Habits and Hustle

Episode 569: Richard Baker: Entrepreneurship Lessons From Billion Dollar Deals and Bold Risks

July 7, 2026·1h 29m·7-min readinterviewbusiness
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Richard Baker built one of the largest private real estate empires in the U.S. by leveraging intellectual capital over financial capital, using bold, fast decisions and deep relationship-building to acquire undervalued assets—especially in retail and luxury—while consistently structuring

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Richard Baker

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Richard BakerJen Cohen

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WalmartLord & TaylorHudson's Bay CompanyNeiman MarcusSaks Fifth AvenueCornell University

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Business ModelsEntrepreneurshipFuture Of WorkLeadershipNegotiationScalingVenture Capital

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