The Realest Agents Podcast

New episode of The Realest Agents Podcast is out now with our neighboring officemate, Tony Zerwas from Mission Home Loans. You may know Tony as: the mortgage guy the veteran advocate or the guy constantly photoshopping his head onto memes But behind all the humor is someone who genuinely takes pride in helping veterans and educating people on VA home loans and the home buying process. We talked bu...

We may have temporarily waived attorney-client privilege for this one… 😅 Our latest podcast episode features our good friend, business neighbor, and one of Isanti’s finest attorneys, Rachel Gillespie. We had a great conversation covering business, community, entrepreneurship, and plenty in between. Give it a listen!

We sat down with Janet Schaak, a woman of many talents and even more stories. From serving in the military, to turning wrenches as a diesel mechanic, firing up the smoker, making music, and hosting her own radio station. Janet’s path isn’t linear and neither is her impact. Everything she does is rooted in showing up, contributing, and caring about the place she calls home.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Karla and Bre — two community-minded leaders who saw something special in Isanti and decided it was worth fighting for. When the City of Isanti announced it would discontinue Illuminate Isanti , the beloved winter light festival many families looked forward to each year, Karla and Bre stepped up. They created Isanti Together , a volunteer-driven group wi...

This week we sat down with Jojo Spencer — lifelong community builder, photographer, and the creative mind behind one of Isanti’s most recognizable studios. We talked about his many roles over the years, the heart behind his photo business, and his perspective on what makes our community so special. A great conversation with an even better person.

We sat down with the owners of Reel Vision — our neighbors right here in the Creamery building! They might do marketing and videography, but at their core, they’re storytellers. Excited to share their story and have them here in Isanti!

This week we sit down with Bill Stickels III , Editor-in-Chief of the Isanti-Chisago County Star . Bill shares insights from his career in local media and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the community’s favorite annual feature — Best Of . From journalism to celebrating what makes our area shine, this conversation is packed with stories, perspective, and hometown pride.

November is quickly approaching and a school referendum is going to be on the ballot. We are joined by Chris Kampa (Director of Finance & Operations) and Christina Thayer-Anderson (Director of Community Education) to break down the referendum and answer all of your questions

She's back for round #2! Jen is the Community Engagement Coordinator at New Pathways. If you haven't heard, New Pathways is a local non-profit that helps families with children who are suffering homelessness. They are also in the news because of their new shelter that is just about to begin construction in Cambridge. Jen fills us in on the new shelter and how they were able to fund it.

This week on The Realest Agents Podcast , we sit down with the one and only John Wagner —journalist, sportswriter, and all-around character. From covering breaking news to calling out bad calls on the field, John shares stories from decades in journalism and local sports. Honestly… he should have his own podcast.

In this episode, we give an inside scoop on our latest real estate endeavor. We share how we bought building, why we did, and what our plans are.

In this episode, we sit down with Steve, recently known for his appearance on Netflix’s Love is Blind . Beyond reality TV, Steve is a professional speaker and published author from Cambridge, MN, sharing insights on personal growth and doing the unright thing.

Meet Judith. Judith is the owner of an independent bookstore that made its home in Cambridge over 20 years ago. Even in a digital world, Scout & Morgan Books has remained a staple and is a leading advocate for literacy in our community. Listen to learn more about Judith and her journey.

He may be newer to the Cambridge Community, but he has made quite a splash since he moved here. Britt is the owner of Britt Nelson Video, which specializes in wedding videography. Get to know Britt and learn about the world if video!

Jesse Sage & Jessica Bitz join us to talk about the yearly event, "The Taste". This event is put on by the Cambridge-Isanti Rotary Club to raise funds that is all given back to the community in many different ways. The Taste brings together food and drink vendors in the area to compete and present what they have to offer.

If you can get through the first two minutes of Brody's gut laughing, you'll get to know one of our community's top financial advisors. Rebecca (Becky) has been in the industry for over 10 years and has produced a lot of professional accolades in an industry she didn't plan on falling in love with. You'll also be able to figure out if you need a "financial therapist"...

If you don’t know about Pretty Little Signs or the owner, Christi Patrick, we highly suggest you listen to this episode. Located right on Main St in Isanti, you won’t find a more fun and vibrant shop than Pretty Little Signs. If you want to create something, Christi will make it happen! She had a passion and she turned it into a business that brings value to our community.

Sean Stevens has been in our community a long time. He's always had a passion for photography and has been fascinated with flying drones. Sean is one of those brave individuals who took his hobbies and started a business. Homestory Visuals specializes in real estate photography, videography, and social media marketing.

Dr. Berg joins Nick & Brody to talk about retirement from New Hope Church and his new business venture, Thrive People Solutions.

Nick & Brody are joined by Sheriff Wayne Seiberlich & Chief Deputy John Gillquist to talk about a broad array of public safety topics in Isanti County.

You may have a general idea of what a Chamber of Commerce is or does, but you're probably wrong. Vanessa talks about the important role our Chamber has and how it helps strengthen our community and economic development. We also talk rodeo weekend and her lack of knowledge of Harry Potter.

Whether you're looking to buy your first home or you could use a refresher, Nick and Brody cover it all. They field real questions from real listeners about the current market of homebuying. If you have additional questions that weren't answered, be sure to reach out to either Nick or Brody!

Isanti is the home of the nation's #1 indoor BMX track. Maybe even more crazy, it's a nonprofit and is run by volunteers. Josh & Alissa are the track operators at Rum River BMX and joined Nick to breakdown how we have an organization like this.

What were you doing at 19 years old? Our guest, Jaeger Caulk, identified a market for a business and took action. Jaegers Junk Removal is quickly becoming a staple service for the Isanti County area. Nick & Brody get to know Jaeger and learn more about his business and entrepreneurial mindset.

Nick & Brody had the opportunity to talk with the Dean of Academic and Community Outreach at Anoka Ramsey, Shannon Kirkeide. Get to know Shannon and learn about one of our community's greatest assets, community college.