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SuccessMNNikki Purvis: Women in PowerNikki has grown to be in a very prominent position at a high-level corporate bank. You can trust her on financial information, but she wrote through the ranks while raising her child.
She is a true example of what you can become if you outline your goals and reach for them.2024-10-2959 minSuccessMNBuilding Blocks To Success With The Signature GroupTre Adams and Lasha Raddatz are a known name in the real estate industry. They both started their career with multiple wins, making a name for The Signature Group a household name in Minneapolis.
They focus on building a team with proven resources to help agents grow with branding on point.
Real Estate is an industry where the leading members focus on collaboration over everything. Tune in to see how we can focus on growth in real estate together. 2024-09-1058 minSuccessMNKevin Walker: Think BiggerKevin has always had an entrepreneurial mindset. He started the Minnesota food truck festival when he was still in college and has grown many businesses since then.
His first stroke of wealth came when he went to Williston as part of the North Dakota oil boom. He negotiated major government contracts and grew a machinery supply business to different oil rigs, he mastered oil money.
He now invests in commercial real estate investing and works with a company that manages luxury apartments. He is proof that your career does...2024-07-151h 13SuccessMNJerad Green: Health and FamilyJerad has always been an advocate for issues affecting health, but recently he has brought the issue to the forefront with his own health issues.
His story is one of overcoming adversity and turning to focus on taking care of yourself and the people around you.
He brings a well rounded vision to social issues within the health system and how that affects issues of race and wellness. His perspective is valued and his self care work is monumental. 2024-07-0358 minSuccessMNG-Force Joey: Racing towards SuccessG Force Joey has mastered how to make money off of your hobby. He turned his love for luxury vehicles into a moneymaking machine.
He understands how sometimes you’re passions need to go full throttle in order to achieve your goals. He’s very young to achieve this level of success, it goes to show that if you put your head down and work hard, you can accomplish anything you put your mind to2024-06-291h 18SuccessMNAkeela Al-Hameed: Finding Your StrengthAkeela is a name that is renowned in the jiu jitsu circuit. Many idolize her, but if you get assigned a match against her, chances of winning are slim.
Her story of perseverance, and focusing on her weaknesses (not that she will ever tell you what they are) has allowed her to refine her strengths and make her a master on the jiu-jitsu mat.
She is a two-time world, champ. She fears no challenge and is an inspiration to everyone looking to get at the top of their game.2024-06-1051 minSuccessMNChef Porter: Musician and Celebrity ChefChef Porter has spent his career, letting his expertise in the kitchen fund his music career and overtime has developed untouchable skills in both.
You’ve seen him on TV on the show Pressure Cooker, but he’s been a chef long before that! He started cooking and wrapping in New York, where he’s from, and after going on a couple musical tours, he’s made Minnesota his home.
His newest album “de Zero” Lyrically is an in-depth view into his childhood and how that shaped him into the man he i...2024-05-2850 minSuccessMNMonica Shoberg: Unruly WomenMonica Shoberg is the leader and Founder of Unruly Women: an inclusive and accessible community that empowers all female identifying and femme-leaning non-binary persons to reclaim their voice by unearthing their inner wild, outdoors.
She plans events, books private tours collaborates with community leaders, and plans corporate excursions. She also make sure that she has a scholarship option so that everybody can enjoy the great outdoors.
Monica is a true entrepreneur, quit her job to fulfill her dream of creating a safe space outdoors for everybody.2024-05-211h 06SuccessMNColby Taylor: Gyst RewindColby Taylor social worker, filmmaker, and creator and host of Gyst Rewind Podcast, a show that talks about mental health, entrepreneurship, pop culture, and community.
This episode is special: it’s two podcast hosts and old friends doing what they do best. Colby’s laugh is infectious.
If you like what you hear, pop on over to Colby’s podcast Gyst Rewind for a look into Minneapolis Culture 2024-05-161h 01SuccessMNMilissa Silva: Building A Family LegacyMilissa Silva is owner of the restaurant that her parents started on the east side of St. Paul. You might know it as Burrito Mercado.
