[Skip to main content](/content/podcasts/jahan-mosleyhi#main/index.html) Your web browser is out of date. Update your browser for more security, speed and the best experience on this site. [Update your browser](http://outdatedbrowser.com/) Click for sound Posted Jan 21, 2026 # The Leadership Playbook Behind Scaling a National Retail Portfolio [Contact us](/content/learn-more/index.html) - [Find us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/juniper-square) - [Find us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/junipersquare/) - [Find us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/juniper_square) - [Find us on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperSquare) In this episode of _The Distribution_, Brandon Sedloff sits down with Jahan Moslehi to explore the long arc of building a retail real estate platform rooted in relationships, conviction, and operational discipline. Jahan shares his journey from immigrating to the US as a child to founding Bridge33 Capital, detailing how mentorship, trust, and hands-on execution shaped the firm’s growth. The conversation traces Bridge33’s evolution from its very first deal to a national portfolio, while unpacking why retail has proven far more resilient and misunderstood than many investors assume. Along the way, Jahan offers a candid look at scale, tenant relationships, and the realities of operating through multiple market cycles. They discuss: - How Bridge33 Capital was built from a single, highly challenged first deal into a national retail platform - Why retail real estate is fundamentally a relationship-driven business and how scale changes competitive dynamics - Lessons learned from mentorship, early conviction, and making decisions with imperfect information - The operational intensity of retail and why hands-on ownership matters more than financial engineering - Common misconceptions about retail and why select retailers and open-air centers continue to thrive This episode is a must-listen for investors, operators, and leaders interested in retail real estate, platform building, and the long-term value of disciplined execution. 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Jahan shares his journey from immigrating to the US as a child to founding Bridge33 Capital, detailing how mentorship, trust, and hands-on execution shaped the firm’s growth. The conversation traces Bridge33’s evolution from its very first deal to a national portfolio, while unpacking why retail has proven far more resilient and misunderstood than many investors assume. Along the way, Jahan offers a candid look at scale, tenant relationships, and the realities of operating through multiple market cycles. They discuss: • How Bridge33 Capital was built from a single, highly challenged first deal into a national retail platform • Why retail real estate is fundamentally a relationship-driven business and how scale changes competitive dynamics • Lessons learned from mentorship, early conviction, and making decisions with imperfect information • The operational intensity of retail and why hands-on ownership matters more than financial engineering • Common misconceptions about retail and why select retailers and open-air centers continue to thrive Links: Jahan on LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahan-moslehi-5ba04017/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahan-moslehi-5ba04017/) Bridge33 Capital - [https://www.bridge33capital.com/](https://www.bridge33capital.com/) Brandon on LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/) Juniper Square - [https://www.junipersquare.com/](/content/site-root.html) Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:22) - Jahan's early life and immigration story (00:04:44) - Academic journey and career shift (00:06:43) - Entering the real estate sector (00:08:45) - Founding Bridge33 Capital (00:09:37) - Challenges and early successes (00:29:01) - Unexpected success with leasing (00:32:54) - Building Bridge33's portfolio (00:38:13) - Expanding and raising funds (00:46:31) - The importance of relationships in retail (00:52:32) - Future of Bridge33 and retail insights Posted Jan 21, 2026 # The Leadership Playbook Behind Scaling a National Retail Portfolio [Contact us](/content/learn-more/index.html) They discuss: Megaphone Embeddable Player The Distribution by Juniper Square The Leadership Playbook Behind Scaling a National Retail Portfolio - Jahan Moslehi - CEO & Co-Founder - Bridge33 Capital 00:00:00 Forward 15 seconds Back 15 seconds 00:00:00 [Save to Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5ysEwoATUSEiol96NZgR8L?intent=1 "Save to Spotify") Subscribe Description ## Share The Distribution by Juniper Square Share this episode with your friends [Download episode](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/DTSOS5129802818.mp3?source=player&updated=1773697780) ## Subscribe to The Distribution by Juniper Square Keep up to date by subscribing to this podcast ## Description Links: Jahan on LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahan-moslehi-5ba04017/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahan-moslehi-5ba04017/) Bridge33 Capital - [https://www.bridge33capital.com/](https://www.bridge33capital.com/) Brandon on LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/) Juniper Square - [https://www.junipersquare.com/](/content/site-root.html) Topics: