Anthony Scavo has spent nearly three decades in real estate development, construction, and operations, and today he is helping lead one of the most interesting plays in commercial real estate.
As President and Partner at Basis Industrial, Anthony helps drive a fast-growing platform focused on multi-tenant small bay industrial and self-storage. What began as a self-storage development strategy evolved into something much bigger when Anthony and his team saw a shift in the market and made a smart move. Instead of forcing one path, they paid attention to what tenants needed, what the numbers were saying, and where the demand was going.
In this episode, Anthony and Dave dig into the business of industrial real estate, the value of flexibility, and what it really takes to scale a company in a competitive market. Anthony shares how Basis grew from a small team into a multi-market operation with millions of square feet under management, why small bay industrial has become such a powerful asset class, and how customer service can become a real competitive advantage even in commercial real estate.
They also discuss: • Why being adaptable matters more than being rigid • How to recognize when the market is telling you to change direction • The difference between chasing a deal and sticking to disciplined underwriting • Why tenant retention and service matter more than most owners realize • How to scale a team without losing accountability • What it means to be a good steward of investor capital
Anthony brings an operator’s mindset to everything. He knows the numbers, understands construction, and stays close enough to the business to see problems before they grow. His perspective is practical, grounded, and shaped by years of experience in both institutional real estate and hands-on operations.
And Anthony’s closing message is one worth remembering: Be kind.
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