SF Commercial Property Conversations

In this episode, Bruce sits down with seasoned investor and developer Brian Baniqued to dive deep into his inspiring journey from buying his first fourplex in college to scaling up to 60, 80, even 100+ unit properties and development projects. Brian opens up about how he used creative financing to get started, the model he shared with clients to help them build wealth, and how he created multiple vertically integrated companies to ...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we dive into the remarkable journey of Jack Rowell—from working on F-111s and F-16s in the Air Force to navigating the fast-paced world of residential real estate in San Diego. Jack shares how his military training shaped his work ethic and how a spontaneous call from an old friend led him into home flipping—and eventually into a career he loves.

Bruce and Jac...

In this powerful episode, Bruce welcomes real estate investor Vessi Kapoulian, whose story spans from growing up behind the Iron Curtain in Bulgaria to managing multimillion-dollar multifamily properties across the U.S. Vessi shares her inspiring journey of learning English to earn a scholarship, attending college in the U.S., and ultimately shifting from corporate lending to building her own portfolio of stable, income-producing a...

What do you get when a teenager starts learning construction in his dad’s office? A future titan in commercial property development. In this episode, Brad Kollar, now with Upright Construction, shares how a quiet place to do homework sparked a journey from teenage estimator to leading massive builds for Amazon and Tesla.

Brad recounts the early days of working on blueprints at 14, running payroll for over 80 employees, and landing ...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean sits down with Adam Gower, founder of GowerCrowd, to dive into his globe-trotting career — from raising capital in the '80s to navigating Japan's real estate market in the '90s, to helping banks recover from the GFC and building a platform that’s helped raise nearly a billion dollars for real estate projects.

Adam reveals the signals he saw ahead of the 2008 crash ...

What do bikinis and warehouses have in common? According to Clare Collins—more than you might think. In this episode, Clare shares her unconventional journey from running a game-day bikini line at USC to becoming a leader in industrial real estate with Rexford Industrial, one of Southern California’s top REITs.

Clare recounts her early entrepreneurial days crafting hair bows and bow ties before turning her talents to swimwear manuf...

In this episode, Bruce Bean welcomes Patrick Hunter—aka "The Viking Professor"—a real estate broker, educator, and lifelong learner with over four decades of experience. From tearing apart radios as a kid to mastering the art of real estate coaching, Patrick shares his unique journey and what drives his passion for helping others succeed.

Patrick opens up about his unconventional path, beginning with a love for learning and a disda...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the world or wondered if your child experiences emotions more deeply than others? This episode shines a light on what it truly means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Bruce Bean welcomes Parastoo Emami, a former tech executive turned life coach, who shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to becoming an advocate and coach for HSPs.

Parastoo opens up about her own transformation a...

In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Bryan Devore, a seasoned San Diego residential real estate agent with over 20 years of experience, to unpack the often confusing and emotionally taxing world of probate. Bryan shares how his work with seniors and estate planning attorneys led him into the probate niche and why avoiding probate through a properly structured trust is crucial.

Listeners will learn:

• Why having a trust ca...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce sits down with Rod Santomassimo, founder of the Massimo Group—recognized as the premier coaching organization for commercial real estate brokers globally. Rod shares his journey from broker to business builder and how he’s now helping brokers of all experience levels earn more in less time.

You’ll hear how Rod’s firm supports everyone from new agents to industry legends...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Annelise Osborne shares her unique journey from growing up on a U.S. military base in the Marshall Islands to helping lead innovation at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets.

Bruce and Annelise explore the evolution of finance—from commercial mortgage-backed securities to tokenized real estate. She breaks down what tokenization means for ...

Host Bruce Bean welcomes Brad Blazar—Capital Raising Coach and founder of Capital School—for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to fund your dreams. Brad breaks down the path from raising capital for oil and gas ventures to empowering entrepreneurs in 28 countries to launch and scale their own businesses.

Brad shares powerful lessons on:

• Building investor trust and avoiding common mistakes

• Understanding O...

What does it really take to build a future-ready leader? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Jason Ma—entrepreneur, former Forbes contributor, and award-winning mentor to next-gen leaders. With decades of experience guiding high schoolers, college students, and even executives, Jason shares his unfiltered insights on preparing for college, navigating modern education, and master...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, host Bruce Bean chats with Richard Toral, founder of IncentiveVisors and longtime entrepreneur, about the powerful financial strategies hiding in plain sight for business owners.

Starting from his humble beginnings in Elko, Nevada, Richard walks us through his journey from UCLA music major to CEO and tax strategy leader. He reveals how most small to mid-sized business owners ...

From flipping his first house at 21 to building a diverse commercial real estate empire, Matt Aitchison’s journey is one of grit, strategy, and relentless creativity. In this episode, Matt joins Bruce to talk about how growing up in Roseville and getting early exposure to entrepreneurship helped shape his career path. He opens up about learning from failure, the importance of leveraging resourcefulness over resources, and how he us...

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Stephen Moye, a San Diego-based mortgage professional with an unconventional start—from playing gigs in a working band to becoming a top-producing loan officer.

Stephen shares his journey into the mortgage world, including how his grocery store job and band days unexpectedly paved the way for a long, successful career in lending. He explains w...

In this inspiring episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean sits down with John Campa, author of Rebuilding the Temple. From laboring in the agricultural fields of Salinas to earning a college degree and launching a faith-based radio network, John's journey is nothing short of transformational.

He shares how his upbringing, spiritual awakenings, and a life-changing experience in the Marines propelled him to live a...

In this insightful episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Tim Austin, founder of Properties for All, whose real estate journey spans from snowy Michigan to sunny Southern California. Tim shares how his early start in property investment at just 19 years old laid the groundwork for a diverse and resilient career in real estate, including residential sales, mortgage lending, and short-term v...

In this exciting episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we chat with Vish Pagarani—a tech-savvy investor originally from Dubai now making waves in San Francisco. Vish shares his journey from investing in single-family homes to diving into the world of tokenized real estate.

Learn how new technologies are turning once-illiquid real estate assets into dynamic, shareable digital assets. Vish explains the basi...