Development Spotlight: PROFILE Exclusive Interview with Daniel de la Vega [Live on YouTube]

On Wednesday March 11, 2026, PROFILEmiami Co-Founder Demetri Demascus sat down with Daniel de la Vega, President & CEO of ONE Sotheby's International Realty, for a live PROFILE Development Spotlight live interview at the Oasis Hallandale sales gallery to celebrate the newly topped-off towers. The in-depth conversation centered on the evolution of new development sales and what’s next for one of the most dominant luxury real estate platforms on Florida’s East Coast.

Filmed at the sales center for Oasis Hallandale, this interview takes place during an exclusive broker event celebrating the project’s top-off—marking a major milestone for one of South Florida’s most anticipated mixed-use destinations.

Spanning approximately 10 acres in the heart of Hallandale Beach, Oasis Hallandale is a transformative live-work-play environment set to redefine the area with a dynamic blend of luxury residential towers, curated retail, Class A office space, hospitality-driven amenities, and thoughtfully designed public spaces. Positioned between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the project is emerging as a new hub for both end-users and investors seeking lifestyle-driven development outside of the urban core.

From helping scale ONE Sotheby’s International Realty into a nearly $10 billion annual sales powerhouse, Daniel shares insights on:

• The evolution of development sales strategy in today’s market

• How brokerage platforms are driving sales velocity and absorption

• The importance of broker engagement and global reach

• The synergy between resale and new development

• How integrated services are creating stronger outcomes for developers and buyers

• The growth of Hallandale Beach and the Oasis Hallandale Development

The conversation also dives into the firm’s expanding development pipeline, Daniel’s leadership journey, and how ONE Sotheby’s continues to position itself at the forefront of South Florida’s rapidly evolving real estate landscape.

PROFILE Development Spotlight is an original interview series by PROFILEmiami that takes viewers inside South Florida’s most notable real estate projects, connecting directly with the developers, sales leaders, architects, and visionaries shaping the region’s skyline. Filmed on-site at active developments and sales galleries, each feature delivers a behind-the-scenes look at project positioning, design, sales strategy, and market insights—offering both industry professionals and investors a deeper understanding of what’s driving demand, absorption, and long-term value. Designed to amplify exposure, engage the broker community, and support sales momentum from launch through sell-out, Development Spotlight serves as a powerful platform at the intersection of media, marketing, and new development sales.

About Oasis Hallandale

One of the largest and most ambitious developments in Hallandale Beach, Oasis Hallandale is a new, transformative 10-acre mixed-use destination offering a multi-block district of residences, shops, restaurants, urban parks, and offices. Designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, Oasis Hallandale is a pedestrian-friendly city center to the city of Hallandale Beach located at 1000 E Hallandale Beach Blvd.

Oasis Hallandale will combine a live, work, and play lifestyle and community with boating, the nearby beaches, Gulfstream Park, the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, Aventura Mall, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport all in one prime location.

The residential portion will be made up of 500 multifamily units in two 25-story residential towers. The West Tower is nearing completion with projected delivery in early 2026, while the East Tower is advancing toward full completion in 2027. Pricing for available units ranges from approximately 900 to 4,750 square feet, priced from $750,000 to $5.02 million. Homes feature floor-to-ceiling glass, expansive balconies, open-concept layouts, and imported Italian finishes.

Residents will have access to a six-level, 70,000-square-foot amenity deck, one of the most expansive in the submarket, featuring resort-style pools, wellness and fitness facilities, coworking spaces, entertainment lounges, and family recreation areas.

Unlike standalone residential towers, Oasis Hallandale is already anchored by a fully operational commercial district comprising 60,000 square feet of retail and dining and 35,000 square feet of office space across five buildings. Tenants including KC Market, Davinci Café, Oasis Fit, Oasis Dental, Delice Med Spa, and Elve Luxury are active on site, establishing a true live-work-play environment.

Images via Oasis Hallandale

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PROFILE Exclusive Podcast with Real Estate Investor Robert Rivani of Black Lion Investment Group [Full Youtube Interview]

PROFILEmiami co-founder Demetri Demascus had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with real estate investor the founder and CEO of Black Lion Investment Group, to discuss the South Florida real estate market. We joined Robert at his beautiful home in Miami to discuss how he has taken Miami by storm, successfully investing over $250 million into Miami commercial real estate over the past several years. In this PROFILE Exclusive interview with Robert we explore the current state of the Miami real estate market, what factors are influencing the future of the market, Miami’s culinary and entertainment scene, his investment strategy, portfolio and why he moved his family to the Magic City.

