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Life Behind the Highlight RealEp. 99: For Anyone Quietly Holding It All TogetherLet us know your thoughts!Quarter 1 has been many things, but easy is not one of them. This week on the podcast, Sarah and William reflect on the last few months, personally and professionally. This episode is a real conversation about what it costs to keep showing up when things feel unclear, tight, and emotionally heavy. It can be hard to be honest and just say, "this is hard." But sometimes that's exactly what we all need. The Huffmans talk about financial pressure, doubt, vision, and the turning point that comes when you finally get honest about...
2026-03-2442 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 97: Statue or Sounding BoardLet us know your thoughts!Why do we avoid vulnerability? How do we respond when others share their struggles with us? That's what Sarah and William are processing this week. Throughout the conversation, the question they keep coming back to is, "Do you want me to be a statue or a sounding board?" Listen in to hear them unpack that and more. Click here to watch Sarah's speech at the Results Awards.
2026-03-1029 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 96: Pivot!Let us know your thoughts!William joins Sarah for a conversation about pivoting. They've faced a lot of pivots in their lives. But what does it mean to pivot? How is that different from failure? How do you know when it's time to change direction? How do you deal with emotions that come up in the process? All this, plus you'll get to hear William sing a few lines from an Elvis song. Enjoy!
2026-03-0335 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 95: Glitter Factory Train WreckLet us know your thoughts!This conversation started with Sarah wanting to talk about how it felt to tear down a podcast studio that was no longer being used, then wove through the history of Life Behind the Highlight Reel before venturing off into all kinds of interesting other directions until William declared it to be a train wreck into a glitter factory. Enjoy!
2026-02-2445 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 94: A Midway Mayday Mindset CheckLet us know your thoughts!It's halfway through the first quarter of 2026, and Sarah takes this opportunity to do a mindset check with William at the "Midway Mayday" point. What's a midway mayday? What even is a mindset? How do the Super Bowl and a fire pit and a pot of soup relate to all of this? Listen in and find out!
2026-02-1732 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 93: All About AILet us know your thoughts!Sarah and William have a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence, touching on their feelings about it, various AI tools they have experience with and how they've used them, and some of the ethics and implications of using AI. There's a lot here, so buckle up!
2026-02-1047 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 92: Designing Our LivesLet us know your thoughts!In this episode, William and Sarah talk about what it means to design the life they want to live as they approach their 11th wedding anniversary. You'll also get to hear them debate whether or not Sarah is actually an optimist and work through their different personalities and ways of processing in real time. This is one of those conversations that really proves these episodes are entirely unscripted and nobody knows at the beginning where they will end up!
2026-02-0343 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 91: 2026 GloverU Summit RecapLet us know your thoughts!Join Sarah and William as they talk through their experiences at the recent 2026 GloverU Summit. You'll hear about how William got connected to Jeff Glover in the first place and how it changed his life. They also discuss their key takeaways from the conference, particularly from keynote speakers Sunshine Glover (Jeff's wife) and Jesse Cole (owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team). There's a lot packed into this episode!
2026-01-2754 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 90: Minnesota Right Now with Sarah Huffman and William HuffmanLet us know your thoughts!In this timely episode, Sarah and William process current events in Minneapolis and Minnesota together and their feelings about all that's happening in their hometown. They also talk about why they love their city and their state. It's not easy--but it is so important--to have conversations like this. Won't you join them on the journey?(Note: there's a little more language than usual in this one.)
2026-01-2149 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 89: 2025 Year In Review!Let us know your thoughts!Sarah challenges William to look back at the past year, and though he resists at first, in the end they talk through their many experiences, lessons learned, people met, key moments, and more. You get to hear how their perspective on the year that just ended changes in real time as they process all the things together. It's a good one!
2026-01-1337 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 88: HopeLet us know your thoughts!This episode is quite a ride! Sarah and William start off talking about the winter solstice (the day the conversation was recorded) and the hope of light returning and growth, and then touch on everything from goals to the holidays to the classes they've been teaching to the characters from Winnie-the-Pooh as a personality typing system! There's a GPS analogy, a bit of Chinese zodiac, and talk about the launch of their Meeting of the Minds community. It's a lot, but William declared this episode to be a favorite, so you won't...
2026-01-0646 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 87: How We Do It AllLet us know your thoughts!In this episode, William and Sarah tackle a question they were recently asked about how they "do it all." They talk about scheduling, prioritizing, and leveraging, along with their routines and mindset medicine cabinet. There's even video game analogies and a discussion of cheat codes for life. Check it out!
2025-12-3044 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 86: Why Is It So Easy to Give Up on Yourself?Let us know your thoughts!This conversation was recorded back in October and inspired by Sarah's decision to get back on her Peloton after a year away. She discusses with William why it's so easy to give up on yourself and your goals when life goes sideways, and what's needed to keep the flame burning (hint: inspiration isn't enough by itself!). You'll also get to hear some messages Sarah received unexpectedly from her past self. Don't miss it!
