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Insights from 100+ Episodes and 2 Published Books

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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 Landlord'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
Market Analysis

Industrial Insights Newsletter

Monthly market analysis, data, and intelligence for Southern California industrial real estate. Reaching 21,000+ executives, investors, and operators since 2017.

2026

8 editions
General Update

The Hundreds Report Expanded

March 2026
Sale Market

Sale Market Breakdown

February 2026
Sublease Analysis

Sublease Market Update

February 2026
General Update

Industrial RE ≠ Operations

February 2026
Special Edition

Prologis Earnings Call

January 2026
General Update

The 18th Month Window (And Why It Looks Different Everywhere)

January 2026
General Update

Insource vs Outsource in 2026

January 2026
Year End Review

2025 Year End Market Update

January 2026

2025

15 editions
General Update

December 2025

December 2025
General Update

November 2025

November 2025
General Update

September 2025

September 2025
General Update

September 2025

September 2025
General Update

August 2025

August 2025
General Update

Mid Year Report

July 2025
General Update

July 2025

July 2025
General Update

June 2025

June 2025
General Update

May 2025

May 2025
General Update

April 2025

April 2025
General Update

April 2025

April 2025
Special Edition

Promat 2025 Executive Briefing

March 2025
General Update

March 2025

March 2025
General Update

February 2025

February 2025
General Update

January 2025

January 2025

2024

15 editions
General Update

December 2024

December 2024
General Update

October 2024 - Leasing Update

October 2024
General Update

October 2024

October 2024
General Update

September 2024

September 2024
General Update

August 2024 - Sunday Edition

August 2024
General Update

August 2024

August 2024
General Update

July 2024

July 2024
General Update

June 2024

June 2024
General Update

May 2024 - Summer Update

May 2024
General Update

May 2024

May 2024
General Update

April 2024

April 2024
Landlord Strategy

March 2024 - Owner/User Update

March 2024
General Update

March 2024

March 2024
General Update

February 2024

February 2024
General Update

January 2024

January 2024

2023

11 editions
General Update

December 2023

December 2023
Book Launch

November 2023 + Book Release

November 2023
General Update

October 2023

October 2023
General Update

September 2023

September 2023
General Update

August 2023

August 2023
General Update

July 2023

July 2023
General Update

June 2023

June 2023
General Update

April 2023

April 2023
General Update

March 2023

March 2023
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February 2023

February 2023
General Update

January 2023

January 2023

2022

5 editions
General Update

December 2022

December 2022
General Update

Justin Smith Newsletter

October 2022
General Update

September 2022

September 2022
General Update

July 2022

July 2022
General Update

April 2022

April 2022

2021

9 editions
General Update

October - LA/OC/IE

October 2021
General Update

September - LA/OC/IE

September 2021
General Update

July - LA/OC/IE

July 2021
General Update

June Update - LA/OC/IE

June 2021
Book Launch

Industrial Intelligence Now Available On Amazon

April 2021
General Update

April - LA/OC/IE

April 2021
General Update

March 2021 - LA/OC/IE

March 2021
General Update

February - LA/OC/IE

February 2021
General Update

January 2021 - LA/OC/IE

January 2021

2020

10 editions
General Update

November - LA/OC

November 2020
General Update

October - LA/OC

October 2020
General Update

September - LA/OC

September 2020
General Update

August - LA/OC

August 2020
General Update

July - LA/OC

July 2020
General Update

June - LA/OC

June 2020
General Update

Industrial Insights for OC / LA / Prologis

April 2020
General Update

Support, Intel & Resources

March 2020
General Update

Industrial Market Research + Announcements

March 2020
General Update

2020 State of the Market - Industrial & Office - OC/LA Counties

January 2020

2019

9 editions
General Update

Laser Focus

December 2019
General Update

So Cal By The Numbers

November 2019
General Update

Fall Update + CRE Office Design Guide

October 2019
General Update

Q3 Begins

August 2019
Tenant Strategy

Make your office lease faster

June 2019
General Update

Office / Industrial Pre-Summer Market Update

May 2019
Tenant Strategy

OC Market Reports, New Tax Law, Guide to Building Better Leases

April 2019
General Update

CRE Best Practice Guides - CAMs, Office Space, Move Checklist

March 2019
Market Report

OC Market Report / Videos / $500 Credit

January 2019

2018

8 editions
Market Report

Q3 Market Reports - Local/National, Office/Industrial

November 2018
General Update

Fall Update

September 2018
Market Report

Q2 2018 Market Reports

August 2018
General Update

Summer Update

June 2018
Market Report

Market Reports Are Out

April 2018
General Update

Spring Update

March 2018
Market Report

Market Reports & Property Review

February 2018
General Update

The New Link Between the Tax Bill and Real Estate

January 2018

2017

6 editions
General Update

CRE Lifecycle

October 2017
General Update

CRE Lifecycle

October 2017
Market Report

Q2 Market Reports - Orange County & National - Office & Industrial

August 2017
General Update

Summer Update

August 2017
General Update

CRE 2.0

May 2017
Market Report

Orange County Industrial Market Report Q1 2017

April 2017
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 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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