Best Rafik Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 50 - Bringing Buildings Back to Life with Rafik Moore 39:26

15d ago39:26

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**This interview is special as it marks our 50th Episode milestone!!** I want to thank my team who has helped me along the way - and all the amazing guests that have taken the time to impart your wisdom to all our wonderful listeners and making the podcast what it is today! Rafik Moore immigrated from Uzbekistan in 1998. Knowing he was in the Land …

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Episode 51 - Using Construction for a Higher Purpose with Jillian Kalogerson 34:59

13h ago34:59

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Jillian Kalogerson has been handy from a young age. Learning everything from her dad, she renovated her own home while going to law school. She learned that law school wasn't what she ultimately wanted, but building and construction was. Fast forward to today, she is the Principal at RISE Collaborative Development - a full-service construction comp…

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Episode 260: Mastering Real Estate Success with Stoic Equity: Building Strong Relationships & Winning Deals with Jeremy Friedman 54:21

1h ago54:21

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Episode 260: Building Strong Relationships & Winning Deals with Jeremy Friedman Guest: Jeremy Friedman is the co-founder of Stoic Equity Partners, a commercial real estate firm focused on multi-tenant industrial properties. With Stoic's portfolio nearing $100 million in assets under management and spanning over one million square feet, Jeremy share…

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Episode 259: Shauna the Tax Goddess on Legally Avoiding Taxes 56:32

7d ago56:32

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Episode 259: Shauna the Tax Goddess Guest: Shauna the Tax Goddess, is a top-tier tax strategist with over 105 specialists under her wing, focusing on U.S. taxation. Shauna, a CPA with a Master's in Taxation, and is one of the few Certified Tax Strategists in the country. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Shauna shares invaluable insights…

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Episode 49 - Educating Students for the Common Good with Andy Babula 29:37

19d ago29:37

29:37

Andy Babula is the Director of the Real Estate Program at the University of St Thomas. From real life experiences in the Real Estate Industry from Target to United Health to Assembly, Andy brings his expertise to the classroom - setting the stage for the future leaders of the Twin Cities Real Estate space. I hope you're paying attention to this pod…

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Episode 258: Deferring Taxes with Vanguard 1031 Exchange President Brandon Burns 1:08:32

21d ago1:08:32

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Episode 258: Deferring Taxes with Vanguard 1031 Exchange President Brandon Burns Guest: In this episode of the REI Diamonds show, host Dan Breslin welcomes Brandon Burns, a seasoned 1031 exchange expert. With over 4,000 transactions under his belt, Brandon runs one of the 119 1031 exchange companies in the country. His extensive experience and deep…

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Episode 257: Tax Lien Investing with Angela Duncan 52:46

27d ago52:46

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Episode: Tax Lien Investing with Angela Duncan Guest: Angela is a force in the personal finance industry with 25+ years of experience in helping people transform their lives by using passive investments to build generational wealth. Angela has a diverse career in banking and financial advising, owning a top 10 RE/MAX office for 5 straight years wit…

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Episode 256: Turn Key Rental Market Selection with Zach Lemaster 57:00

1M ago57:00

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Episode: Turn Key Rental Market Selection with Zach Lemaster Guest: Zach Lemaster is the founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement, a turn key rental company focusing on new construction single family & small multi family rental property. Starting his investment journey while serving as an Optometrist and Captain in the US Air Force, Zach strategically g…

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Episode 255: Private Money Lending Masterclass with Dan Breslin 1:11:00

2M ago1:11:00

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Episode: Private Money Lending Masterclass with Dan Breslin Guest: This is a presentation on Private Money Lending by Dan Breslin, host of the REI Diamonds Show. Big Idea: Private Money Lending can be an effective and reliable source of above average returns for those with some cash. It is also an effective method to scale a fix & flip business. Th…

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Episode 254: Private Money Lending with Dan Breslin 1:21:43

1M ago1:21:43

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Episode: Private Money Lending with Dan Breslin Guest: This episode is actually Dan interviewing his father, Dan Breslin. The elder Dan Breslin is a Private Money Lender for other fix & flip investors throughout the Northeastern US. Big Idea: Private Money Lending can be an effective and reliable source of above average returns for those with some …

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Episode 48 - Erinn Farrell: Empowering Others through Connection and Belonging 37:30

