Brad Schafer is the Chairman and CEO of Schafer Richardson, which provides quality investment, development, construction, leasing and management services throughout the Midwest.

After his sister-in-law introduced him to the industry, Brad has amassed an impressive 38-year career.

Listen to Brad talk about his first deal and investment property, how Shafer Richardson came about, and how they are the true trendsetters of the North Loop in Minneapolis.

Brad's LinkedIn
Schafer Richardson Website

Jeremy Jacobs is an Executive Managing Director at Colliers, leading markets throughout the Midwest.

Jeremy comes from humble beginnings growing up in a small town in Virginia. After joining the ROTC in Middle School, his Army interest was immediately sparked. Being the first person in his family to attend college, he went to the University of Richmond, and then 9-11 happened.

Jeremy attended law school and was deployed to Iraq in 2006 working as a Claims Officer Negotiator for 5 years.

Listen to how Jeremy made the transition from the military to Real Estate, his deployment stories and how they gave him a profound sense of humanity, and how American businessmen compare to an Iraqi one.

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Jeremy's Company Website

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 company specializing in meeting clients' needs during all phases of the planning, development and construction of both commercial and residential spaces.

With projects like Malcolm Yards in Minneapolis, Keg and Case in St. Paul, and the restaurant, Hai Hai, Jillian is driven by a purpose to build communities...and she is just getting started.


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Rise Collaborative Development

**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 of Opportunity; his path taught him the true meaning of the American Dream.

Today, Rafik is the CEO and founder of Brait Capital, a commercial real estate firm that specializes in acquiring, redeveloping, and managing distressed industrial, retail, and office spaces across the country.

Rafik reflects on what it means to be a true leader, how he sees the world differently from his life-path, and that success/happiness is a byproduct of 5 distinct principals he has learned along the way.

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Brait Capital

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 podcast as Andy leaves everyone with a tidbit of homework!

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Shenehon Center for Real Estate

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 coworking community where unique entrepreneurs and modern teams flourish. Not only that, but Erinn *also* founded her own design studio.

Take a listen to how Erinn was able to create opportunities in the creative and placemaking spaces, as well as how she models a healthy and vibrant community and culture.


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The Coven
Erinn Farrell Design

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 importance of education, and how to maximize your time in order to live the life you want.

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Capital Partners

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 Managing Principal of LMT Commercial in Wilmington, Delaware, serving real estate investors, property owners, occupiers and restaurant owners/operators.

Listen to how Joe and Lisa discuss what has changed in brokerage from when they first started, their CORFAC ties, and their love of Prince!

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LMT Commercial
CORFAC International