Robert Rivani, President of Black Lion Investment Group, is an American entrepreneur, retail entertainment innovator and real estate visionary. The real estate and hospitality visionary has invested over $250 million into Miami real estate in the past few years and is venturing into the commercial office sector with his largest and most ambitious acquisition to date, the $62.5 million purchase of ‘The Lincoln’ in Miami Beach. Following the acquisition of ‘The Lincoln’ Robert has plans to invest an additional $50 million to reimagine the property into ‘Class X’, an innovative concept that aims to redefine luxury and service standards in the office industry. Named the ‘Rivani’, the reimagination will deliver a meticulously-designed, highly amenitized experiential office and retail property that transcends the standard, mundane office space.

Born in 1990, Rivani sold his first company–a footwear business–for $150,000 when he was only a teenager. From there, he went on to participate in day trading, only to lose most of his earnings. It was this first foray into the stock market that taught him patience and deliberation when it comes to investing. During the economic downturn of 2008 and 2009, Rivani worked at his family’s property management firm. He soon realized that there were opportunities in buying, flipping and re-selling inexpensive buildings in areas in need of development. He began doing this in Georgia, and then expanded to Wisconsin, Illinois and Texas.

Over time, he would perfect his business model and the art of the 1031 exchange. Rivani became increasingly interested in finding vacant or abandoned sites and transforming them into thriving retail and entertainment destinations. Throughout each process, Rivani always made it a goal to create ways to benefit the community. In 2014, Rivani created Black Lion Investment Group. He named it Black Lion because he feels he is the trend-bucking black sheep of the real estate world, and the lion is his favorite animal. To date, the company has transacted on over $500 million in real estate deals across the United States. Year over year, Rivani and Black Lion have consistently doubled their growth.

“I’m not your typical developer and owner, and never wanted to be. We have strong ambitions as a company, and are not afraid to take risks in this burgeoning new climate for entertainment and lifestyle real estate. As we begin to expand our portfolio, we are going to change the way it's done. I don’t follow trends. I want to set them to ensure future success,” says Robert Rivani.

Rivani sees the overlap of retail, entertainment and dining as a new frontier in real estate. Inspired by Miami’s high energy lifestyle, Black Lion presently focuses on entertainment-focused endeavors spanning from Brickell, Edge Water, Downtown, South Beach and all ever-expanding social scenes in South Florida. Through his company, Rivani has recently acquired the restaurant SLS Brickell, SLS LUX tower featuring the hot new restaurant Gekko with famed restaurateur David Grutman, Amara at Paraiso, One Thousand Museum, One Ocean, Marea and Continuum– all high profile restaurant spaces.

Furthermore, Rivani also has also developed a one of a kind property located in the heart of Wynwood, Miami’s famed creative hub. He acquired the property Wynwood Jungle to achieve this dream by dynamically changing the façade, look and feel of the center including building a 10,000 SF rooftop, all of which garnished 100% occupancy within 12 months of acquisition.

Rivani plans to invest another $100+ million into South Florida in the next year, as companies and individuals alike continue to relocate to the area from across the country. Rivani’s plans are certainly not limited to South Florida as Black Lion Investment Group has owned properties in 14 states. A historical and current profitable business model continues to be the retail power centers. Black Lion Investment Group currently owns a 300K+ SF center in New Jersey and a 100K SF center in Arizona. An early riser and a dedicated athlete (namely tennis and basketball), Rivani credits his disciplined routine for part of his success. His interests in life include spending time with his wife, traveling the world, and enjoying culinary adventures. Rivani has recently enjoyed his move to make Miami his primary home.

PROFILE Exclusive Podcast with Miki Naftali of Naftali Group Developer of JEM Residences Miami [Full YouTube Interview]

PROFILEmiami Co-Founder Demetri Demascus had the opportunity to sit down with legendary real estate developer and investor Miki Naftali of Naftali Group, to discuss his career and first project in Miami, the recently launched JEM Residences Miami. Miki Naftali is the Chairman and CEO of Naftali Group which he established in 2011. Over the course of his 35-year career in the global real estate industry, Miki has acquired, developed, and managed over $15 billion and 31 million SF in real estate assets across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. In New York City alone, he has assembled a seminal portfolio of 25 luxury condominiums encompassing over 1,900 residential units, as well other notable projects, including luxury apartment buildings and mixed-use properties.

Now, Miki has turned his sights on Miami where he recently launched JEM Residences Miami in Downtown Miami’s Miami Worldcenter neighborhood. This dynamic condominium development will rise over 700’ tall, 67 stories, and is set to become a landmark focal point within the city’s iconic Miami Worldcenter. JEM Residences Miami will feature 259 condominiums with a private 50th floor amenity suite designed to compete with any high-end luxury hotel, offering a diverse array of meticulously curated indoor and outdoor spaces to cater to various activities.