2M ago37:30

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After years climbing the corporate ladder, and much success in the Advertising industry, Erinn Farrell couldn't ignore a longing within her - she knew something else was out there where she could be dedicating her value and time in a better way. Erinn went on to partner with three other women to bring forth The Coven - a vibrant and inclusive cowor…

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Episode 253: Gino Barbaro on Large Multi Family Real Estate Investing in 2024 1:05:06

2M ago1:05:06

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Episode 253: Gino Barbaro on Large Multi Family Real Estate Investing in 2024 Guest: In this episode, we sit down with Gino Barbaro, co-founder of the Jake and Gino brand and a titan in the multifamily real estate space. Gino shares his incredible journey from running a small family restaurant to managing over $350 million in assets. Gino Barbaro i…

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Episode 252: Redeveloping U.S. Malls Part 2 with Brait Fund Saul Zenkevicius 1:08:06

2M ago1:08:06

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Episode: Redeveloping U.S. Malls Part 2 with Brait Fund Saul Zenkevicius Guest: Saul Zenkevicius is a personal friend and prior business partner of mine. We used to flip houses together in Chicago & Miami. Now he’s moved on to redeveloping underperforming Malls with his partner Rafik and their team. Big Idea: The biggest opportunity in commercial r…

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Episode 47 - A Conversation with CRE Veteran Peter Mork 41:17

2M ago41:17

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Who knew painting houses on Summit Avenue in St. Paul would be the start of the ever-so-successful career of Peter Mork? As the managing partner of Edina-based Capital Partners, Peter looks back on his exciting career and how it led him to be the commercial real estate veteran he is today. Peter also gives insight into finding good debt, the import…

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Episode 251: Redeveloping Dying Malls with Brait Capital Founder Rafik Moore 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

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Episode: Redeveloping Dying Malls with Brait Capital Founder Rafik Moore Guest: Rafik is a seasoned commercial real estate operator with extensive experience in retail & industrial property. His company, Brait Capital is now focused on very large retail & industrial assets. Recently, he has closed on 3 shopping mall properties with large vacancy an…

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Episode 46: From Serving Restaurants to Selling Restaurants with Joe Latina 32:39

3M ago32:39

32:39

Joe Latina was born into a family restaurant business, spending much of his childhood washing dishes and cooking breakfast. His path continued in the hospitality industry until he dipped his toes in Real Estate and got his license and began investing. Now, Joe is one of the top-producing real estate brokers in the Mid-Atlantic region and is the Man…

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Episode 250: Living by the Water: Real Estate Insights with Roger King on Waterfront Investments & Tax Benefits 1:18:06

3M ago1:18:06

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Episode 250: Living by the Water: Real Estate Insights with Roger King on Waterfront Investments & Tax Benefits Guest: Roger King, an experienced real estate investor now residing in Puerto Rico, joins us on the REI Diamond Show. With a career spanning over 30 years, Roger's expertise ranges from residential to commercial real estate, with a partic…

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Episode 45: Making Spaces Meaningful with Jenna Myrland 39:12

3M ago39:12

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Jenna Myrland believes that reshaping places will reshape communities, which in-turn, reshapes people’s lives. As the owner and designer of her studio, JM Workshop, Jenna is using her past experiences as a vehicle to elevate spaces for change. Her work with a humanitarian agency focused on design for connection and community across the globe. It in…

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Episode 44 - From Carpenter to CEO with Josh Helgesen 36:15

4M ago36:15

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Josh Helgesen has been handy from the get-go. Woodworking in the shop with his dad sparked interest early and turned into a passion he would soon form his career around. Fast forward to 2001, he was brought onto Greiner Construction as an apprentice. Working as a carpenter, then onto foreman/superintendent roles, Josh continued to climb the ladder …

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Episode 249: How to Bill Your Tenants for Water Usage with Kelly Koontz 56:03

4M ago56:03

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Episode 249: How to Bill Your Tenants for Water Usage with Kelly Koontz Guest: Kelly Koontz, a seasoned expert in utility submetering solutions tailored for multifamily properties. With over two decades of experience at Submeter Solutions, Kelly has been at the forefront of revolutionizing utility management strategies, empowering property owners t…

