This episode, Saul sits down with Slava Menn of Good Harbor CRE for a behind-the-scenes look at transitioning from residential to commercial real estate—and what it really takes to scale with clarity, grit, and relationships. Slava shares war stories from Boston permitting battles to copper theft in Houston, revealing the mindset shifts that helped him go from co-living to $60M in assets under management.

You’ll hear:

Why politics—not risk—is what pushed Slava out of residential

How a single auction deal became a real-world case study in grit and adaptation

What happens when you buy sight unseen—and lose power by Monday

How leasing and asset management change once you cross 100K SF

The 3 books Slava wants every partner and COO candidate to read

If you're thinking bigger but hitting walls—or looking to build a team with values that match your vision—this one brings sharp perspective, immigrant hustle, and real-deal wisdom from the trenches.