From MIT to Stanford & SF CRE: Bruce Bean’s Journey in Real Estate, Public Speaking & Podcasting
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Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience!
In this powerful episode, we sit down with the legendary Bruce Bean — a commercial real estate leader, Stanford educator, master public speaker, and host of the San Francisco Commercial Conversations podcast.
With over 30 years in commercial real estate, a deep background in architecture and planning, and 25+ years teaching public speaking at Stanford, Bruce shares how he’s built a remarkable career by focusing on relationship-building, differentiation, and communication.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Bruce’s global education journey — from Japan to MIT to the Trans-Siberian Railway.
How he pivoted from urban planning and architecture into commercial real estate.
His passion for public speaking, and how he’s helped hundreds of Stanford students overcome fear and become powerful communicators.
The story behind his successful podcast, SF Commercial Conversations — now with 180+ episodes.
Why differentiation, service, and storytelling are the secrets to standing out in real estate and business.
Whether you’re in real estate, sales, or just want to become a better speaker or leader — this episode is packed with timeless value, humor, and heart.
Featured Guest: Bruce Bean
Founder of The Trafton Group
Co-Host of the SF Commercial Conversations Podcast
Stanford Public Speaking Instructor (25+ years)
Author: Romancing the Room
Real Estate Broker | CRE Thought Leader
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