Best Lisa Christianson Podcasts (2024)

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

9d ago39:12

39:12

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

24d ago36:15

36:15

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

1M ago31:58

31:58

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

2M ago37:05

37:05

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

3M ago38:13

38:13

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

3M ago29:09

29:09

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

4M ago30:23

30:23

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

4M ago27:38

27:38

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

5M ago35:55

35:55

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

5M ago37:40

37:40

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

7M ago35:53

35:53

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

7M ago33:21

33:21

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

8M ago31:27

31:27

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 31 - Girl, Buy that Building! with Torrey Benson 36:46

9M ago36:46

36:46

Torrey Benson is a lifer when it comes to real estate. Coming from a family in commercial real estate, she has maneuvered her professional career around it. A Minnesota native, Torrey grew up a ski racer, going to Minnesota's popular ski area, Buck Hill. As to no one's surprise, she ended up in Montana where she is currently a Commerical Real Estat…

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Episode 30 - Neil Timmins: Take Action Today, Get Paid Forever 31:45

9M ago31:45

31:45

Neil's first job was at a bank - and when he realized his mom made double what he did as a Residential Real Estate Agent, he knew he needed to switch gears. He followed his mom's footsteps and by the age of 29, he became the #1 RE/MAX agent in Iowa, but despite this, he longed for more freedom to choose how he spent his time. Neil began to realize …

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Episode 29 - Tables Have Turned! Lisa Christianson was Born an Entrepreneur 27:43

10M ago27:43

27:43

Something fun and exciting this week as Lisa Christianson sits on the other side of the mic and is in the hot seat! Christianson & Company's Summer Intern interviews Lisa on this special podcast. Lisa was an entrepreneur before she was an entrepreneur. As soon as she could remember, Lisa would doodle ideas onto paper about different business ideas …

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Episode 28 - Become an Expert in your Niche with Veteran Jill Rasmussen 35:26

11M ago35:26

35:26

Jill Rasmussen has amassed one of the most impressive 35-year real estate resumes. She has established herself as a leading healthcare specialist providing strategic planning, brokerage, development, and investment services. As one of the three principals at Davis Healthcare Real Estate Group, Jill tells us how she got her start in the commercial r…

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Episode 27 - Making Work Meaningful with Paul Edlund 27:51

11M ago27:51

27:51

From Criminal Defense Attorney to CEO and Owner of J. Benson Construction, Paul Edlund's career journey has been quite the ride. After working as an Attorney for over 10 years, Paul realized that during that time, his life had spiraled into shambles. Being married with three children, he admitted himself to rehab in 2016 for addiction to alcohol. H…

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Episode 26 - Betsy Vohs has the Magic Design Touch 38:58

12M ago38:58

38:58

Design was instilled in Betsy Vohs at an early age. Growing up, she asked for a design budget for her bedroom on her birthday - she knew it was her life-calling. Fast forward to 2015, her love came full circle as she founded a design studio, Studio BV. It is now considered one of the fastest growing design firms in Minneapolis. Vohs' passion for he…

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Episode 25 - A Dynamic Duo: Patty and John Wall, Co-Owners of Malcolm Yards 46:33

12M ago46:33

46:33

Patty Wall, a former chef/caterer, was planning and executing a wedding event when her client called it off 10 days before. Little did she know, the soon-to-be groom would be her future husband, business partner, and co-creator of The Market at Malcolm Yards. With John, coming from a commercial real estate/development background, this dynamic duo w…

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Episode 24 - Nicole Middendorf Inspires Us to Prosper Well 32:52

1y ago32:52

32:52

Nicole Middendorf is a wealth advisor, author, coach, speaker, and media contributor. Not only is she the CEO of ProsperWell Financial, but she devotes her life to elevating over life's circumstances. On today's episode, listen to how Nicole went from "having it all" to surviving an earth-shattering domestic abuse crisis. We hear how she pulled her…

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Episode 23 - Chris Simmons Unplugged 43:06

1y ago43:06

43:06

If you’re in the Commercial Real Estate world in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Market, you’ve probably heard the name Chris Simmons. With his larger-than-life personality combined with the amount of knowledge he holds; it is to no surprise the standout leader he is and the impact he has on the industry. With over 25 years' experience, Chris is a Managin…

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Episode 22 - Marshall Nguyen brings Representation and Impact to the Industry 35:18

1y ago35:18

35:18

Coming to the United States at five years old, Marshall Nguyen learned at a young age that how hard you work, is how big your reward is. The quickest way for Marshall's parents to earn an income in the US, was to enter and operate their own nail business. Fast forward to Marshall's high school years, he was reading through the leases for the nail s…

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Episode 21 - Providing Employment and Purpose with Brent Babcock 40:13

1y ago40:13

40:13

Brent Babcock is Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN). He is responsible for retail, e-commerce, aftermarket sales, and organization marketing, communications, and facilities. When Brent started his job at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota, he quickly realized how retail helps provide additional support for th…

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Episode 20 - Discovering Nature and Self at Camp Fire MN with Sara Lemke 21:49

