In this episode, Adam has on Hermann London office manger, Geri Tockstein, to co-host. They talk about the emotional highs and lows of real estate, how flipping a house is going & whether all the renovations should be left to a contractor, stats about selling price and days on market for popular neighborhoods, what a good referral is, properly utilizing assistants and interns, a recent eviction, and the importance of specificity in contracts. 

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Host - Adam Kruse https://hermannlondon.com/realtor/adam-kruse/

Guest -Geri Tockstein

ITUNES-http://goo.gl/rs1q9X

Blog-https://hermannlondon.com/podcasts/

Website http://hermannlondon.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HermannLondon/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/HermannLondon

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hermannlondonrealtors/

Address - 7350 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63143

Phone Number - 314-802-0797

Search For Homes on http://www.wizah.com/

Producer - Joey Vosevich

Theme Song by Trastornobeats

0:45-Adam introduces the Hermann London office manager and this episode’s co-host, Geri Tockstein

1:23-Dealing with the emotional highs and lows of real estate and saying goodbye to Trey Malicoat

3:25-Adam explains the numbers and details of a home he is in the process of flipping

6:10-Is it easier to pay a contractor to do all the work when flipping a home

9:16-Gerri gives some stats (avg. CDOM, price, etc.) on Kirkwood, Webster, Maplewood, and downtown

13:09-What is a good referral

15:31-Properly utilizing assistants and interns

17:37-The details of a recent eviction

22:31-When updating 1 unit in a multi-family unit, should the other tenants get the option to move in

23:57-The importance of realtors who really know their business and the details of their  deals

25:09-2 examples where the sellers didn’t pay the full closing cost that was agreed upon

27:40-Dealing with an upset realtor who didn’t fully read or understand the contract

29:55-Setting expectations beforehand on the definition of clean

31:18-Deciding between being right and closing the deal

34:20-The importance of being clear and specific on all documents

35:01-The Hermann London office really enjoyed going to the Gateway Grizzlies game last week

36:15-Check out the Maplewood and Lindenwood Park videos on the Hermann London Youtube Channel

In this episode, Adam invites his father and personal financial advisor, realtor Larry Kruse, on to help interview Patrick Hagen of The Entrust Group about self-directed IRAs. 

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Host - Adam Kruse https://hermannlondon.com/realtor/adam-kruse/

Guest - Patrick Hagen

Guest - Larry Kruse

ITUNES-http://goo.gl/rs1q9X

Blog-https://hermannlondon.com/podcasts/

Website http://hermannlondon.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HermannLondon/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/HermannLondon

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hermannlondonrealtors/

Address - 7350 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63143

Phone Number - 314-802-0797

Search For Homes on http://www.wizah.com/

Producer - Joey Vosevich

Theme Song by Trastornobeats

0:42-Adam gives updates on a wholesale deal, a condo he bid on, and welcomes a new realtor

2:00-Adam talks about the new videos on the Youtube channel

2:20-Inventory is low because everything keeps selling. Call Hermann London if you have a home to sell. 3142105115

2:48-Adam introduces his father, Larry Kruse, and Patrick Hagen of The Entrust Group

3:38-Patrick Hagen explains what The Entrust group does

5:22-Is a SEP the same as a self-directed IRA

6:13-Do people start with cash or move money between IRAs

7:48-Is moving money a tax event

9:45-Is this more attractive to people under 70 and a half years old

10:44-What is required minimum distribution (RMD)

11:39-When ROTH IRA and self-directed IRAs are taxed and their history

15:51-The Entrust Group are “educated order takers”, not financial advisors.

17:15-If someone loans money from the IRA for an investment, does all the money need to be returned to the IRA

20:15-Different ways to structure note investments

22:00-IRS has rules about investing with direct lineal family members and self-dealing

23:53-Loaning money out of the self-directed IRA and not being paid back (secured vs. unsecured notes)

26:48-Who writes the note

27:46-F.A.Q.s and THE BASICS about The Entrust Group

28:25-Not allowed to be compensated for providing goods and services within the IRA

39:46-How does The Entrust Group make money

41:39 Contact Patrick Hagen at 6366811312 or email [email protected]

In this episode, Adam interviews Allie Fryrear, the director of marketing for Red Brick St. Louis. 

