Best Jorie Schaaf Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus Episode: A Good Life Travels, the Lake Tahoe edition 37:16

3d ago37:16

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Sarah and William talk about their recent trip to Lake Tahoe for a luxury real estate conference, with a lot of focus on the amazing food experiences they had. Places referenced: The Ritz https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rnorz-the-ritz-carlton-lake-tahoe/overview/ Edgewood https://edgewoodtahoe.com/the-villa-suites/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw…

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Ep. 64: Generosity 33:16

7d ago33:16

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William and Sarah tackle the subject of generosity, including how it's a cornerstone of their lives, where the giving impulse comes from, how small acts of generosity have a cumulative impact over time, and what they want for their legacy, including their upcoming foundation, A Good Life Gives. All that, and a Mr. Rogers quote, too! Books reference…

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Ep. 63: Success 24:13

14d ago24:13

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William and Sarah discuss the idea of success--what it means to them, how that meaning has changed over time, and the impact that personal development has had on all of this over the last several years.By Sarah Huffman & William Huffman

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Ep. 62: All About Pride 30:11

1M ago30:11

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William and Sarah discuss PRIDE from many angles, contrasting it with ego and with humility, and talking about its connection to regret, shame, and a willingness to admit when you're wrong. They discuss negative emotions as guardrails and more. NOTE: this episode was recorded outdoors at a cafe in Washington, D.C., during their recent trip there, s…

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Ep. 61: Health and Health Journeys 49:35

1M ago49:35

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Will and Sarah go deep about their health journey over the last three years, sharing their motivations, progress, goals, and top 5 tips for people just getting started. Here's the link to their podcast that they mentioned, featuring Kristin Rowell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-behind-the-highlight-real/id1593027634?i=1000548801957 Her…

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Bonus episode: A Good Life Travels, the Washington DC edition 17:57

2M ago17:57

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In this quick little episode recorded from their gate at the Dulles International Airport, William and Sarah give an overview of their recent trip to Washington, D.C. Places referenced: Supra https://supradc.com/ The Quill https://www.jeffersondc.com/dining/quill/ Waldorf Peacock Alley https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dcawawa-waldorf-astoria-washin…

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Ep. 60: Hesitation 32:42

2M ago32:42

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William and Sarah discuss hesitation (vs caution) and the things that hold us back. It's a bit shorter than some, once we cut out the doggy interruptions, but it's a good one!By Sarah Huffman & William Huffman

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Ep. 59: Trusting Yourself 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Will and Sarah go deep on trust, confidence, trusting yourself, verbal processing, healing, decision-making, and more!By Sarah Huffman & William Huffman

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Ep. 58: Done Is Better Than Perfect: Relaunching the Podcast 45:19

2M ago45:19

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After a hiatus of more than a year, William and Sarah are back with a conversation about their goals, personal growth, and healing. Join them as they celebrate how good it feels to be back podcasting again!By Sarah Huffman & William Huffman

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Ep 57: Why Pain is Your Best Motivator: Working Through Life's Obstacles with Jake Luehrs 1:10:40

1+ y ago1:10:40

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Jake Luehrs is in the spotlight this week. Jake is a real estate coach and trainer, and in this episode, he opens up about the challenges he faced in his early life and career. Jake takes us through his struggles with depression and anxiety. He shares how he worked through those challenges and offers some advice for listeners going through similar …

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Ep 56: John Hodnett's Journey: Turning a Wake-Up Call into a New Opportunity 1:10:01

1+ y ago1:10:01

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This week William and Sarah Huffman sit down with John Hodnett, a member of their real estate team, A Good Life Group. In this episode, John chats about his journey before getting into real estate and how much he loves old-school retail. But the big wake-up call was when his marriage fell apart. He never thought he'd be there at that point in his l…

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Ep 55: From Wall Street Journal at 13 to CEO of Minneapolis Area Realtors: The Inspiring Journey of Carrie Chang 1:13:07

