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Brendan Ochinero shares his journey from renewable energy to becoming a top lender, discussing team building and life in San Diego.

In this episode of Hustle Harder, James and Abbey sit down with Brendan Ochinero to discuss his journey from growing up in San Diego to becoming one of the top-producing lenders in the country. Brendan shares how an early career in renewable energy land acquisition unexpectedly led him into private lending, the coffee shop conversation that changed everything, and the lessons he learned working every side of the lending business before joining Renovo during the COVID era. The conversation dives into building a high-performing team in Southern California, what gives Renovo an edge in competitive West Coast markets, and why strong borrower relationships matter more than ever in today’s environment. Brendan also opens up about family life as a husband and father of two girls, balancing the intensity of lending with life at home, and what makes San Diego such a unique place to live and work. Along the way, the group talks surf culture, tacos, golf trips, dive bars, Cubs memories, and plenty of California lifestyle stories. Key Points from This Episode 00:00 – Welcome back to the Hustle Harder Show from Chicago 00:56 – Brendan’s San Diego upbringing and early career in renewable…

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