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Host - Adam Kruse https://hermannlondon.com/realtor/adam-kruse/

Guest- Allie Fryrear

ITUNES-http://goo.gl/rs1q9X

Blog-https://hermannlondon.com/podcasts/

Website http://hermannlondon.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HermannLondon/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/HermannLondon

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hermannlondonrealtors/

Address - 7350 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63143

Phone Number - 314-802-0797

Search For Homes on http://www.wizah.com/

Producer - Joey Vosevich

Theme Song by Trastornobeats

1:04-Adam welcomes Allie Fryrear, the director of marketing for RedBrickStL.com

1:48-What does the director of marketing do

2:16-Why Red Brick St. Louis doesn’t fit the investment property/commercial real estate firm description

3:00-Does marketing 1,200 units mean Red Brick has 1,200 vacancies

3:56-What does Allie do on a daily basis at Red Brick St. Louis

4:15-Red Brick St. Louis hosts neighborhood happy hours to help the tenants get to know each other

4:43-What does it mean to be a “recycler of architecture”

5:25-Who owns Red Brick St. Louis

6:28-The Old Coca Cola building now houses lofts and Perennial Artisan Ales in South City

6:56-Does Red Brick St. Louis partner with anyone to buy properties

7:39-What marketing is working

10:33-How many page views a day does the Red Brick St. Louis site get

11:18-Red Brick St. Louis is known for their HUGE banners. Where do they come from

12:06-Are there a lot of realtors that work at Red Brick St. Louis

12:38-Do the realtors specialize in any certain areas

13:00-How are Red Brick St. Louis’ apartment open houses different

13:39-What neighborhoods does Allie see as having the most growth potential

16:55-How does Allie feel about Hermann London’s hometown of Maplewood

17:30-St. Louis events Allie can’t wait to go to

18:48-What are Adam’s favorite things about Maplewood

20:50-Who lives under Allie’s roof

21:17-When is Allie at her best

21:29-What is Allie’s favorite podcast

22:12-What is Allie’s guilty pleasure

23:14-Who is Allie’s mentor and how has she thanked them

In this episode, Adam interview Alex Ihnen, the creator and owner of NextSTL.com. 

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Host - Adam Kruse https://hermannlondon.com/realtor/adam-kruse/

Guest- Alex Ihnen http://nextstl.com/author/alex-ihnen/

ITUNES-http://goo.gl/rs1q9X

Blog-https://hermannlondon.com/podcasts/

Website http://hermannlondon.com/

Producer - Joey Vosevich

Theme Song by Trastornobeats

0:42-Alex explains how he went from growing up in Indiana to living in St. Louis and running NextSTL.com

2:32-Is NextSTL.com a full-time job for Alex

3:45-What inspired Alex to start blogging about St. Louis

4:42-How does Alex get the ideas for the stories on NextSTL.com

6:03-Why go through the trouble of creating and finding interesting charts, graphs, & pictures for stories

7:12-What is Alex’s criteria for what goes up on NextSTL.com

8:22-Does Alex have a team of writers

9:22-What part of the site gets the most traffic

11:03-Does Alex hope his site will make people take action

12:57-The plans for the future of the failed Crestwood Shopping Mall and the new IKEA

15:51-The bigger story behind a million square foot shopping mall failing within 20 years

18:29-What will the new IKEA do for property values in that area

19:55-SLU, MOBOT, Wash U, BJC Healthcare, UMSL and the Cortex Innovation Community

22:03-Another area of town ready for a big redevelopment and how is Paul McKee causing delays

24:33-What should be done with the land Paul McKee owns

25:52-The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency

27:33-The inconvenient elevated highways between The Edwards Jones Dome and the river

31:46-Why have so many people gotten upset over the plan to tear down The Village Bar in Des Peres

34:26-Thinking about what St. Louis could be and the options that are working in other cities

37:11-Parts of town that could be worth investing in

39:00-Who lives under Alex’s roof

39:33-When is Alex at his best

40:03-What is one of Alex’s favorite blogs

40:35-What is Alex’s guilty pleasure

41:10-Has Alex had a mentor

In this episode, Adam interviews Suzie Osterloh, the owner and publisher of St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles Magazine. 

