Best Bruce Bean SF Commercial Property Podcasts (2025)

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From Selling Mountain Homes to Managing Portfolios: The J. Hickingbotham Story 18:42

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2h ago18:42

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J. Hickingbotham joins Bruce Bean to share his unique journey from growing up in Menlo Park to selling real estate in Lake Tahoe, and ultimately managing a 400-unit portfolio with properties across Oakland, Reno, and beyond. With deep roots in the industry and hands-on experience in both brokerage and property management, Jay offers real insights i…

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From Wall Street to Workforce: Ryan Sudeck’s Journey in Real Estate Innovation 29:19

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In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Ryan Sudeck, whose journey spans from Stanford rower to Wall Street dealmaker, to real estate innovator leading one of the most exciting strategies in the market: converting underused hotels into affordable workforce housing. Ryan shares how his passion for real estate started with buying small multifamily…

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From Bud to Buildings: Jason Piazza’s WeCann Journey 29:23

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In this engaging episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Jason Piazza—co-founder of WeCann and longtime commercial real estate agent based in Orange County—to explore the intersection of cannabis and commercial property. Jason shares how his upbringing shaped his views on cannabis, what led him to pivot from generalist real estate work into the cannabis…

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From the Heart of the Bay: Anthony Shell’s Journey Through Real Estate and Community 36:45

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Anthony Shell, a seasoned commercial real estate broker who has carved a unique path in the Bay Area market. Anthony opens up about how his older brother inspired his career, his early days at Cushman & Wakefield, and his transition to leadership roles at Avis…

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David Berneman: How Urban Planning Sparked a Career in Real Estate Management 22:00

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In this episode, Bruce sits down with David Berneman, the founder and CEO of Golden Bee Properties, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and management firm. David shares his journey from urban planning and environmental science to managing over 1,500 multifamily units. You’ll hear how a childhood spent tagging along with his parents on maint…

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From Numbers to Networks: Patrick Butler’s Kimley-Horn Journey 16:06

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In this episode, Bruce Bean talks with Patrick Butler, a civil engineer with Kimley-Horn, about his journey from aviation projects to becoming a key player in the data center development boom. Patrick shares how he helps clients vet sites, navigate zoning hurdles, assess infrastructure, and even plan for unique utilities like water and power usage.…

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From NorCal Beginnings to Bay Area Brokerage Mastery: Dante Giacomini 22:00

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In this candid and compelling episode, Bruce Bean sits down with commercial real estate broker Dante Giacomini, who shares his unique journey from UC Santa Cruz political studies to becoming a high-performing agent in the Bay Area's competitive CRE landscape. Dante’s story begins with hands-on construction jobs and unpaid internships and quickly ev…

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Heath Binder: Building Investor Confidence at LBX 37:45

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we dive deep into the world of retail real estate with Heath Binder of LBX Investments. From a post-9/11 pivot in New York to a strategic career in investor relations, Heath shares how his early experiences in brokerage, research, and crowdfunding shaped his unique skillset in…

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From Nike and JLL to Rebix: Jacob Bates’ Vision for the Future of Workspaces 25:06

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What does the future of commercial workspaces look like? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we dive into that very question with Jacob Bates, a global real estate veteran turned co-working innovator. From Salt Lake City to San Diego, Jacob’s journey includes major stints with Nike and JLL before launching Rubix…

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"Scraps Build A Pile" - Patty McGuigan Memoir Forging a Path to Silicon Valley CRE 41:35

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In this lively and inspiring episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we welcome back the legendary Patty McGuigan. This time, we’re not just talking real estate—we’re talking legacy. Patty takes us behind the scenes of her memoir Scraps Build a Pile, a collection of stories tracing her unlikely, unforgettable path through t…

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From CRE Tech to CRE Mastery: The John Gessford Journey 22:07

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with John Gessford—a seasoned broker and the tech mind behind CREOP. From launching his career at CBRE to creating a powerful AI-driven tool that simplifies Offering Memorandum (OM) creation, John shares his unique journey that blends commercial brokerage with inno…

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John Protopappas: Building a Value-Add Portfolio from the Ground Up 23:34

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In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with John Protopappas, one of Oakland’s most prolific real estate developers, to unpack a 40-year journey in value-add multifamily development and adaptive reuse. John shares how a single fourplex in East Oakland launched what would become a $750 million real estate portfolio across multiple U.S. markets. He wa…

