Ryan Gautereaux: Teaching Surfing, Building Warehouses, Making Waves in Industrial Development

From surfboards to site plans, Ryan Gautereaux’s career path is anything but typical. In this episode, host Bruce Bean sits down with Ryan, a Development Manager at Dedeaux Properties, to explore how his early days running a surf camp led to a passion for real estate development.

Ryan walks us through his unique journey—from teaching kids to surf in Malibu to managing the construction of logistics and distribution centers across California. He shares insights into project management, commercial kitchen design, the complexities of entitlement processes, and how he evaluates sites for development. Ryan also discusses current market challenges like tariffs, financing pauses, and the importance of strategic partnerships in navigating the industrial real estate landscape.

If you're curious about what it takes to thrive in industrial development, especially in a market as dynamic as California, this conversation is full of insights and inspiration.

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