The All American Dream

Today, we are sitting down with Elysia McDunn & Omid Akale, with Livli Homes! This is a small local investment group, and we're so excited to chat with them today and learn more about what they do!In this episode, you'll hear how they help close difficult deals & overcome complex issues as well as why some sellers may prefer off-market options!You can find them at:@LivliHomes on Instagram & FacebookOmid Akale on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast, we have Blanca Schellsmidt, part of the Sean & Blanca team with eXp Realty!We're so excited to chat with her today. Their business is based in Dallas, TX and Minneapolis, and they're currently also doing a lot of business in Mexico, so we can't wait to hear about that today!You can find Blanca at:Home • Sean & Blanca Real Estate Group

In this episode, we dive into the world of generational marketing with Jill Morrison, a marketing strategist and educator who knows how to connect with every age group. From baby boomers to Gen Z, Jill breaks down how different generations think, communicate, and make buying decisions—especially in real estate and business.Learn how to tailor your marketing, build real connections, and make your brand truly memorable. Whether you're an entrepreneur, real estate professional, or just curious about marketing trends, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!You can find Jill at:Website: Bee-Memorable.comEmail: Jill@bee-memorable.com

Success in real estate isn't just about transactions—it's about adaptability, integrity, and relationships. In this episode, we sit down with Jess Windsor to discuss the lessons she's learned over nearly a decade in the industry. From embracing change and staying resilient to building meaningful connections and leading with value, Jess shares powerful insights that can transform the way you approach business. Whether you're a new agent or a seasoned pro, this conversation is packed with wisdom to help you thrive.

In this episode, we sit down with Eric from Wits Realty to dive into the power of relationships in real estate. Eric shares how he built a thriving, referral-based business by focusing on trust, authenticity, and smart systems. From shortening the learning curve for new agents to maintaining meaningful connections with clients, he reveals the key strategies that keep his business growing—without relying on cold leads or outdated sales tactics. If you're looking to scale your real estate career, work smarter, and create lasting client relationships, this episode is for you!

Today, we are so excited to be joined by Becca Naill, owner and founder of Contract to Close! In this episode, she shares her journey from teaching to founding Contract to Close Transaction Management. She discusses entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and leveraging technology in real estate! Becca also highlights the power of networking and collaboration for industry success! You can find Becca at: Instagram: @ContractToCloseMN

In this episode, we dive into the world of real estate and the emotional journey of moving with Rosie, a seasoned real estate professional with over 12 years of experience. Rosie shares her personal path into the industry, the inspiration behind her newly published children's book, and how she helps families navigate the challenges of moving. From creative ways to support kids during transitions to lessons about timing and connection, this conversation is packed with insights and heartwarming stories for real estate professionals and families alike. You can find Rosie at: MovingwithRosie.com Instagram: @RosieTheRealtor_MN & @MovingWithRosie

Today on the podcast, we are speaking with Jami Jacobus, the Housing Director for The Moment, a transitional healing center that was built and brought to life by Firefighters for Healing. Firefighters for Healing is a local non-profit that helps burn survivors, first responders, and their families find hope and healing through their process of recovery and provides free housing for families that need a place to stay while their loved ones are in the hospital recovering in Minneapolis. We are so excited to learn more about this organization today! To learn more about Firefighters for Healing or to find out how you can get involved, please visit: https://firefightersforhealing.org/

Today on the podcast, we have Laura Nilles with us! She is a licensed realtor, business coach, and operational guru! We love chatting with Laura and keeping the conversation real. Excited to have her on the podcast today! You can find Laura at: NillesLaura@Gmail.com

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Bryan Kerswell with Fairway Mortgage. Before Bryan began his career in the mortgage industry, he was doing credit repair and credit restoration. As a FICO certified credit advisor, he has an extensive knowledge about credit and how to rebuild it & maintain it for proper buying power. We're so excited for him to share some of this knowledge today! Recommended resources: Self.Inc NerdWallet.com CreditKarma.com You can contact Bryan at 651-230-5684

Today on the podcast, we are joined once again by Dan Sherman, Director of Digital Sales & Marketing at Stainless Media! He specializes in managing digital marketing media and photography for high volume real estate clients around the metro. We're so excited to hear about the latest and greatest in real estate photography marketing! You can find Dan at: StainlessMN.com Call or text: 651-325-7647