1+ y ago1:13:07

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Join us on Life Behind the Highlight Real as we sit down with Carrie Chang, a St. Paul native and CEO of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. Carrie's journey as an adoptee and her drive to succeed is a fascinating story of determination and resilience. She shares her childhood experiences, including her love for sports, music, and the sax…

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Ep 54: How a Long-Bearded Bass-Playing High School Dropout Became Minnesota's BBQ Boss! The Journey of Aaron Bourdage 1:13:46

1+ y ago1:13:46

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Aaron Bourdage is the owner of Northern Fire Grilling and BBQ Supply, a local barbecue shop in Minnetonka. Northern Fire Grilling and BBQ Supply offers everything you need for grilling and barbecue, including meats, seafood, rubs, over 100 sauces, grills, smokers, and heavy equipment for those serious about their grilling. Aaron was born in Duluth,…

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Ep 53: William and Sarah's 2022 Health and Fitness Report Card 26:51

1+ y ago26:51

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This episode William and Sarah look at at 2022. A couple of minutes were dedicated to the business, but the majority of this episode was spent diving deep into a health journey they both started 2 years ago. Even though they both dislike the thought of working out, they accepted it as a part of their life, with reasons that go way beyond what you m…

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Ep 52: Discovering That Your Biggest and Only Asset Is You With Sports Radio Veteran Mark Neal 1:17:12

1+ y ago1:17:12

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Mark Neal spent close to two decades building an Ohio sports radio station from the ground up, and today he's going to share the story of how having nothing can be your biggest asset. It turns you into a creative, hungry, and hard-working scrapper. Which is how he built a young format into a powerful force in his market. Did we mention that Mark is…

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Ep 51: Making Data Fun Again with THE David Arbit 1:08:53

1+ y ago1:08:53

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We are nerding out BIG TIME with our buddy David Arbit this week. David is the Director of Research for MAR, Minneapolis Area Realtors. He's the guy that makes sense of all of the real estate numbers agents use to get you into homes. And this guy's passion for numbers goes way beyond Excel. It goes straight to getting people into their dream homes …

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Ep 50: Stalking His Wife and Beating Cancer with Dave Lawson (Part 2) 1:00:22

1+ y ago1:00:22

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Dave Lawson returns to Life Behind the Highlight Real to finish up his journey to this point in his crazy life. In episode 45 Dave, Will, and Sarah took a deep dive into radio of the past and present. Dave spent over two decades as an on-air personality and talked about how what drove him into the business no longer exists. That left no time for th…

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Ep 49: A "Compelling and Rich" Conversation with Will's Nemesis, Matt Wandzel 1:16:02

1+ y ago1:16:02

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Ep 49: A "Compelling and Rich" Conversation with Will's Nemesis, Matt Wandzel Matt Wandzel is a real estate agent and bitter enemy of Will Huffman's. Even though Matt is a terrific human being, Will can't stand him. Why? It all comes out in this episode, along with: 5:45 Growing up in Golden Valley 14:08 Car accident -- no time for the emergency ro…

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Ep 48: Conquering Addiction and Overcoming Abuse with Payton Barthel 1:47:32

1+ y ago1:47:32

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We are hitting on some heavy life topics today with our friend, Payton Barthel. Payton tells her story of abuse, drug addiction, treatment, relapse, and meeting the love of her life. You've already been introduced to Payton's family. In episode 28, we interviewed her mom, Jamie, about teen pregnancy, and her love for Sonic Chili Cheese Dogs. And in…

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Ep 48: Shot, Burned, and Run Over By a Car Before Age 12 with Chad Jeske 1:20:28

1+ y ago1:20:28

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Chad Jeske has dedicated his life to helping top-performing real estate agents grow their businesses through Twin Cities Real Producers. Chad grew up in Savage, MN. A farm-kid upbringing, and the only boy of five siblings. Plus the only guest we've had on the podcast that has been shot, burned, and run over by a car -- all before the age of 12 Chad…

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Ep 47: Rockin' Crocks and Socks In Detroit with Nick Bellmore 1:13:00

1+ y ago1:13:00

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Nick Bellmore, a Detroit area native, is a highly successful real estate team leader, but the road to get there was a bit bumpy. Rick shares his story of divorce when he was 11, bullied at 12, and kicked out of high school a couple of years later. He moves on to working in housing before the age of 18, building homes after graduating, and transitio…

