Let's Talk Housing

Kelly Ryan Kegans: Telling Housing Stories | Ep #23 07.01.2025 15мин

A talk with Kelly Ryan Kegans, Editor of Minneapolis St. Paul Home and Design Magazine. In addition to her work locally, she is a contributing field editor, location scout, and photo stylist for national titles, including Better Homes & Gardens, Traditional Home, HGTV Magazine, and Country Living. Kelly Shares her expertise on what makes a story stand out and why sharing home design stories is so special. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 - 2025 Housing First Minnesota

Art Pratt: The Next Generation of Homebuilders | Ep #22 22.03.2024 10мин

A talk with Art Pratt of Pratt Homes and the current board chair of Housing First Minnesota. Pratt shares his memories of growing up in the industry and how that shaped his career as a third generation homebuilder. Pratt gives insights into how the industry and Housing First Minnesota can help shape and inspire the next generation of homebuilders. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 - 2024 Housing First Minnesota

Jim Fuschetto: The Housing Industry's Impact | Ep #21 16.01.2024 15мин

A talk with Jim Fuschetto, VP of sales at Lyman Companies and the current president of Housing First Minnesota Foundation. Fushetto shares how his involvement in industry trade groups helped him create authentic sales relationships and how it's encouraged him to volunteer and give back to the community. Fuschetto also shares how he got his start in sales and his advice for advancing in the field. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 - 2024 Housing First Minnesota

Amy Hendel: Designing and Marketing an Artisan Home | Ep #20 09.08.2023 13мин

A talk with Amy Hendel of Hendel Homes on how they broke into the luxury homebuilding market and became a leader in the industry. Hendel shares how her background in art and designed combined with her husbands love of architecture and homebuilding made for a perfect team. A five-time Artisan Home Tour participant, Hendel shares how the home tour has helped elevate their brand. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 - 2023 Housing First Minnesota

Ryan Meres - Understanding Your Homes Energy Efficiency | Ep #19 20.06.2023 13мин

A talk with Ryan Meres of Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) on how home energy testing has changed the game for green homebuilding. Meres shares his insights on the growth of RESNET's Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index to help builders and homeowners achieve better energy efficiency in their homes. Meres explains how programs like Minnesota's Green Path has helped homebuilders lead the way on energy efficiency. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 - 2023 Housing First Minnesota

Danielle Yegge & Joe Braun: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work | Ep #18 09.05.2023 17мин

A talk with Danielle Yegge and Joe Braun of Style & Structure. Yegge and Braun share their story of starting their own design and construction firm and the challenges that come with it. Yegge and Braun talk about the importance of having fun with your team and how to manage growth in a busy industry. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 - 2023 Housing First Minnesota

John Quinlivan: Housing First Minnesota's 2023 Board Chair | Ep #17 18.04.2023 15мин

A talk with John Quinlivan, Housing First Minnesota's 2023 president and the owner of Gordon James Design Build. Quinlivan shares why he made the leap from the corporate world to custom home building midway in his career and why he hopes to help more people understand the amazing career opportunities in construction. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 - 2023 Housing First Minnesota

Nikolas Scoolis: The 2023 Housing Market | Ep #16 28.02.2023 13мин

A talk with Nickolas Scoolis, manager of housing economics at Zonda. Scoolis shares his inisghts into the current housing market, how inflation could continue to impact housing, and what we can expect to see in the overall market in 2023. Scoolis also discusses how the existing housing inventory levels and affordability could contionue to limit homebuyer activity Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 - 2023 Housing First Minnesota

Nolan Gray: How Zoning Broke the American City | Ep #15 15.11.2022 22мин

A talk with Nolan Gray, nationally renowned researcher, planner, Mercatus Center affiliated scholar, and the author of Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It. Nolan shares why he thinks zoning broke the American city and why he thinks zoning abolition is necessary to build more affordable, vibrant, and sustainable cities in America. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2022 Housing First Minnesota

Peter Coyle: The Policy Landscape of Land Use and Housing | Ep #14 26.08.2022 18мин

Let's Talk Housing chats with Peter Coyle, a land use attorney and shareholder at Larking Hoffman. Peter shares insight into his background in land use law and the changes he's seen in housing development over his extensive career. Peter also shares how the legal environment around housing is changing and what that means for the future of housing policy. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2022 Housing First Minnesota