On today's episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Rianna Redig! Rianna is a real estate agent, investor, and coach! She is also the co-founder of Invested and Rested, a podcast and coaching business for real estate investors. Rianna has a variety of investing experience including short term, long term, and commercial! Today, she is going to be sharing her experiences and some great advice on how you can get started in a way that makes sense for YOU! You can find Rianna at: Investedandrested.com Instagram: @investedandrested

On today's episode of the All American Dream Podcast, we are sitting down with Lauren Lancaster. Lauren is a real estate agent and team lead of the Lancaster Collective with Keller WIlliams. The Lancaster Collective is a woman owned business, focused on empowering individuals through real estate in the Twin Cities. Lauren believes in having and creating a life of purposeful and consistent growth, and today she is going to be talking about building a business that you are passionate about that is consistent with your personal & professional goals. You can find Lauren at: IG: @itslaurenlancaster Email: lauren@thelancastercollective.com Phone: 612-432-0067

Today on the podcast, we are welcoming a conversation with Lasha Raddatz! She is a managing partner of one of the top real estate teams in Minneapolis, The Signature Group. She's an overall fabulous person with a great social media presence, and we are excited to speak with her today! You can find Lasha at: Instagram: @i_soldyahouse

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Jim and Debbie Guy! After 30 years of working in the corporate world and renovating 5 homes, Jim & Debbie discovered their passion for renovation and decided to pursue their passion as owners of Renovation Sells in Northwest Minneapolis. We're excited to have them on the show today! You can find Jim & Debbie at: RenovationSells.com Debbie@RenovationSells.com

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Matt Healy, one of the leaders at Pomerleau Real Estate Team with JPW Realty based out of Maple Grove, MN. He and his team serve the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area, with over 1/3 of their business coming from repeat and referral business. An impressive feat that speaks to the trust and confidence Matt and the team inspire. Today, we are excited to talk to him about the NAR Settlement! You can find Matt at: Matt@PomerleauTeam.com 763-463-7580 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Jennifer Butcher of GO Mortgage! Jen has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years, and she has discovered how to tap into making videos for social media as a means for building her business and getting leads! She also teaches others how to do the same, so we're very excited to learn some tips & tricks from her today! You can find Jen at: Instagram: @jenniferbutchermortgage --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we have Trent and Karissa Zimmer, founders of ZOLD Real Estate Group, and we're going to talk all about how your previous experience and careers can transfer effortlessly into real estate. ZOLD Real Estate epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work, and creative services in every detail of the real estate transaction. We're so excited to talk to them today! You can find Trent & Karissa on Instagram at: @trentzimmer_ @karissadzimmer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast we have Cristina with the Kerby & Cristina Real Estate Experts team with RE/MAX Results. She is a lead agent on this team and is a wealth of knowledge. She has helped thousands of people get into homes over the past 14 years in real estate, and we can't wait to hear what she has to say today! You can find Cristina at: kerbyandcristina.com clickcontracts.com cristina@kerbyandcristina.com 612-812-9262 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Bryan McWhite with JPW Realty! Today, Bryan is going to be talking about leveraging AI in your business and what it looks like for an agent to start dipping their toe into AI. He will also share some of the tools that he has been using and some of his insights on what's to come and the impact AI will have on the real estate industry! You can find Bryan at: 763-647-9811 BryanMcWhite.com Bryan@jpw.realty --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today, we are sitting down with the one and only, Jen McFadyen! Jen is a realtor and wealth strategist, whose goal is to help people realize & achieve their financial goals. Jen took herself from five-figures in debt to a net worth of nearly seven figures in only six years using a variety of tools and strategies, one of which being tax optimization. Today, Jen is going to share some strategies that you can implement with your taxes to start building financial freedom. You can find Jen on Instagram at: @jen.mcfadyen Shop Jen's favorite wealth-building books here: https://liketk.it/4CTWR Follow Jen's favorite tax strategists on IG: @karltondennis @rich_somers @paulalex  Purchase Jen's Tax Playbooks here: https://www.jenmcfadyen.com/shop Use code AADP30 for 30% off one playbook! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today is a very special episode for the All American Dream Podcast because today, we are joined by one of our very own, Jean Cole! Jean is an Executive Closer at All American Title Company, and has been in the title insurance industry for over 20 years. She is a wealth of knowledge, and today, she's going to be talking about all things title; including what you need to get a transaction started and why choosing the right title company is so important! You can find Jean at: Instagram: @AAT_TeamJean Email: Jean@AllAmericanTitleCo.com Phone: 952-215-6527 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Ashley Kalar-Miller, the owner & CEO of Transaction Exchange. Transaction Exchange provides transaction coordination services for real estate agents. With over 12 years of experience in the customer service industry, Ashley and her colleague created Transaction Exchange to change the transaction coordination game. Today, Ashley is going to be sharing the benefits of having a transaction coordinator, including how they can take the tedious work off of your plate and give you time back so that you can create more business. We're so excited to have you on today, Ashley! You can find Ashley at: Instagram/Facebook: @TransactionExchange Website: Transaction-Exchange.com Email: Ashley@Transaction-Exchange.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today, we are joined by Mike Arvold & Eric Hermanson from Contract for Deed LLC, and we are very excited to learn all about their program and how you can utilize it to increase your business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Chris Carr! Chris is the Area Sales Manager at Union Home Mortgage. Chris has had a long and successful career in the industry, and one of the ways he has found success is through community engagement. Today, Chris is going to share some of the ways he's gotten involved in his community, how it has impacted his business, and ideas for how you can get involved too! You can find Chris at: ccarr@uhm.com 952-381-1917 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

