SF Commercial Property Conversations
SF Commercial Property Conversations hosted by Bruce Bean is the go-to podcast for anyone fascinated by the intricacies of commercial real estate in the San Francisco Peninsula and beyond. Each episode dives deep into the world of commercial property investments, featuring insights from seasoned investors, industry experts, and professionals who have shaped the landscape of San Francisco’s market. Join us as we explore successful investment strategies, discuss the challenges and opportunities unique to the Bay Area, and uncover the stories behind the buildings that define our skyline. Whether you’re a CPA, doctor, retired professional, or someone with an interest in commercial real estate, this podcast offers unparalleled insights into making informed decisions in one of the world’s most competitive markets. From the dynamics of Triple Net Leases to the legacy of family trusts in real estate, ”SF Commercial Property Conversations” is your invitation to the conversation about building wealth, creating legacies, and investing in commercial properties wisely. With Bruce Bean’s expert guidance, get ready to unlock the strategies for success and be inspired by the journeys of those who’ve navigated the complex waters of commercial real estate investments.
Episodes
You can’t buy healthcare on the internet. And because doctors and patients always need a place to meet, medical real estate tends to stay strong even when other parts of the market get shaky.
In this episode, Bruce Bean talks with Colin Hart of ERE Healthcare Real Estate about a part of commercial real estate that many people overlook: helping physicians understand the value of the buildings they own. Colin explains how he started ...
Laura Kruger didn’t originally plan to work in real estate. She was on track for law school, studying political science at Pepperdine and working in Washington, DC at institutions like Georgetown Law. But a short break after college—and a little family property chaos—changed everything.
In this episode, Laura shares how she returned home to help organize her family’s Bay Area real estate portfolio and unexpectedly found her career ...
In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with entrepreneur and real estate connector Marie Antonette Waite to explore her remarkable journey from the Philippines to the United States and how she built a career centered around connecting people, businesses, and opportunities.
Marie shares stories from her unique upbringing in the Philippines, where her grandfather helped introduce karate to the country and her family became well known ...
What does today’s commercial real estate financing market really look like — and how should investors prepare for the $865 billion maturity wave ahead?
In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Niko Tsiplakos, Commercial Mortgage Banker at Slatt Capital, to unpack what’s happening in middle-market CRE financing across the Bay Area and California.
Niko shares how he transitioned from traditional banking into the brokerage world — s...
Is retail really dying — or is it just evolving?
In this episode, Bruce Bean welcomes back Ravi Jagtiani to talk about why service-based retail continues to thrive, how syndication fits into today’s market, and why small businesses are seeing a surge in demand.
Ravi shares how his firm focuses on retail shopping centers and single-tenant properties that are resistant to e-commerce disruption. Instead of big-box retailers, Ravi inve...
What happens when public infrastructure meets private property? In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Lara Boyko to unpack the world of easements, right-of-way work, and the human side of infrastructure real estate. If you’ve ever wondered how roads widen, pipelines get built, or utilities cross private land, this conversation pulls back the curtain.
Lara shares how she transitioned from traditional real estate into right-of-w...
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Christy Schnurle to talk about two powerful sides of commercial real estate: reducing construction costs without sacrificing quality, and investing through a fund-to-fund strategy.
Christy shares her journey from USC’s Marshall School of Business into multifamily development consulting and eventually launching her own investment company. S...
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Mark Goldfinger, General Manager of Mindspace North America, to explore how the boutique flexible workspace provider is shaking up the global real estate landscape. From his early days at WeWork to leading the U.S. operations at Mindspace, Mark shares an insider’s look at what sets Mindspace apart in a crowded field of co-working solutions.
Ma...
How has warehouse construction changed since COVID? What does it really cost to build a tilt-up industrial building today? And how do owners protect themselves from costly change orders?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean sits down with construction management professional Nick Hughan to unpack the realities of industrial development in Southern California. From growing up playing with Legos to mana...
What does it look like when a real estate developer thinks like a builder, an engineer, and an investor all at once? In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Tyson Dirksen to explore how science, sustainability, and smart underwriting come together in modern development.
Tyson shares how he got his start in real estate at just 15 years old—painting units, managing apartments, and sitting in on negotiations with his parents. After...
What happens when a U.S. Air Force Special Operations officer trades deployments for Delaware Statutory Trusts?
In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Steve Haskell, founder of Anchor 1031, to discuss his journey from military service to raising over a billion dollars in capital for passive real estate investments. After seven years on active duty and time spent deploying around the world, Steve made the decision to prioritize ...
Artificial Intelligence is changing everything — and commercial real estate is no exception.
In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Matt Hagar, founder of AiCRE Partners, to talk about how AI is transforming brokerage, investing, and the future of commercial real estate.
Matt shares his journey from growing up in Brentwood to leading the commercial division at Intero for 10 years, and now launching AiCRE Partners — a brokerage ...
What if a personal crisis led you to discover the true power of real estate investing?
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Kathy Fettke, founder of RealWealth, to talk about how she turned a life-altering moment into a mission to help others build passive income through smart real estate investing.
Kathy shares how her husband’s melanoma diagnosis forced her to rethink every...
How does someone go from painting and opera singing to designing a $230 million studio campus in downtown LA? Architect Tima Bell shares his journey from fine arts to founding Bell Design Group and leading complex, global architectural projects.
In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, architect Tima Bell takes us through his unique and passionate journey into architecture. Starting with a backgroun...
What do the Department of Defense and commercial real estate have in common? For Organizational Development expert Jenn Santoso, they both shaped a dynamic and mission-driven consulting career. In this episode, Jenn joins Bruce Bean to reflect on her fascinating journey—from consulting within the strict hierarchies of the DoD, to training across departments at SDG&E, to finding her niche in leadership development for commercial...
In this episode, Bruce sits down with Yindy Felkins, a powerhouse in construction and commercial real estate. Yindy shares her journey from Hong Kong to San Francisco, her 20-year career rising from intern to project executive and business owner, and her current mission to empower construction business owners through smart delegation and business coaching.
They dive deep into topics like:
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The importance of having multiple exi...
In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Lisa Vomero-Inouye, a San Diego-based real estate expert with an engineering background and a strategic mindset. Lisa shares her unique journey from NASA intern and civil engineer to a highly respected residential Realtor, explaining how her data-driven approach has helped her carve a niche serving clients—especially engineers—through logic, structure, and trust.
Together, they unpack the ...
What’s really happening inside San Francisco’s commercial real estate market? Will Cassriel, a dynamic tenant rep broker with JLL, joins Bruce Bean to share a ground-level view of office leasing trends, sublease strategies, and why he’s bullish on SF's future.
Will walks us through his unique journey—from selling Cutco knives and training to be a yoga instructor, to grinding his way into his dream role at JLL. He shares what it tak...
What do engineering, Apple, and co-living startups have to do with real estate success? In this inspiring episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Naeem Farokhnia, founder of Redwood Crest, to explore his unlikely journey from Iran to Silicon Valley—and eventually to commercial real estate.
Naeem shares how his technical background, years at Apple, and relentless curiosity led him to co-living entrepreneurship in San Francisco, and ultim...
Greg’s story is a masterclass in entrepreneurial grit, strategic development, and what it takes to grow a commercial real estate business in today’s market. From humble beginnings selling homes in college to leading complex retail and mixed-use projects, he shares a candid look at lessons learned, risks taken, and how he’s shaping Sacramento’s commercial property landscape.
What you'll hear:
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How a summer job in Oregon led Gre...
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