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Ep 46: The Emotional Roller Coaster of IVF with Kayla Dutton 1:08:13

1+ y ago1:08:13

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This is a part two interview with Kayla Dutton and in this episode, we dive deep into Kayla's struggle to start a family after her husband's near-death accident that left him without sensation from the waist down. This was a massive life change at such a young age. Kayla's advice for handling sudden change boils down to 3 things: 1) Family and supp…

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Ep 45: Why Radio Broke Dave Lawson's Heart 1:00:38

2y ago1:00:38

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Coming up today we have the "man behind the scenes" of Life Behind the Highlight Reel. Whenever you hear us say "Dave, edit that out," we are talking about Dave Lawson of Digital Legend Media. But far before Dave started consulting businesses on digital content, he had a long history in radio. So we are going to dive deep into Dave's history, inclu…

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Ep 44: Celebrating Five Years of Living an Unreal Life 1:02:41

2y ago1:02:41

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This episode explores the past five years of A Good Life Group. The good, the bad, and the hilarious. The story begins at the Minnesota State Fair of all places, 5-years ago. The day Will and Sarah were forced to find a new direction. And they don't hold back as they share the details of the call and the stress that followed over the next few days.…

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Ep 43: The Long Winding Path to Seminary School with Victoria Bell 1:14:51

2y ago1:14:51

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Victoria and Sarah met while working at JC Penny in Coon Rapids and have been friends ever since. Born in California and stayed there for a whole six weeks before moving to Minnesota. After her dad got arrested (details in the podcast) at the University of Minnesota, the family was forced to regroup which included sneaking out of Minnesota in the m…

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Ep 42: The Secret to Living a Bold, Successful Life with Artemisa Boston 1:03:44

2y ago1:03:44

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Sarah met Artemisa met after both were nominated for Female Realtors of the Year. During that ceremony, Sarah realized that she knew nothing about the other nominees, so she set up a lunch, and the two have been friends ever since. "You can see and experience people online, but until you meet them in person, it's different." Artemisa is a heavy hit…

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Ep 41: Marketing Wiz Alex Maeckelbergh on Starting a Family and Successful Business at the Same Time 1:10:48

2y ago1:10:48

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Born in Wisconsin but raised in Minnesota, Alex Maeckelbergh wanted to carry on the family tradition of education by becoming a teacher. But that changed shortly after going to college when she realized it wasn't for her. "I love kids, love them to death. But doing it for a career was a very different story. And now having kids of my own, I cannot …

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Ep 40: Meet Ed Kaiser, the Man That Keeps Us Out of Trouble 1:06:58

2y ago1:06:58

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Ed Kaiser is General Counsel for RE/MAX Results, the guy that deals with all of the legal stuff that affects our industry. Beyond that, Ed is just an interesting dude. He's a Duluth native, a former athlete with big dreams, and a man that met his wife at a restaurant that haunts Sarah (guess which one?) Today we get Ed's story and uncover some nugg…

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Ep 39: Joe Joe Tough's Heartbreaking News 59:02

2y ago59:02

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Joe Mottlow has beaten back cancer 5 times, and in part 2 of Will and Sarah's interview, Joe stops in to give them a heartbreaking update about his condition. Even in the worst of life, Joe finds a reason to celebrate, and that happens on July 30th. Details to his coming home party is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/454530746184210…

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Ep 38: How a Near Death Experience Inspired Foster Mom Randi Brandt 51:40

2y ago51:40

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At 32, after experiencing a number of health failures that almost took her life, Randi Brandt was told she would be permantly wheel chair bound. She won the fight for her life, but now her second fight began. The fight to take back control of her body. Randi shares the details to this incredible journey that goes back four years. A journey that eve…

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Ep 37: From Hitchhiking Hobo to Founder of RE/MAX Results: The Journey of John Collopy 57:25