On today's podcast, we are joined by Rachel Robole with Anniemac Home Mortgage! Rachel joined the mortgage industry in 2020, and has a passion for helping people achieve homeownership. Today, she is going to be sharing about a program called Cash2Keys that has been an absolute game changer for her business; and could be for yours too! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

On today's podcast, we have Dan Anshus, also known as "Duplex Dan", because that's his specialty! Today, we're going to talk all about investing and the BRRRR Method. Welcome Dan! YOU CAN FIND DAN AT: Social Media: @DuplexDan TheDuplexDan.com Email: dan@theduplexdan.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

On today's podcast, we are sitting down with Shane Nemmers, real estate agent at Wits Realty! Today, Shane is going to be talking about a big topic - fear. Fear of rejection, fear of failure, or whatever it may be, fear has the power to hold us back only if we let it, so today Shane is going to be sharing his journey with fear, and how he has been able to overcome it. You can find Shane at: Facebook: @shanenemmers witsrealty.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Chuck Hannema is a realtor with Edina Realty and has been in the industry for over 20 years. Having an extensive career in the industry, Chuck has seen many changes, and he understands the importance of staying up-do-date with marketing strategies, technologies, and processes. Today, he is going to share all about his social media presence, how he uses video marketing to educate potential clients, and how he has built a 100% referral-based business. We're happy to have you on today, Chuck! You can find Chuck at: Website: chuckhannema.com Text/Call: 651-353-3111 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Umut Kaplan! Umut is the Director of Business Development at Coccinella, a distributor of premium olive oils and authentic textiles. They partner with various businesses across the country and provide unique gifting solutions. Today, Umut is going to share his story on how he came to the United States, how him and his family began Coccinella, and how he uses his strong network to continue to maintain and grow the business! You can find Umut at: 517-802-7348 coccinellastore.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

On today's podcast, we are joined by Michael Noone, Mortgage Consultant with Mortgages by Noone! Michael established Mortgages by Noone in 2002, and has built an incredible reputation for himself, based on not only his industry knowledge, but also his ethics, integrity, and honesty. Today, Michael discusses many big topics like professional loneliness and financial responsibility, and he shares some great client outreach tips and ideas. We're thrilled to have you on today, Michael! YOU CAN FIND MICHAEL AT: Phone: 612-558-1522 Email: MNoone@MortgagesbyNoone.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we have the fabulous, Allie Carlson! She is the broker/owner of West & Main Homes in Minnesota, and we are going to talk about so many fun things today; everything from Ninja selling to unreasonable hospitality and how to take your business anywhere! Welcome to the show, Allie! You can find Allie at: Call/Text: 303-921-2444 Email: Allie@WestandMainMN.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

