SF Commercial Property Conversations

From growing up in a one-bedroom apartment in D.C. to representing office property sellers in Manhattan, Faraz Cheema’s story is a masterclass in hustle and reinvention. In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Faraz to trace his path from managing family investments to becoming a top capital markets broker in New York City.

Faraz shares how his father's entrepreneurial spirit sparked his early exposure to real estate, and how se...

Senna shares his journey from growing up in Southern California to entering the commercial real estate industry, eventually carving out a niche in industrial property. He walks us through his early internships, his start with tenant representation, and his current focus on institutional landlord relationships.

You’ll hear candid insights into how the pandemic ignited a warehouse boom, pushing vacancy rates below 1%, and how we’re n...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, host Bruce Bean sits down with James Nelson, a New York-based real estate investment sales expert and longtime leader in the industry. James shares his journey from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, and competitive swimming at Colgate University, to becoming a key figure in New York City's commercial real estate scene.

They explore James’s career path—starting at Massey K...

What does it mean to play the long game in a city that's constantly evolving? In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Norman Liang, a Bay Area entrepreneur and seed fund investor, to discuss the evolution of San Francisco, the realities of tech investment, and the community shifts reshaping the region.

Norman shares his personal journey from growing up on the East Coast to planting roots in Silicon Valley, revealing the challeng...

What happens when a Disney and Warner Bros. executive trades film reels for floorplans? In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Neal Collier, a fourth-generation Angeleno who transitioned from the entertainment industry to become a successful real estate investor in Los Angeles. Neal shares how he turned a modest condo purchase into a multi-property portfolio of Spanish-style apartment buildings — all while preserving architectu...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean sits down with Wanda Henry, a seasoned real estate broker and investor whose journey from Cleveland to California is nothing short of inspiring.

Wanda shares how her early start in banking led her into the world of real estate, where she grew from teller to broker, managing a firm of 30 agents and flipping properties throughout California. She opens up about her cu...

From Green Bay to the Marine Corps to Stanford — and now full speed ahead in real estate, Chris Jansen’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Bruce chats with Chris about how COVID-19 boredom sparked a deep dive into investing, leading Chris from civil engineering into a thriving real estate journey.

Chris shares how he leveraged his VA loan to buy his first condo, turned it into a rental, and used a HELOC to scale. H...

In this powerful episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce sits down with real estate powerhouse Mike Litton for a journey through grit, transformation, and entrepreneurial drive. From farming 3,000 acres in Oklahoma as a teenager to leading a top-producing mortgage and real estate career in San Diego, Mike shares how an unexpected speech class, a family legacy of hard work, and a crushing loan rejection shaped his pat...

From public-sector beginnings to founding a thriving communications consultancy, Daniel Atwater has built a unique career at the crossroads of commercial real estate, digital marketing, and community engagement.

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Daniel shares his professional journey—from working in asset management for the City of Los Angeles, to launching Atwater Strategies, a firm that help...

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...