2y ago57:25

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The founder of RE/MAX Results, the largest RE/MAX franchise in the country, is our guest today, and John Collopy never fails to entertain and inspire. In his book, The Reward of Knowing, John details a life of abuse, trouble, and addiction. And he dives deep into a few of those stories on today's episode. Stories that include leaving home as a teen…

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Ep 36: From Crackin' Backs to #CaptainHomeFinder: Ryan Fischer's Story of Struggle and Success 1:01:06

2y ago1:01:06

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Ryan Fischer's journey from high school valedictorian to leader of his own very successful real estate team was anything but smooth. There were many bumps along the way. Carrying heavy student loan debt out of school, this new chiropractor found out the hard way that establishing himself was going to demand patience. As he describes in today's podc…

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Ep 35: Five Time Cancer Survivor Joe Mottlow 1:16:10

2y ago1:16:10

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Joe Mottlow and Will Huffman have shared a lot of life together since their first meeting at TruGreen. But on June 15th, 5 years ago, Joe got his first indication that something was wrong. He kept waking up in puddles of sweat. After days of toughing this out, he made a trip to Fairview to discover things were not right. His bloodwork was off, and …

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Ep 34: The Radical Choice of Following Your Intuition with Kelsey Erickson 50:30

2y ago50:30

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Today we really get into the WOO WOO, and we know, after listening to this episode, you'll reconsider what you thought was WOO WOO, and actually give today's topic a try. And we're talking about dialing in, and really listening to, your intuition. Kelsey Erickson blends spirituality with strategy to find your purpose. How do you combine your passio…

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Ep 33: There For the Big Moments Is What Counts with Scott Roiger 51:48

2y ago51:48

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Scott Roiger is a St. Cloud State grad but, to Will's dismay, a HUGE Gophers fan. Beyond that, though, is a world of trust between Will, Sarah, and the relationship they have formed with Scott. After college, Scott got a real lesson in what it takes to be successful in the car-sales industry, a taste of success he didn't enjoy. That's when a friend…

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Ep 32: The Fuel From Failure with Nick Dreher 1:08:35

2y ago1:08:35

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Nick is not a man afraid to jump in feet first and figure things out along the way. It began at a young age when he started his own collection agency with a few friends. He also met, and eventually married his high school sweetheart. Afterwards he went the safe route, landing a steady corporate job, which was fine until his job was eliminated. Now …

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Ep 31: Will's Health Journey - One Year Later 39:33

2y ago39:33

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May 24th is Will Huffman's workout anniversary! It's also the day he started hating his trainer, Jordan. And by hate, he means...well, hate, but in the most loving of ways. Today Will and Sarah go back a year to why Will started down the fitness road, and what he's experienced since. Sore buns, new shirts, and a new appreciation for healthy eating.…

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Ep 30: Learning How to Design a Completely Original Life Experience with Randi Larson 1:04:08

2y ago1:04:08

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The woman behind the world famous Pursey joins Will, Sarah, and Jorie on this episode of Life Behind the Highlight Reel. Since 1997 the Pursey Code has taken on a life of its own. Randi Larson and her sister Jeni Kurtyka have designed a business around their lives, with the goal of helping other women discover their energy and design a completely o…

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Ep 29: From Breaking Coffee Tables to the NICU with Sara Schaber Fitterer 1:17:19

2y ago1:17:19

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Sarah Huffman and Sara Schaber Fitterer go back...way back to Mr Randle's biology class in the 10th grade. They've been friends ever since. With that kind of history, expect great stories, including getting dumped at a Sarah Mclachlan concert, being roomies after college, their "anything for money" parties, relationships, marriage....then a baby. A…

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Ep 28: Jorie's Mom, Jamie Walker, Opens Up About Teen Pregnancy, Changing Healthcare for All, and Her Love for Sonic Chili Cheese Dogs! 58:07

2y ago58:07

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We are so proud to welcome Jorie's mom, Jamie Walker, to Life Behind the Highlight Reel. And this is one of those podcasts that there was no way to outline. No way to know exactly where the discussion would go, and that was the perfect way to approach this interview. Jamie's story begins with multiple moves, a passion for education, and a teen preg…