On today's episode of the All American Dream Podcast, we are joined by Alex Murray! Alex has been a Realtor with Edina Realty since 2013. With more than 375 homes sold across the Twin Cities, she is in the top 1% of the entire company. Alex has built an incredible presence on social media, and she is well-known for her iconic personal brand of red high heels and her “there's no place like home” slogan. Today, Alex will be sharing with us her strategies for growing her business through social media, and the benefits of curating an authentic personal brand. You can find Alex at: IG: @realtor_alexmurray --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Elena Quinby, realtor with Quinby Partners. When Elena bought her first home, she fell in love with the home buying process, and is now passionate about giving people that same feeling and guiding them through such an exciting time. Elena's can-do attitude has allowed her to find success early on in her career, and today, she is going to be sharing some tangible takeaways that have helped propel her career, that you can apply to your business as well! You can find Elena at: IG: @Elena.Quinby | @QuinbyPartners Website: QuinbyPartners.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we're joined by Christy Kimbrel of Keller Williams! She's been selling homes in the Twin Cities since 2001, and does a lot of different real estate coach, so her insight today is going to valuable. We're so excited to have you, Christy! You can find Christy at: Profile Transaction Management (profiletm.com) Social Media: Christy Kimbrel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

On this episode of the All American Dream Podcast, we are talking with Michael Kaslow! He is the team leader of the Michael Kaslow Team. There are so many great things to say about Michael, but his long list of accolades include being in the top 1% of Keller Williams agents in the country, 10 consecutive years as a top realtor in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Magazine & Twin Cities Business Journal, and best real estate professionals by Minnesota Monthly. To Michael, the best reward is the opportunity to provide his clients with a real estate result worth celebrating. YOU CAN FIND MICHAEL AT: MKT-MSP.com TheMichaelKaslowTeam.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

What the heck is EOS? Well, you're about to find out! On today's podcast, we have a very special guest, our very own implementor, John Klick. EOS stands for the Entrepreneurial Operating System, which is a complete proven process using simple tools to achieve vision, traction, and health in your business. As a proven entrepreneur himself, John's passion is to help other entrepreneurs get what they want from their business by implementing EOS. Today, he will share with us what EOS is, what the proven process looks like, and how it is not only a game-changer professionally, but personally as well. You can find John at: JohnKlick.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are talking to Jennifer Briggs! She is the General Manager of 5 Keller Williams offices in the Twin Cities and has been a team leader for many years. Today, Jen discusses her leadership journey, growth, and what she's learned along the way. She also dives into the importance of being present in the now! We're so excited to have her with us! You can find Jen at: Email: JenniferBriggs@KW.com TheJenniferBriggs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today, we are so excited to welcome Danielle Allen! Danielle is a Certified Life coach and Enneagram Trainer who empowers small business owners and their teams to be more effective by cultivating emotional intelligence, leading to improved communication and productivity. Today, she is going to dive deep into the Enneagram and how you can use it to better understand yourself and live the life you want. YOU CAN FIND DANIELLE AT: Instagram: @onefootcoach Facebook: One Foot Coaching LinkedIn: Danielle Allen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today, we are joined by Jackie LaLonde, branch manager with Loan Depot! Jackie has been in the industry for many years, and today she is coming on to share her experiences and what she's learned. She covers everything from building a solid network to adapting to market changes to everyday strategies and tasks that have helped her be successful. We're thrilled to have her with us today! YOU CAN FIND JACKIE AT: Instagram: @mortgagesxjackie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Coleman Fierst, realtor at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and Collin Chladil, realtor with the DVC Team at eXp Realty! Together, Coleman and Collin have started a prospecting group that helps other real estate agents get over their fear of cold calling. These two are highly driven and motivated individuals who are willing to put in the work to get the results, and they are passionate about empowering others to do the same as well. We are so excited to learn from their experiences today! Facebook: Real Estate Mastery collin@thedvcteam.com coleman@colemanfierst.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we have realtor Luke Chase! He is part of Team Steady Real Estate, and he has been from the Minneapolis area his whole life. His professional background in marketing has helped him establish a customer-first approach. We're so excited to hear from him today! You can find Luke at: Instagram: @luke.chase Facebook/LinkedIn: Luke Chase --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we have Richelle Taylor. She is a realtor with RE/MAX Results in Brooklyn Park and is also one of the founding presidents of NAREB, which is an organization that works to end discrimination in housing and property ownership. We're so excited to talk to Richelle today! You can find Richelle at: Phone: 612-964-0143 https://richelle-taylor.remax.com/ https://www.narebtc.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

