch the three-part interview →
Guest Appearance

The New Warehouse Podcast

Industrial Intelligence with Justin Smith

Host: Kevin Lawton
Guest Appearance

CREative Talks

Southern California Inland Empire Industrial Market

Host: CRE Media
Guest Appearance

The Lockbox Podcast

Industrial Intelligence: Lessons from Commercial Broker Justin Smith

Host: SIOR
Guest Appearance

The Author Hour Podcast

Industrial Intelligence

Host: Benji Block
Guest Appearance

NAIOP SoCal Podcast

Industrial Market Trends with Justin Smith

Host: Tim Jemal
Guest Appearance

CRE Success: The Podcast

CRE Success with Justin Smith

Host: CRE Success
Guest Appearance

A.CRE Audio Series

How to Maximize Value for Tenants

Host: Adventures in CRE
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