"Scraps Build A Pile" - Patty McGuigan Memoir Forging a Path to Silicon Valley CRE

In this lively and inspiring episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, we welcome back the legendary Patty McGuigan. This time, we’re not just talking real estate—we’re talking legacy. Patty takes us behind the scenes of her memoir Scraps Build a Pile, a collection of stories tracing her unlikely, unforgettable path through the heart of Silicon Valley’s CRE boom.

From her first cold call (with ten pennies in hand) to leasing buildings to giants like IBM and Google, Patty shares how she carved out a space in a male-dominated field—while raising a family, writing children’s books, and even pitching a video game based on one of her characters. Oh, and there are cartoons—lots of them.

Hear how “scraps” of experience, persistence, and personality built a mountain of success over four decades. Whether you're in real estate, sales, publishing, or just love a great story, this episode is packed with nuggets you’ll want to remember—and maybe even underline.

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