Guest: Perry Gorgounis, Commercial Real Estate Broker, CBRE
Location: Vancouver, BC
In episode 5 of Real-Steps, Perry Gorgounis joins the show for a basketball challenge while unpacking the leadership pressures shaping office leasing decisions today. With a background that spans furniture and brokerage, Perry brings a design informed lens to commercial real estate, explaining how conversations have shifted from square footage to talent strategy. In a tight labour market, attracting and retaining people has become the primary driver behind leasing decisions, forcing leadership teams to rethink hybrid models, workplace predictability, and the balance between collaboration and focused work. He outlines how brokers now spend more time upfront clarifying organizational goals, growth plans, and workplace strategy before touring space, with greater emphasis on health, wellness, air quality, and hospitality driven amenities. The takeaway is clear: post pandemic leasing is no longer a transaction, it is a holistic strategy tied directly to culture, engagement, and long term business performance.