2025-12-2342 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 85: Beating the Shame SpiralLet us know your thoughts!William and Sarah revisit the idea of isolation as well as the shame spiral and talk about breaking out of both. They also talk about the intriguing idea of having a "board of directors" for your life. What does that even mean? Listen and find out!
2025-12-1633 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 84: The Recipe for Disaster: Self-Doubt and IsolationLet us know your thoughts!Join Sarah and William for a shorter but no less candid discussion of self-doubt, anxiety, imposter syndrome, mindset, and the importance of community. You'll also get multiple glimpses into how very different William and Sarah are from each other!
2025-12-0924 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 83: Marathons and More: a conversation with guest Mackenzie Rasmus!Let us know your thoughts!In this joyful conversation, Sarah and William sit down with their friend and fellow realtor Mac shortly after he completed the Chicago Marathon in October 2025. The three of them discuss everything from physical and mental training to the community around the race to why in the world someone would choose to run even one marathon, let alone multiple of them! They dig deep into why Mac runs and lessons he's learned from running that he carries over into the rest of his life. This is a wonderful one - you won't want...
2025-12-0256 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 82: It's a Grab Bag!Let us know your thoughts!In this episode, Sarah surprises William with a "grab bag" of questions about all kinds of things. What's his favorite movie and how many times has he watched it? How does he plan to survive a zombie apocalypse? What's his favorite season? What does he want to accomplish in the next year? And so much more! (Sarah answers the questions too!) Buckle up for a fun episode and a chance to get to know the Huffmans a little bit better!
2025-11-2527 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 81: Adversity (and an Awesome Planner Workbook)Let us know your thoughts!Sarah has been thinking about her 9 years (so far!) in real estate and all the different things they've faced. With William, she discusses adversity and how to face it, and the growth and success that can come out of it. They talk about the mindset medicine cabinet, the value of a coach, the rookie reset, and more. AND they introduce the 2026 Planner & Goal Tracker produced by the team, an improved iteration of the 2025 version that has made such a difference in Sarah's life and business. They'll be making this workbook a...
2025-11-1838 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 80: Silently struggling? Rebuilding community post-CovidLet us know your thoughts!Sarah and William process the feelings so many of us have but don't discuss, of disconnection and lack of community. They talk about the fallout of Covid-19 and how we need a sense of belonging in all different areas of our lives. How do we create (or re-create) community? What does community mean? How do we invite others into our worlds? And, most important: will we be brave enough not to suffer in silence but to raise our hands? Join the conversation, and let's all be part of making something great--and joyful--together!
2025-11-1141 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 79: Thousand-Year GoalsLet us know your thoughts!William and Sarah talk about not just setting and achieving annual goals, but thinking much much bigger: THOUSAND-YEAR GOALS. What does that even mean? Tune in and find out!
2025-11-0440 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 78: Gala talkLet us know your thoughts!William and Sarah reflect on recent charity galas they've attended and talk about why it's so important to them to give back and how they do that. They have ideas for everyone to get involved in some way, from picking up trash on a walk to running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents! Come join them in making the world a better place.
2025-10-2820 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 77: "Know Thyself"Let us know your thoughts!Sarah and William dive deep into the world of personal development, tackling everything from "What would you do if you could go back and visit a younger version of yourself for 24 hours?" to the many different tools they've used through the years, to a list of some of their favorite books.Some of the tools mentioned include Strengthsfinder, the Enneagram, the DISC profile, and the Kolbe-A assessment.People mentioned include Brene Brown (brenebrown.com), Jeff Glover (gloveru.com), Keith Roy (keithroy.com), and Guy Raz (guyraz.com).
2025-10-211h 04Life Behind the Highlight RealEp. 76 Blood Sugar (our health journey)Let us know your thoughts!Sarah and William discuss their health journey and recent changes they've made, including wearing a blood glucose monitor and how that has impacted their lives.Products mentioned:Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/Stelo blood glucose monitor: https://ouraring.com/store/dexcom/stelo-glucose-biosensor
2025-10-2130 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 75: We're back (again)!Let us know your thoughts!Where have William and Sarah been for the last almost-year? What have they been up to, and why did they stop podcasting for so long, and why are they returning now? Welcome aboard as they unpack all of this and more!(Note: contains non G-rated language... but hey, it's William, so you expect that, right?)
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The Results Driven PodcastEp 120: Results Driven Special: The Inspiring Journeys of Thomas Duxbury & Sarah Huffman It's a special edition of the Results Driven Podcast! Host Ed Kaiser, General Counsel at RE/MAX Results, is celebrating two incredible agents: Thomas Duxbury and Sarah Huffman, recent award winners recognized for their exceptional achievements and contributions. Thomas Duxbury: Awarded Rookie of the Year for his outstanding success as a new real estate agent. Tom shares how his previous business experience and relentless commitment to client relationships helped him skyrocket to success. Sarah Huffman: Recipient of the prestigious Shining Star Award for her leadership, camaraderie, marketing skills, and extraordinary production. Sarah discusses how resilience, mindset, and authenticity...
