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Never a better time to start investing in Real Estate, Todd Johnson one of the most knowledgeable mortgage lenders in the city of Portland, is ready to help you, fast and easy, reach him at https://www.toddjohnsonteam.com/

Grab a free 15-minute real estate consultation with Kristina or John, text/call us at 503-382-7798.  

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Tons of fun on this episode with our guest the one and only Jet Taylor talking to us about his favorite Holidays, how Covid has affected School Holiday programs, How Jiu-Jitsu helped him diffuse an attack at school, his favorite local small businesses in the Portland area and much much more. And if you watch to the end you will get to see him pull a fast one on the hosts, throw us under the bus and walk off the show early Diva style. 

The story of Tony Iyke the creator of the perfect suits of Portland and more. Check out his designs https://designsbythor.com

Grab a free 15-minute real estate consultation with Kristina or John, text/call us at 503-382-7798.  Go to www. portlandrealestateexperts.com

John & Kristina welcome Portland-based business consultant Diane Bradley of The Goodness Collaborative and how she went from consulting big companies like Nike, Kaiser, and OSU to working with smaller size businesses and entrepreneurs to grow and thrive in times of a global pandemic, and how her all-woman team is developing ways to build strong business models that nurture home life along with the business. This episode also brings a new twist to the Portland Package where Diane shares some of her great spots for new families to experience outdoor activities that are safe-distance friendly and fun for kids.

Diane also shares her unique story of living in four different homes on the same street and John and Kristina discuss with Diane the new realities of working from home and how to create a workspace that becomes your "Stable Zone" and other tips to maintain a home office that is functional, productive where you can be inspired and innovative.

www.thegoodnesscollaborative.com

Kristina and John welcome Kori Giudici and Jacob Wollner of Flipside Hats who share their story of how they started from the basement into a thriving eco-conscious business utilizing recycled materials and eco-friendly fabrics. Also, their amazing civic work during Cocid 19, supplying thousands of masks to frontline and healthcare workers during the pandemic. 

Kori and Jacob also share their infamous Portland package and some great new and old Portland spots to ride your bike - or a rollercoaster! As well as some great spots to get a beautiful view of Portland or lounge in a cozy dive bar.

Also how and where to look for a commercial business building in Portland.

John and Kristina welcome Sales and Marketing Manager Tyler Lewis who shares how his family-owned business had to transform their struggling sporting goods company into a full-service precision machine company by adapting to an unpredictable economy and how he keeps the business steadily growing. Also how his company has adapted to the challenges that Covid19 has brought to running your own business.

Tyler also shares his insights on trade schools and introducing young people to a fulfilling career in high tech manufacturing.

Tyler also gives us his take on the infamous Portland Package and shares some amazing places to visit on the Oregon Coast to view bald eagles and where to get a burger served on a donut - "Intense!"

Josh and Kristina welcome photography, modeling, and podcaster couple James Ramsey & Heidi Lavon of The Exposure Therapy Podcast, who share some of their stories as photographers using third-party social media platforms to promote and sell content as well as the creativity that the pandemic lockdown has inspired. Also some helpful tips for new models working with photographers for intimate photoshoots.

The creative couple also gives us their take on the infamous Portland package, including their ideal place for dinner and a movie under one roof as well as their fave strip clubs.

Josh and Kristina also give some helpful advice for self-employed creatives seeking their first home.

Josh and Kristina welcome Alpha Hayward to the studio to discuss his life as a minister of Revolution Church in Sellwood and Clackamas and how he built his services for his community with a passion for grassroots outreach and street ministries that feed the homeless and those going through hard times. Also how his congregations are meeting for church online during Covid with remote services.

Alpha also talks about his other passion and business of Auto Detailing and shares his recommendations of the Infamous Portland Package which includes some great outdoor spots for the cooler months and where to get some killer gumbo! 

John and Kristina welcome Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt, Josh Figueroa from Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu in Troutdale, Oregon discussing the art of Jiu-Jitsu and his 20-year relationship to the martial arts discipline, working with kids, safety protocols during Covid-19, and how Jiu-Jitsu methods can help Realtors in situations that may require self-defense. 

Josh also shares with us his version of the infamous Portland Package and he reveals the secret nickname for Ross Island.  

Josh also shares some of the pitfalls of buying your first home and what to look out for when an inspection turns up red flags