<![CDATA[The Waconia Pulse]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:22:07 +0000Captivate.fmThe Smothers Falk Realty Grouphttps://artwork.captivate.fm/6b936822-1659-4ee8-8e1a-ca52a3ee04f6/8d66eb17bb7d02ca4856ab443a78f2148cafbb129f58a3c81282007c6fe24ff2.jpgThe Waconia PulseThe Smothers Falk Realty GroupThe Smothers Falk Realty GroupA community-based podcast presented by the Smothers and Falk Realty Group highlighting all things Waconia, MN, and the surrounding area. The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com. If you have a Waconia or real estate related question or comment that you would like included on this podcast, please call 612-352-9177.https://the-waconia-pulse.captivate.fmnoepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-waconia-pulse/Talking Title with Nancy Lenzen and Beth NovakTalking Title with Nancy Lenzen and Beth NovakIn this episode, the members of the Smothers Falk Real Estate Group talk with Executive Closer Nancy Lenzen and Sales Specialist Beth Novak from Trademark Title. Often overlooked, proper title and a well-managed closing is key to a happy and successful real estate transaction. Nancy and Beth share insight into how a real estate closing can go smoothly and share a few stories about how it can go terribly wrong.

Trademark Title can be found online at TrademarkTitle.com.

Also, with this being the end of 2021, Laura, Ben and Ann share stories from the year and share ideas on what might be to come next year in Waconia real estate.

The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>In this episode, the members of the Smothers Falk Real Estate Group talk with Executive Closer Nancy Lenzen and Sales Specialist Beth Novak from Trademark Title. Often overlooked, proper title and a well-managed closing is key to a happy and successful real estate transaction. Nancy and Beth share insight into how a real estate closing can go smoothly and share a few stories about how it can go terribly wrong.

Trademark Title can be found online at TrademarkTitle.com.

Also, with this being the end of 2021, Laura, Ben and Ann share stories from the year and share ideas on what might be to come next year in Waconia real estate.

The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>4dd587f1-a496-4900-8492-6ae198e77e14Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:45:00 -050029:48nofull112The Smothers Falk Realty GroupA Conversation with Trisha Hayden of Soulful SmoothiesA Conversation with Trisha Hayden of Soulful SmoothiesIn this episode, the members of the Smothers Falk Real Estate Group talk to Trisha Hayden, owner of the newly opened Soulful Smoothies in downtown Waconia, about her new business. Trisha is a wellness coach who brings an organic and health-focused approach to her new business. Find out more about Soulful Smoothies at https://www.soulful-smoothies.com/

In the second segment, the Smothers Falk Real Estate Group discusses all of the fun and exciting events happening in Waconia for the rest of the summer!

The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>In this episode, the members of the Smothers Falk Real Estate Group talk to Trisha Hayden, owner of the newly opened Soulful Smoothies in downtown Waconia, about her new business. Trisha is a wellness coach who brings an organic and health-focused approach to her new business. Find out more about Soulful Smoothies at https://www.soulful-smoothies.com/

In the second segment, the Smothers Falk Real Estate Group discusses all of the fun and exciting events happening in Waconia for the rest of the summer!

The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>9c49f36a-9340-46d1-b1a0-8f6be8c415fdThu, 29 Jul 2021 16:50:00 -050020:14nofull111The Smothers Falk Realty GroupA Talk With Johnny Schwaller, Head Professional at Island View Golf ClubA Talk With Johnny Schwaller, Head Professional at Island View Golf ClubIn this episode, the members of the Smothers Falk Real Estate Group talk to Johnny Schwaller, the Head Professional at Island View Golf Club, about all that has happened and is happening at the club. Find out more about Island View Golf Club at https://islandviewgolfclub.com/

In the second segment, the Smothers Falk Real Estate Group discusses all of the fun and exciting events happening in Waconia for the rest of the summer!

The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>In this episode, the members of the Smothers Falk Real Estate Group talk to Johnny Schwaller, the Head Professional at Island View Golf Club, about all that has happened and is happening at the club. Find out more about Island View Golf Club at https://islandviewgolfclub.com/

In the second segment, the Smothers Falk Real Estate Group discusses all of the fun and exciting events happening in Waconia for the rest of the summer!

The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>db7bd62b-2028-4a7b-a13e-94518c017827Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:33:00 -050026:44nofull110The Smothers Falk Realty GroupMarket Update and Jon The Potter!Market Update and Jon The Potter!In this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Jon Schmidt, the owner of Mocha Monkey Coffee Shops, local potter, and well-known YouTube star. Find Jon online at JonthePotter.com.

 The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>In this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Jon Schmidt, the owner of Mocha Monkey Coffee Shops, local potter, and well-known YouTube star. Find Jon online at JonthePotter.com.