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Host - Adam Kruse https://hermannlondon.com/realtor/adam-kruse/

Guest-Suzie Osterloh http://www.stlouishomesmag.com/

ITUNES-http://goo.gl/rs1q9X

Blog-https://hermannlondon.com/podcasts/

Website http://hermannlondon.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HermannLondon/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/HermannLondon

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hermannlondonrealtors/

Producer - Joey Vosevich

Theme Song by Trastornobeats

1:00-How did Suzie become the owner of St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles Magazine

2:05-What other businesses has Suzie owned

3:19-What is Suzie’s opinion on bamboo

4:15-What does Suzie do as the publisher

4:52-What is the magazine about and where can people find it

6:12-How is the website different from the print magazine

7:00-How can realtors get their listings on the website and how do homes get featured in the magazine

8:48-Can Suzie tell if a home has the capability to be something special

9:25-What is Relocating In St. Louis Magazine and how is Suzie connected to it

10:11-What kind of events are St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles Magazine apart of

10:54-The magazine is a sponsor of the Junior League of St. Louis Home Design Tour on April 18th

12:20-The magazine is a sponsor of the Ethan Allan Furniture Store Party on May 12th

14:41-How a reader can use the magazine to find out their tastes and then find a designer they like

16:21-Adam is jealous of the food and wine critics at the magazine

18:06-Can a minimalist house really be functional and feel warm

20:59- Is being green and sustainable a trend and what’s the difference between them

22:36-Are high-end designers doing a lot of re-purposing of old items

23:49-Adam tries to convince Suzie to cover urban chicken farming in the magazine

25:58-How has the internet affected the magazine

27:26-Suzie expresses the importance of buying local

29:30-Are stainless steel and granite the standard for interior designers

32:09-What are the hottest trends going on right now

32:58-What’s a current trend people will regret

35:12-Making unused formal living rooms functional

36:19-Who lives under Suzie’s roof

39:43-When is Suzie at her best

40:08-What is Suzie’s favorite blog

40:42-What is Suzie’s guilty pleasure

41:10-Who is Suzie’s mentor and how has she thanked them

In this episode, Adam interviews Carrie Nenonen of the blog CDN And The City about how realtors can use social media to their advantage, corporate relocation, and tips for new realtors. Adam and Carrie also bond over going to college at Mizzou. 

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Host - Adam Kruse https://hermannlondon.com/realtor/adam-kruse/

Guest-Carrie Nenonen http://carrienenonen.blogspot.com/

ITUNES-http://goo.gl/rs1q9X

Blog-https://hermannlondon.com/podcasts/

Website http://hermannlondon.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HermannLondon/

Produced by Joey Vosevich

Theme Song by Trastornobeats

0:45-Thursday, April 16th The Hermann London softball team begins their season

1:01-Friday, April 3rd Hermann London is going to The Ronald McDonald House to serve dinner

1:16 Tuesday, April 14th The Hermann London Luncheon Group will meet up at Mai Lee

1:28-Thursday, March 26th is Trey Malicoat’s next free seminar at The Hermann London offices

2:09-Adam introduces Carrie Nenonen

2:49-How does Carrie train new real estate agents

3:33-How did Carrie get into the real estate business

8:00-What was Carrie’s first deal

8:23-What real estate deals are currently keeping Carrie busy

9:02-Carrie is addicted to social media

10:02-How does Carrie like to learn about real estate

10:55-People don’t know how to use Twitter correctly

12:33-How Carrie gets clients from Twitter

14:37-Other ways Carrie gets information on how to do business

15:10-How training other agents keeps Carrie fresh

16:06-What is not working for Carrie

17:30-Does Carrie specialize in one area in particular

18:25-How does Carrie decide what to blog about and when to do it

20:04-Does Carrie keep track of her site’s web traffic

20:50-What does Carrie do for fun

23:30-Carrie goes on daily realtor adventures/haunted houses

26:00-Carrie and having an assistant

26:49-What is corporate relocation

28:50-How does Carrie know what part of St. Louis someone will fit into

32:17-What are some tips for a new realtor

33:41-Adam and Carrie bond over going to college at Mizzou

36:23-What is the best business phone call Carrie could receive

37:17-Who lives under Carrie’s roof

37:40-When is Carrie at her best

38:14-What is Carrie’s favorite podcast

39:02-What is Carrie’s guilty pleasure

39:50-Who is Carrie’s mentor and how has she thanked them

40:43-How to get a hold of Carrie on her BLOG, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, & VINE

In this episode, Adam interviews Dawn Griffin about her very popular real estate blog and they also wind up talking about maternity leave, the importance of assistants, and her love of urban planning.  