Milissa has the true heart of an entrepreneur. She expanded the family restaurant into different partnerships and store ideas across the Twin Cities.
Her story is one of growth and resilience that an immigrant faces in a world unfamiliar to them. Here how she overcame obstacles and became one of the longest running restaurants in Minnesota. 2024-05-061h 04SuccessMNGregory Rich: The Loveable Rebel InvestorIf you know him, you love him, everyone’s favorite rascal, Gregory Rich.
He got his start in the furniture trade, learning all about import and export. He slowly grew his business into a design center and now owns commercial properties.
He is a conglomerate of art collector, museum curator, investor, property manager, events host, podcast host, local celebrity and designer. This listen is truly a riot 2024-05-011h 16SuccessMNReggie Wilson: Playing The GameReggie Wilson, you’ve seen him on KARE11 with the latest updates on all your favorite sports, but success doesn’t happen overnight. He has a job that is very demanding and in a highly competitive industry. I’m sure most people would love his job as the sports Director.
Has always been determined to life that align with his long-term goals, his interests and growth. It was so funny to hear about his persistence at the beginning of his career. I was rooting for him when I heard how it paid off.
Reggie Wilson is a m...2024-04-231h 09SuccessMNCurtis Larson: Scaling A BusinessCurtis Larson is an entrepreneur on many friends, but he specializes in leveraging his personal relationships to grow a business to scale.
He knows that you can create relationship with professionals which intern helps. You grow faster as a company.
He is a family man who started Marigold home inspections and scaled it to become the largest inspection company in the Twin Cities with capacity for large scale, inspections nationwide.
Tune in to learn a little bit about a home inspection, but a lot about how to grow a successful business. 2024-04-1858 minSuccessMNAlysha Price: The Price DynamicAlysha Price is the CEO & Founder of The Price Dynamic & Dynamic Family Solutions (501c3). Through her own experiences as a parent, she saw a successful way to co-parent and wrote a book that developed into an entire organization. She helps families where the parents aren’t together to effectively communication and cooperate for the benefits of the families.
Price is an inspirational speaker and her positive attitude is absolutely infectious. This episode feels like therapy, whether you are working through a co-parenting situation or not. Her perspective into human emotion will have you showing em...2024-04-1155 minSuccessMNMaggie Meyer: Women's Rights in PoliticsMaggie Meyer: if you’re in the world of Minnesota Politics, you know this name.
She’s the CEO, Director and Founder of ProChoiceMN. Her work through the nonprofit has delivered growth and protection for all women of Minnesota. Tune in to see how she balances politics, the board and managing staff through a diverse political landscape.
Her strong suit is fundraising, if you want to talk to someone about how to raise money for a non-profit, Maggie is your new role model. 2024-04-021h 00SuccessMNDeVonna Bentley Pittman: Building A Beauty EmpireDeVonna’s story is one of immense growth and resilience.
She worked an entire career in government and then saw the difference she could make in politics. She ran an impressive race for her own campaign in Brooklyn Park where she lost by 1.5% of the vote, but she was never disheartened.
Meanwhile, she was diligently building a beauty empire. She started in farmers markets and her beauty line Nature’s Syrup is now distributed by major retailers.
A self made woman built herself with consist...2024-03-2946 minSuccessMNDanielle Haller: Believe You Can Belly DanceDanielle Haller has built a business around what she loves most in the world: belly dance.
She creates an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming for all who want to try dance. Her kindness and devotion has lead her to serving as First Chair on the Executive Board for The Guild of Middle Eastern Dance.
Her Dance Company "Barátok Belly Dance" travels all around, but you’ll probably recognize them from their shows at the MN Renaissance Festival.
Hear her growth journey touching on...2024-03-191h 02SuccessMNScott Myslakjek: True WEALTH and TaxesMyslajek has become a family name in Minnesota. Scott is a shareholder at local CPA firm Myslajek, Kemp and Spencer who focuses specifically on tax accounting. This is a family business established by his Grandmother and has grown to a firm of over 60 employees.
