Home Matters

William manages Cafe Steam in Rochester and coffee business has pushed him to travel the world to learn more about where coffee beans are sourced and the people who cultivate that resource. The post Ep. 32 – William Forsman – Cafe Steam appeared first on Wightman-Brock Real Estate Advisors in Rochester MN.

Brandon Helgeson, Executive Director of Rochesterfest, joined us for a fun discussion regarding his business, how he got his start, his family, and the future of Rochesterfest. And to start off the podcast, we discussed when, how, and why you may (or may not) be able to negotiate as a buyer in today’s market. The post Ep. 31 – Brandon Helgeson – Rochesterfest appeared first on Wightman-Brock Real Estate Advisors in Rochester MN.

We were thrilled to welcome Rochester Mayor Kim Norton back to the show! Instead of plodding through the latest political discussions, we talked with Kim about what she’s learned from other Mayors and cities in her travels. Is a trip to Japan in the books? What new opportunities are out there for young women to … Ep. 30 – Kim Norton – Rochester Mayor Read More » The post Ep. 30 – Kim Norton – Rochester Mayor appeared first on Wightman-Brock Real Estate Advisors in Rochester MN.

Quick market update, one you might find very interesting if you’re thinking of selling sometime soon. We talk with Todd Hanson who’s day job is at Wells Fargo and in his “spare” time has become an inventor! We learned from him what it takes to put his ideas to work and create, from the purpose […] The post Ep. 29 – Todd Hanson – Inventor appeared first on Wightman-Brock Real Estate Advisors.

Happy New Year! Jenna Bowman is the Communications and Engagement Manager at the City of Rochester. We talk with her about her history working for Rochester Downtown Alliance and with her current position with the City. As Rochester continues to grow, change comes with that growth. We dig in… The post Ep. 28 – Jenna Bowman – City of Rochester appeared first on Wightman-Brock Real Estate Advisors.

End of the year market update plus a fantastic conversation with our friend Steve Lange, editor of Rochester magazine. You’ll want to stick around ’til the end to hear Steve’s favorite story of his 20 years at the magazine… totally worth it. The post Ep. 27 – Steve Lange – Rochester Magazine appeared first on Wightman-Brock Real Estate Advisors.

When is it the right time to do that big (or little) project you’ve been talking about? And is it a good time to do that project right before selling your home? The post Ep. 26 – Ready to Remodel, or… ? appeared first on Wightman-Brock Real Estate Advisors.

Kiefer brings his experience in sales and how he’s grown and developed in his career. We discuss how the industry is changing, how he’s innovated ideas and changed the status quo, and what he’s doing in his free time. And if you had to drive just one car for the rest of your life, what […] The post Ep. 25 – Kiefer Bartel appeared first on Wightman-Brock.

Returning to the podcast today is our friend Shanna Lunasin. She is a childhood cancer survivor, professional speaker, and founder of Childhood Cancer Community, a new non-profit located here in Rochester. https://childhoodcancercommunity.org/ The post Ep. 24 – Shanna Lunasin appeared first on Wightman-Brock.

We sat down with our friend Adam Sternke to talk about his past gig as an Apple Genius, his business as a photographer and videographer, working at Mayo Clinic, and ‘coming home’ to family in Rochester. The post Ep. 23 – Adam Sternke – Photographer, Entrepreneur, Genius appeared first on Wightman-Brock.