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Let us know your thoughts! Sarah met Artemisa met after both were nominated for Female Realtors of the Year.  During that ceremony, Sarah realized that she knew nothing about the other nominees, so she set up a lunch, and the two have been friends ever since.  "You can see and experience people online, but until you meet them in person, it's different." Artemisa is a heavy hitter in...

Let us know your thoughts! Born in Wisconsin but raised in Minnesota, Alex Maeckelbergh wanted to carry on the family tradition of education by becoming a teacher. But that changed shortly after going to college when she realized it wasn't for her.  "I love kids, love them to death. But doing it for a career was a very different story. And now having kids of my own, I cannot imagine. God...

Let us know your thoughts! Ed Kaiser is General Counsel for RE/MAX Results, the guy that deals with all of the legal stuff that affects our industry.  Beyond that, Ed is just an interesting dude.  He's a Duluth native, a former athlete with big dreams, and a man that met his wife at a restaurant that haunts Sarah (guess which one?) Today we get Ed's story and uncover some nuggets that we...

Let us know your thoughts! Joe Mottlow has beaten back cancer 5 times, and in part 2 of Will and Sarah's interview, Joe stops in to give them a heartbreaking update about his condition.  Even in the worst of life, Joe finds a reason to celebrate, and that happens on July 30th. Details to his coming home party is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/454530746184210

Let us know your thoughts! At 32, after experiencing a number of health failures that almost took her life, Randi Brandt was told she would be permantly wheel chair bound. She won the fight for her life, but now her second fight began. The fight to take back control of her body.  Randi shares the details to this incredible journey that goes back four years. A journey that eventually paved the way...

Let us know your thoughts! The founder of RE/MAX Results, the largest RE/MAX franchise in the country, is our guest today, and John Collopy never fails to entertain and inspire.  In his book, The Reward of Knowing, John details a life of abuse, trouble, and addiction. And he dives deep into a few of those stories on today's episode.  Stories that include leaving home as a teenager, and going...

Let us know your thoughts! Ryan Fischer's journey from high school valedictorian to leader of his own very successful real estate team was anything but smooth. There were many bumps along the way.  Carrying heavy student loan debt out of school, this new chiropractor found out the hard way that establishing himself was going to demand patience.  As he describes in today's podcast, the lo...

Let us know your thoughts! Joe Mottlow and Will Huffman have shared a lot of life together since their first meeting at TruGreen.  But on June 15th, 5 years ago, Joe got his first indication that something was wrong.  He kept waking up in puddles of sweat.  After days of toughing this out, he made a trip to Fairview to discover things were not right. His bloodwork was off, and his spleen was the s...

Let us know your thoughts! Today we really get into the WOO WOO, and we know, after listening to this episode, you'll reconsider what you thought was WOO WOO, and actually give today's topic a try.  And we're talking about dialing in, and really listening to, your intuition.  Kelsey Erickson blends spirituality with strategy to find your purpose.  How do you combine your passion and...

Let us know your thoughts! Scott Roiger is a St. Cloud State grad but, to Will's dismay, a HUGE Gophers fan.  Beyond that, though, is a world of trust between Will, Sarah, and the relationship they have formed with Scott. After college, Scott got a real lesson in what it takes to be successful in the car-sales industry, a taste of success he didn't enjoy.  That's when a friend helpe...

Let us know your thoughts! Nick is not a man afraid to jump in feet first and figure things out along the way.  It began at a young age when he started his own collection agency with a few friends. He also met, and eventually married his high school sweetheart. Afterwards he went the safe route, landing a steady corporate job, which was fine until his job was eliminated.  Now with a small family a...

Let us know your thoughts! May 24th is Will Huffman's workout anniversary! It's also the day he started hating his trainer, Jordan.  And by hate, he means...well, hate, but in the most loving of ways.  Today Will and Sarah go back a year to why Will started down the fitness road, and what he's experienced since.  Sore buns, new shirts, and a new appreciation for healthy eating. Not...

Let us know your thoughts! The woman behind the world famous Pursey joins Will, Sarah, and Jorie on this episode of Life Behind the Highlight Reel.  Since 1997 the Pursey Code has taken on a life of its own.  Randi Larson and her sister Jeni Kurtyka have designed a business around their lives, with the goal of helping other women discover their energy and design a completely original life experien...

