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 manufacturing—navigating LA’s garment district on a beach cruiser and learning everything from laser cutting to outsourcing production. But after a fashion show in class and five years of swimsuit sales, Clare took her father’s advice and pivoted to “real work.”

That shift led her to Kennedy Wilson and eventually to Rexford Industrial, where she now leads customer solutions for a portfolio of over 51 million square feet and 1,600 tenants. Clare and Bruce discuss supply constraints, the power of infill industrial properties, Salesforce strategies, and what makes Rexford’s approach so unique.

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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 disdain for traditional education. He explains how curiosity led him from engineering curiosities to people—and eventually to real estate, where he discovered that nearly everyone with wealth seemed to have some connection to property.

Throughout the conversation, Patrick offers a no-nonsense guide to thriving in real estate. He covers:

• The #1 mistake new agents make

• Why knowing your inventory is a game-changer

• The true meaning of “helping, not selling”

• How coaching and self-awareness can transform your career

• His coaching model and how agents can partner with him to close deals and learn fast

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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 after a life-altering illness, her passion for helping parents understand their highly sensitive children, and the four traits that define this personality type. She dives deep into how sensitivity is not a weakness, but a powerful and innate trait that requires understanding and support.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The four key traits that define a Highly Sensitive Person

• How sensitivity differs from ADHD or autism

• Simple, everyday techniques to regulate the nervous system

• Ways parents can better support and nurture their highly sensitive children

• How Parastoo helps people pivot careers and relationships with this understanding

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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 can help you avoid the costly and lengthy probate process

• Common mistakes homeowners make—especially after refinancing—that invalidate a trust

• What roles trustees and successor trustees play when a loved one passes away

• The growing risks of real estate litigation and how to stay protected

• Why it’s important to revisit and update your trust regularly

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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 like Bob Knackle, what real coaching looks like beyond training, and how commercial brokers can scale like CEOs by improving their sales, marketing, operations, and finance.

The conversation takes an exciting turn into the future of AI in CRE. Rod introduces “MIA,” the Massimo Intelligent Agent, showing how AI bots are already reshaping property marketing and client communication—reducing listing cycles and even replacing entire teams.

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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 real estate, how blockchain is quietly reshaping back-office financial operations, and why regulation, efficiency, and accessibility are key to finance's next big leap.

With experience at Moody’s, Jones Lang LaSalle, and as Chief Business Officer at blockchain firm Kadena, Annelise brings both credibility and clarity to a complex subject. She also discusses her book, From Hoodies to Suits, which explains how digital assets are changing traditional financial models.

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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 OPM (Other People’s Money) and its potential

• How to become “investor ready” and raise capital the right way

• Creating passive income and achieving financial freedom

• The importance of targeting the right investor avatar

Whether you're just starting out or scaling a multi-million-dollar business, Brad’s wisdom and strategies could be your game-changer.

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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 mastering life beyond the classroom.

From his early days in Hong Kong and the South Pacific to his success in Silicon Valley, Jason’s journey is both inspiring and packed with real-world wisdom. He discusses the power of his “4S and 3EQ” framework, the flaws in today’s Ivy League culture, and why some students thrive outside of elite schools. His advice isn’t just for students—it’s for families, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to succeed with purpose.

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