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James Chung: Maverick Surfer, Retail Visionary 35:43

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with James Chung, a seasoned retail broker and founder of The Econic Company. From hitchhiking to Newport Beach to surf as a teen to navigating the ever-evolving world of commercial real estate, James shares how his journey from Tallahassee to the Bay Area shap…

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From International Roots to Local Impact: Marc Lipsett at Walker Realty Capital 28:39

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In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Marc Lipsett of Walker Realty Capital to explore a truly unique career path in commercial real estate. Born and raised in San Francisco, Marc shares how his career started in post-Soviet Russia and led to a long-term impact on the Bay Area’s real estate lending scene. They talk about the evolution of lendi…

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From Idaho Roots to National Reach: Mitchel Rice and Elkhorn Capital Partners 25:02

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Mitchell Rice, founder of Elkhorn Capital Partners, whose journey from a small town in Idaho to overseeing multimillion-dollar real estate ventures is nothing short of inspiring. Mitchell shares how his early exposure to real estate through his father's side p…

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From California Dreams to New York Deals: Zachary Streit’s $5 Billion Ride 19:56

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From LA to NYC and back again—Zachary Streit has navigated both coasts and the commercial real estate world with precision and passion. In this episode, Zack shares his unconventional journey, his insights on today’s lending environment, and the bold moves that led him to launch his own firm, Priority Capital Advisory. What you'll learn in this epi…

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Michael Ryan: From Wrecking Yard Grit to Real Estate Growth 26:43

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In this lively episode, Michael Ryan shares the incredible and winding path that brought him from turning wrenches in Alaska to navigating the complexities of commercial real estate and mortgage consulting in California. Raised in the Santa Cruz Mountains and seasoned by hands-on trades like construction and automotive repair, Michael’s early exper…

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Markus Shayeb: From Hotels to High-Rises – Leading TRI Commercial in San Francisco 24:46

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, host Bruce Bean sits down with Marcus Shayeb, Managing Director at TRI Commercial in San Francisco, to dive deep into the evolution of the city’s commercial real estate market—and Marcus’s unique global journey to it. From his early career in hospitality spanning Bermuda and the Caribbean to …

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From Hats to High-Rises: David Schmidt’s CRE Success Story 36:24

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In this lively and insightful conversation, David Schmidt shares how he pivoted from a career in the Western wear industry to becoming a pioneer in tenant representation in Dallas during the 1980s CRE boom. With decades of experience, David brings deep wisdom on market cycles, investment strategies, and the evolving state of commercial real estate,…

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Tiffany Felix: Running Fast, Managing Risk, and Building Wholist Soul 20:33

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Tiffany Felix is no stranger to leadership, purpose, or passion. In this powerful conversation with Bruce Bean, Tiffany shares her journey from corporate executive to community-focused founder. As the former SVP of Global Environmental Health and Safety at Paramount Global, Tiffany used her career to champion people, compliance, and culture. Today,…

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Kristina Chang: Investing, Innovating, and Leading at Westlake Realty Group 14:01

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Kristina Chang of Westlake Realty Group shares how she’s modernizing and expanding a family business with deep roots in the Bay Area. Kristina walks us through the firm’s journey from legacy holdings to institutional-grade operations and innovative investment strategies. She d…

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The Nice Agent: Carl Christian on Kindness, Culture, and Closing Deals 22:35

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In this inspiring episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean chats with Carl Christian—better known as The Nice Agent. Carl shares how a tragic loss in Haiti led to a fresh start in Florida and a successful 23-year journey in real estate. From humble beginnings with no money or car to running a thriving real estate company with ove…

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Lower Rates, New Opportunities: Paul Glover’s Insurance Insights 16:13

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In this episode, Paul Glover shares his journey from Hartford, Connecticut, to becoming a trusted insurance advisor for commercial real estate owners in San Francisco. He breaks down the improving state of the commercial property insurance market, explaining how favorable underwriting results and increased capital from global markets are driving do…

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From On-Field Discipline to Real Estate Dispositions – Paul (Coach) Frank’s Path 20:53

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How does someone go from the football field to the frontlines of real estate development? In this episode, Bruce sits down with Paul “Coach” Frank, a lifelong coach turned commercial real estate pro. After COVID brought an abrupt end to his sports coaching career, Paul leveraged his passion for mentoring into a successful career mentoring agents, m…

