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.