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Episode 245: Avoid Property Insurance Nightmares with Public Adjuster Andy Gurczak 1:00:34

4M ago1:00:34

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Episode 245: Avoid Property Insurance Nightmares with Public Adjuster Andy Gurczak Guest: Andy Gurczak is a seasoned real estate investor and public insurance adjuster. Starting with a humble duplex, Andy has strategically expanded his portfolio to include a variety of commercial properties. He leverages his construction background and keen market …

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Episode 43 - Fueling Hearts and Communities with Scott Redd 31:58

4M ago31:58

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A former football player at the University of Minnesota, Scott Redd has always been determined to do his best on, and off the field. While his football career ended when he graduated college, his most important job was just beginning in the workforce. Now, Scott Redd is the CEO and President of Sabathani Community Center, a pillar in the heart of S…

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Episode 248: New Silver Fintech CEO Kirill Bensonoff on Blockchain Hard Money Loans 55:26

4M ago55:26

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Episode 248: New Silver Fintech CEO Kirill Bensonoff on Blockchain Hard Money Loans Guest: Kirill Bensonoff, CEO of New Silver, a groundbreaking fintech lending organization, is at the forefront of revolutionizing real estate investment. With a focus on fix and flip, ground-up construction, and buy-to-rent projects, New Silver provides investors wi…

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Episode 41 - Creating Healthy Spaces for A Brighter Future with Jonathon Cremer 37:05

5M ago37:05

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From the small town of Harmony, Minnesota with a population of about 1,000 people, Jonathon Cremer grew up in a 4th generation family manufacturing recycling business. He learned the ins and outs of how a business is ran from a young age. You could say growing a business was in his blood. While his family created a community in business - he wanted…

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Episode 247: Transforming Big-Box Retail into Self-Storage: A Conversation with Clint Harris 45:34

5M ago45:34

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Episode 247: Transforming Big-Box Retail into Self-Storage: A Conversation with Clint Harris Guest: Clint Harris is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate expert who traded in his medical sales career for a life of financial, time, and location independence through strategic investments in real estate. From implanting pacemakers to converting big …

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Episode 246: Real Estate Development with Darcy Marler 52:43

5M ago52:43

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Episode 246: Real Estate Development with Darcy Marler Guest: Darcy Marler is a seasoned real estate investor and developer with over two decades of experience in flipping houses, rental properties, land development, and new construction. From an MIT graduate to a successful real estate entrepreneur, Darcy's journey has been marked by valuable less…

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Episode 40 - Retail Capital Markets Leaders: Cory Villaume and Matt Hazelton 38:13

5M ago38:13

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Cory Villaume and Matt Hazelton started in the Commercial Real Estate business just weeks apart, 18 years ago. Now, as a dynamic duo, they're heading up the Retail Capital Markets team at JLL Minneapolis. Over their careers they have been responsible for nearly $1 billion of retail property dispositions and acquisitions. From selling shopping cente…

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Episode 244: Lease Option - Rent to Own Real Estate Investing with Adam Zach 52:56

6M ago52:56

52:56

Episode 244: Lease Option - Rent to Own Real Estate Investing with Adam Zach Guest: Adam Zach, is a seasoned real estate investor, with over a decade of experience in real estate. Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in North Dakota to building a diverse portfolio spanning multiple states, highl…

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Episode 39: Using Obstacles as a Launching Pad with Logan Haskett 29:09

6M ago29:09

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At just 26 years old, Logan Haskett is making a name for himself. After several hardships during his adolescent years, Logan knew the path he was on was the losing one. Knowing he had an entrepreneurial spirit within himself, he started to build his knowledge and strengthen his abilities, which in-turn, was just the beginning of a successful career…

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Episode 243: Storage Yard Real Estate Development with Chris Long 56:55

6M ago56:55

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Episode 243: Storage Yard Real Estate Development with Chris Long Guest: Join us in this captivating interview with Chris Long, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed a simple solution into a booming real estate venture. Chris, a licensed carpenter, identified a gap in the market and embarked on a journey that led him from the cold capital of Can…

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Episode 38 - Brian Ingram: Generosity is the First Bite, not the Last 30:23

6M ago30:23

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Brian Ingram knows how to put love on a plate. Considering himself as the "world's worst student," Brian's mom put him in a culinary program at the age of 14. By the age of 18, he left his home state of Alaska with a passion for the culinary world, working in restaurants as a chef, travelling from San Francisco to New York, and Singapore to Paris. …

