Listen "#12 - Paul Bringhurst (Raising the Bar, Doing What You Say, & Leaving Ego Behind)"
Episode Synopsis
Paul Bringhurst has spent over 20 years in real estate development, building a career defined by excellence, follow-through, and humility. In this episode, Paul shares how he grew from drafting site plans to leading billion-dollar development platforms, including scaling Reef Private Equity’s development arm and now driving hospitality and community projects at Acumen Development Partners.We dive into the difference between good and great developers — why “raising the bar” starts with doing what you say you’ll do, building authentic relationships, and leaving ego behind. Paul also unpacks the persistent disconnect between cities and developers, how to bridge that gap, and what it really takes to pitch investors, tell a compelling story, and deliver lasting projects.Whether you’re a developer, city leader, or investor, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what excellence looks like in real estate and how to lead with both vision and integrity.