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 background in painting and art, Tima reveals how a desire to better understand space led him to architecture school—and ultimately to co-founding Bell Design Group.

Tima discusses the evolution of his career, from hands-on design-build projects and furniture design to creating world-class studio campuses and civic projects. He shares insights into designing under complex zoning conditions, building a multi-country team, and why creativity and passion are core values in his firm.

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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 real estate firms.

Jenn shares the lessons she learned from each sector, how she built a 1,000-member real estate investing group, and what it means to truly connect with clients. You'll hear about her involvement with CREW San Diego, her thoughtful use of AI in leadership consulting, and how she’s growing her business through relationships, not cold calls.

Whether you’re in property management, training and development, or simply curious about evolving your career through multiple sectors, Jenn’s story is a powerful reminder of how adaptability, connection, and fun can shape a fulfilling path forward.

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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:

• The importance of having multiple exit strategies in real estate investing

• How communication breakdowns derail construction projects

• Why saying "yes" too often leads contractors into trouble

• Her proudest project: a 172,000 sq. ft. green HQ built in Cupertino

• Her bestselling book Master of Delegation and the impact it’s making

• How coaching can help owners build sustainable, scalable companies without sacrificing family time

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