2025-03-3140 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 74: Personal Core ValuesLet us know your thoughts!After a bit of a hiatus, they're back! William and Sarah recorded this episode following a team meeting where Will walked everyone through an exercise to help them identify their personal core values. In this podcast, the two of them discuss their own core values. Identifying personal core values is a tough, emotional, and exhausting process, but there are significant rewards, which they also talk about. Are you ready to dive in? There's a lot to unpack here!
2024-11-1447 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 73: All About AGLG!Let us know your thoughts!A Good Life Group turned SEVEN YEARS OLD in September this year! William (who was feeling a little feisty) and Sarah tell the story, recounting the history of AGLG so far and some of what they've learned along the way, and also diving into some of their vision for the future. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!Special shoutouts in this episode to:Monica Kenton https://www.monicakenton.com/Vanessa Rose https://vanessafeils.com/
2024-09-261h 02Life Behind the Highlight RealBonus Episode: GloverU!Let us know your thoughts!In this traveling podcast (please excuse the road construction noises in the background!), William and Sarah discuss all things GloverU: their history with the company and what it has meant for them, their enthusiasm for it, and the reasons behind some recent decisions they've made about their roles within GloverU. Listen in and you'll also catch some of their vision for what's next and their goals and enthusiasm for the future!
2024-09-2241 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 72: Boulders and Feathers: Trusting Your IntuitionLet us know your thoughts!Sarah and William have a conversation about how they make decisions. They talk about course corrections and paying attention to the things that let you know whether you're on the right path, as well as managing decisions in a relationship, while also touching on things like mentors, forgiveness, and accepting other people's experiences. Do you listen to your body and your intuition, or do you listen to other people's opinions? Does it take a boulder or only a feather to get your attention? Lots to think about in this one! Listen in...
2024-09-1939 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp.71: The 1% ConversationLet us know your thoughts!In this helpful episode, Sarah and William talk about having uncomfortable conversations early, when only a 1% correction is needed, rather than avoiding them until you're waaaay off target and the issues are huge. They model conversations, doing a little role play, and touch on the trust pyramid, resentment, forgiveness, and more. Lots of good stuff here for making relationships work better, whether professional or personal.
2024-09-1227 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 70: Minnesota talk! (Ope!)Let us know your thoughts!Sarah picked a just-for-fun topic this time, and she and William discuss all things MINNESOTA! What's great about the state? What's unique? What do they love about it? Where else could they imagine living if they couldn't live in MN?This one's also a mobile edition, so there's background road noise... but hey, it's MINNESOTA road noise, so it's all part of the experience!
2024-09-0523 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 69: Working with Your PartnerLet us know your thoughts!In this (mobile!) episode, William and Sarah give some answers to a question they are frequently asked: What is it like to work with your spouse? They talk about everything from being together nearly 24/7 to having fun date nights (if you can get Will out of the house!) to handling frustrations and conflicts. Oh, and of course seed art at the state fair!
2024-08-2932 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 68: Time and Time AgainLet us know your thoughts!What is time? How do we relate to it? Will and Sarah have a lively discussion about the different ways they perceive time and how it can affect their relationship.
2024-08-2230 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 67: Self-SabotageLet us know your thoughts!William and Sarah are back and talking about self-sabotage. What is it? Why do we do it? How does it show up in our lives? The discussion includes tips for how to recognize it and questions to ask, as well as addressing neighboring topics of trust, worthiness, confidence, imposter syndrome, judgment, and triggers. Whew! Buckle in and join us for quite a ride!
2024-08-1528 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 66: Mindset Medicine CabinetLet us know your thoughts!Sarah and William discuss what's in their "mindset medicine cabinet"--the things they've learned to prioritize in order to stay in their "zone of genius." Their list includes things like movement, sleep, nutrition, routines, and knowing their stress triggers. (There's more than that--you'll have to listen to get them all!) You'll even get a live demonstration of 'box breathing' from Will. Enjoy!Oura Ring referenced in the episode: https://ouraring.com
2024-07-2532 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 65: Mid-Year Goal Check-In!Let us know your thoughts!We've passed the halfway mark on 2024, and Sarah and William have a conversation about goals! Are we on track for this year's goals? How do we think about goals? How do we move toward them effectively? There are some great moments about perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, making the next right decision, and seeing failure as a mirror for improvement. It's a good one!
2024-07-1133 minLife Behind the Highlight RealBonus Episode: A Good Life Travels, the Lake Tahoe editionLet us know your thoughts!Sarah and William talk about their recent trip to Lake Tahoe for a luxury real estate conference, with a lot of focus on the amazing food experiences they had.Places referenced:The Ritz https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rnorz-the-ritz-carlton-lake-tahoe/overview/Edgewood https://edgewoodtahoe.com/the-villa-suites/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aArViT0xAGjdA_hmuW5WIKzwMZAmVkm4gUyn6nXbUAaOsty2b155IhoCAyoQAvD_BwEBistro at Edgewood https://edgewoodtahoe.com/menu/bistro/Naked Fish https://www.thenakedfish.comTangerine...
