People and Places and How We Use Spaces
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 investing in commercial real estate.
People and Places and How We Use Spaces
Latest Episodes
Episode 91: Leading with Heart; The Story Behind WomenVenture with LeeAnn Rasachak
LeeAnn Rasachak's story is one of resilience, purpose, and paying opportunity forward. Raised by parents who fled Laos after the Vietnam War and rebuilt their lives from nothing in Minnesota, LeeAnn learned early that hard work, community, and ...
Episode 90: Stephanie Fowler on Building a Business, Raising a Family, and Betting on Yourself
In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur, CPA, and Austin Fowler founder Stephanie Fowler to discuss the journey from Big Four accounting to building a nationally recognized luxury bag brand. Stephanie shares how one everyday ...
Episode 89: Building a Legacy that Matters with Marilyn Carlson Nelson
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with one of Minnesota's most influential business leaders, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, for a conversation about leadership, f...
Episode 88: The Foundation of My Story; A Conversation with Mom and Dad
In this deeply personal episode, Lisa sits down with two of the most influential people in her life—her parents, Larry and LuAnn Fransen. Together, they reflect on the family stories, values, and experiences that shaped generations. ...
Episode 87 - From Heartbreak to Harvest with Liz Fiedler Mergen
Liz's journey was never part of a carefully written business plan. A nurse practitioner by training, she unexpectedly found herself rebuilding a life she never imagined after the devastating loss of her husband. What began as a small roadside f...