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Host - Adam Kruse https://hermannlondon.com/realtor/adam-kruse/

Guest-Dawn Griffin http://blog.dawngriffin.com/

ITUNES-http://goo.gl/rs1q9X

Blog-https://hermannlondon.com/podcasts/

Website http://hermannlondon.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HermannLondon/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/HermannLondon

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hermannlondonrealtors/

Address - 7350 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63143

Phone Number - 314-802-0797

Search For Homes on http://www.wizah.com/

Producer - Joey Vosevich

Theme Song by Trastornobeats

0:54-You are invited to the annual Cinco De Mayo party at the Hermann London offices in beautiful Downtown Maplewood

2:14-How Dawn got started back in 2004

5:50-Urban planning and the M.A. program at St. Louis University

7:50-Gaslight Square as it relates to urban planning

10:30-What is working and what is not working for Dawn as a realtor

12:46-Does Dawn specialize in a certain area of town or type of person

15:12-When is the best time to get an assistant

18:25-Any hot tips for realtors

22:18-Has mass mailing an area worked for you

23:24-Who writes and designs the blog

28:57-When does Dawn feel she is at her best

30:42-What is Dawn’s guilty pleasure

33:25-How to get in contact with Dawn

In this episode Adam interviews Shannon Howard, one of the top real estate bloggers in Saint Louis, about her love of vintage and unique properties.  

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Host - Adam Kruse https://hermannlondon.com/realtor/adam-kruse/

Guest-Shannon Howard http://stlhomeswithsoul.com/

ITUNES-http://goo.gl/rs1q9X

Blog-https://hermannlondon.com/podcasts/

Website http://hermannlondon.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HermannLondon/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/HermannLondon

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hermannlondonrealtors/

Address - 7350 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63143

Phone Number - 314-802-0797

Search For Homes on http://www.wizah.com/

Producer - Joey Vosevich

Theme Song by Trastornobeats

1:50-What does it mean to be a blogger

3:00-Why is the site called STLHomesWithSoul.com and what make a home vintage or unique

4:26-Time capsule homes

5:09-What if a buyer wants to change the house completely

6:59-Can a vintage house also have updated appliances

8:22-Does Shannon work with mostly buyers or sellers that have/want unique homes

10:30-Is it legal to own chickens in your neighborhood

11:30-What is a modern home

15:25-What is preservation

16:35-Salvaging hardwood floors from another house

17:55-How to get people to pay for your old stuff instead of paying someone to haul it away

20:00-Formica’s new 180FX laminate printing technique for counter-tops

21:02-Using a metal detector to find buried treasure in the backyard of old homes

22:24-Biggest pet peeves when it comes to owners altering vintage and unique homes

25:15-What role can realtors play in preserving unique homes

27:33-Being on the St. Louis County Historic Buildings Commission

28:58-Trying to save the Lewis & Clark Branch of The St. Louis County Library

33:34-When is Shannon Howard at her best

39:11-How to get in contact with Shannon Howard

In this episode Adam interviews Tom Potter of Hermann London Property Management and finds out what it means to take care of other people's homes efficiently and with as few headaches as possible.  

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Host - Adam Kruse https://hermannlondon.com/realtor/adam-kruse/

Guest - Tom Potter https://hermannlondon.com/realtor/tom-potter/

ITUNES-http://goo.gl/rs1q9X

Blog-https://hermannlondon.com/podcasts/

Website http://hermannlondon.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HermannLondon/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/HermannLondon

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hermannlondonrealtors/

Address - 7350 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63143

Phone Number - 314-802-0797

Search For Homes on http://www.wizah.com/

Producer - Joey Vosevich

Theme Song by Trastornobeats

1:48-How Tom went from Adam’s childhood friend to being in charge of Hermann London Property Management

2:32-Going from hotel management to property management

3:23-What is property management and why do people use it

6:30-What has changed for Tom as a property manager since starting in the business

8:29-What is different about Hermann London Property Management

9:43-What makes a good property manager

10:50-What does property management cost

12:20-How often does Tom deal with people who don’t pay rent/what is covered in a background check

15:53-What kind of contracts are used

17:25-Is it ever okay to bully renters who don’t pay

18:45-What comes with property management

22:14-Does Tom have any interesting or crazy stories

25:00-How to get in contact with Tom Potter of Hermann London Property Management