Episode 29 Featuring Sean Burton
In our latest episode of The Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Sean Burton, CEO of Cityview. Sean's path from the Clinton White House to major law firms and Warner Bros. on to commercial real estate is an impressive one. Kyle asks Sean about how he made those important transitions, what it was like navigating the GFC, and the outlook of Cityview's development projects across the U.S. Other highlights include the balance of career with service and family, grit and resilience, and turning market challenges into impactful change.
Show Notes:
00:00 – Introduction
02:32 – Challenges in Multifamily Development
03:10 – California's Housing Crisis
15:53 – High School and Early Adulthood
18:34 – College Years and Early Career
27:44 – Working in the Clinton White House
36:18 – Starting a Career in Real Estate
37:21 – The Importance of Passion in Your Career
38:17 – Early Influences and Motivations
41:30 – Law School and the NYU Experience
46:11 – When Sean Met His Wife
51:56 – Transitioning from Law to Business
59:22 – Joining Cityview
01:11:03 – Facing the Great Financial Crisis
01:13:31 – A New Partnership with Blackstone
01:15:31 – Current Strategies and Future Plans
Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com.