• Episode 54 - Breaking New Ground at Southside Health Services with Ann Cazaban
    2024/11/13

    Ann Cazaban is the Executive Director of Southside Community Health Services. Southside provides high quality and affordable medical, dental, behavioral and vision services.

    Southside was founded in 1971 and has been a staple in the Minneapolis community to lead a happy and productive life, built on the foundation of good health.

    Southside embarked on a new project, expanding their services with a new clinic located within the East Lake Street community in South Minneapolis, a medically underserved community.

    Ann chats to us about this soon-to-be groundbreaking and how Southside is dedicated to serving more people through it.


    Southside Community Health Services
    Ann's LinkedIn

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    32 分
  • Episode 53 - Brad Schafer: Improving the Lives of Investors through Real Estate
    2024/10/30

    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

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    41 分
  • Episode 52 - Jeremy Jacobs: Combat-Tested Veteran and Successful Business Leader
    2024/10/08

    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.

    Jeremy's LinkedIn
    Jeremy's Company Website

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    47 分
  • Episode 51 - Using Construction for a Higher Purpose with Jillian Kalogerson
    2024/09/24

    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

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    35 分
  • Episode 50 - Bringing Buildings Back to Life with Rafik Moore
    2024/09/10

    **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

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    39 分
  • Episode 49 - Educating Students for the Common Good with Andy Babula
    2024/08/27

    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

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    30 分
  • Episode 48 - Erinn Farrell: Empowering Others through Connection and Belonging
    2024/07/30

    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


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    38 分
  • Episode 47 - A Conversation with CRE Veteran Peter Mork
    2024/07/09

    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

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    41 分