Beyond The Deal

Success isn't just about the career you build—it's about the life you're building alongside it. In this episode of Beyond The Deal, hosts Lacey Labs and Laura Martin sit down with Michael Bresler, founder of Broadheights, to explore the deeply personal experiences that shaped his journey from corporate operations and hospitality leadership into entrepreneurship, AI consulting, and oper...

What does it really mean to guide people through one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives? In this episode, Lacey Labs and Laura Martin sit down with Leanne Via, leader of Team Via at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, to talk about the human side of mortgage lending, financial empowerment, and building a business rooted in relationships. Leanne shares her unexpected path into...

What happens when the business you built… is no longer who you are? In this episode of Beyond The Deal, we sit down with Ian Noble—entrepreneur, former multi-location business owner, and now passive real estate investor—to unpack the real story behind scaling success, burnout, and redefining identity after an exit. Ian spent over a decade growing a dry cleaning business to 14 locations and leading...

Erica Bryce on Hospitality, Community & Building a Boutique B&B | Beyond The DealWhat makes a business truly unforgettable? In this episode of Beyond The Deal, Erica Bryce shares how she built City House Bed & Breakfast into a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience rooted in community, intentionality, and care. From restoring a historic home to creating meaningful guest experiences, this...

What’s really holding your business back from growth? In this episode of Beyond The Deal , Justin Shaffer, Founder of Growth Navigator Solutions, shares how leaders can scale with clarity, align their teams, and build sustainable growth—without burnout or chaos. Learn why most companies outgrow their structure, how to create alignment across your team, and the leadership shifts required to grow wi...

In this episode of Beyond The Deal, hosts Lacey Labs and Laura Martin talk with Reid Bennett, National Council Chair for Multifamily at SVN International and a top multifamily broker in Chicago. Reid shares how he went from running a personal training studio to building a national commercial real estate career. He breaks down the lessons that shaped his success—from collaboration across brokerage...

In this episode of *Beyond The Deal*, hosts Lacey Labs and Laura Martin sit down with Brad Jones, President of Harristown Development Corporation, to explore the real work behind urban revitalization, community-driven development, and the future of downtown Harrisburg. Brad shares his unexpected career journey—from a Penn State forestry graduate to congressional work in Washington, D.C., and ultim...

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, hosts Lacey Labs and Laura Martin sit down with Joelle (Jolie) Hodge, President of Classical Academic Press, to explore the growing movement of classical education and why more families, schools, and educators are embracing it. Joelle shares her unique journey — from growing up in Saudi Arabia and experiencing an early form of classical education, to co-founding...

In this episode of Beyond The Deal, hosts Lacey Labs and Laura Martin sit down with Lukas Krause, President of SVN International, to discuss leadership, growth mindset, and the future of commercial real estate. Lukas shares his unique career journey — from professional baseball with the New York Mets, to franchising leadership, to overseeing one of the largest commercial real estate networks in th...

In this episode of Beyond The Deal, Lacey and Laura sit down with Devon Heisler, Research & Marketing Specialist and licensed commercial real estate agent at SVN Latus. Devin shares his unique path into CRE—from his military background and logistics internships to discovering the industry through a LinkedIn posting—and how he grew into an indispensable analytical resource for the brokerage. He...

In this episode, we’re joined by Tomeka Sebeh, a first-year agent at SVN Latus. Tomeka is a rookie agent who has a drive for success that has landed her 5 closed deals in her first 7 months in commercial real estate. She is a cold calling queen, rocks every networking event that she can find, and has set big goals for herself. Hear about her experiences and what she credits her success to, as well...

In this episode of Beyond The Deal, hosts Lacey Labs and Laura Martin sit down with Greg Lowe, President of Capstone Consultants, whose career spans entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and nonprofit impact. Greg shares how early lessons fixing up minibikes in his front yard led to founding and selling a technology company, helping build a classical education publishing house, and leading compl...