Let us know your thoughts! Sarah Huffman and Sara Schaber Fitterer go back...way back to Mr Randle's biology class in the 10th grade. They've been friends ever since.  With that kind of history, expect great stories, including getting dumped at a Sarah Mclachlan concert, being roomies after college, their "anything for money" parties,  relationships, marriage....then a baby.  A...

Let us know your thoughts! We are so proud to welcome Jorie's mom, Jamie Walker, to Life Behind the Highlight Reel. And this is one of those podcasts that there was no way to outline. No way to know exactly where the discussion would go, and that was the perfect way to approach this interview.  Jamie's story begins with multiple moves, a passion for education, and a teen pregnancy.  She...

Let us know your thoughts! Our very own NAR 30 under 30 recipient, Jona Flores, is a leader, a professional and overall an amazing human! She has connected to her "Why" and that is the rocket  fuel she needs for a long and successful career.  In this recording of our previous Meeting of the Minds session, Jona will share how she got to where she is, the steps she took to discover her &qu...

Let us know your thoughts! Coming up we are recapping the last four months on the podcast. The guests, the amazing stories, and the lessons learned.  This is a great episode if you've been with us throughout our podcast journey, but it's also a great episode if you're brand new to Life Behind the Highlight Reel because it'll bring you completely up to date to where we have been...

Let us know your thoughts! Our friend, Cinde Vadnais, is one of the reasons we stay with RE/MAX Results. From branch manager and operations manager, to recruiter and real estate agent, she has covered almost every role in this industry.  Her real strength is her ability to form long-term working relationships. She has helped countless agents accelerate their career through her experience and posit...

Let us know your thoughts! This week we wrap up our incredible interview with Dustin Underwood, who served multiple jail terms before finding his path -- only to lose his way again.  If episode one left you looking for a happy ending, then settle in for an heart-warming conclusion to his story.  Wrapping up episode 1, Dustin was getting ready to leave Team Challenge with nothing but a garbage bag...

Let us know your thoughts! Dustin Underwood is a past client and now friend who has a story of overcoming seemingly impossible odds.  Dustin grew up surrounded by alcohol and drugs in Bloomington. After being expelled from school, legal problems started to build with an eventual jail sentence before the age of 18.  After 18 his drug and theft problems continued, eventually leading to more jail tim...

Let us know your thoughts! Golden Retriever vs. Lab? At Helping Paws, They're Both Winners! In this episode, we are joined by Amanda, Brenda, and Lynn; 3 amazing individuals who work together at Helping Paws to uniquely create new opportunities to achieve their goal of  furthering their impact and getting more people involved  by growing their community on social media! Helping Paws is a non-...

Let us know your thoughts! Launching, Bus Schedules, and Lobotomies with Jill Morrison Financial advisors advise us to always save up to 6 months’ worth of expenses. Jill decided to defy that advice and quit her job with just $1,300 to her name.  She launched her business that has been operating for over a year. In this episode, we’ll be seeking to learn more about Jill. It is amazing how when you...

Let us know your thoughts! Redefining Friendly Competition with Kara Werth and Bethany Nelson We often interpret competition as a rivalry that breeds enmity amongst competing groups. Well, that’s not always the case.  Today, we are honored to have our friends, Kara Werth and Bethany Nelson, who also double as our competitors in the real estate world.  Bethany has a degree in Public Relations from...

Let us know your thoughts! Chasing Your Dreams in a Pandemic with Ava Beilke Have you ever thought about quitting your job during the pandemic to chase your dreams? It might sound scary but that’s exactly what today’s guest, Ava Beilke did! Ava is a Social Media Coach, self-love advocate, speaker, and writer dedicated to helping people live a better life through a guided realization that unconditi...

Let us know your thoughts! DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS WHILE DRIVING! Have you heard about the power of meditation, but you have no idea what it involves?  This episode is for you. We have the amazing Vanessa Rose joining us on the show. She will help us understand the power of manifestation, our programming and how it works, how her ACTV8 program works, and get to learn more about her childhood. Vaness...