PROFILE Exclusive Podcast W/ Neel Alwani @NeelTPT of TimePiece Trading [Full YouTube Interview]

PROFILEmiami had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with Neel Alwani, the CEO of Timepiece Trading to learn about his experience as an entrepreneur in the watch industry and get some insight into some of his favorite timepieces which include the Richard Mille RM35-02 Black TPT, which he actually named TimePieceTrading after the watch.

Founded in 2018, Timepiece Trading is a leading luxury watch retailer, specializing in the sale of high-end timepieces from some of the world's most renowned brands including Richard Mille, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Rolex, amongst others. With a focus on providing exceptional customer service and a wide selection of the latest and most sought-after models, we have quickly become the destination of choice for discerning watch collectors and enthusiasts.

PROFILE Exclusive Podcast Season 1 Episode 9 Featuring Jacques Bessoudo of Galium Capital

Season 1 Episode 9 of the PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami features Jacques Bessoudo of Galium Capital. Jacques serves as Managing Partner of Galium Capital, a Miami-based private equity group which he founded in 2018. Galium Capital invests in and manages over $600 million of commercial property in major markets across the United States. Galium Capital’s portfolio comprises of multifamily, office, and retail assets across various major national markets including Houston, Palm Beach and Washington DC, amongst others.

Previous to founding Galium Capital Jacques oversaw the management of over 200 single-family homes across South Florida and spent eight years with The Boston Consulting Group, one of the top global strategy consulting firms. Jacques holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a BA in Finance from ITESM.

The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami, the leader in South Florida residential and commercial real estate news and content, profiles and gets intimate with the movers and shakers in the South Florida real estate industry. Throughout the series we will interview and get inside the minds of South Florida's top developers, investors, brokers, architects, designers, etc. The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast is hosted by Demetri Demascus Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Director of Business Development at private equity group Galium Capital as well as Katya Demina, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Development Associate at development firm Royal Palm Companies.

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PROFILE Exclusive Podcast Season 1 Episode 8 Featuring Ronny Finvarb of Finvarb Group

Season 1 Episode 8 of the PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami features Ronny Finvarb of Finvarb Group. Ronny Finvarb is Principal of the Finvarb Group, a real estate development and investment company specializing in developing and owning award-winning hospitality projects including mixed-use hotels in premium urban locations and in emerging and underserved markets throughout the United States. The Finvarb Group portfolio includes multiple Marriott-branded hotels in Florida, Texas and Arizona.

Ronny recently developed the Kimpton Palomar South Beach which serves as a gateway to Miami’s Sunset Harbor neighborhood and is home to Osteria Morini which just won “Best Italian Restaurant” and “Best Brunch” in Miami. Ronny also just broke ground on the highly-anticipated Thompson South Beach.

Ronny holds B.B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Miami and is a member of The Florida Bar. He previously served as Executive Director of Business & Legal Affairs for two publicly-traded companies, including a division of General Electric (NYSE: GE), and also for one of the largest privately-held media, entertainment, telecommunications, technology and consumer products organizations in the world, the Cisneros Group. Ronny is also an active member of YPO, the premier leadership organization of chief executives in the world as well as is a member of the University of Miami Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism (MRED+U) Advisory Board.

The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami, the leader in South Florida residential and commercial real estate news and content, profiles and gets intimate with the movers and shakers in the South Florida real estate industry. Throughout the series we will interview and get inside the minds of South Florida's top developers, investors, brokers, architects, designers, etc. The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast is hosted by Demetri Demascus Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Director of Business Development at private equity group Galium Capital as well as Katya Demina, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Development Associate at development firm Royal Palm Companies.

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PROFILE Exclusive Podcast Season 1 Episode 7 Featuring Ryan Shear of PMG

Season 1 Episode 7 of the PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami features Ryan Shear, Managing Partner of PMG. PMG is a national real estate development firm with offices in Miami and Manhattan, specializing in new construction commercial and residential projects. For nearly 30 years, PMG has led the acquisition, financing, development, construction, and marketing for 85 residential buildings and over 150 real estate projects including 111 West 57, Muse Sunny Isles, Echo Brickell, and X Miami, amongst others. PMG is currently developing The Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami, E11EVEN Residences and Society Biscayne.

A Miami-native, Ryan is responsible for all company operations. Ryan was personally trained by PMG founder Kevin Maloney after arriving at PMG shortly after college. He currently manages a growing portfolio of over $10 billion worth of real estate assets. Ryan oversees PMG’s developments across the United States, which primarily includes ground up Condo and Multifamily projects in core cities such Miami, New York, Denver, Phoenix, Orlando and more.