2024-07-0137 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 64: GenerosityLet us know your thoughts!William and Sarah tackle the subject of generosity, including how it's a cornerstone of their lives, where the giving impulse comes from, how small acts of generosity have a cumulative impact over time, and what they want for their legacy, including their upcoming foundation, A Good Life Gives. All that, and a Mr. Rogers quote, too!Books referenced in this podcast:The Go-Giver, by Bob Burg & John David Mann (Amazon link)You Are a Badass at Making Money, by Jen Sincero (Amazon link)
2024-06-2733 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 63: SuccessLet us know your thoughts!William and Sarah discuss the idea of success--what it means to them, how that meaning has changed over time, and the impact that personal development has had on all of this over the last several years.
2024-06-2024 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 62: All About PrideLet us know your thoughts!William and Sarah discuss PRIDE from many angles, contrasting it with ego and with humility, and talking about its connection to regret, shame, and a willingness to admit when you're wrong. They discuss negative emotions as guardrails and more.NOTE: this episode was recorded outdoors at a cafe in Washington, D.C., during their recent trip there, so there's more background noise than sometimes. Also, Will's mic was accidentally turned off, but we think you'll still be able to hear him fine, and we'll fix some of these technical issues...
2024-05-3030 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 61: Health and Health JourneysLet us know your thoughts!Will and Sarah go deep about their health journey over the last three years, sharing their motivations, progress, goals, and top 5 tips for people just getting started.Here's the link to their podcast that they mentioned, featuring Kristin Rowell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-behind-the-highlight-real/id1593027634?i=1000548801957Here's Kristin's website: https://energeticallyefficient.com/
2024-05-2349 minLife Behind the Highlight RealBonus episode: A Good Life Travels, the Washington DC editionLet us know your thoughts!In this quick little episode recorded from their gate at the Dulles International Airport, William and Sarah give an overview of their recent trip to Washington, D.C.Places referenced:Supra https://supradc.com/The Quill https://www.jeffersondc.com/dining/quill/Waldorf Peacock Alley https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dcawawa-waldorf-astoria-washington-dc/dining/peacock-alley/Georgetown https://www.georgetowndc.com/The Fountain Inn https://www.fountaininndc.com/Rumi's Kitchen https://www.rumiskitchen.com/
2024-05-1717 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 60: HesitationLet us know your thoughts!William and Sarah discuss hesitation (vs caution) and the things that hold us back. It's a bit shorter than some, once we cut out the doggy interruptions, but it's a good one!
2024-05-1632 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 59: Trusting YourselfLet us know your thoughts!Will and Sarah go deep on trust, confidence, trusting yourself, verbal processing, healing, decision-making, and more!
2024-05-0957 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 58: Done Is Better Than Perfect: Relaunching the PodcastLet us know your thoughts!After a hiatus of more than a year, William and Sarah are back with a conversation about their goals, personal growth, and healing. Join them as they celebrate how good it feels to be back podcasting again!
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The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner WellnessBreaking Free from Medical Programming: Dr. Nicole Huffman's Journey to ConceptionIf you're feeling overwhelmed and discouraged by failed attempts at conception, despite diligently tracking your ovulation, taking countless supplements, and undergoing invasive medical procedures, then you are not alone!
Join me and Dr. Nicole Huffman as we dig into her journey towards overcoming fertility struggles, debunking mainstream myths, and exploring a more natural and powerful approach to enhancing fertility.
What we discuss:
00:00:00 - Introduction & Dr. Nicole's Background and Approach00:06:02 - The Limitations of Traditional Medicine in Chronic Conditions00:09:53 - Surrender and Miracle of Pregnancy00:11:26...
2023-07-1252 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 56: John Hodnett's Journey: Turning a Wake-Up Call into a New OpportunityLet us know your thoughts!This week William and Sarah Huffman sit down with John Hodnett, a member of their real estate team, A Good Life Group.In this episode, John chats about his journey before getting into real estate and how much he loves old-school retail. But the big wake-up call was when his marriage fell apart. He never thought he'd be there at that point in his life. That's when he realized that he had the chance to create anything he wanted. Nobody was going to tell him what to do. So, like...
2023-02-201h 10Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 54: How a Long-Bearded Bass-Playing High School Dropout Became Minnesota's BBQ Boss! The Journey of Aaron BourdageLet us know your thoughts!Aaron Bourdage is the owner of Northern Fire Grilling and BBQ Supply, a local barbecue shop in Minnetonka. Northern Fire Grilling and BBQ Supply offers everything you need for grilling and barbecue, including meats, seafood, rubs, over 100 sauces, grills, smokers, and heavy equipment for those serious about their grilling. Aaron was born in Duluth, Minnesota, but his family moved around a lot, including Colorado and New Mexico. His father was a Marlboro Man and a pilot and owned a classic car dealership in Farmington, New Mexico. Aaron's house was next t...
