How AI and Data Centers Are Reshaping Commercial Real Estate

Artificial intelligence is creating one of the biggest opportunities in commercial real estate—and few people understand it better than Curt Holcomb.

Curt is Vice Chairman of JLL's Global Data Center Solutions practice and one of the industry's pioneers. Over more than 25 years, he has advised hyperscalers, Fortune 500 companies, developers, investors, and operators on some of the world's largest and most complex digital infrastructure projects.

In this episode of The Great Broker Podcast, Curt shares:

• How he built one of commercial real estate's first data center brokerage practices
• Why today's site selection starts with power, not land
• How AI has transformed demand for data centers
• What young brokers need to know about entering this fast-growing specialty
• How technology, brokerage, and client service come together in one of CRE's most dynamic sectors
• Why trust, curiosity, and continuous learning have defined his career

Whether you're a broker, developer, investor, or simply curious about the future of commercial real estate, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the industry powering the AI revolution.