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Episode 242: Navigating Market Turbulence: Lessons from Brock Holliman's Real Estate Success 55:20

7M ago55:20

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Episode 242: Navigating Market Turbulence: Lessons from Brock Holliman's Real Estate Success Guest: Brock Holliman, a resilient real estate entrepreneur, shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Memphis to becoming a prominent figure in Florida's real estate market. Starting with a lawn mowing business during the real estate depressi…

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Episode 37 - Steve Wellington: The Whole World is Real Estate 27:38

7M ago27:38

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Steve Wellington, founder of Wellington Management, Inc., is among Minnesota's most admired CEO's. Since starting the company in 1984, WMI has developed and/or acquired more than 100 commercial and residential properties in the Twin Cities and is currently the 10th largest property management company in St. Paul/Minneapolis. Steve is also an active…

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Episode 241: Empowering Wealth Creation: A Deep Dive into Real Estate with Wyatt Simon 55:20

7M ago55:20

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Episode 241: A Deep Dive into Real Estate with Wyatt Simon Guest: Wyatt Simon is a seasoned real estate investor renowned for his transformative approach to achieving financial freedom through strategic property investments. With a background rooted in leveraging the power of real estate assets, Wyatt has successfully built a remarkable portfolio, …

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Episode 240: Bob Bernotas on Building & Flipping Franchise Businesses for Huge Capital Gains 53:46

7M ago53:46

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Episode 240: Bob Bernotas on Building & Flipping Franchise Businesses for Huge Capital Gains Guest: Bob Bernotas boasts over three decades of immersion in the franchise industry, beginning his journey in 1986 when he opened his first West Coast Video franchise. Since then, he has owned multiple franchise concepts and units, with some achieving rema…

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E36 - Roger King's Insider Investment Secrets 35:55

7M ago35:55

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Roger King initially thought he would be a musician after attending the well-known Berklee College of Music, until he was influenced by his father's venture into property investing. Roger switched paths and found another talent, real estate. Now, with 27-years of real estate under his belt, Roger has garnered over 180 successful property flips, the…

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Episode 239: Navigating Real Estate Development: Insights from Brandon Cobb 1:05:06

8M ago1:05:06

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Episode 239: Navigating Real Estate Development: Insights from Brandon Cobb Guest: Brandon Cobb is a seasoned real estate developer with a keen eye for opportunities and a strategic approach to navigating the market. With a background in both new construction and land development, Brandon brings valuable insights into the evolving landscape of real…

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E35 - Heidi Zimmer: When Nothing is Certain, Anything is Possible 37:40

8M ago37:40

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Heidi Zimmer thought she was going to be a City Planner until she leaned into her curiosity of the commercial real estate development world. She moved from big city jobs to the non-profit sector revealing her niche in affordable housing. Through her development experience, her work percolated a passion; creating spaces that integrated health and we…

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Episode 238: Skylines and Strategies: Navigating New York City Real Estate with Bob Knakal 58:42

8M ago58:42

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Episode 238: Navigating New York City Real Estate with Bob Knakal Guest: Join us in this episode as we sit down with Bob Knakal, Head of the New York Private Capital Group at JLL, a seasoned investment sales broker with a 40-year career in the dynamic New York City real estate market. Bob shares insights into his impressive journey, highlighting hi…

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Episode 237: Unlocking Wealth Beyond Real Estate: A Conversation with Steve Selengut 52:57

8M ago52:57

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Episode: In this episode, we're breaking away from the traditional real estate discussions to explore an intriguing investment avenue – stocks, securities, and closed-end funds. Dan sits down with Steve Selengut, a seasoned investor with a unique perspective that challenges conventional real estate thinking. Steve shares insights into his investmen…

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Episode 236: From Immigrant Hustler to Real Estate Titan: Rod Khleif's Psychology of Building & Rebuilding Empires 48:32

9M ago48:32

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Episode 236: Rod Khleif's Psychology of Building & Rebuilding Empires Guest: From wearing hand-me-downs to owning thousands of doors, Rod Khleif's real estate journey is one of epic upswings and gut-wrenching falls. He immigrated to the US at 6, faced childhood poverty, and built a real estate empire, only to lose millions in the 2008 crash. But Ro…

