MAke It Innovative

Hot Chicken Takeover's very own, Joe DeLoss, is featured in episode 5 of "M+Ake It Innovative" talking about what's happening with restaurants in today's world.

Joe's energy and innovations have poised their restaurants for success, including design pivots in response to the pandemic for future expansion plans, all while keeping the health and safety of their staff and customers the top priority.

So HOW is that possible? Listen in, and learn because Joe's secrets for success will have you wanting to do the chicken dance. |

CoHatch CEO, Matt Davis, shares the only option for the office of the future, and how it will change work forever.
Matt takes you inside his approach to innovation, sharing the secrets and strategies that he uses to make his company recession proof and positioned for success, alongside M+A's own Interior Designer, Kaitlin Kingrey, who shares just how to make that happen in your space.
Matt's new way to think about coworking includes office space for flexible work close to home. With locations throughout Ohio and Indianapolis, the overall vision is for CoHatch be in every town with over 10,000 to 15,000 people in the region, and with Matt leading the way, and the most innovative business model in plan, a future of success is inevitable.
Kaitlin's design expertise in change management and building space for culture adds a perspective of how to adapt, and what to expect, in a physical office space, as we transition into what will become the "new" normal. Having been the lead designer for major office projects, like the White Castle Home Office, Kaitlin's experience has been proven successful time and time again, leading to more engaged employees, higher levels of productivity and overall greater retention and job satisfaction.
Listen, learn, and get inspired, as we share a vision for the future, and the tactics to get there, that will impact every single person now.

You heard it here first - retail is NOT dead.

Jen Peterson, Chief Executive of Easton Town Center (one of the top 30 retail centers in the country and number one in the state of Ohio) is here to tell you why.

The pandemic might have changed retail forever, but just because it's different, doesn't mean it can't be better.

Hear from the ultimate innovator Jen herself, who throughout her career has been responsible for the marketing and development of brands like VIctoria Secret, Bath and Body Works, Lane Bryant, and so many more.

Tune in while you hop in the car for a weekend away, during your morning run, or while you just finally relax over this long weekend.

No matter how you choose to listen, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

What will COVID mean for construction and development in Columbus, and beyond?

In the third episode of our podcast "M+Ake it Innovative" we had a conversation with Columbus Business First reporter Tristan Navera, who covers commercial and residential real estate, economic development, energy and finance for a true report on the status of growth and development, on a city, state and national basis.

With an expert understanding of pre-COVID trends, and anticipated post pandemic themes in real estate development,Tristan gives his coveted insight on what we can expect to happen next, where to invest, and how to be best prepared.

Joined in the conversation is M+A's own Principal, and Director of our firm's Multifamily Studio, John Eymann, sharing decades of experience in the development arena, and demonstrating how history is the greatest predictor of our future.

Innovation, insight and inside scoop - this is what you need to know now to set your company up for success in what is to come next.

Join in for an important discussion about mental health with the lead Neuroscience Researcher at The Ohio State University, Dr. Ken Yeager. Ken serves as the Director of the STAR program and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His primary focus of over 30 years throughout his career centers on trauma and trauma resiliency, and how a person can become more resilient.
In this episode, we'll have important conversations, shifting stigma to strength as we discuss mental health, providing resources, tips and tools for success to be your most resilient self yet.