In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, host Bruce Bean sits down with Shantelle Cabir, a powerhouse in the insurance industry who has built her career serving blue-collar businesses. From starting as a telemarketer at 16 to becoming a top producer at Newfront, Shantelle shares her incredible journey, the lessons she learned along the way, and why she’s so passionate about helping businesses navigate risk management.

Shantelle discusses how she built her reputation by focusing on construction, janitorial, agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution businesses. She shares insights into the challenges facing the insurance industry today, including skyrocketing auto insurance rates, legislative hurdles in California, and how technology and AI are shaping the future of insurance.

If you're a business owner looking to better understand how insurance impacts your bottom line—or if you're just fascinated by stories of grit and hustle—this episode is for you!

In This Episode: ✅ How Shantelle went from cold-calling at 16 to leading insurance expert ✅ Why blue-collar businesses need specialized insurance solutions ✅ The biggest risks businesses face and how to prepare for them ✅ How AI and technology are changing the insurance landscape ✅ The importance of industry networks like WCOE for building a referral-based business

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Marc Ampil, a former supply chain consultant turned real estate investor and commercial real estate agent. Marc shares his journey from working long hours in consulting to finding financial freedom through real estate investing.

Marc dives into how he got started in real estate, the strategies he used to build his portfolio, and why Memphis, Tennessee, became a key investment location for him. He explains the 1% rule for evaluating rental properties, his approach to short-term vs. long-term rentals, and why he shifted his focus from direct-to-owner marketing to finding opportunities on the MLS.

Now a commercial real estate agent in Southern California, Marc talks about how he helps clients buy and sell investment properties, his marketing strategies, and the importance of personal relationships in the industry. Whether you’re an investor, a business owner, or just curious about real estate, this episode has plenty of insights for you.

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How do you go from growing up in Brazil to building a self-storage empire in the U.S.? Steffany Boldrini did just that. In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Steffany shares her incredible journey—from working in tech startups to realizing the power of real estate investing.

Steffany, founder of Monte Carlo Real Estate Investments, dives into her experiences with angel investing, the lessons she learned from failed startups, and why she ultimately chose self-storage as her primary investment strategy. She also shares insights into market research, syndication, and the challenges of property management.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Steffany transitioned from tech sales to real estate investing
• Why she moved from angel investing to self-storage properties
• The challenges and rewards of managing self-storage units
• Lessons learned from her experience with car washes and multi-family conversions
• Her long-term goal of owning $1 billion in real estate

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