Jake JamesJake never expected his years on a nuclear submarine would be good training for high-frequency trading. But after almost six years in the Navy and over a decade in trading, he learned that both jobs involved high pressure, quick action, and the very eal possibility of something blowing up. His life and career have taken him from working as a snowboard instructor in Northern California to bartending in San Diego and Seattle to working in Singapore's freezing, air-conditioned offices. He made stops in Boulder, Honolulu, and Austin along the way. This wandering path through industries and cities sparked a fascination with how people build meaningful careers in different fields. Now settled in Washington, D.C., he's channeled that persistent curiosity into True Pros. In True Pros of Commercial Real Estate, Jake shares the candid stories behind some of the most respected professionals in the industry, complete with unexpected turns, serendipitous moments, and hard-won wisdom. The book offers readers the kinds of insights that don't show up in corporate bios, LinkedIn profiles, or short-form interviews, capturing what it really takes to build expertise in a profession. When he's not buried in interview transcripts, Jake is likely hanging with his daughter, spending time with his girlfriend, or being thoroughly manipulated by Duke, his English bulldog. He splits his remaining time between creative projects and technical tinkering. Read More Read Less