On today's podcast, we have Brad & Heather Fox! They are a husband and wife team that owns Fox Homes Realty in Minneapolis, and have been helping clients buy, sell, renovate, and design for over a decade. They bring unique value to their business & brand and were also well-known for their HGTV show "Stay or Sell". We're super excited to chat with them today! You can find Heather & Brad at: Instagram: @foxhomesmn | @foxrealtymn Email: brad@foxhomes.com | heather@foxhomes.com Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are joined by the wonderful and talented leader, Jake Luehrs! Jake started his real estate journey as an agent and is now the GM of Keller Williams Integrity Lakes, Integrity Northwest, Integrity Edina, Premier Lake Minnetonka, as well as Keller Williams Elite. In this episode, Jake is going to share all of his leadership tips & tricks and the qualities it takes to be an effective leader! You can find Jake at: Instagram: @jakeluehrs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are joined by the fabulous Sara Melby Thomas with eXp Realty and Kelly Brown Homes. Sara has been a licensed realtor for over 10 years. When she first started in real estate, the only social media platforms that were commonly used were Facebook and LinkedIn. Now, Sara has done everything from door knocking to cold calling to now solely focusing on her online portfolio. Today, she will be sharing tips & tricks on how she uses Instagram as a lead generating tool. Welcome Sara! You can find Sara at: Instagram: @saramelbythomasrealtor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we have Leah Drury and Sarah Huffman. Leah is the co-founder and leader of the MSP Nest team with Lakes Sotheby's International Realty and has been in the business since 2010. Sarah is the leader of A Good Life Group with RE/MAX Results, along with her husband, Will, and their team is based in Maple Grove! Both of these ladies are board members for Minneapolis Association of Realtors foundation, so we're excited to talk to them today about the foundation and ways to get involved! https://margives.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Damien Troupe, realtor with The Accelerated Team at Coldwell Banker, has over 20 years of experience in leading high-performing teams, lease negotiations, and customer relations. Damien's goal is to make every transaction as enjoyable as possible and to make complex transactions simple. In 2021, Damien closed over 50 transactions and produced over $20 million in sales volume. Today, Damien will share tips & tricks on how to customize the client experience! You can find Damien at: The Accelerated Team Instagram: @damientrouperealtor | @theacceleratedteam --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today, we are joined by Bethany Nelson! Bethany is a realtor and founder of the Bethany Nelson Real Estate Group. She is a pioneer, visionary, and high-capacity leader. Motivated by her passion for relationships and high professional aspirations, Bethany leads a top-producing real estate team that is out-pacing the industry. We're so excited to hear what she has to say today! You can find Bethany at: Email: Bethany@BethanyNelsonGroup.com Instagram: @BethanylNelson @BethanyNelsonGroup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

Today on the podcast, we are so excited to welcome Chris Fritch! Chris is such a kind and humble guy, and he's been in the real estate industry for over 36 years! He currently runs the Chris Fritch team with eXp Realty, and they offer a wide variety of technology and tools to streamline the homebuying process. He has a lot to talk about today regarding teams and events and how he built his business! Upcoming Events: Thrive Not Survive | April 27th 1-4pm | Leopolds Mississippi Gardens; 9500 West River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message

On today's episode, we are so excited to be joined by Tom Guetzke! Tom is a happologist and founder of Live Happy. Traveling to over 65 countries, Tom Guetzke studied the psychological similarities and differences of happiness. An award-winning keynote speaker, Tom has engaged and entertained audiences around the globe, and he is a featured author in one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. LiveHappy! speaking is on a mission to change minds, hearts and lives by inspiring others to discover how they can create more happiness in their own lives. You can find Tom at: livehappy.me --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allamericandream/message