In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce interviews Nima Moridi, a seasoned Silicon Valley commercial real estate expert. Nima shares his journey from helping his father with real estate tasks in his youth to becoming a significant player in the Silicon Valley real estate market. He delves into his family's rich history, their escape from Iran, and how these experiences shaped his career. Nima also discusses his shift from residential to commercial real estate, providing insights into the challenges and rewards of the industry. Listeners will find inspiration in Nima's dedication to his craft and his thoughtful perspectives on the evolving real estate landscape.

Key Takeaways:

• Nima's early start in real estate, helping his father and obtaining his real estate license at 18.
• The impact of Nima's family's history in Iran and their journey to the United States.
• Transitioning from a potential career in medicine to following his passion for real estate.
• Differences between residential and commercial real estate and Nima's focus on multifamily properties.
• The effects of the pandemic and AI boom on the real estate market in Silicon Valley.

Guest Bio: Nima Moridi is a Silicon Valley commercial real estate expert with over a decade of experience. Born and raised in San Jose, Nima comes from a multi-generational real estate family. He is passionate about real estate and martial arts, holding a black belt in Taekwondo and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations, Bruce Bean sits down with Reid Tileston, an entrepreneur who has mastered the art of business ownership by acquiring and growing existing businesses. Reid shares his journey from high school taxi business operator to successful business owner and author of "Grit It Done".

Episode Highlights:

• Reid's early entrepreneurial experiences and the realization that buying an existing business can be a viable path to success.
• The four avatars of business roles: employees, equity employees, business owners, and entrepreneurial business owners.
• How Reid's book, "Grit It Done", outlines nine steps to business ownership and growth.
• The parallels between owning a business and owning commercial real estate.
• The current market opportunities, especially in the context of wealth transfer and the retiring baby boomer generation.
• Reid’s personal stories and insights on the importance of relationships and trust in business.

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In this exciting episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we sit down with Kevin Cote, a distinguished sports marketing expert with a remarkable career trajectory. From humble beginnings in Carson City, Nevada, to leading sports partnerships at Facebook (now Meta), Kevin shares his incredible journey and insights into the world of sports marketing and technology.

Kevin takes us through his early days working with the San Francisco Giants and the Golden State Warriors, where he played a pivotal role in integrating technology and social media into sports marketing. He reflects on his experiences meeting legends like Willie Mays and witnessing the transformation of sports through digital innovations.

Now running his own sports tech consultancy, Kevin discusses the future of sports technology, the impact of AI, and the evolving landscape of fan engagement. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling and understanding your audience in both sports marketing and fundraising.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kevin Cote as we explore the intersection of sports, technology, and business.

Guest Information: Kevin Cote is a sports marketing expert with a background in media relations and technology integration. He has worked with the San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, and Facebook. Currently, he runs his own sports tech consultancy.

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