Bill Wells is a psychologist, entrepreneur, and the current Mayor of El Cajon, California. With a doctorate in psychology and decades of experience in psychiatric care, he founded a successful telehealth company that partners with federally qualified health centers to deliver mental health services across California. A former musician and hospital administrator, Bill brings a unique blend of creativity, leadership, and business acumen to both his public and private endeavors. Known for his pragmatic, faith-driven approach, he’s passionate about affordable housing, mental health reform, and empowering communities through scalable, high-impact solutions.
Listeners can learn more about Mayor Bill Wells on LinkedIn @MayorBillWells and on Instagram @BillWellsCA.
(00:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast!
(00:30) Mayor Bill Wells' Background and Career Journey
(03:00) Starting a Business in Mental Health
(05:30) Challenges and Success in Business
(10:30) Entering Politics: The Initial Steps
(11:30) "A big key to success is managing your fear and your low expectations of yourself."
(14:30) Navigating Political Challenges
(16:30) Getting Involved in Local Government
(23:00) Building Relationships in Politics
(31:00) Community Involvement and Relationships
(31:30) Affordable Housing and Manufactured Homes
(32:00) Challenges in California's Housing Market
(35:30) Opportunities in ADUs and Zoning Issues
(42:00) Political Influence on Housing Development
(55:30) Faith, Society, and Generational Shifts
(58:30) Closing Thoughts
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Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing forComfortCommunities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.
Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top-notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi-family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves spending time outdoors, throwing the ball for her dog, and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.