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Ep 27: Finding Your Why to Create a Life of Purpose with Jona Flores 52:12

2y ago52:12

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Our very own NAR 30 under 30 recipient, Jona Flores, is a leader, a professional and overall an amazing human! She has connected to her "Why" and that is the rocket fuel she needs for a long and successful career. In this recording of our previous Meeting of the Minds session, Jona will share how she got to where she is, the steps she took to disco…

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Ep 26: Life Behind the Highlight Reel Q1 Recap 43:40

2y ago43:40

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Coming up we are recapping the last four months on the podcast. The guests, the amazing stories, and the lessons learned. This is a great episode if you've been with us throughout our podcast journey, but it's also a great episode if you're brand new to Life Behind the Highlight Reel because it'll bring you completely up to date to where we have be…

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Ep 25: Cinde Vadnais On Why Mindset Matters...Because 5 AM Workouts Suck 57:52

2y ago57:52

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Our friend, Cinde Vadnais, is one of the reasons we stay with RE/MAX Results. From branch manager and operations manager, to recruiter and real estate agent, she has covered almost every role in this industry. Her real strength is her ability to form long-term working relationships. She has helped countless agents accelerate their career through he…

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Ep 24 Dustin Underwood (Part 2) 2:00:31

2y ago2:00:31

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This week we wrap up our incredible interview with Dustin Underwood, who served multiple jail terms before finding his path -- only to lose his way again. If episode one left you looking for a happy ending, then settle in for an heart-warming conclusion to his story. Wrapping up episode 1, Dustin was getting ready to leave Team Challenge with nothi…

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23: Dustin Underwood (Part 1) 1:02:04

2+ y ago1:02:04

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Dustin Underwood is a past client and now friend who has a story of overcoming seemingly impossible odds. Dustin grew up surrounded by alcohol and drugs in Bloomington. After being expelled from school, legal problems started to build with an eventual jail sentence before the age of 18. After 18 his drug and theft problems continued, eventually lea…

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22: Golden Retriever vs. Lab? At Helping Paws, They're Both Winners! 49:35

2+ y ago49:35

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Golden Retriever vs. Lab? At Helping Paws, They're Both Winners! In this episode, we are joined by Amanda, Brenda, and Lynn; 3 amazing individuals who work together at Helping Paws to uniquely create new opportunities to achieve their goal of furthering their impact and getting more people involved by growing their community on social media! Helpin…

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21: Launching, Bus Schedules, and Lobotomies with Jill Morrison 44:26

2+ y ago44:26

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Launching, Bus Schedules, and Lobotomies with Jill Morrison Financial advisors advise us to always save up to 6 months’ worth of expenses. Jill decided to defy that advice and quit her job with just $1,300 to her name. She launched her business that has been operating for over a year. In this episode, we’ll be seeking to learn more about Jill. It i…

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20: Redefining Friendly Competition w/ Kara Werth and Bethany Nelson 1:04:44

2+ y ago1:04:44

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Redefining Friendly Competition with Kara Werth and Bethany Nelson We often interpret competition as a rivalry that breeds enmity amongst competing groups. Well, that’s not always the case. Today, we are honored to have our friends, Kara Werth and Bethany Nelson, who also double as our competitors in the real estate world. Bethany has a degree in P…

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19: Chasing your dreams in a pandemic w/ Ava Beilke 55:36

2+ y ago55:36

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Chasing Your Dreams in a Pandemic with Ava Beilke Have you ever thought about quitting your job during the pandemic to chase your dreams? It might sound scary but that’s exactly what today’s guest, Ava Beilke did! Ava is a Social Media Coach, self-love advocate, speaker, and writer dedicated to helping people live a better life through a guided rea…

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18: Do NOT listen to this while driving! w/ Vanessa Rose 59:55

2+ y ago59:55

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DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS WHILE DRIVING! Have you heard about the power of meditation, but you have no idea what it involves? This episode is for you. We have the amazing Vanessa Rose joining us on the show. She will help us understand the power of manifestation, our programming and how it works, how her ACTV8 program works, and get to learn more about…

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