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People and Places and How We Use Spaces

Lisa Christianson
Real Estate
Youthlink
Mall Of America
Minneapolis, United States
Minnesota
Dayton's Project
Sodashine Car Wash
Sean Sweeney
Timberland Partners
Community Service
Bayfield, Wisconsin
Real Estate Development
Northside Achievement Zone
Hempel
Minnesota Real Estate Team
Famous Dave's
Official Fried Chicken
Ghana
Sunny Mary Meadow Farms
Lou Nanne

Everyone needs a place to live, work and play. Join business owner/broker/investor, Lisa Christianson, as she has conversations with successful people who share their inspiring stories and how their interactions with commercial real estate have impacted their lives, businesses, clients, and the world. You will find insights into strategies for selecting, acquiring, leasing, financing, and investin... more

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Recent Guests

Larry Fransen
Father; early laborer, welder, later real estate pioneer
Fransen and North; Investment Dynamics Corporation; Griffin Companies
Episode: Episode 88: The Foundation of My Story; A Conversation with Mom and Dad
LuAnn Fransen
Mother; homemaker, educator, community figure
Fransen family; Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes
Episode: Episode 88: The Foundation of My Story; A Conversation with Mom and Dad
Liz Fiedler Mergen
Owner of Sunny Mary Meadow Farms; cut flower farmer and entrepreneur; author of Flowers Bloom Anyway
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Episode: Episode 87 - From Heartbreak to Harvest with Liz Fiedler Mergen
Allison Kaplan
Journalist and founder/owner involved in multiple ventures; Director of Innovation and Engagement at Star Tribune; founder of Alley Shops and Mother Of
Star Tribune; Mother Of; Alley Shops
Episode: Episode 86: From Newsroom to New Ventures: How Allison Kaplan Stays Ahead of the Curve
Rich Melzer
CEO of YouthLink, Minneapolis-based nonprofit serving youth experiencing homelessness
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Episode: Episode 85: From the Hardwood to the Heart of Minneapolis: Rich Melzer’s Full-Circle Mission
Kojo Boadi
Architect, founder Eleven Eleven and 444 luxury development projects in Ghana
Eleven Eleven; 444
Episode: Episode 84: Building the Future of Ghana with Kojo Boadi
Jared Brewington
Restaurateur, founder of Official Fried Chicken
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Episode: Episode 83: Building a New American Classic with Jared Brewington
Lou Nanne
Former NHL player, coach, and executive; businessman
Minnesota North Stars / hockey operations and various ventures
Episode: Episode 82: Built for Overtime with Lou Nanne
Sean Sweeney
Real estate developer
Hall Sweeney Properties / Timberland Partners (former)
Episode: Episode 81: Learning the Business from the Bottom Up with Sean Sweeney

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Lisa Christianson
Host of the show, guides conversations with guests about spaces and commercial real estate

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • People and Places

    What a great podcast for business people looking for insight into commercial real estate! Love hearing all the interesting people you have interviewed many of which I’ve met or known.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Murray1989
    United States5 months ago
  • Informative, real and inspiring

    Lisa does a great job facilitating real conversations with a great line up of CRE professionals. These podcasts are personal and also informative providing great context for the CRE landscape and inspire others to grow in the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuzyQ612
    United States2 years ago
  • A+ Content for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs!

    After listening to several of these podcasts, I have decided to keep this in my top listens category. Lisa can get great insights from great guests! Most businesses do not run without some form of real estate. I have found these podcasts share business growth advice along with real estate investment advice applicable to business owners and entrepreneurs of all levels. Thanks! Keep up the informative content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MN Marine Dad
    United States4 years ago
  • People and Places

    What a great podcast for business people looking for insight into commercial real estate and how you go about doing different things to move you and or your company forward!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Murray1989
    United States4 years ago

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A great podcast for business people seeking CRE insights from a lineup of experienced professionals.
The host asks real questions, leading to candid conversations about the industry and community impact.
Top-tier content for business owners and investors seeking real estate and growth guidance.
Great for listeners interested in how space strategy drives business success in local markets.

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Episode 68: From Paper Routes to Industrial Powerhouse, How Jon Yanta Bet on Himself and Built a Legacy
Q: What stands out as a memorable deal or moment in your career?
He recalls early relationships with Seagate and the long-running 20-year collaboration with key clients that solidified trust and demonstrated the impact of consistent, informed service.
Episode 68: From Paper Routes to Industrial Powerhouse, How Jon Yanta Bet on Himself and Built a Legacy
Q: How did you build and manage a large, successful team?
He emphasizes nurturing talent, sharing success, maintaining ethics, and gradually transferring leadership to capable team members while staying involved at a high level to guide strategy.
Episode 68: From Paper Routes to Industrial Powerhouse, How Jon Yanta Bet on Himself and Built a Legacy
Q: Tell me how you got into this business.
Jon describes starting in sales and data-heavy work early in his career, learning from mentors, cold-calling large deals, and progressively taking on bigger roles that built his confidence and expertise in industrial real estate.
Episode 70: Bill Katter is Building More Than Buildings
Q: What has been your most interesting project, and why?
He highlights Gateway and the West End project for their scale, impact, and shift toward community-focused placemaking.
Episode 70: Bill Katter is Building More Than Buildings
Q: How did you get into the business?
Bill describes starting in 1990, initial roles at Welsh, early big assignments, and how crises turned into opportunities that shaped his career.

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A thoughtful interview series centered on how spaces shape business and community. Across episodes, hosts talk with real estate developers, architects, restaurateurs, nonprofit leaders, journalists, and other entrepreneurs to unpack strategies for acquiring and leveraging space, financing, placemaking, and community impact. The conversations blend personal stories with practical insights on CRE, retail, urban development, and SPACE-driven business growth, often highlighting the intersection of culture, design, and opportunity in local economies. Notably, guests frequently discuss leadership, mentorship, and the role of space in enabling opportunity for underrepresented communities, making it useful for listeners who want real-world, operati... more

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1. Larry Fransen
2. LuAnn Fransen
3. Liz Fiedler Mergen
4. Allison Kaplan
5. Rich Melzer
6. Kojo Boadi
7. Jared Brewington
8. Lou Nanne

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