John Sharkey: Making Green Homes More Attainable | Ep #13 08.06.2022 13мин

Let's Talk Housing chats with John Sharkey, CEO of GreenHalo Builds and Sharkey Design | Build. Sharkey shares how he went from custom builder to green homebuilder. Sharkey, the recipient of Minnesota Green Path's 2022 Leadership Award, shares his insights into building energy efficient homes, his innovative ecovillages and how he works to make energy efficient homes attainable for more families. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2022 Housing First Minnesota

Kristin Reinitz: Leading the Way for Women in Construction | Ep #12 12.04.2022 14мин

Let's Talk Housing hosts chat with Kristin Reinitz, director of business development and dales at Admit One Home Systems, the chair of Housing First Minnesota's Ambassador Committee, a Women in Construction member, and a leader in the housing industry. Kristin shares how she got her start in housing, why she stays heavily engaged in industry groups, and how she hopes more women discover the amazing career opportunities in the housing industry. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2022 Housing First Minnesota

James Julkowski: 2022 Housing First Minnesota President | Ep #11 29.03.2022 14мин

Let's Talk Housing hosts chat with James Julkowski, Housing First Minnesota's 2022 president and the Twin Cities 2019 Remodeler of the Year. Julkowski shares his background of more than 15 years of experience in the homebuilding and remodeling market including how he got started. His company specializes in major renovations, commercial projects, and high-performance homes. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2022 Housing First Minnesota

Elliot Eisenberg: What's Ahead for Housing and the Economy | Ep #10 11.01.2022 18мин

Let's Talk Housing hosts chat with internationally acclaimed economist Elliot Eisenberg as he dives into the current economy. Elliot has an innate ability to make the minutia of economics fun, relevant, and educational, while sharing what's really going on in our current market and what it all means for housing. Elliot also gives insights to his predictions for 2022. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2022 Housing First Minnesota

Paul Roecker: Giving Back with the Housing Industry | Ep #9 23.11.2021 19мин

Let's Talk Housing hosts chat with Paul Roecker, a military veteran, sales representative at Lyman Roofing and Siding, and 2021 president of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation. Paul shares how his background in the military left him with a desire to continue to serve his community. He gives back to others by guiding the work of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation, which builds and remodels housing for homeless veterans and others in need. We'd really appreciate it if you would click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 Housing First Minnesota

Sarah Dulong: Marketing and Home Tour Aficionado | Ep #8 16.11.2021 17мин

Let's Talk Housing hosts chat with Sarah Dulong, director of marketing for Ron Clark Construction & Design. Sarah shares her decades-long background working with the Parade of Homes as a new home salesperson and her tips as a marketing director for making the most of the home tour. We'd really appreciate it if you would click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 Housing First Minnesota

Mark Williams: Award-Winning Custom Homebuilder | Ep #7 27.07.2021 20мин

Let's Talk Housing hosts chat with homebuilder Mark Williams of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes. Mark shares his story of how he took over the family business, rebranded, and discovered his own niche in homebuilding. He also shares his experience on this year's Artisan Home Tour and the fun side of selling and building custom homes. We'd really appreciate it if you would click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 Housing First Minnesota

Samantha Grose: A Unique Approach to Design and Remodeling | Ep #6 15.06.2021 16мин

Let's Talk Housing hosts Katie Elfstrom and David Siegel chat with remodeler Samantha Grose of Oak and Arrow Homes. Samantha shares her story of how she went from designer to owning her own remodeling business. Samantha also shares insight into remodeling trends and the challenges of the current market. We'd really appreciate it if you would click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 Housing First Minnesota

Carole Griffith: Green Homebuilding and Sales Expert | Ep #5 03.05.2021 19мин

Let's Talk Housing hosts chat with Carole Griffith, current chair of the Minnesota Green Path program and vice president of sales and marketing for top 10 Twin Cities homebuilder Robert Thomas Homes. Griffith shares her take on the challenges of selling homes in today's housing market and key insights into Minnesota's Green Path program, which helps builders sell energy-efficient new homes and helps homeowners understand the efficiency of their homes. We'd really appreciate it if you would click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 Housing First Minnesota

Betty Hardle: Twin Cities Homebuilding Icon Turned Advocate | Ep #4 31.03.2021 21мин

Let's Talk Housing hosts chat with Minnesota homebuilding icon Betty Hardle. Betty shares how she got started as a builder back in the 1970s and discusses how she found success as a female homebuilder. Following her career as a homebuilder, Betty went on to work on the data side of new construction. Her insight into the barriers to building new homes and her passion for homeownership has her advocating for housing affordability and inventory for future generations. We'd really appreciate it if you would click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information go to https://housingfirstmn.org/ © 2021 Housing First Minnesota