This episode charts Tanya Ragan’s, President and CEO of Wildcat Management, journey from fashion to urban redevelopment pioneer in Downtown Dallas.

The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.

In this episode, host Jessica LaRusso guides us through Tanya's journey from Minnesota to becoming a leading female entrepreneur in real estate and venture capital in Dallas, Texas. Tanya discusses her pivot from a decade in fashion to breaking new ground in oil and gas, and ultimately real estate. She highlights the importance of relationships, hard work, and hustle, explaining how these fundamentals are critical across different industries.

• Introduction to The Crexi Podcast
• Meet Tanya Ragan: A Trailblazer in Real Estate
• Tanya's Journey from Fashion to Real Estate
• The Importance of Relationships in Business
• Daily Habits for Success
• Navigating Volatility in Real Estate
• Proudest Achievements and Future Outlook
• Boots on the Ground: Real Estate Opportunities
• Current Economic Trends and Real Estate
• Challenges in the Real Estate Market
• Raising Capital in Today's Market
• The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate
• Advice for Newcomers in Commercial Real Estate
• Rapid Fire Questions with Tanya
• Final Words and Where to Find Tanya

Tanya Ragan is President and owner of Wildcat Management, a woman-owned and operated company based in Downtown Dallas, Texas that specializes in real estate investment and development. Their mission is to ignite economic turnaround and foster community growth through mission-driven projects and strategic public-private sector partnerships. The team at Wildcat Management is continually making headlines with our cutting-edge work in historic rehabilitation and has a booming business in real estate investing, oil and gas, and venture capital.

At the helm of Wildcat Management, Tanya Ragan sits as an accomplished entrepreneur but also an advocate and leader of the movement to redevelop Downtown Dallas. As a female business owner and self-made entrepreneur, she is breaking barriers for women in commercial real estate, construction, and venture capital. Tanya's remarkable achievements have not gone unnoticed. She was recently honored with a Women Leading Real Estate Award by Bisnow and consistently ranks as a top commercial real estate developer in the Dallas Business Journal's prestigious annual Book of Lists. Her expertise and subject matter knowledge have been widely recognized and celebrated by numerous media news publications and industry organizations.

These accolades highlight Tanya's exceptional leadership, innovative approach, and remarkable contributions to the real estate industry. Tanya's commitment to excellence and innovation fuels Wildcat Management's relentless pursuit of success.

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