The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami, the leader in South Florida residential and commercial real estate news and content, profiles and gets intimate with the movers and shakers in the South Florida real estate industry. Throughout the series we will interview and get inside the minds of South Florida's top developers, investors, brokers, architects, designers, etc. The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast is hosted by Demetri Demascus Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Director of Business Development at private equity group Galium Capital as well as Katya Demina, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Development Associate at development firm Royal Palm Companies.

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PROFILE Exclusive Podcast Season 1 Episode 6 Featuring Dev Motwani of Merrimac Ventures

Season 1 Episode 6 of the PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami features Dev Motwani of Merrimac Ventures. Dev serves as Managing Partner of Merrimac Ventures, a Fort Lauderdale based real estate firm that focuses on value-add investment and development opportunities. Property types owned and operated include hotels, condos, retail, office and rental apartments primarily in South Florida but also throughout the United States.

Dev is also Founder and Managing Partner of Ramesh Properties, a distressed real estate investment fund focused on opportunistic investments in residential and commercial development sites throughout South Florida. He currently oversees nearly $750 million in development projects. Current projects include the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, The Gale Boutique Hotel and Residences, as well as Las Olas Riverfront, all in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Dev is Founder and Managing Partner of Chieftain Residential, a yield-oriented distressed residential fund purchasing single-family homes, and residential land, primarily in the Southeast US and Texas. The fund aims to balance current income opportunities through the rental markets for its single-family home inventory, while also targeting capital appreciation in single family homes and land as the US Residential Market continues to rebound.

The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami, the leader in South Florida residential and commercial real estate news and content, profiles and gets intimate with the movers and shakers in the South Florida real estate industry. Throughout the series we will interview and get inside the minds of South Florida's top developers, investors, brokers, architects, designers, etc. The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast is hosted by Demetri Demascus Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Director of Business Development at private equity group Galium Capital as well as Katya Demina, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Development Associate at development firm Royal Palm Companies.

This Podcast is Presented By:

PROFILE Exclusive Podcast Season 1 Episode 5 Featuring Robert Rivani of Black Lion Investment Group

Season 1 Episode 5 of the PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami features Robert Rivani, Founder and President of Black Lion Investment Group. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Black Lion Investment Group is a real estate investment firm focused on development and redevelopment of retail, hospitality, office, and mixed-use assets in several high-growth markets such as Arizona and South Florida. Black Lion recently acquired several high-profile properties in Miami, spending over $38 million in just 60 days while acquiring Wynwood Arcade, Amara at Paraiso and the former Katsuya space in SLS Lux Brickell Hotel & Residences. As President of Black Lion Investment Group, Robert is responsible for acquisitions, strategic direction, sourcing investment opportunities, capital markets and operations for the firm. Black Lion plans to deploy $50-100 million in additional capital in South Florida in the coming months.

The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami, the leader in South Florida residential and commercial real estate news and content, profiles and gets intimate with the movers and shakers in the South Florida real estate industry. Throughout the series we will interview and get inside the minds of South Florida's top developers, investors, brokers, architects, designers, etc. The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast is hosted by Demetri Demascus Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Director of Business Development at private equity group Galium Capital as well as Katya Demina, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Development Associate at development firm Royal Palm Companies.

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PROFILE Exclusive Podcast Season 1 Episode 4 Featuring Oren Alexander of The Alexander Team

Season 1 Episode 4 of the PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami features Oren Alexander of The Alexander Team. Oren is the co-founder of The Alexander Team, an internationally recognized, record-breaking luxury real estate sales team with over $5 billion in total sales and $1.5 billion in sales to date in 2021. Oren runs The Alexander Team with his brother Tal, operating in Miami, New York, Hamptons and Aspen. Oren has broken the records for highest sale price for single-family home and condo in Miami, and facilitated the #1 sale in Miami for 2019. Oren also has a proven track record of representing world-renowned developers for their pre-construction condo sales including Alan Faena and Len Blavatnik with Faena House, and David Martin’s Terra Group at Eighty Seven Park. Oren is also co-founder of The Alexander Group, one of Miami’s leading ultra-luxury spec home developers, having developed homes with his father Shlomy Alexander in Miami’s Indian Creek and Bal Harbour neighborhoods including the record breaking 3 Indian Creek and 252 Bal Bay Drive.

The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami, the leader in South Florida residential and commercial real estate news and content, profiles and gets intimate with the movers and shakers in the South Florida real estate industry. Throughout the series we will interview and get inside the minds of South Florida's top developers, investors, brokers, architects, designers, etc. The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast is hosted by Demetri Demascus Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Director of Business Development at private equity group Galium Capital as well as Katya Demina, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Development Associate at development firm Royal Palm Companies.