1y ago21:49

21:49

Camp Fire Minnesota (formerly known as Camp Tanadoona) has empowered youth for a century. Located on 103 acres on Lake Minnewashta in Excelsior, Camp Fire started in 1910 as an organization for girls to discover nature. Formerly located on the lands of the Dakota and Ojibwe, this organization has grown to serve 10,000 youth each year. Director of D…

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Episode 19 - In-office vs. Remote? Brokers weigh in on what will bring workers back to the office 39:30

1y ago39:30

39:30

Is this special episode, Lisa Christianson sits down with a number of brokers during an Open House held at the Hempel Office Building located in the Crosstown Preserve of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. With the rise of remote workers, they give their insight on what landlords and companies need to do to bring workers back to the office. Find out which br…

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Episode 18 - Continuing a Family Legacy with Howard Paster 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

38:41

Howard Paster's vision to bring his third-generation family business to the top has come with a lot of learning opportunities and sacrifices. For over 70 years, Paster Properties has owned and developed neighborhood commercial real estate properties throughout the Twin Cities. Under Howard's leadership, the company has continued to meet neighborhoo…

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Episode 17 - Envisioning Creative Places and Spaces with Leif Eikevik 38:34

1+ y ago38:34

38:34

Leif Eikevik credits his father for merging his creative side with his technical side to shape him into the successful architect he is today. Eikevik works for Leo A Daly – a successful family firm that was established in 1915. Eikevik is based in Minneapolis where he is the Market Sector Leader for their commercial lab life sciences and GSA divisi…

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Episode 16 - Mike Kaeding is on a Mission to Disrupt the Construction Industry 37:50

1+ y ago37:50

37:50

Mike Kaeding’s parents started a family business managing and building apartments 30 years ago. When it was time for the business to be passed on to him...he wanted nothing to do with it. Until he realized the business was much more than apartment buildings. As the CEO of Norhart Construction, Mike took his small family business and transformed it …

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Episode 15 - Building a Booming Business with Primp CEO, Wesley Uthus 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

43:13

During tough economic times, some of the best ideas are born. Wesley Uthus was waiting tables fresh out of college during the 2008 recession when she and a friend spontaneously came up with the idea of an affordable, but unique place to shop for ladies' clothes. With a dream and just $16k in their pockets, they took a leap of faith and flew - openi…

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Episode 14 - Max Musicant Creates Spaces where People want to be 41:46

1+ y ago41:46

41:46

When you see an open space in downtown Minneapolis, what do you envision? Max Musicant sees yoga classes and concerts in the summertime, and frozen snow mazes and mobile saunas in the winter. Growing up with a love of cities and public spaces, Max, the Owner, and Founder of The Musicant Group, improves the environment that surrounds commercial spac…

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Episode 13 - Shannon Rusk: From Engineer to Development Expert 31:10

1+ y ago31:10

31:10

Shannon Rusk may have started her career as an engineer, but now as the Senior Vice President of Senior Housing Development at Oppidan, she is right where she wants, and needs to be. After entering the job market in engineering, Shannon forged herself into the male-dominated industry and never stopped - thanks to the many friends she credits along …

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Episode 12 - Ashok Dhariwal Nama-Slays the Retail Franchise World 26:24

1+ y ago26:24

26:24

Ashok Dhariwal believes that yoga is for anybody and everybody. He owns and operates four multi-unit YogaFit Studios in Minneapolis. At the age of five, Ashok started working with his parents, where he realized the difference a person can make in a customer's life. Ashok's story was just beginning. Listen to his advice on the importance of building…

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Episode 11 - Cory McClure Creates Opportunity 32:01

1+ y ago32:01

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Cory McClure has an eye for opportunities that most people wouldn’t know exist. Starting his career in computer software and hardware sales, he was laid off during the 2008 recession. During that time, at the age of 38, he started from square one and switched gears to the real estate industry where he saw an opportunity to purchase properties going…

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Episode 10 - Dan Stoltz - Life is About Giving, Not Getting 33:22

1+ y ago33:22

33:22

Dan is the President and CEO of Spire Credit Union. He's an award winner, board member, a go-getter, and a go-giver. In the 22 years of his leadership at Spire, he has doubled its size to over 150,000 members. He credits much of his success in business to his humble beginnings as a paperboy on the East Side of St Paul. Listen to more of Dan's story…

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Episode 9 - Brian Kueppers - Entrepreneur Extraordinaire 45:24

1+ y ago45:24

45:24

At the age of 27, Brian Kueppers launched Apex, a national provider of tech-based solutions in the healthcare industry, out of his own home. This St. John's University alum discusses the importance of relationships, how he navigated the rise and rebuilding of his company, and how as a Vikings fan, how he felt when his career path crossed the Green …

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85 – Work-for-Hire Freelance Writing, with Tracie Heskett 31:23

2y ago31:23

31:23

Hoping to do freelance writing? Want to know what the freelancing life is really like? In episode 85 of The Professional Writer, Tracie Heskett and I – both long-time freelance writers – reveal our best tips for breaking into freelancing. The post 85 – Work-for-Hire Freelance Writing, with Tracie Heskett first appeared on Blogging Bistro.…

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84 – Blogging for Fun and Money, with Gregory Halpen 19:46