2023-02-061h 13Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 53: William and Sarah's 2022 Health and Fitness Report CardLet us know your thoughts!This episode William and Sarah look at at 2022. A couple of minutes were dedicated to the business, but the majority of this episode was spent diving deep into a health journey they both started 2 years ago. Even though they both dislike the thought of working out, they accepted it as a part of their life, with reasons that go way beyond what you may assume.This is a William and Sarah you may not have known before this episode. Chapters3:10 How was William and Sa...
2022-12-1926 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 52: Discovering That Your Biggest and Only Asset Is You With Sports Radio Veteran Mark NealLet us know your thoughts!Mark Neal spent close to two decades building an Ohio sports radio station from the ground up, and today he's going to share the story of how having nothing can be your biggest asset. It turns you into a creative, hungry, and hard-working scrapper. Which is how he built a young format into a powerful force in his market. Did we mention that Mark is also William and Sarah's neighbor? Oh yeah -- there are some stories to share about that, too!Coming up:
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Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 51: Making Data Fun Again with THE David ArbitLet us know your thoughts!We are nerding out BIG TIME with our buddy David Arbit this week. David is the Director of Research for MAR, Minneapolis Area Realtors. He's the guy that makes sense of all of the real estate numbers agents use to get you into homes. And this guy's passion for numbers goes way beyond Excel. It goes straight to getting people into their dream homes and making our cities strong. But before we get into all of that, we dive into David's life, including:6:33 The ear...
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Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 50: Stalking His Wife and Beating Cancer with Dave Lawson (Part 2)Let us know your thoughts!Dave Lawson returns to Life Behind the Highlight Real to finish up his journey to this point in his crazy life. In episode 45 Dave, Will, and Sarah took a deep dive into radio of the past and present. Dave spent over two decades as an on-air personality and talked about how what drove him into the business no longer exists. That left no time for thing Sarah was looking for -- how he met his wife...oh, and that bout with cancer over the last year. So...
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Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 49: A "Compelling and Rich" Conversation with Will's Nemesis, Matt WandzelLet us know your thoughts!Ep 49: A "Compelling and Rich" Conversation with Will's Nemesis, Matt WandzelMatt Wandzel is a real estate agent and bitter enemy of Will Huffman's. Even though Matt is a terrific human being, Will can't stand him. Why? It all comes out in this episode, along with:5:45 Growing up in Golden Valley14:08 Car accident -- no time for the emergency room30:40 Getting started in photojournalism33:48 His partnership with the Navajo Nation35:01 His contribution to the Smithsonian
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SWFL Business Podcast31: John and Sarah Huffman from Huffman's Construction"My sales pitch is, 'This is what we can do for your house, and this is how we can do it for your house.'"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are John and Sarah Huffman from Huffman's Construction.In this episode, the Huffmans discuss their backgrounds in construction and real estate, as well as their faith-based business approach. John goes over the importance of understanding your trade, knowing where something could...
2022-10-201h 16Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 46: The Emotional Roller Coaster of IVF with Kayla DuttonLet us know your thoughts!This is a part two interview with Kayla Dutton and in this episode, we dive deep into Kayla's struggle to start a family after her husband's near-death accident that left him without sensation from the waist down. This was a massive life change at such a young age. Kayla's advice for handling sudden change boils down to 3 things:1) Family and support system. 2) Focus on what's important. He's here with no brain damage. 3) The more you share your story, the more you realize everyone has their problems. ...
2022-10-171h 08Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 45: Why Radio Broke Dave Lawson's HeartLet us know your thoughts!Coming up today we have the "man behind the scenes" of Life Behind the Highlight Reel. Whenever you hear us say "Dave, edit that out," we are talking about Dave Lawson of Digital Legend Media. But far before Dave started consulting businesses on digital content, he had a long history in radio. So we are going to dive deep into Dave's history, including:What life was like growing up in the Detroit areaA very young age he started dreaming of being on the radioThe weird radio thing he...
2022-09-261h 00Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 44: Celebrating Five Years of Living an Unreal LifeLet us know your thoughts!This episode explores the past five years of A Good Life Group. The good, the bad, and the hilarious. The story begins at the Minnesota State Fair of all places, 5-years ago. The day Will and Sarah were forced to find a new direction. And they don't hold back as they share the details of the call and the stress that followed over the next few days. Today you will find out how they landed on their business name A Good Life Group, how they found the...
2022-09-051h 02Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 43: The Long Winding Path to Seminary School with Victoria BellLet us know your thoughts!Victoria and Sarah met while working at JC Penny in Coon Rapids and have been friends ever since. Born in California and stayed there for a whole six weeks before moving to Minnesota. After her dad got arrested (details in the podcast) at the University of Minnesota, the family was forced to regroup which included sneaking out of Minnesota in the middle of the night. Later in life, Victoria's dream was to become a doctor, which leads to a lovely story about the college she chose. Not...
2022-08-291h 14Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 42: The Secret to Living a Bold, Successful Life with Artemisa BostonLet 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 the real estate industry selling 300 homes last year. 300. That's huge. Getting to this point was h...
