People and Places and How We Use Spaces
Everyone needs a place to live, work and play. Join business owner/broker/investor, Lisa Christianson, as she has conversations with successful people who share their inspiring stories and how their interactions with commercial real estate have impacted their lives, businesses, clients, and the world. You will find insights into strategies for selecting, acquiring, leasing, financing, and investing in commercial real estate.
Episodes
49 episodes since 2022
Episode 50 - Bringing Buildings Back to Life with Rafik Moore
**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 listen...
September 10, 2024
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39:26
Episode 49 - Educating Students for the Common Good with Andy Babula
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...
August 27, 2024
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29:37
Episode 48 - Erinn Farrell: Empowering Others through Connection and Belonging
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...
July 30, 2024
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37:30
Episode 47 - A Conversation with CRE Veteran Peter Mork
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 ...
July 09, 2024
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Episode 46: From Serving Restaurants to Selling Restaurants with Joe Latina
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 inv...
June 25, 2024
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32:39
Episode 45: Making Spaces Meaningful with Jenna Myrland
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.&...
June 11, 2024
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39:12
Episode 44 - From Carpenter to CEO with Josh Helgesen
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 ...
May 28, 2024
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Episode 43 - Fueling Hearts and Communities with Scott Redd
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 wor...
May 14, 2024
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31:58
Episode 41 - Creating Healthy Spaces for A Brighter Future with Jonathon Cremer
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 c...
April 30, 2024
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37:05
Episode 40 - Retail Capital Markets Leaders: Cory Villaume and Matt Hazelton
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 respo...
April 09, 2024
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Episode 39: Using Obstacles as a Launching Pad with Logan Haskett
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 b...
March 26, 2024
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29:09
Episode 38 - Brian Ingram: Generosity is the First Bite, not the Last
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...
March 05, 2024
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30:23
Episode 37 - Steve Wellington: The Whole World is Real Estate
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 a...
February 20, 2024
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27:38
E36 - Roger King's Insider Investment Secrets
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....
February 06, 2024
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35:55
E35 - Heidi Zimmer: When Nothing is Certain, Anything is Possible
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.
January 23, 2024
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37:40
Episode 34 - Lessons from a Business Legend with Brien Slawik
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. Pa...
November 28, 2023
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35:53
Episode 33 - Are you REDI to Advance your Career?
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 Manag...
November 14, 2023
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33:21
Episode 32 - Kristen Anderson Uses Space for a Purpose
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 buil...
October 17, 2023
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31:27
Episode 31 - Girl, Buy that Building! with Torrey Benson
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 ar...
October 03, 2023
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36:46
Episode 30 - Neil Timmins: Take Action Today, Get Paid Forever
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...
September 19, 2023
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31:45
Episode 29 - Tables Have Turned! Lisa Christianson was Born an Entrepreneur
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 a...
August 22, 2023
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27:43
Episode 28 - Become an Expert in your Niche with Veteran Jill Rasmussen
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 t...
August 08, 2023
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Episode 27 - Making Work Meaningful with Paul Edlund
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 i...
July 25, 2023
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27:51
Episode 26 - Betsy Vohs has the Magic Design Touch
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 stud...
July 11, 2023
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38:58
Episode 25 - A Dynamic Duo: Patty and John Wall, Co-Owners of Malcolm Yards
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...
June 27, 2023
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