In this lively episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Patrick McIntyre to explore his fascinating path through multiple careers—from football fields and nursing floors to the dynamic world of commercial finance.

Patrick opens up about his Midwest roots, growing up in California, and a pivotal moment at a Janis Joplin concert that indirectly led his family west. After earning a business finance degree from San Diego State, Patrick’s early struggles with sales drove him to a decade-long career in nursing. But burnout and the impact of COVID pushed him back to the world of finance.

Now working in both commercial insurance and loans, Patrick dives into how social media helped him conquer introversion, why he started creating video content, and how humor plays a role in his outreach. He also talks about building a virtual marketing team and how he's become more confident in his sales skills.

This episode is packed with relatable insights for anyone navigating career pivots or trying to find their groove in the world of business and marketing.

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In this energizing episode, Bruce Bean welcomes back leadership strategist and author Monique Lecomte to explore the power of becoming an “expert generalist.” With warmth and humor, Monique reflects on key life lessons, from growing up in a religious household to managing pools at the YMCA—all of which helped shape her into a resilient and intuitive leader.

Listeners will learn:

• Why adaptability is a leadership superpower

• How storytelling enhances leadership and team connection

• What it means to build trust and inspire vision in the workplace

• Why leadership isn’t a title but a mindset—and how anyone can lead

• Tips for crafting meaningful mission and vision statements

• Insights on strategic planning for smaller businesses

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Michelle Colbert, a real estate agent whose path to real estate took her from military bases to Hollywood stages and ultimately into the heart of Los Angeles real estate.

Michelle shares how growing up in a military family taught her the survival skills that later helped her navigate a male-dominated entertainment industry—working behind the scenes as a lighting designer and electrician for global music legends like Chaka Khan, Rita Marley, and The Whalers. Her knack for logistics and production seamlessly transitioned into the real estate world, where she now thrives.

We dive into:

• Her transition from entertainment to real estate

• How production skills shaped her approach to real estate transactions

• Navigating multifamily and single-family investments

• Why relationship-building and value-first service are key to her success

• A powerful real-life story of helping a client avoid foreclosure with creative problem-solving

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