Avison Young’s Mark McGranahan featured on The Great Broker Podcast

image of Mark McGranahan superimposed over the text July 17, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — Mark McGranahan, Principal in Avison Young’s San Francisco office, was recently featured on The Great Broker Podcast, where he shared insights from more than 30 years in commercial real estate.

In the episode, McGranahan discusses the evolution of San Francisco’s office market, the impact of AI on commercial real estate, and the experience of navigating multiple market cycles, including the dot-com crash, the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

He also shares lessons on building a successful brokerage career, developing deep market knowledge, growing a book of business, and continually adapting as the industry evolves. The conversation includes reflections on his mentor, industry leader John Cushman, as well as perspectives on tenant representation and agency leasing.

The episode offers practical insights for both established professionals and those beginning their careers in commercial real estate.

Listen to the full episode of The Great Broker Podcast.