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SF Commercial Property Conversations

SF Commercial Property Conversations

Business:Investing

From China to the U.S.: Tim Chen’s Path to Building Connected Companies

From China to the U.S.: Tim Chen’s Path to Building Connected Companies

2025-04-29
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In this episode, Bruce Bean chats with Tim Chen, co-founder of Connected Companies, about his incredible journey from China to becoming a real estate entrepreneur in the U.S. Tim opens up about moving to the States with little English, failing early ventures, and how he finally broke into the commercial real estate world through sheer persistence.

He shares stories of cold-calling, learning on the job, and how he landed his first big opportunity at CBRE. Then, hear how Tim made the leap into co-founding Connected Companies, navigating the pandemic, and scaling a portfolio to over $100 million in assets under management.

Whether you're just starting out or already knee-deep in commercial real estate, this story of grit and growth will definitely inspire.

 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re excited to feature your voice in the conversation about building wealth and legacies through commercial real estate. Join us to share your journey and insights with our growing audience! Learn more and apply at https://sfcommercialconversations.com/guest

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