From Dallas to Washington: Ray Washburne on Real Estate, Leadership, and Legacy

From Dallas to Washington: Ray Washburne on Real Estate, Leadership, and Legacy

From Leaning In by Trademark Property

November 20, 2025 · 1h 2m · Season 6 · Episode 8

About this episode

Ray Washburne discusses real estate, leadership, and the evolving landscape of Dallas with host Terry Montesi.

Ray Washburne joins host Terry Montesi on Leaning In for an in depth conversation about real estate, leadership, and the evolving landscape of Dallas. Ray reflects on his early entrepreneurial years, the lessons that shaped his investment approach, and the principles that guide his work across sectors from hospitality to mixed use development. He and Terry dive into the transformation of Highland Park Village, the challenges and opportunities within downtown Dallas, and the broader economic signals influencing commercial real estate today. They discuss: Ray’s early path into real estate and the mindset shaped by growing up in Dallas The strategy behind acquiring and revitalizing Highland Park Village Why reputation and long term relationships drive success in Dallas and Washington The future of downtown Dallas and major projects that could reshape the city How consumer behavior, construction costs, and AI are influencing the real estate cycle Challenges in office, adaptive reuse, and where new opportunities may emerge Links: Gillon Property Group Trademark Property Terry on LinkedIn Audio Topics (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:25) - Ray’s career and background (00:04:38) - Leadership…

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Host: Terry Montesi

Guest: Ray Washburne

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Organizations: Gillon Property Group, Trademark Property

Places: Dallas, Washington, Highland Park Village, downtown Dallas

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