The All American Dream

We want to share our most popular podcast with you guys to wrap up our amazing year. What better way to wrap up the year than recapping our episode with Kelly Brown where she shares her insights on how using social media helped her reach $100 MILLION in sales this year! With nearly 5,000 listeners and 19 episodes, this was our best year yet and we're so thankful for all of our listeners who t...

In the spirit of Christmas we thought we'd share a few of our favorite gift ideas. The reason we’re putting together this list and sharing it with you is because we always love hearing about new products and new ways to promote your business through our love language—gifts! These are things that you can have branded to use as housewarming gifts, closing gifts, pop-by gifts, or just for personal re...

Dan Sherman is an engineer turned photographer, entrepreneur, and expert marketer. He uses his passion for business to help his clients market the homes they're selling and get the top dollar for their clients. Not only does Dan understand how important it is to make his client's homes feel bigger and brighter, he understands what it means to be a true partner during the listing process. Check out...

What if we told you you didn't need 20% down for your first "investment" property? What if we told you there were countless financial assistance programs to help you finance your first deal? What if we told you working with a loan officer like, today's guest, Conor Hesch, can make your dream a reality?! Listen to our episode all about how to "house hack" the smart way. Find Conor Here: https://clo...

On today’s episode, we sit down with Marty Morgan, the Managing Broker and Realtor at Morgan and Trust Realty! Marty shares his own personal experiences within real estate investing along with so many insightful, tangible tips for those interested in beginning their journey in real estate investing.  Find Marty Here: https://morganandtrust.com/ 612-432-5451 morganhomesearch@gmail.com

Today we sit down with Alex Maeckelbergh, the owner of Alexandria Mackenzie Marketing Co.! Her company works with business owners on their social media marketing, branding, systems, and accountability! With seven years of experience in the real estate space, she works with many agents and lenders to bring their business goals to life. Fun fact: Alex is our systems and accountability consultant her...

Last week we packed our bags and headed to New Orleans for the American Land Title Association Annual Conference! During our time there, we attended an incredible speaker panel about empowering female leaders in our industry. According to the National Association of Realtors, 64% of real estate agents are women. The title company, specifically, is comprised of over 70% women! What an amazing oppor...

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Dan, Dan, the Title Man!  Daniel Flath is the Closing Operations Manager for All American Title Company and has 3 decades of closing experience under his belt. With a unique perspective on relationships, Dan talks about the importance of aligning yourself with an independent title company and creating a true partnership.  We can't wait for you to ch...

Where were you during the great Facebook and Instagram outage of 2021? Probably checking your email. What were your clients doing because they couldn't scroll their feed? Probably checking email!  If you're anything like us, we opened a few more "promotional" emails than we typically would have. Companies were using this as a time to capitalize on people's attention spans that had been sudden...

Joe Maselter, founder of the MN Experts team with EXP Realty, has seen all different sides of real estate teams throughout his career. Today we discuss how he chose to build his team and why that way works for him. Joe is not just a Real Estate Agent. He's a father, leader, and, real estate investor, and business owner which all lend him unique perspectives on how to build a successful team. &nbsp...

Whether you're keeping your real estate testimonials on LinkedIn or your personal website, or are more old-school and have them filed away in letters, cards, and emails for a rainy day, these best practices will help you maximize and leverage their potential! Listen for tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your real estate testimonials.

Today we sit down with Ryan Pertile, a real estate advisor with Engel and Volkers, Minneapolis. Ryan has over 80,000 views on his Youtube channel which means he knows a little something about video marketing! We discuss always going the extra mile for your client and how Ryan makes getting the top dollar for his client his #1 priority. He shares with us how video marketing helps his clients achiev...

Nathan Raich joins us today on the All American Dream podcast! Nate is the owner of Refined Lending, owner of NR Properties, and founder of the Nathan Raich foundation. In this episode, Nate gives us many insights on what inspired him to start the foundation and shares the process he went through to start the foundation. He also talks about the impact that the foundation and its mission has had on...

Today on the podcast, we are accompanied by Elysia McDunn! Elysia truly is a woman of many talents as an ICU nurse, house designer & flipper, realtor, property manager, wife, and mother! In this episode, she talks about how she got started in real estate, the struggles she faced, and the things that helped her succeed. Elysia also discusses designing, flipping, and managing houses. She gives g...

We are live with our episode with Allison Shaw! Allison talks about her path to success on Instagram and LinkedIn. She talks about how she got started, techniques she has used, and how she has built a consistent online presence. We are so excited for you to listen and get a new and helpful perspective on how to elevate your social media presence. Thank you, Allison! You can find Allison at: Instag...

Joe Weinzetl is a father, husband, real estate agent, broker/owner, licensed contractor, and home builder. What can't Joe do?! Today on the podcast he shares his story and we know his message will resonate with you; you can achieve anything you set your mind to!

What if we told you that you could get 1 buyer lead a day on Instagram?! Okay, we admit it’s not that easy but when you’re Thea Velic, anything is possible! Thea has been using Instagram as her main lead generation source since she started in real estate and she’s seen tremendous growth. She generously shares her insights and perspective. Thank you for being on the podcast, Thea! Instagram: @thea....

This week on the podcast we have Shannon Starry, the Chief Operations Officer for the Chris and Christy Group with Keller Williams. Her background gives her a unique perspective on running the operations for a top-performing real estate team. We can’t wait for you to hear more!!

Meghan Olsen and Alex Maeckelbergh with Meghan Olsen Homes were looking for a different way to set goals for 2021. Using the 12 Week Year, they explained to us what's different and better about breaking your year up into quarters! 

Today is the day!! We are live with our episode with Kelly Brown! Kelly talks about what led her into real estate, how she built her rockstar team, and how they use social media as a lead generation tool. Kelly has been named a #1 real estate agent in Minnesota for her social media presence and was recently featured in the Twin Cities Top Producers Magazine. We can’t wait for you to listen and get...

Today we interview Kevin Gartland, COO of All American Title Company, and more importantly, the brother of our host Lizzie!  Kevin gets real about entrepreneurship, what it's like to balance work and home, and shares the background behind his entrepreneurial spirit. Tune in to hear his unique journey and how it relates to your own. 

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we interview Clare Poulose, founder of Survival 2 Strength, and experienced cancer exercise specialist.  Exercise has the same benefits for cancer survivors as it does for the general population: denser bones, improved mood and sleep, more energy and much much more. We also learn about how Clare has built and grown her organization and team and how y...

On this episode we interview the two founders of Northport Funding, Jason Mikunda and Atrion Faiola. They share what it's been like starting a mortgage brokerage right at the start of a pandemic and well as their strategies for how they've grown so much! We had a great time with these guys and we know you'll love it too.  Find them here: https://northportfunding.com/

What is imposter syndrome? The term “imposter syndrome” wasn’t coined until 1978, but it’s safe to assume that it’s always been around. It’s that nagging feeling that you’re not good enough, that you don’t belong, that you don’t deserve the job, the promotion, etc. So what do you do about it when it feels like it’s at the core of your being? Listen to the episode to learn some strategies. (Even Le...

Who doesn't love to watch HGTV and dream about walking into a home and being able to remodel it the exact way your heart desires? What if we told you that dream... is actually an achievable goal?! Today on the podcast we interview Kasey and Regan, the powerhouse duo who own and operate Blue Pencil Collective, an all-inclusive design firm based in Stillwater. Listen to hear about their process and...