The Local Lens

Join Jamie Forest and Krisztina Bell in this insightful episode of The Local Lens . Krisztina Bell  shares her expertise on home staging and design trends, explaining how painting, staging, and AI tools can drastically improve a home’s appeal and marketability. Krisztina Bell  discusses top trending paint colors, the shift to warm tones, and the rising popularity of virtual staging, all while offe...

In this episode of The Local Lens , Jamie Forrest interviews Tristan Emond, a real estate expert from the Black Hills, South Dakota. Tristan, along with his wife, runs Mindful Living Realty, where they focus on blending cutting-edge technology with a personal, client-first approach. Learn about their transition into real estate, how they balance family and business, and the unique way they market...

Join host Jamie Forest and financial advisor Taylor Zemlicka in this episode of The Local Lens , where Taylor shares his expertise on navigating the unique financial challenges and opportunities of rural America. From his transition from football to finance to offering valuable insights on budgeting, real estate investing, and long-term wealth building, Taylor’s advice is tailored to young profess...

Join Jamie Forest as she interviews Emily Tupa, an experienced real estate agent from Rapid City. Emily shares her unique journey from working in hospitality to transitioning into real estate, highlighting how her background in event planning and customer service enhances her ability to serve clients. They dive into the importance of community, being a local expert, and how real estate is more abo...

In this episode of The Local Lens , Jamie Forrest chats with South Dakota real estate agent Molly Hopper, whose real estate journey began as a secretary in her grandfather’s office. Now a successful agent in Huron, Molly shares how she’s grown her business using social media, how she guides first-time homebuyers through the process, and what sellers need to know to prep their homes for the market....

In this episode of The Local Lens , Jamie Forrest sits down with Carrie Gerlach, founder of Black Hills Adventure Tours , to explore her entrepreneurial journey from British Columbia to South Dakota. Carrie shares how she built a successful tour company rooted in sustainability, strong community ties, and personalized travel experiences. From launching military welcome tours to customizing itinera...

In this episode of The Local Lens , Jamie Forrest interviews Seth Malott, a veteran real estate agent based in Rapid City with over 17 years of experience. Seth opens up about his path into real estate, local market dynamics, and the impact of external forces like the Air Force base and short-term rentals. What truly sets him apart is his mission-driven mindset—he’s deeply involved in community ef...

 In this episode of The Local Lens , host Jamie Forrest speaks with Kelsie Ehresmann, founder of Crafted Interiors and a 21-year veteran of the interior design industry. Kelsie shares her journey from aspiring designer to local business owner and talks about current trends, creating meaningful client experiences, and why professional installation is crucial to successful design. Whether you’re red...

In this episode of The Local Lens , Jamie Forrest interviews Nash Colberg, a Licensed Real Estate Agent from Watertown, South Dakota. Nash shares his journey into the industry—shaped by a family legacy in sales, a pivotal college project, and the guidance of key mentors. He dives into practical tips for property renovations, discusses trends in the local market, and highlights the challenges first...

In this episode of The Local Lens , host Jamie Forrest speaks with Skyler Vearrier , Comfort Advisor at Climate Control , a family-run HVAC business with over 25 years of service in Northeast South Dakota and Southeast North Dakota. Skyler shares his expertise in home comfort solutions, discussing everything from air quality improvements to the latest HVAC technologies. They explore the importance...

What makes the Black Hills a prime real estate market? In this episode of The Local Lens , Jamie Forrest interviews Cheri St. Pierre , an expert in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana real estate . Cheri shares how she transitioned from psychology into real estate, the market trends shaping the region, and valuable tips for investors, buyers, and sellers. 👤 Featuring: 💰 Cheri St. Pierre – Real Es...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Beau Braunger In this episode of the Local Lens, host Jamie Forrest interviews Beau Braunger, a senior associate and president of the management division at NAI United, with over 16 years of experience in commercial real estate. Beau shares his journey into the field, the evolution of technology in real estate, valuable advice for first-time and seasoned investors, and the...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Tony BachmanIn this episode of The Local Lens, host Jamie Forrest interviews Tony Bachman, a seasoned real estate agent and broker owner from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. With over 15 years in the industry and impressive sales milestones, Tony shares his path to success, including his late start in real estate at age 44, and the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Michael GrossIn this episode of 'The Local Lens', host Jamie Forrest introduces Michael Gross, a licensed real estate agent from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Michael shares his inspiring journey from working in various fields, including the port-a-potty industry, to becoming a successful real estate agent with over eight years of experience and 135 homes sold. He dis...

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Dick Hahn In this episode of The Local Lens, Jamie Forrest welcomes Dick Hahn, a licensed real estate agent and team leader of the results team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dick shares his unique journey from a club tennis professional to a successful real estate agent with over 23 years of experience, having sold over 100 homes in the past five years. They discuss the im...