Advice For Young Entrepreneurs, Real Estate Development & Finance | Full Interview

the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Joshua Pardue—an accomplished investor, developer, and advisor whose portfolio exceeds $250 million. Together, they delve into how savvy individuals capitalized on opportunities during the 2008 recession, explore the critical role of calculated risk in business success, and discuss the promising future of Ybor City and the transformative Gasworx development. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in strategic investments and urban development.

Joshua Pardue is an investor, developer, and advisor with an impressive portfolio exceeding $250 million. As a partner at GNP Development Partners, LLC, and the Founding Senior Director of Stan Johnson Co.'s NYC office, Joshua has played a pivotal role in shaping the real estate landscape. His expertise extends to the boardroom as a financial executive for Catered Fit Holdings, a rapidly growing national food tech company. Joshua's projects have garnered attention from prestigious outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Commercial Property Executive, National Real Estate Investor, and Globe Street. He is also a key developer collaborating with Daryl Shaw on the transformative Gasworx development in Ybor City.


0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:16 - Ybor in the 2000’s
0:03:33 - Joshua’s early career
0:12:49 - Advice for young entrepreneurs
0:17:11 - Taking advantage of the 2008 recession
0:19:19 - Having faith in your market
0:22:01 - Taking risks in business
0:28:37 - Mitigating risk from speculative investments
0:35:25 - Breaking Cube-smarts record for units leased in a day
0:41:12 - Urban Markets
0:49:45 - Will house prices continue to increase?
0:52:58 - What’s the point of life?
0:53:51 - What is Joshua Pardue up to today?
0:56:28 - What will Florida’s major cities look like in 20 years?
0:59:55 - Gasworx
1:26:35 - Does Tampa have the largest urban core redevelopment happening in the country?
1:30:47 - Does political violence affect the real estate market?
1:44:49 - Outro