2022-08-151h 03Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 41: Marketing Wiz Alex Maeckelbergh on Starting a Family and Successful Business at the Same TimeLet 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 bless teachers who are parents as well."So the search was on for a new career. That's when she met an owner o...
2022-08-081h 10Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 40: Meet Ed Kaiser, the Man That Keeps Us Out of TroubleLet 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 never knew about the man. Nuggets that make a guy with such a serious job, well, human. R...
2022-08-011h 06Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 39: Joe Joe Tough's Heartbreaking NewsLet 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
2022-07-2559 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 38: How a Near Death Experience Inspired Foster Mom Randi BrandtLet 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 for children who needed a safe, temporary home. She shares the challenges and rewards of becoming a caretaker, and what it...
2022-07-1851 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 37: From Hitchhiking Hobo to Founder of RE/MAX Results: The Journey of John CollopyLet 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 to school while working a full time job. Stories that include beating up a police officer, hitch hiking to California, and...
2022-07-1157 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 36: From Crackin' Backs to #CaptainHomeFinder: Ryan Fischer's Story of Struggle and SuccessLet 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 load of student debt along with a mortgage payment was too much for a starting chiropractor. But with hard work he slowing built a practice, and...
2022-07-041h 01Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 35: Five Time Cancer Survivor Joe MottlowLet 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 size of two fists. Then the diagnosis. Leukemia ALL, a blood cancer. The battle begin...
2022-06-271h 16Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 34: The Radical Choice of Following Your Intuition with Kelsey EricksonLet 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 your day-to-day career?How do you get your brain to take action?Prepare to connect with your highest self. Prepare to s...
2022-06-2050 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 33: There For the Big Moments Is What Counts with Scott RoigerLet 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 helped him turn a new direction, towards the mortgage industry where he's happily been for the last decade. What has mad...
2022-06-1351 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 32: The Fuel From Failure with Nick DreherLet 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 and a need to survive, he pivoted and went to work in the mortgage industry.Th...
2022-06-061h 08Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 31: Will's Health Journey - One Year LaterLet 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 because it's good for you, but rather because it just tastes better. Then a deep conversation into how Will and Sara...
2022-05-3039 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 30: Learning How to Design a Completely Original Life Experience with Randi LarsonLet 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 experience.Randi is adamant that you are being called to something you cannot see but can feel in your bones. They wan...
2022-05-231h 04Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 29: From Breaking Coffee Tables to the NICU with Sara Schaber FittererLet 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 baby that was born at 25 weeks. Sara shares the story of the day she gave birth to a preemie. The ambulance ride, the comedy troop, the bedpan, and Al Roker. At under...
2022-05-161h 17Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 28: Jorie's Mom, Jamie Walker, Opens Up About Teen Pregnancy, Changing Healthcare for All, and Her Love for Sonic Chili Cheese Dogs!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 describes her teenage life as a time of struggle. A time of wondering where her next rent payment would come from, and how th...
2022-05-0958 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 27: Finding Your Why to Create a Life of Purpose with Jona FloresLet 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 "Why", and how it influences her business and personal life to allow a life lived with purpose, passion, and professionalism.You'll walk aw...
2022-05-0352 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 26: Life Behind the Highlight Reel Q1 RecapLet 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, and where we are going. We cover A LOT today including:A rundown of the last four months, and our reactions to each of...
2022-04-2543 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 25: Cinde Vadnais On Why Mindset Matters...Because 5 AM Workouts SuckLet 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 positive, upbeat nature. What we didn't know about Cinde is the health hurdle she had to face early in life, and continues to stand up to today. We...
2022-04-1857 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 24 Dustin Underwood (Part 2)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 of clothes and a girlfriend 8 months pregnant. Now he had two goals: Find a place to live and find a job. In...
2022-04-112h 00Life Behind the Highlight Real23: Dustin Underwood (Part 1)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 time between the ages of 19 and 21. Finally, a third felony sent him to prison. A year later, after scoring in the top 20% of the nation on the GED...
2022-04-041h 02Life Behind the Highlight Real22: Golden Retriever vs. Lab? At Helping Paws, They're Both Winners!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-profit organization located in Hopkins, Minnesota. They are dedicated to the breeding, training and placement of assistance dogs for people who have physical disabilities and for Veterans and fir...
2022-03-2249 minLife Behind the Highlight Real21: Launching, Bus Schedules, and Lobotomies with Jill MorrisonLet us know your thoughts!Launching, Bus Schedules, and Lobotomies with Jill MorrisonFinancial 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 whenyou think you know someone so well. There is always something about them thatyou always do not know.
2022-03-2144 minLife Behind the Highlight Real20: Redefining Friendly Competition w/ Kara Werth and Bethany NelsonLet us know your thoughts!Redefining Friendly Competition with Kara Werth and Bethany NelsonWe 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 Belmont University, became a licensed realtor in 2010, and now owns investment property. Kara graduated from high school, immediately dove into real estat...
