About Us

Hi, I’m Michael Tran, host of the Serving Bagels Podcast.

I started playing tennis later than most, which meant I had to approach the game differently — with intention, curiosity, and a willingness to outwork gaps in experience. I’ve been bageled more times than I can count, but those losses taught me more than the wins ever could. They pushed me to study the game deeply and understand what really separates high-level players — not just in how they hit the ball, but how they think, train, and compete.

Serving Bagels is my way of sharing that journey. Every episode features guests who have competed at a high level, each with their own unique style, mindset, and lessons worth passing on.

Outside the podcast, I work full-time in commercial real estate, leading a team that advises private and institutional clients on acquisitions, dispositions, and development opportunities across United States markets.

I still play competitive tennis, and I also happen to enjoy eating bagels — just not receiving them on the court. This project started with passion, and that’s still what drives it.

Let’s get to work, and maybe get you on the board before it’s 6–0.