SF Commercial Property Conversations

In this insightful episode, Bruce Bean welcomes Bess McCarty, a mind-body life coach originally from a Kansas farm and now based in San Diego. Bess shares her unique journey from the Midwest to teaching at Body Mind College and working as a holistic practitioner. She dives into how our physical symptoms can reveal emotional blocks—and how addressing these can unlock personal and professional growth.

Bruce and Bess discuss real-worl...

Yonah Weiss shares his fascinating journey from San Diego to Jerusalem and from education to real estate, culminating in his expertise at Madison SPECS, the largest cost segregation provider in the country. Yonah breaks down what cost segregation really is, how it works, and how real estate investors can use it to accelerate depreciation, increase cash flow, and unlock massive tax savings—especially during the early years of proper...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, host Bruce Bean sits down with Jonathan King, Vice President and Managing Officer at Intero Real Estate Services for Burlingame and Half Moon Bay. Jonathan shares his unique path from lending to sales to leadership, and offers a front-line perspective on how a major class-action lawsuit has dramatically shifted real estate compensation norms.

With over a decade supporting age...

From high-rise deals to hidden wires, Matt Ticknor shares his journey from institutional multifamily development to founding a niche business replacing knob and tube wiring across the Bay Area. In this candid episode, Bruce Bean talks with Matt about how a twist of fate and a spike in insurance challenges led to his transition from large-scale developments to the nitty-gritty of electrical retrofits.

Matt dives into the implication...

What does it mean to lead with purpose in the world of commercial real estate law? In this episode, Bruce Bean talks with Anthony DellaPelle, a seasoned attorney with over 38 years of experience in eminent domain and tax appeal law. Anthony shares his journey from aspiring doctor to renowned CRE attorney, shaped by his deep roots in real estate and law.

We dive into the fascinating history of eminent domain cases—including the Oakl...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Robert Preston, founder of Climb Capital and Unhitched RV, who shares his incredible journey from military service to successful entrepreneurship in the RV park space.

Robert opens up about making life-changing decisions after high-risk missions overseas, the challenges of juggling military duty with flipping houses, and why he left the multif...

Ever wondered how a college grad ends up landing a career-changing interview at a baccarat table in Vegas? That’s just the beginning of Andy Misiaveg’s unique story. In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Andy dives into his 25-year journey with The Shopping Center Group, his deep expertise in the Carolinas market, and the state of retail leasing today.

You’ll hear how retail leasing is not only su...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean sits down with Vlad Arakcheyev, a former graphic designer who transitioned into the world of commercial real estate. Discover how a pandemic-era pivot, a strong partnership with his wife, and a commitment to learning reshaped Vlad's professional path. Today, he manages hundreds of units and multiple syndications across the country.

Vlad unpacks the difference betwe...

Flint Jamison had a thriving career in aerospace, managing $120 million defense contracts and leading large engineering teams. But stress and burnout pushed him toward a new passion—real estate syndication. In this episode, Flint shares his journey from working at Boeing to co-founding Vestas Capital, where he now helps investors tap into commercial real estate opportunities like dental office portfolios and medical buildings.

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, host Bruce Bean welcomes land flipper and entrepreneur Hunter Pogatchnik. Starting with a single lakeside lot purchase in college, Hunter’s unique approach to land flipping now sees him closing over 100 deals a year.

Hunter shares how he transitioned from cold calling during college to owning dozens of land parcels, most of them off-market. He breaks down his buying strategie...

What does it take to walk away from a lucrative career and build a $2.4 billion real estate portfolio from scratch?

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Zach Haptopstall, co-founder and CEO of Rise48 Equity, to hear his extraordinary story. From reporting sports and marketing for hospice care to managing over 10,000 apartment units, Zach shares how he bootstrapped his way into mu...

This episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean features Anthony Price, a former environmental consultant turned commercial real estate broker based in Ventura County, California. Anthony shares his unique path from environmental science into the world of commercial real estate, and how his background gives him a rare edge in navigating deals with environmental complexities.

Listeners will learn:

• How Anth...

What do a London detective, a self-published novelist, and a California real estate pro have in common? Meet Don Spillane. In this episode, Don takes us on a journey from Scotland Yard's gritty East End to the sunny streets of Huntington Beach. With gripping tales of taking down hitmen, navigating the ups and downs of commercial real estate, and writing his international thriller Hustling the Mob, Don's story is anything but ordina...

In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Eric Wassmann to uncover a fascinating journey from East Coast ski slopes to the fast-paced world of commercial real estate finance. Eric’s career path weaves through snow-covered peaks and Silicon Valley startups, revealing a unique blend of adventure, hustle, and innovation.

Why should you listen? If you've ever wondered how someone pivots from ski bum to Silicon Valley innovator and the...

What happens when a seasoned tech entrepreneur trades Silicon Valley for real estate investing in the Midwest? In this episode, Bruce sits down with Rodrigo Serzedello, a Brazilian-born tech veteran who made a bold transition from building RFID startups to flipping homes in Cincinnati—and he's doing it with smart strategy and a tech-savvy edge.

Rodrigo shares how selling his company, Instafob, gave him the runway to dive into real ...

In this engaging episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Sam Lauter, founding partner of BMWL & Partners, to trace a unique career path that started with political activism before grade school. Raised in a deeply political household, Sam shares how early exposure to national figures and movements led him to a lifelong passion for public affairs.

Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at Sam’s journey—from walking precincts at a...

In this episode, Bruce Bean chats with Jimmy Rios, the dynamic founder behind Rios Business Advisors. With over two decades of experience and a passion for serving underserved communities, Jimmy shares his journey from starting in a small Arizona room to building a multifaceted financial services empire. His company offers everything from credit repair and wealth management to real estate and tax strategy—all designed to help clien...

From surfboards to site plans, Ryan Gautereaux’s career path is anything but typical. In this episode, host Bruce Bean sits down with Ryan, a Development Manager at Dedeaux Properties, to explore how his early days running a surf camp led to a passion for real estate development.

Ryan walks us through his unique journey—from teaching kids to surf in Malibu to managing the construction of logistics and distribution centers across Ca...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Laurance Lee, a San Francisco native whose unique path from biochemistry at Harvard to the world of real estate investment offers fascinating insights.

Laurance shares how personal life changes led him from a biotech career into real estate, initially investing in Salt Lake City before expanding his efforts to the East Bay and now Phoenix. He ...