Into the Storm Podcast

CO.MMUNITY ▪️ CO.LLABORATION ▪️ CO.MMUNICATION North&Co is known in the Valley as an impeccably-branded, heart-forward family of passionate real estate professionals who looove where they work. While the brokerage wouldn't exist without its charismatic visionary Brian North, he would be the first to credit his partners for being the leaders who truly make shit happen for their organization. EP13 g...

Vince Morgan is proof that you can make a career out of the things that you love. He grew up in the small northern Arizona town of St. Johns where there wasn't a lot to do outside of playing sports and exploring the local terrain. But that was more than enough for Vince, as he parlayed his passions into successful careers in both the freestyle motocross and professional hunting spaces. Now at the...

She is the definition of a small-town girl, adapting to a big life in a big city. Courtney Crowder has conquered her fair share of unpredictable life alterations with nothing but a persistent and tenacious mindset. Whether it be entering motherhood at a young age, moving across the country after college graduation, or leaping into a brand-new career, Courtney has continued to maintain her strength...

Nothing was directly handed to highly successful REALTOR®, Jerod Johnson. Growing up, Jerod maneuvered through his adolescent years with his head held high, maintaining a goal of doing whatever it may take to find his own success. Dedication, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to his future, are only some of Jerod's core characteristics that have aided him to prosperity along his life path. J...

• UCSB in the 90s (5:00) • the California Parks system (10:45)  • his early career (16:22)  • personal/professional development (18:40)  • why no one should ever sell (22:00)   • UCSB in the 90s (5:00)  • the California Parks system (10:45)  • his early career (16:22)  • personal/professional development (18:40)  • why no one should ever sell (22:00)   • learning from his mistakes (23:15)  • disci...

Versatility is key. Sam Levy's professional career has fell nothing short of unexpected. After finishing his undergrad in marketing, Sam fell into the world of real estate – with a helpful nudge from his seasoned grandmother. Utilizing the skills and strategies he perfected throughout his college years, Sam has learned to connect with his clients successfully and genuinely, on a daily basis. There...

Although Lauren Rosin has spent the entirety of her adulthood in the Valley, her New York roots are undeniable. She is fearless, feisty, and unabashedly committed to her craft and addicted to the hustle.  She offers a unique combination of education – a Masters in Real Estate Development from the W.P. Carey School of Business – and almost twenty years of real-world experience in two of the nation'...

Meet our newest additions to "The Herd" here at Bison Ventures! Vanessa Accra and Brandon Bialkowski share today their varying paths in life, and how they fortunately merged together to form The BraVa Team. Brandon, forming his career under the guidance of his real-estate-experienced parents, and Vanessa, finding her passion for the business unexpectedly, form the perfect pair. Not only do these t...

On this episode we ride Into the Storm with real estate strategist, Steve Valentine, providing countless bits of expertise. With over 20 years of real estate experience under his belt, Steve gives us a peek into his tried and true technical strategies that have brought him mounds of success within the industry.  Steve finds the most valuable elements of his success in the life-changing exchanges h...

What is a brand? Behind a company's logo and font choices, there is much more to uncover. Emily Soccorsy, the co-founder of branding agency Root + River, reveals the power of aligning your brand with the personal values you hold true. Through the help of Emily and the practices Root + River upholds, Bison Ventures was empowered to unearth all the meaning behind their brand that was waiting to be d...

Over the course of the past two months, we have all seen countless articles and news stories recounting the utter tragedy that has suddenly changed the lives of so many. The Russian invasion on Ukraine has left millions of citizens without a life to live, left with nothing but overwhelming feelings of uncertainty and terror. On this episode, we are joined by Oleg Bortman and Art Shalomov, both bor...

Carol Taylor grew up in an affluent Jewish community right outside of Chicago. But she was a mountain girl at heart and set out for Colorado right after high school. In the ski towns of Steamboat and Durango, she found her people and her purpose – helping companies grow through strategic marketing. Now, as the CMO of VIP Mortgage, she and her team work tirelessly to promote the brand and drive tra...

You can spot Braydon Dennis' friendly smile at just about any local real estate event. As Business Development Manager for Great American Title Agency, he has spent the last six years creating connections, providing value, and contributing to the community. In October, he leapt into the podcast landscape with his new show, Break It Down with Braydon, where he interviews "the most influential peopl...

Ken Peterson is a true Renaissance Man – photographer, sailor, homebuilder, world traveler and inspiring leader. A would-be priest turned sales and marketing exec, he has spent nearly his entire career as the VP of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes, one of the largest private homebuilders in the country.  On this episode of Real Talk, Ken gets real on several topics, including: Getting schooled b...

Jon Storey is a polarizing figure in the real estate industry. But he's not trying to win any popularity contests; his goal is to help people move the needle. And guess what? He's phenomenal at it.  After years as a title rep, Jon founded his own coaching company, Professional Marketing Specialists and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs develop accountability, systems, and marketing strategies t...

Who knew that networking could be a bonafide job?! As the Executive Director and Owner of BNI (Business Networking International) Arizona, Nate Dominguez has elevated the concept of "connecting the dots" to an art form and has parlayed it into a thriving business. With nearly eighty chapters around the state, BNI members are collaborating, supporting, and creating opportunities for one another eve...

We've seen some interesting organizations represented in our 30+ episodes, but this one is arguably the coolest – a members-only racetrack! Simply put, APEX Motor Club is a country club for car enthusiasts, located in Maricopa, AZ. The man behind the business is Jason Plotke, a lifelong gear head with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for being behind the wheel. On this episode of Real Talk,...

Recruiting quality leadership talent is critical to the success of any organization, but the candidate who looks ideal on paper may not be the right fit. Skills, qualifications, and background are never enough. Max Hansen believes that we need to look beyond the resume and focus on human factors like values, vision, and purpose. On this episode of Real Talk, Max gets real on several topics, includ...

Everybody talks about the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in building relationships, but how many are REALLY walking the walk? Too few.  But she is - Crystle Mulzet, leader of the INSPIRE Team at Chicago Title, puts herself out there like no other Business Development Manager in the business. Most of us have plenty of cringe-worthy memories that we've packaged up and placed in the "To...

What's a full-service marketing agency's most important offering...Brand Development? Social Media? SEO?  Those elements (and dozens more) are essential, but without a keen eye on the customer experience, all the talent and productivity in the world will only take you so far. Andy Parnell and his colleagues at Lane | Terralever take pride in honoring their clients' business goals, consistent commu...

Defining national events brand both our minds and hearts. We can recall listening to our parents' precision-like recants of the JFK and MLK assassinations, the first moon landing, Nixon's resignation, etc., We Gen Xers (and older Millennials) have our own set of horrific developments, but none so prolific as that of September 11, 2001 .  On this episode of Real Talk , 9/11 Survivor Danny Brown got...

Jason Boyer is at the helm of Boyer Vertical, an architect-led real estate development firm that brings sustainably minded, architecturally significant projects to life. After decades in commercial and industrial design, he took a leap of faith and created artHAUS, an award-winning community in the heart of midtown Phoenix. In July, Boyer launched his latest project in North Central – KARMA. This...

When we considered inviting a non-VIP loan officer, some thought that it was a foolish, counter-intuitive move. However, our industry is full of great people, several of whom are our direct competitors. So, in the spirit of collaboration and friendship, we reached out to one of the most respected guys in the business – Mike Freeman . He and his partners recently opened the doors to Spire Financial...