2022-03-141h 04Life Behind the Highlight Real19: Chasing your dreams in a pandemic w/ Ava BeilkeLet us know your thoughts!Chasing Your Dreams in a Pandemic with Ava BeilkeHave 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 unconditional self-love is the foundation of all pursuits, including marketing themselves.Ava quit her corporate job of 10 years to become an entr...
2022-03-0755 minLife Behind the Highlight Real18: Do NOT listen to this while driving! w/ Vanessa RoseLet 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.Vanessa Rose is a healer from another planet who has been put on this Earth to help u...
2022-02-2859 minLife Behind the Highlight Real17: Getting to know RE/MAX Results CEO, Brenda Tushaus!Let us know your thoughts!Brenda Tushaus is the CEO at RE/MAX Results. She’s logged nearly twenty-three years in the real estate industry. Eighteen years ago, she joined RE/MAX Results as their Technology Manager. Since then, she has held a variety of roles, including VP - Business Development, Director of Recruiting, and Chief Operating Officer.As part of the RE/MAX Results executive team, Brenda proactively supports the Sales Executives’ growth by delivering a world-class infrastructure of the finest offerings in technology, marketing, training, and facilities.In this episo...
2022-02-2140 minLife Behind the Highlight Real16: Interning During the Pandemic with Evie HarringtonLet us know your thoughts!Today, we have Evie joining us on the show. She has been interning for A Good Life Group and will be sharing her experience.Evie is majoring in Business Management and minoring in Sales. Evie got an internship as part of her Sales minor at Concordia St. Paul. Evie will share how she got ahold of us, her experience, and educate us on Volleyball.Listen in and learn.Key Talking Points of the Episode:Getting to know Evie and how she g...
2022-02-1432 minLife Behind the Highlight Real15: Do You Have a Mattress in the Back of Your Truck? w/ Natalie PillsburyLet us know your thoughts!If you had a famous parent, would you use them as a stepping stone to get to where you want to go? In this episode, we have the privilege of talking to Natalie Pillsbury. Natalie’s dad is a famous musician who has connections all over, but Natalie decided to work hard and create success on her own merits.Natalie went to school for dental assisting and worked in a cosmetic office where she went through a customer service training course at Ritz Carlton. As a resu...
2022-02-0736 minLife Behind the Highlight Real14: Becoming who you choose to be with Melissa DeLayLet us know your thoughts!Would you like to take your confidence a notch higher? This episode is for you. Melissa DeLay will be sharing amazing nuggets of wisdom that we can all benefit from.Melissa DeLay is the founder and principal owner of TruPerception. She has more than two decades of experience helping executives, managers, salespeople, and customer-facing professionals gain the skills they need to communicate with confidence, regardless of the situation. With years of strategic and corporate communication experience, Melissa knows how to deliver the right words in the ri...
2022-01-3152 minLife Behind the Highlight Real13: Shift Your Health; Change Your Life w/ Kristin RowellLet us know your thoughts!Today, our guest is Kristin Rowell and she's going to share some value bombs that will leave us in a better place when it comes to our bodies and our health.Kristin Rowell is the Founder and CEO of Energetically Efficient™. As a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, she helps people lose weight while gaining muscle and energy so they can live happier, more fulfilled lives. There is a lot of information around nutrition and sometimes it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the information out there. Kristin wil...
2022-01-2452 minLife Behind the Highlight Real12: Does Hard Work Pay Off? w/ Leah SenescallLet us know your thoughts!Leah is a wife, a mother, a businesswoman with Results Title, and has been serving in the industry for years. Leah shares that bringing up children and being a career woman is a tricky balance to achieve. She recalls when her children were younger and she had to work for 16 hours a day - which was difficult for both her and her children. In this episode, she’ll be sharing her story of raising kids while growing a career how she got to where she is today. ...
2022-01-1736 minLife Behind the Highlight Real11: "Get Your Own Hut" w/ Jake & Kayla BjornebergLet us know your thoughts!Have you ever thought about running a business with your partner? If so, you could learn a lot from Jake and Kayla Bjorneberg. Jake and Kayla run a successful business in real estate. Kayla led their transition into real estate with Jake’s support but it wasn’t long before he joined her.In this episode, Kayla and Jake share their passion for traveling and the amazing places they’ve been to, what it’s like being in business with your spouse, and what to watch for when building...
2022-01-1059 minLife Behind the Highlight Real10: Life and Business as a Mom with Kara ZahaskyLet us know your thoughts!What were you doing at the age of 21? Having fun & going out with friends? Partying? That’s a road that most of us took but Kara chose a different route. Even at a young age, Kara was excited to be an adult and start having babies. As soon as she hit 18, she moved out and got married. By the time she was 19, she had her first child. During her early 20s, Kara and her husband Nick had a total of 4 children. Kara believes her “why” - what drives her to s...
2022-01-0351 minLife Behind the Highlight Real9: 2021 Year in ReviewLet us know your thoughts!As 2021 comes to a close, Sarah and William Huffman take the opportunity to sit down and talk about the highlights and lessons 2021 gave them.Want to join a supportive community of people who understand what real life looks like behind the highlight reel? Come and be part of our Facebook Group!