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Marc Bryman: Tenant Representation from the Big Apple to Silicon Valley 16:10

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What does it take to move from a budding acting career in New York City to becoming a trusted real estate advisor in Silicon Valley? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, guest Marc Bryman shares his journey from Broadway auditions to tenant representation in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the …

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From Sports Management to San Francisco Property Management – Dzintars Grinfelds’ Story 16:01

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What do professional sports, property management, bowling, and international stamp collecting have in common? For Dzintars Grinfelds, they’re all part of one remarkable journey. In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Dzintars shares his unique path from working with the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giant…

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Ben Schuster: From Unhoused Youth to Comfort Communities Leader 26:43

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Born and raised in San Diego, Ben Schuster shares his inspiring path from unstable beginnings to a successful career at BlackRock, and ultimately, his decision to join Comfort Capital. A chance meeting at a coffee shop led Ben to dive into the manufactured housing community space, and today he helps lead an organization focused on long-term investm…

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The Prague Classroom to Property Closings: Lisa Zahner’s Unexpected Journey 30:32

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In this lively and insightful episode, Bruce Bean chats with Lisa Zahner about her unconventional journey into real estate. Starting with her time at Marquette University, a stint teaching English in Prague, and early entrepreneurial ventures in tech, Lisa shares how her path eventually led her to become a dynamic force in San Francisco's commercia…

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Building Managers, Not Just Structures – Cory ThomasFisk’s Mission with Construction Management Online 22:41

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What does it really take to move from the jobsite to the boardroom? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Cory ThomasFisk, founder of Construction Management Online, to talk about her unique journey into construction management and her mission to train the next generation of leaders in the industr…

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Kaydoh’s Founder Michael Lam on the Power of Marketing Your Listings 22:26

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Michael Lam, founder of Kaydoh, to explore how smart marketing can transform real estate success. Michael shares his journey from launching viral startups to creating Kaydoh, an invite-only marketing hub designed for real estate professionals. He explains …

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Quentin Karn: Creating Housing Solutions Where They’re Needed Most 17:36

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Quentin Karn, a creative real estate developer making waves in Oakland. Quentin shares how his journey began with helping his dad renovate homes, and how that experience sparked a full-on dive into real estate development, including the transformation of a…

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Capital Ingenuity: How Kamyar Razaie Turns Data into Deals 16:59

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Kamyar K. Rezaie, founder of Wembleys Inc., to explore how he built a successful lending business that has weathered industry upheavals from the 2008 financial crisis to today’s shifting real estate landscape. Kamyar shares how his math and science background …

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Megan Shapiro: Engineering Excellence in Construction Law 18:24

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From a small town in Missouri to the heart of Sacramento’s legal community, Megan Shapiro’s journey into construction litigation is as fascinating as it is inspiring. In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Megan to explore her path from law school to becoming a trial lawyer and partner at her firm, with a focus on construction defect defense an…

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From Leading Growth to Building Sales Teams: Josh Hirsch’s MetaGrowth Story 26:42

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Whether you’re a founder trying to scale, a sales leader managing churn, or just curious about the role AI is playing in modern sales strategies, this episode is packed with insight. Josh talks candidly about his evolution from individual contributor to fractional head of growth, and the moment he "consulted himself out of a job." He walks through …

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Sheridan Tatsuno: From Bop City to Building the Gaiapolis Vision 43:02

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From Vegan Cuisine to CRE Capital: Nizan Mosery’s Investment Journey 32:36

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In this compelling episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Nizan Mosery shares his extraordinary journey from world traveler and raw vegan restaurateur to high-level commercial real estate investor. Born in New York to Israeli parents, Nizan’s path to success was anything but typical. After years of global exploration and a…

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Arn Cenedella: Building Spark Investment Group from Coast to Coast 41:50

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Bruce sits down with Arn Cenedella to trace his path from growing up amid Silicon Valley’s rise to building Spark Investment Group in Greenville, South Carolina along the I-85 corridor between Charlotte and Atlanta. Arn shares the lessons from buying his first East Palo Alto home at an 11.75% mortgage rate, the move to San Carlos, and eventually sh…

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Blake Comfort: From Zero to 2,700 Units – How to Build an Amazing Mobile Home Park Portfolio 38:17

