Let's Talk Housing

Housing First Minnesota

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BUSINESS
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Housing is vital to the health of our communities, our economy and each of us individually. Let's Talk Housing reinforces homeownership by providing insights into the complex world of housing through inspiring conversations with the people who work in the industry.

01/07/2025

Kelly Ryan Kegans: Telling Housing Stories

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

15 min
03/22/2024

Art Pratt: The Next Generation of Homebuilders

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

11 min
01/16/2024

Jim Fuschetto: The Housing Industry's Impact

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

15 min
08/09/2023

Amy Hendel: Designing and Marketing an Artisan Home

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

14 min
06/20/2023

Ryan Meres - Understanding Your Homes Energy Efficiency

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

13 min
05/09/2023

Danielle Yegge & Joe Braun: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

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

18 min
04/18/2023

John Quinlivan: Housing First Minnesota's 2023 Board Chair

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

16 min
02/28/2023

Nikolas Scoolis: The 2023 Housing Market

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

14 min

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Housing is vital to the health of our communities, our economy and each of us individually. Let's Talk Housing reinforces homeownership by providing insights into the complex world of housing through inspiring conversations with the people who work in the industry.

Creator

Housing First Minnesota
Years Active

2021 - 2025
Episodes

23
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© 2021 - 2024 Housing First Minnesota
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Let's Talk Housing