2y ago19:46

19:46

Episode 84 of The Professional Writer podcast is the first in an ongoing series where I chat with people who do interesting things with their writing – other than writing books. Gregory Halpen certainly fits the bill! He's a passionate home baker, dessert blogger, photographer, and life coach. The post 84 – Blogging for Fun and Money, with Gregory …

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Episode 8 - Taylor Doolittle - REMAX Residential Realtor 30:01

2y ago30:01

30:01

Taylor Doolittle is a residential Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Results in Minneapolis. He runs his own team of 20 people and is ranked in the Top 50 Residential Real Estate Agents in the State of Minnesota. On this episode, listen to Taylor's take on disruptors in the residential market and how the industry is shifting. His advice on when to buy a…

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Episode 7 - Tony Simmons - President of The Simmons Group 44:08

2y ago44:08

44:08

On today’s episode of People and Places and How We Use Spaces, Lisa is joined by Tony Simmons! Tony is the president of The Simmons Group and is a member of many not-for-profit boards. Follow along as Tony shares his perspective on the real estate market, the process behind building multi-tenant housing, and the importance of doing the right thing …

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Episode 6 - Cathy Schmidt Has The Tools to Build Organizations 37:16

2y ago37:16

37:16

On this episode, Lisa Christianson is joined by Cathy Schmidt. Cathy serves as the President and CEO of Stahl Construction. Follow along as Cathy shares her career experiences (this isn't her first time at Stahl), industry insights, and what it’s like being a woman in a C-Suite position in a male-dominated industry. The construction landscape is mo…

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Episode 5 - Insight Into the Incoming Workforce: A Conversation with Christianson & Company's Summer Interns 25:33

2y ago25:33

25:33

What is something Amanda Ferlita, Sam Ohmes and Lisa Christianson all have in common? Find out in this week’s episode, where I’m super excited to be joined by Christianson & Company’s Summer Interns. Sam and Amanda discuss how they got introduced to the world of commercial real estate, what their generation is looking for as they enter the job mark…

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Episode 4 - A Conversation With Culinary Genius Kim Bartmann 34:21

2y ago34:21

34:21

How did Kim Bartmann go from saying she will never work in a restaurant again to owning eight successful Minneapolis restaurants? Tune in to hear how woman business owner, 3-time James Beard award semifinalist, and champion of several community causes imagines new concepts and influences the Minneapolis restaurant scene. I'm thrilled to share my co…

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Episode 1 - Live from Hempel Studios with Ben Krsnak! 37:29

2y ago37:29

37:29

I am so excited to launch "People And Places And How We Use Spaces" with my friend, Ben Krsnak. Ben Krsnak is an Executive Vice President at Hempel, where he is instrumental in creating property enhancement and development strategy. Ben has over 20 years of experience working on behalf of both landlords and tenants. In our conversation, Ben shares …

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Episode 3 - NextStage: Taking Small Businesses to The Next Level! 47:58

2y ago47:58

47:58

On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with seasoned business advisors, Lee Hall and Kris Maritz. They are passionate about helping entrepreneurs at every stage. They have worn the hats of business owner, landlord, tenant, investor, lender and now take their experience to offer advisory services and financial assistance to small business o…

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Episode 2 - Pivoting Pandemic Style - with NParallel 44:23

2y ago44:23

44:23

NParallel was having its best year ever. A brand experience company which specializes in creating compelling in-person interactions had just signed a new lease when the world started shutting down in 2020. Don Gonse and Megan Diamond share how they were able to not only keep their business alive through the pandemic, but bring it back to thrive and…

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83 – Get Visibility Through Other People’s Platforms, with Lisa Simone Richards 44:38

2+ y ago44:38

44:38

Want a slew of simple-yet-effective tips to move from "invisible" to "in-demand" by getting featured on blogs, podcasts, magazines, and TV shows? In episode 83, Lisa Simone Richards, a PR & Visibility Strategist, shares insider secrets for reaching more people without spinning your wheels on social media or wasting money on Facebook ads. Includes e…

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82 – 3 Must-Dos When Setting Up Your Email List 18:34

2+ y ago18:34

18:34

I answer 3 burning questions people repeatedly ask about email list building: Can I bulk email my contacts through my regular email account? Since I’m required to display a valid postal address on every email, and I don’t want to display my home address, what are my options? Can I use my gmail address to send newsletters? The post 82 – 3 Must-Dos W…

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81 – Becoming a Writerpreneur 13:15

2+ y ago13:15

13:15

You work up your courage and pitch the “book baby” you’ve been laboring over for years to an agent or editor. They respond with, “Tell me about your author platform.” Your heart hits the floor as you realize that you’ve spent years writing your book, but only a few minutes thinking about who might buy it. I'd like you to consider a different approa…

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80 – Jump-Start Your Email List (Group Coaching Program) 27:14

2+ y ago27:14

27:14

I’m doing something different on the podcast today, introducing you to Jump-Start Your Email List, my group coaching program that starts March 15. I’ll walk you through the four items you’ll create during the program and introduce you to five bonus trainings and tutorials (valued at over $700) that you’ll receive as a student in the program. Plus, …

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