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we dive deep into the story of Blake Comfort—a San Diego native who turned a $26,000 seminar into a thriving portfolio of over 2,700 mobile home units. Blake shares how a bold leap from college dropout to mobile home park mogul came with hard lessons, savvy deal-making, and a …

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James Bean: From Designing Graphics to Designing 1031 Strategies 28:52

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Bruce sits down with 1031 exchange specialist James Bean to unpack the biggest reasons exchanges fail and how to avoid them. James explains why “like-kind” really means investment property for investment property, the truth behind the 45-day identification crunch, and where net lease (NNN/absolute) properties and DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) fi…

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Gina Tang: Flipping the Script on LA Luxury Homes 18:52

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In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Gina Tang, a powerhouse in LA’s luxury real estate scene. Gina shares how she transitioned from selling over 200 high-end homes to becoming a successful luxury home developer and flipper in Los Angeles. She dives into what makes the LA market thrive, why foreign investment (especially from the Pacific Rim)…

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From ADP to IPA: Gary Mozer’s Path to Capital Market Leadership 21:35

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What does it take to build a career that spans decades in commercial real estate, weathering cycles, resets, and market disruptions? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Gary Mozer, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), part of Marcus & Millichap. Gary shares …

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Logan Freeman: From the Gridiron to Groundbreaking Deals 25:39

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What does it take to go from the NFL to closing hundreds of millions in real estate deals? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, guest Logan Freeman shares his remarkable journey from Jefferson City to the NFL, and ultimately, to building a thriving career in commercial real estate. Logan opens up about growing up…

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Phil Copulsky: Real Estate Vision Backed by Financial Precision 23:53

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce welcomes Phil Copulsky, a Manhattan native whose career path has taken him from Goldman Sachs to Russell Investments and now into the world of commercial real estate at Westmount Realty Capital in Dallas. Phil shares how his financial background and MBA experience helped…

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Jennifer Barnes: Turning Financial Know-How into Optima Office Success 23:15

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From surviving hostile takeovers to building one of San Diego’s fastest-growing companies, Jennifer Barnes has learned the power of resilience, flexibility, and people-first leadership. In this episode, Jennifer shares her journey from her early days at Petco to founding Optima Office, a thriving firm providing fractional CFO, controller, bookkeepi…

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Kaaren Hall: Broadcasting Financial Freedom Through Self-Directed IRAs 16:17

2M ago16:17

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Kaaren Hall, founder of uDirect IRA Services, to talk about how self-directed IRAs can open the door to financial freedom and real estate investing. Kaaren shares her journey from radio announcer to real estate professional and ultimately to launching her …

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From Behavioral Science to Business Brilliance: Kate Zanobini in Private Lending 21:17

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, host Bruce Bean sits down with Kate Zanobini of Kiavi, the nation’s top private money lender. Kate shares her unconventional journey from studying psychology and communications to finding her niche in real estate finance. From early days at Trulia and Zillow to becoming a well-known figure in…

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From Industrial Insights to Investment Influence: Julian Scurci’s Journey 36:25

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What does it take to thrive across multiple real estate cycles — from the financial crisis to today’s shifting market? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, guest Julian Scurci shares how he built a career spanning industrial, multifamily, office, and retail investments, while navigating some of the toughest marke…

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Venkat Avasarala: Building High-End Living from a Tech Foundation 33:57

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How does a background in electrical engineering lead to developing high-end communities in Texas? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, guest Venkat Avasarala shares his remarkable journey from Hyderabad, India to Dallas real estate. Venkat opens up about his early days in the U.S. working in tech, how he scaled f…

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Opportunity Zones Unlocked: Dave Condensa’s Journey from SV to Tax Strategy 17:14

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Bay Area native and former tech entrepreneur turned wealth strategist, Dave Condensa. Dave shares his fascinating journey from building multi-million dollar tech companies to helping individuals and families maximize their wealth through smart tax strategies. …

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Nick Stromwall: Where Conviction Meets Capital Raising 18:03

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In this episode, Bruce Bean chats with Nick Stromwall, Vice President of Innovation and Efficiency at Rise 48, about his incredible transition from ministry to multifamily real estate. Nick shares how a desire to live generously led him into duplex investing, and how a few well-timed risks and relentless learning eventually brought him to managing …