James Holbrook, Payson Smith Holbrook; Warehub

James Holbrook, Payson Smith Holbrook; Warehub

August 17, 2026 · 24 min · Season 4 · Episode 14

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James Holbrook discusses the evolution of industrial real estate leasing and the impact of technology on the process.

Industrial real estate has evolved rapidly, but the leasing process remains surprisingly manual. On this episode, James Holbrook, founder of Payson Smith Holbrook and executive chairman of Warehub, shares lessons from more than two decades in industrial leasing and explains how disconnected processes create costly delays. He discusses the growing demand for flexible warehouse space, how AI and better data can streamline leasing, and why technology should complement – not replace – the role of...

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