Developers are the "doers" of urban development. They bring projects to life that transform a community. In this episode, I chat with Kyle Rea of Tolles Development Company (TDC) about what it takes to make an idea a reality and what hinder innovative urban development.

You can follow TDC on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tollesdevelopment, or check out their website at www.tollesdevelopment.com.

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  • Shauna Ganes
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Urban development has a lot of facets and I'm intrigued by the process and what it takes to not only revitalize a city but also to keep it developing at a sustainable pace and always staying on trend with what residents and tourists want.

To kick off this series, I chat with architect Erik Fong, principal of MBA Architecture and Interior Design, about the creative and innovative side of urban design and planning.

Sponsors:

• RE/MAX Realty Affiliates: www.bestrenoagents.com
• Patrick Winchell: https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/PatrickWinchell

Contact Info:

• Shauna Ganes
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Bob Barone, economist extraordinaire from Fieldstone Financial, is back in the studio to see where the economy is to date, given last year's prediction of a recession for 2019.

As per usual it's an adventure and a great learning experience to talk with Bob.

Here is a link to the Reno Gazette Journal article he mentioned: https://www.rgj.com/story/opinion/2019/06/18/domo-arigato-mr-roboto-welcome-reno-sparks-kazmierski/1494664001/

Sponsors:

• RE/MAX Realty Affiliates: www.bestrenoagents.com
• Patrick Winchell: https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/PatrickWinchell

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• Shauna Ganes
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Technology is fantastic and makes our lives and jobs so much easier. It is said to also be poised to crush agents in the coming years and make our jobs redundant. Lesson: don't anger the robot overlords.

To sort out this huge and fast developing topic, I spoke with tech expert Bill Nelson, of the Olson Team, to get a sense of how worried we really should be and where agents, in general, can up their game when it comes to technology.

Sponsors:

• RE/MAX Realty Affiliates: www.bestrenoagents.com
• Patrick Winchell: https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/PatrickWinchell

Contact Info:

• Shauna Ganes
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Working with family is challenging enough, but working with a spouse can be even tougher, seeing as you not only work with that person all day long, but then you presumably go home with them every day.

How do you not talk shop all the time? How do you manage stress when things are rough at the office, or at home? How do you not fire your spouse when you're not happy with their performance on the team?

I sat down with two stellar spouse teams to ask all of that and more. Amy and Brian Lessinger have the unique arrangement where Amy is now the broker and Brian is a team lead in her office. Meanwhile, Sam Olson and and Bill Nelson are relatively new to the business and Bill has more of a tech director role, while Sam takes on team lead.

Sponsors:

• RE/MAX Realty Affiliates: www.bestrenoagents.com
• Patrick Winchell: https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/PatrickWinchell

Contact Info:

• Shauna Ganes
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  • www.shaunaganes.com
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Back in episode 8, I spoke with Elizabeth Watson who practices relocation real estate in Holland. That was quite an education on the European real estate environment. This week I have Tony Iacoviello, from RE/MAX Escarpment in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. No aboot jokes, please.

We will cover what real estate is like up north and also how the national legalization of recreational marijuana has affected the country and the industry.

Tony Iacoviello: [email protected]

Sponsors:

• RE/MAX Realty Affiliates: www.bestrenoagents.com
• Patrick Winchell: https://www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/PatrickWinchell

Contact Info:

• Shauna Ganes
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  • www.shaunaganes.com
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In an April 2019 article in a weekly business magazine, there was an article about iBuyers and the future of real estate. I have so many issues with this article.

Have you heard about lawsuits fighting the "standard 6% commission"? I'm curious about your thoughts on how technology will affect the future of real estate.

RE/MAX Realty Affiliates: www.bestrenoagents.com

Contact Info:

• Shauna Ganes
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When you grow a team and bring on employees, business partners or specialists (buyer's agent, listing agent), it's really important to have a system and structure in place to do that smoothly and effectively.

If you don't have a solid and consistent hiring/firing procedure, that will likely always be a pain. Do you post a job ad on Craigslist, that has very little detail, and just take whoever responds first? Not advisable.

Do you offer attractive compensation that incentives all teammates to produce leads and close deals? That's the rising tide that raises all boats. Build it into your business plan.

Do you have and stick to a budget for your business? Do you review it regularly to ensure you're on track and make needed adjustments?

I review business planning and budgeting with Rod Jorgensen of the Small Business Development Center at the University of Nevada, Reno.

To contact Rod at the UNR Small Business Development Center: https://nevadasbdc.org/who-we-are/offices/reno/

RE/MAX Realty Affiliates: www.bestrenoagents.com

Contact Info:

• Shauna Ganes
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  • www.shaunaganes.com
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Knowing what you stand for as a person and as a professional, will help you articulate your value and shape your business.

In this episode I review: mission, inspiration, brand, beliefs and expectations. Take some time to jot these ideas down for yourself and create your own foundational ideology from which to operate.

As you go along in your business, when you're met with a decision or a fork in the road, hold your bran up to the decision and the possible outcomes and see if it's in alignment with what you created. If it's not, move on. If it is, proceed with confidence.

Need help? Reach out and I'd be happy to offer suggestions and perspective.

RE/MAX Realty Affiliates: www.bestrenoagents.com

Contact Info:

• Shauna Ganes
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  • www.shaunaganes.com
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LLC or S Corporation? Which one has better legal protections? Which one is more tax advantageous? This conversation with attorney, Courtney Forster, and CPA, Reid Riker, takes a deep dive into the world of business entities and why it pays to seek legal advice and not do whatever your friend did or what the Internet told you to do.

When you're deciding which business entity is right for you and your business, be sure to seek competent legal and tax advice. Have those conversations together as a group so everyone is on the same page and you are ensuring you're getting the best advice from both sides.

Do you have experience with a Series LLC? Post about it on the show's Facebook page.

Here are tips on how to "stay in your lane" and avoid piercing the Corporate Veil:

Have questions about this stuff? Let me know and I'll get you answers.

RE/MAX Realty Affiliates: www.bestrenoagents.com

Contact Info:

• Shauna Ganes
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  • www.shaunaganes.com
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