Dig It – A Real Estate Podcast

As we close the books on 2024, this special year-end episode of Dig It reflects on our journey through 33 incredible episodes, featuring mayors, architects, designers, and more. Join us as we share highlights, surprises, and heartfelt thanks to our listeners and partners who made this wild podcasting adventure possible. Plus, get a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025 – new guests, exciting stories, and even some off-the-rails moments! Thank you for an amazing year, and we’ll see you in Season 2. Happy New Year!

In this episode of Dig It, Kyle Gamble, COO of Hubbell Realty Company, welcomes Brad Winterbottom, President of West Bank, for a deep dive into their decades-long business relationship and the growth of West Bank. From its humble beginnings in 1893 to becoming a $4 billion banking leader, Brad shares insights on West Bank’s evolution, its expansion into southern Minnesota, and the importance of building relationships over transactions.

Kyle and Brad discuss key trends in commercial real estate, including the impacts of rising interest rates on multifamily, warehouse, and medical office sectors. They also highlight the role of philanthropy and community involvement in their organizational cultures and the importance of strong leadership in today’s competitive market.

Tune in for engaging stories, leadership lessons, and light-hearted moments—like what these industry leaders would do with a free afternoon! Don’t miss this inspiring episode about longevity, trust, and the value of strong partnerships.

https://www.westbankstrong.com/about_us/history/ 

Join us as we dive into the world of construction technology with Community Engagement Consultant, Tess Morris-Brown! She sits down with our #ProCorePrincess Nate Belcher to dive into the efficiencies of tech, the aging workforce in construction + how staying relevant means staying fluid in the ever-changing world of construction technology. Links: If you or someone you know in the construction industry needs help, reach out: 

https://www.preventconstructionsuicide.com/ 

https://mbi.build/ 

https://www.procore.com/ 

Discover how community initiatives—both virtual and in-person—are bridging gaps in the workforce, supporting mental health, and making the industry more inclusive. Tess shares heartwarming personal anecdotes about the real-life impacts of construction projects, while Nate discusses Hubbell’s impactful Extreme Builds and how technology has revolutionized their processes.

If you're curious about how technology and community are shaping the future of construction—or if you're looking for inspiration from industry leaders—this episode is a must-listen.

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Apartments, townhomes, & all things rental in this week's deep dive into the world of multifamily market in Iowa and the Midwest. Sit down with Cy Fox, with CBRE who has closed over 10,000 apartment units and Derek Haugen, who manages over 10,000 apartments throughout the state as they dive into where the multifamily market has been, where it's headed and why Iowa is still the place to invest and reside. 

Don't be fooled by the impressions, today we have the wicked mayor of the West (joking), Mayor Russ Trimble joining us! Trimble knew he wanted to be mayor by the age of 10 and he didn't let anything get in his way. On this mayoral segment, we're diving into some grand experiences coming to West Des Moines, exciting openings for the growing suburb, the importance of public transit and affordable housing and celebrating 100 years of West Des Moines! Let's cheers to another episode of Dig It! 

Notable timestamps:

 Hubbell President & CEO Rick Tollakson sits down with retiring President Mike Ralston from ABI (Association of Business and Industry) to chat workforce, 2025 outlook and what it takes to be a leader in the real estate industry. 

Robbi Boggess - Leasing Consultant

Jazmine Young - Senior Leasing Consultant 

Tik Tok: tag @ goindigoliving 

Looking to rent?! Listen up as we go through the questions you should ask, the items to look for in your next home and gain some great insights from our Leasing Consultants at Indigo Living. 

Making plans for your next step in lifedoesn't mean stopping life as we know it. In this episode, our resident gal pals, Susan and Carla, will have you laughing and thinking twice about senior care at Edencrest. With 10 locally owned and operated communities, there's no shortage of community events, friendship and care at their communities throughout the Greater Des Moines metro and suburbs. To learn more visit https://edencrestliving.com/

Matt Weller, who leads the Development team at Hubbell gets detailed with our longtime partner and architect friends at Simonson! Mike, who founded Simonson in 1989, has played an integral role in shaping the Des Moines landscapes with projects like X, Y , Z . As the at-large seat on Des Moines City Council, Mike continues to play a critical role in development both in #DSM and Hubbell. 

Welcome back to Dig It after a 2-week hiatus! Join us for another episode in our mayoral series as we sit down with Mayor Bob and chat about all things Urbandale: celebrating 20 years in office, where exactly is "downtown Urbandale" going to be and hear him sing his favorite musical number. Okay, the last one isn't true, but you get the gist! This is Dig It!