2021-12-2726 minLife Behind the Highlight Real8: Trapped in a Flipped Car for 16 Hours - Tyler Walen's StoryLet us know your thoughts!How calm would you remain in an accident? Would you use all your energy panicking, or would you choose to remain positive until you get help? In this episode, we are humbled to talk a guy who has perfected how to live in the moment: Tyler Walen.Tyler is one of the most logical people we have ever met. He has been through a lot, but that hasn’t affected his mindset. Tyler was involved in an accident that left him trapped in his car for 16 hour...
2021-12-2044 minLife Behind the Highlight Real7: Success on Your Own Terms w/ Jona FloresLet us know your thoughts!Success never comes on a silver platter; you have to work for it. According to our guest Jona Flores, you just need to outwork everybody around you.Jona is the perfect definition of a self-made businesswoman. At 18, she moved out of her mother's house to face life independently and took herself through college, working multiple jobs. In this episode, Jona will share her journey to becoming the person she is today. She also shares how she earned Realtor Magazine's 30 Under 30.Key Talking Poi...
2021-12-1433 minLife Behind the Highlight Real6: Finding Happiness with Ali MassaLet us know your thoughts!In this episode, Ali Massa is joining us. Ali is many things. She is a mother, a wife, a runner, and a loan officer at Results Mortgage. Today, we’ll have an in-depth conversation with Ali, seeking to understand what her personal growth journey has been like, what triggered it, and how it has affected her loved ones.Ali will also tell us how she ran a virtual half-marathon during the pandemic and the marathon she's preparing for next.Key Talking Points of the...
2021-12-0642 minLife Behind the Highlight Real5: Choosing a New Path with Dena FrankLet us know your thoughts!Realtor Dena Frank sits down to talk about how life leads you down unexpected paths and how to pivot into a new direction.Dena has some fantastic insights into what to do when life leads you down different paths as well as how to find the path that's right for you! You can also check out Dena's podcast, On a Mission, here!We run a team of licensed real estate professionals in Minnesota called A Good Life Group which is brokered through RE/MAX Results. To f...
2021-11-2938 minLife Behind the Highlight Real4: Life After Tragedy w Matt & Kayla DuttonLet us know your thoughts!This week, we're joined by Matt and Kayla Dutton to talk about life after a life-changing accident and the strength they've found in each other and in their support system.Matt and Kayla's favorite restaurants are:Old Log Cabin, Forest Lake, MNBuona Sera, Champlin, MNPittsburgh Blue Steakhouse, NationwideMain Street Farmer, St. Michael, MNWilly McCoys, Ramsey, MNRedstone, Maple Grove, MNAurelio's Pizza, Ramsey, MNLa Casita, Coon Rapids, MNTwin Pines Restaurant, Garrison, MNCafe Zupas, Maple Grove, MNWe run a team of licensed real estate professionals in Minnesota called A...
2021-11-2242 minLife Behind the Highlight Real3: Top Twin Cities Restaurants w Matt CunninghamLet us know your thoughts!This week, we're joined by Matt Cunningham to talk about the top restaurants in the Twin Cities area.Here are the top Twin Cities restaurants (according to us): Murrays Classic Steakhouse, MinneapolisManny's Steakhouse, MinneapolisGianna's Steakhouse, WayzataAnimales Barbecue, MinneapolisTravail Kitchen & Amusements, RobbinsdalePour Wine Bar & Bistro, OtsegoKeys Cafe & Bakery, MinneapolisBilly's Sushi, MinneapolisFeller Restaurant, StillwaterLotus - Loring Park Location, MinneapolisJC's Bar & Grill, Maple GroveMain Street Farmer, St. MichaelLemongrass Thai Cuisine, Brooklyn ParkAndy's Hometown Pizza, AlbertvilleOlive Garden, NationwideRestoration Hardware (RH) Rooftop Restaurant, MinneapolisThe St. Paul Grill, St. PaulYu Fong, Maple GroveYoung Joni, MinneapolisBroadway P...
2021-11-1543 minLife Behind the Highlight Real2: Meet Executive Ninja, Jorie SchaafLet us know your thoughts!We run a team of licensed real estate professionals in Minnesota called A Good Life Group, which is brokered through RE/MAX Results. Every great team needs a fantastic support system and you can't find a better Executive Ninja than ours. In this episode, you'll get to meet the hilarious and kind backbone of A Good Life Group, Jorie Schaaf!Make to join our Facebook Group for even more fun!
2021-11-0836 minLife Behind the Highlight RealWelcome to Life Behind the Highlight Real!Let us know your thoughts!Welcome to the first episode of William and Sarah Huffman's new podcast: Life Behind the Highlight Real. In this episode, we're taking the opportunity to re-introduce ourselves and dive into what Life Behind the Highlight Real is all about: taking you beyond the curated life we all see online.Each week, we talk with friends, colleagues, and inspiring people to dive into the good and difficult times we all go through. Our hope is that the story behind the person you see online will inspire you to look b...
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