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Episode 235: Elevating Your Life: Unraveling the Journey to Freedom and Fulfillment with Brad Chandler 1:11:38

9M ago1:11:38

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Episode 235: Unraveling the Journey to Freedom and Fulfillment with Brad Chandler Guest: In this episode we speak with Brad Chandler, the driving force behind Express Home Buyers and a true pioneer in the real estate industry. From building a successful company with a formidable SEO presence to a transformative shift in mindset and lifestyle, Brad'…

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Episode 34 - Lessons from a Business Legend with Brien Slawik 35:53

10M ago35:53

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Marie Slawik was a woman before her time. During the 1950's, a time when men dominated the business sector, Marie and her husband, Harold, founded and owned one of the largest Ford dealerships in the Midwest - Midway Ford in St. Paul., along with an auto-parts store, leasing and car title-loan businesses in an early vertical integration model. They…

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Episode 33 - Are you REDI to Advance your Career? 33:21

10M ago33:21

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Andre Ingram and Nene Matey-Keke live out the Urban Land Institute's Real Estate Diversity Initiative (REDI) program's mission: to advance the careers of professionals of color and women in commercial real estate. Ingram, a Development Manager at Schaefer Richardson, and Matey-Keke a decorated broker and founder of RNR Real estate group at Compass …

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Episode 234: Real Estate Uncovered: Building Success and Weathering the Storm with Doug Faron 53:13

11M ago53:13

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Episode 234 with Doug Faron: Building Success and Weathering the Storm Guest: Doug's extensive experience in the real estate industry, combined with his innovative strategies, has made him a sought-after expert in the field. Throughout his career, he has successfully navigated high-growth markets, mastered the art of property management, and achiev…

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Episode 233: Tech to Real Estate: A Unique Journey with Kranti Ponnam 56:53

11M ago56:53

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Episode 233: Tech to Real Estate: A Unique Journey with Kranti Ponnam Guest: Kranti Ponnam, an accomplished engineer with a strong background in technology, embarked on a remarkable journey in the real estate world. Born and raised in India, Kranti's early exposure to his family's deep involvement in real estate ignited his passion for the industry…

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Episode 32 - Kristen Anderson Uses Space for a Purpose 31:27

11M ago31:27

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Kristen Anderson oversees Hempel Real Estate's construction and design activities. She is part of the reason why we're able to host our podcast show as she and her team built the beautiful podcast studio! Kristen's love for historic buildings broke her into the business. After working on the famous Trinity Church on Wall Street in New York City, it…

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Episode 232: Inside the Self-Storage Industry with Jacob Vanderslice of Van West Partners 36:15

11M ago36:15

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Episode 232: Inside the Self-Storage Industry with Jacob Vanderslice of Van West Partners Guest: Jacob Vanderslice is a real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Van West Partners, a real estate investment firm that specializes in self-storage facilities. Jacob has an extensive back…

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Mohamad Hesham Daba | HoM #007 36:39

12M ago36:39

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Professor of Pharmacology in the faculty of medicine Mansoura University "بيقولوا الأب بيعيش تاني مع ولاده، أنا بفضل الله عشت تاني مع ولادي وعشت كمان مرة مع حفيدي، العلاقة بيننا جميلة جدا وهو أجمل حاجة في حياتي، ورغم إن والده ووالدته آباء رائعين وبيشركوه في كل تجاربهم وبيعيش معاهم سفرهم لبلدان كتير ومختلفة وجميلة إلا إني أخدته مرة لراس البر وقضى يو…

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Magda Abd-Elsalaam | HoM #006 50:45

12M ago50:45

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Professor of pulmonology in the faculty of medicine Mansoura University (هم البنات للممات) المثل ده حقيقي جدا، كل ما بتحب حد أكتر بتخاف عليه أكتر وأكتر، رغم كده بناتي وعيلتي أجمل حاجة في حياتي، أنا كنت وحيدة عشان كده بقدر جدا عيلتي وكان نفسي يبقى عندي عيال كتير جدا، أجمل وأمتع وقت بقضيه هو الوقت اللي بنقضيه سوا في جو عائلي ودافي واحنا بنشوف فيلم وب…

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