In this candid and compelling episode, Bruce Bean sits down with commercial real estate broker Dante Giacomini, who shares his unique journey from UC Santa Cruz political studies to becoming a high-performing agent in the Bay Area's competitive CRE landscape.

Dante’s story begins with hands-on construction jobs and unpaid internships and quickly evolves into seven-figure deals and deep market insight. He opens up about his early mentors, including his godfather Matt Brown of Meridian Commercial, and the foundational lessons that shaped his work ethic and strategy.

From cold calls to multimillion-dollar transactions, Dante explains what it takes to thrive in today's market—particularly in Oakland, Marin, and throughout the Bay Area. He doesn’t shy away from offering a grounded take on market trends, the impact of local politics, and why he still believes now is a great time to buy.

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we dive deep into the world of retail real estate with Heath Binder of LBX Investments. From a post-9/11 pivot in New York to a strategic career in investor relations, Heath shares how his early experiences in brokerage, research, and crowdfunding shaped his unique skillset in real estate investing.

He walks us through LBX’s transparent approach to investor communication, their strong presence in open-air shopping centers, and what sets them apart from other investment groups. Heath also talks about the value of contrarian investing, understanding market dynamics, and how LBX finds overlooked opportunities others miss — like hidden gems in Chicago or misunderstood assets with big upside.

If you're curious about syndications, real estate deal sourcing, or how investor reporting should be done, this conversation is packed with practical insight.

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What does the future of commercial workspaces look like? In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we dive into that very question with Jacob Bates, a global real estate veteran turned co-working innovator.

From Salt Lake City to San Diego, Jacob’s journey includes major stints with Nike and JLL before launching Rubix, a white-label co-working and flex office operator that’s redefining how owners and occupiers approach space. Jacob shares insights on:

• Why co-working is outpacing traditional office space

• How hybrid work is reshaping office needs

• What makes Rubix different from WeWork and other big brands

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