Scott is a jack of all trades and knows most businesses inside and out. Tune in to hear how the richest people grow their wealth, how you can use the tax system to your advantage and words of wisdom from the wealthiest in Minnesota. 2024-03-131h 09SuccessMNDustin Hatzenbuhler: On The BarrelYou likely recognize Dustin from his days going viral on social media platform Vine.
Dustin has found a way to keep fun at the forefront of his life, whether he finds it doing music, comedy sketches or his newest endeavor, giving out whiskey recommendations on his new YouTube Channel “On The Barrel Whiskey”
Listen in on how he grew his music career, makes time for creativity and continuously sets new standards for creative outlets.
He’s also a software engineer but that’s just how he makes money.
FYI, this episode involves...2024-03-051h 37SuccessMNChaz Sandifer: 3X CEO and FounderTodays Episode is IT!
Chaz Sandifer is the Founder|CEO of theNEWmpls, Let Go Let Flow and Stories Behind the Menu.
Her work has focused on serving a diverse population, and promoting racial health and equity through the lens of fitness, wellness, and nutrition.
Chaz has a background in Marketing and International Business, is a Certified group fitness instructor, Certified Life & Wellness Coach in Diabetes, Arthritis Prevention, and trauma healing. She offers individual coaching, consulting for organizations, fitness classes, meal-prep courses, and is the only Black woman who owns a farmers’ market in MN. 2024-02-271h 16SuccessMNJamar Hardy: Equity in Real EstateTune in today to listen to an inspiring episode with Jamar Hardy, who leads his life with passion and vision.
Jamar is a current broker at Edina Realty and president of Minneapolis Area Realtors. He is also in leadership with the Just Deeds Foundation, responsible for getting rid of restrictive covenants in Minnesota.
He has always found his stride in guiding realtors towards becoming their most successful careers while providing top notch education.
He didn't always start off full time working in this field, Jamar juggled multiple side hustles and passions, that ultimately...2024-02-201h 15SuccessMNElzie McGee: Investor ExtraordinaireElzie McGee grew up on the Northside of Minneapolis and has grown to build an impressive real estate portfolio.
He works his W2 job in property management and it’s taught him vital ins and outs of being a landlord. He is highly involved in the local scene of investors and a trusted resource for professionals expanding their portfolios and first time property owners.
Elzie knows how to get a deal done. He is well versed in credit counseling and creative finance. He calls himself a financial advocate because he is the go to person fo...2024-02-1451 minSuccessMNNyia Harris: My Story, My TruthNyia Harris has taken the full plunge into entrepreneurship and now manages her own time to help others throw successful events.
She works on specialty events and is available for hire as a facilitator, MC, host and moderator.
She’s most famous for her documentary titled “My Story, My Truth” which is a focused lens on discrimination.
Her story is inspiring and well worth a listen. Tune in to her her transition from 9-5 work to full fledged entrepreneur.2024-02-0655 minSuccessMNJosh Neuman, a new KIND of purposeWhen you’re looking at successful realtors, Josh Neumann had one of the most successful careers in real estate that you can dream of. He worked in the luxury markets and sold multiple houses every month. His annual sales became a number that Realtors like to make in a lifetime.
Then, the success was no longer fulfilling. He needed to find a higher purpose.
He stopped, selling on a major scale and made steps to exit the real estate business. He devoted all of his time and energy to bu...2024-01-3157 minSuccessMNStokley Williams: The Beat Of MinnesotaStokley Williams was born and raised in St. Paul, where he refined his musical talents as a drummer and vocalist. He formed the Band Mint Condition in the 90’s and had a successful career touring the states and Europe.
He released his first solo album in 2017 and recently released his Sankofa album.
Tune in to hear him talk on touring with Whitney Houston, being Prince’s protege, meeting Michael Jackson, recording with Snoop Dogg and touring with the Revolution.
Stokely now lives locally and has an active tour and concert schedule. He brings vibr...2024-01-241h 34SuccessMNJado Hark: The Honest PodcastI know Jado. It’s been a sentence that has built a community within Minneapolis. Many of you know him from when he owned Aqua nightclub but his business has grown manifold since then, if you can believe it.
Hear all about his journey building a real estate team and starting off strong with million dollar sales. He also owns a roofing company and multiple hotels.