Today we’re joined by Joel Landon of Heritage IRA, trusted administrator for self-directed retirement accounts, including IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, ROBS. Joel helps business owners and various types of investors have more control over their investments, often helping them to invest in passive real estate syndications as a primary option. In this episode, you’ll hear how Joel got into self-directed retir...

Today, we’re joined by Marc Kurowski, owner of K & W Associates – a civil engineering company in Harrisburg. He is also the man behind the renovation and vision for King's Mansion, a beautiful historic 1920s mansion turned mixed-use event venue on Front Street in Harrisburg. Marc has also served on various community and non-profit boards over the years. He is a doer, connector, and communi...

In this episode, we interview Larry Binda and Lauren Maurer of The Burg. The Burg is a community magazine and daily online news site that covers the area in and around Harrisburg, Pa. The print issues are published monthly, typically a day or two before the beginning of the month, and are distributed to more than 500 locations. Current circulation for the print magazine is 20,000+ readers! Tune in...

Season 4 Debut is an interview with Zane Schartz, Founder and President of Freedom Commercial Real Estate, a private equity firm. Zane began Freedom Commercial with a vision of creating truly passive income for investors. He does so with a strategic approach to investing in specific types of properties with certain qualified tenants. His mission in life is to create passive income through a non-pr...

In this episode, we interview Kim Lee Kenawell, founder and CEO of Avantra Family Wealth. Kim has spent many years working in wealth management and as an EMS professional, and is often with people on their worst days. Kim values the relationships and trust that she builds with her clients, and offers a boutique approach to wealth management.  Tune in to this episode to hear more about Kim’s journe...

In this episode, we interview Brandi Sikes, Managing Director of SVN J. Beard in Houston TX. Brandi has worked in commercial real estate for over 27 years. In our conversation, Brandi shares her story of founding her own CRE business, personal and professional hardships, and how she had a record year in 2024 and ended up among the top few agents in the SVN National Network. Tune in to this episode...

In today’s episode, we interview Paget Rhee, owner of two Be Balanced Locations in Central PA, AirBnB investor and world traveler. Paget has decades of experience in small business and organizational leadership, and has owned her own business for the past decade, helping women navigate hormone balance and holistic health. Paget is also an investor in AirBnBs, and consults others on creating a grea...

In this episode, we interview Michael Watson, Director of SVN Vanguard in Los Angeles. Watson has worked in commercial real estate for going on 10 years and specializes in distressed properties and asset management. He leads the development of comprehensive collateral intelligence reports for distressed real estate assets, delivering critical value assessments to large banks, financial institution...

In this episode, we interview Catherine House, SVP of SVN Capital West Partners. Catherine has worked in commercial real estate for over 30 years, and specializes in medical real estate. She chairs the national Healthcare Real Estate Council for SVN, and has won various Woman of Influence awards in the San Francisco area, where she lives. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Catherine’s jour...

In this episode, we interview Debra Pierson, founder, owner, and CEO of Pierson Computing Connection. Deb founded Pierson Computing Connection over 30 years ago and has grown the business into a team of over 50 employees across the country. She is also passionate about finding cures for Alzheimer's and dementia, and has served on the board of the Alzheimer’s Association for many years. Tune in...

In today’s episode, we interview Rosanna Smithnosky, President of Susquehanna Civil and a career-long woman in engineering. Rosanna has spent her career working on highways and bridges across Pennsylvania. In 2019 she transitioned into the role of President and now leads her team as they continue to work with PennDOT, the PA Turnpike, and highway transportation structures.  Tune in to this episode...

In today’s episode, we interview Thomas Bream, Senior Vice President and Market Executive at Presence Bank. Thomas has spent his career in banking and is dedicated to providing his customers with excellent service. He also serves on various boards, including the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and the Whitaker Center. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Thomas’s journey, the banking and finance...

In this episode, we interview Wendell Hoover, a licensed realtor at Iron Valley Real Estate in Central PA and a residential developer. Wendell began his career in real estate as an investor/developer in 2003. Over the past 20 years, Wendell has continued to work in rehab and redevelopment projects in Harrisburg, aiming to increase the number of owner-occupied homes in the city. He is also very inv...