Growth is consistency. It’s constantly showing up and being open to new opportunities. Jado says yes to growth. He holds success so near...2024-01-161h 16SuccessMNGreg Mongero: Be Smart with Stocks, Money GrowsGreg had humble beginnings and learned his hard work habits watching his mom provide for him and his siblings in New York City.
His journey towards success brought him to school in MN and expansive growth.
He now develops predictive codes for portfolio managers to make responsible decisions in regards to making major stock purchases. His market predictions are uncanny.
Listen in to hear his success journey and how he thinks the markets will change in 20242024-01-0944 minSuccessMNNick Kor: Building a Platform for OthersThis week guest is one to chat about!
Nick Kor has lived a beautiful life in Minnesota Politics. He won the Bush Grant for developing relationships with Asian Americans and then ran for Minneapolis City Council. Despite outcomes not going in his favor, he didn't let setbacks slow him down.
He has since started his own political consulting firm and helps political movements accomplish their goals.
Get inspired today and tune into what success looks like! 2024-01-021h 08SuccessMNPierre Douglas: Finding The Funny In The MoneyPierre Douglas is a local celebrity in the stand up comedy scene. He started by running the circuits in open mics and eventually opened his new club with some friends. The club, Baddies, gained notoriety when Kevin Hart performed and listen to find out how that turned out!
He is also a legacy realtor who built a name for himself specializing in first time buyers and has juggled multiple side hustles.
Come and listen to a real pro to find out how he has become a master of time...2023-12-261h 05SuccessMNJenny KDWB: Using Competition To Fuel YouYou’ve heard her voice before, tune in to hear how she built a career in the radio business.
She started as an intern on Dave ryan’s KDWB morning show, you might remember some of her stories as Girl Jenny. There were so much going on behind the scenes as she was developing her skills as a producer.
The time came in her career for a promotion, she grew into the role as a cohost for the moaning show, and somehow manages to write and produce the show as well.
Jenny is high...2023-12-191h 21SuccessMNWelsey Uthus: Turning Passion Into SuccessThis weeks episode is with Wesley Uthus, a powerhouse business woman who had just an idea but jumped into the deep end and became wildly successful. Wesley saw a need for a niche market to be filled where you could buy designer clothing at affordable prices and left nothing on the table when it came to growing her business. Primp, is a well-known boutique that is all over the twin cities and you will be left feeling inspired on how she plans to grow and her business model and systems that she has developed over time. Join us today...2023-12-1354 minSuccessMNGarrett Holcomb: Success Starts At HomeJoin us today as our guest, Garrett Holcomb, dives deep into the world of HVAC and Total Refrigeration. He goes deep into what it's like working in a family owned business and what it takes to succeed!
You don't want to miss this! Listen today! 2023-12-061h 03SuccessMNVirginia Jansen: Do The WorkJoin todays episode with Virginia Jansen! A pro at everything she decides to conquer. The choices she made has built a road to success. She is an established star in the mortgage world, a succesful business owner, and inspiring leader. Listen to her chat on leadership, taking responsibilities and working towards growth. 2023-11-271h 04SuccessMNAdara Thomas: Make A Plan for your SuccessJoin us for this very inspiring conversation with Adara Thomas, who has built a life for herself and her family by making plans and having consistent follow through. Learn how her mind operates and how she's created these successful habits! She works in finance and has built her own junk removal empire while overcoming adversity every step of the way. She's truly amazing and we cannot wait for you to hear this conversation!2023-11-2145 minSuccessMNLevi Hafstad: BRRRRJoin us on todays episode as we talk to this small one-time investor
who successfully becomes an owner of apartment buildings. He uncovers how he built a strong foundation with his family and the support goes both ways. Tune in today! 2023-11-1340 minSuccessMNJJ Hornig: Creating an ExperienceJoin us on this episode as we chat with incredible JJ Hornig, as she shares her inspiring journey from the world of PR to establishing a thriving Air B&B Empire. Her unwavering focus on creating an experience has propelled her into making a change in two different industries! Tune in now for an enlightening conversation you do not want to miss! 2023-11-071h 03