 The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Buzzsprout-7658761Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -050029:54nofull19The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Jon Schmidt, the owner of Mocha Monkey Coffee Shops, local potter, and well-known YouTube star. Find Jon online at JonthePotter.com.The Smothers Falk Realty Group2020 Wrap-up, 2021 Preview, and a talk with the Waconia Chamber of Commerce2020 Wrap-up, 2021 Preview, and a talk with the Waconia Chamber of CommerceIn this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Christine Fenner, President of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce. Laura, Ben and Ann also discuss the closing of 2020 and what they see ahead for 2021.

Christine Fenner, President of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce, can be reached at  CFenner@DestinationWaconia.org

 The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>In this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Christine Fenner, President of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce. Laura, Ben and Ann also discuss the closing of 2020 and what they see ahead for 2021.

Christine Fenner, President of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce, can be reached at  CFenner@DestinationWaconia.org

 The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Buzzsprout-6901730Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:00:00 -050025:56nofull18The Smothers and Falk Realty Group discuss 2020, look ahead to 2021, and discuss Waconia business with Christine Fenner, President of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce.The Smothers Falk Realty GroupA Talk with Susan ArntzA Talk with Susan ArntzIn this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Susan Arntz, the City Administrator for Waconia. Susan tells the story of Waconia development and reveals all of the new projects planned within the city. 

The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>In this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Susan Arntz, the City Administrator for Waconia. Susan tells the story of Waconia development and reveals all of the new projects planned within the city. 

The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Buzzsprout-6001207Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -050029:56nofull17The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Susan Arntz, the City Administrator for Waconia.The Smothers Falk Realty GroupStaging and Love Letters!Staging and Love Letters!In this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Kristin Campbell, owner of Organized Homes & Staging. Kristin discusses how staging can help get the most out of a home sale and the process she uses to work with sellers. Then the team talks about Love Letters, those notes that buyers include with their offer to help convince the seller to choose them over other buyers. It is a tactic that often works but has some serious negative consequences. 

Kristin Campbell, owner of Organized Homes & Staging, can be found online at www.organizedhomestaging.com.

The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>In this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Kristin Campbell, owner of Organized Homes & Staging. Kristin discusses how staging can help get the most out of a home sale and the process she uses to work with sellers. Then the team talks about Love Letters, those notes that buyers include with their offer to help convince the seller to choose them over other buyers. It is a tactic that often works but has some serious negative consequences. 

Kristin Campbell, owner of Organized Homes & Staging, can be found online at www.organizedhomestaging.com.

The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Buzzsprout-5136178Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -050030:18nofull16The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Kristin Campbell, owner of Organized Homes & Staging, to discuss staging and then they share opinions about Love Letters.The Smothers Falk Realty GroupWhat Goes Better With Waconia Than Beer?What Goes Better With Waconia Than Beer?In this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guests Peter and Tanner Delange from Waconia Brewing Company. Through their brewery and tap room they have made downtown Waconia that much cooler. They are open and ready to serve you. Visit them online at WaconiaBrewing.com. The group discusses beer, beer brewing, and how Waconia Brewing Company has made its home in downtown Waconia. Then members of the Smothers and Falk Realty Group discuss what's new and what's NEWS in Waconia, regarding the island, music, and life in such a great city. The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.



]]>In this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guests Peter and Tanner Delange from Waconia Brewing Company. Through their brewery and tap room they have made downtown Waconia that much cooler. They are open and ready to serve you. Visit them online at WaconiaBrewing.com. The group discusses beer, beer brewing, and how Waconia Brewing Company has made its home in downtown Waconia. Then members of the Smothers and Falk Realty Group discuss what's new and what's NEWS in Waconia, regarding the island, music, and life in such a great city. The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.



]]>Buzzsprout-4612109Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -050031:04nofull15The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guests Peter and Tanner Delange from Waconia Brewing Company and discuss beer brewing and what's happening in downtown Waconia.The Smothers Falk Realty GroupAdapting to the Times in WaconiaAdapting to the Times in WaconiaIn this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Greg James who is owner of Iron Tap, Bakery On Main, and the Main Scoop in Waconia. They discuss ways that Greg has made the most out of running his businesses during the pandemic through creativity and a sincere love for the community. Then members of the Smothers and Falk Realty Group discuss positives and negatives of this new business environment. The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>In this episode, The Smothers and Falk Realty Group welcome guest Greg James who is owner of Iron Tap, Bakery On Main, and the Main Scoop in Waconia. They discuss ways that Greg has made the most out of running his businesses during the pandemic through creativity and a sincere love for the community. Then members of the Smothers and Falk Realty Group discuss positives and negatives of this new business environment. The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Buzzsprout-3937955Wed, 27 May 2020 17:00:00 -050026:50nofull14How do you change with the times and do the very best you can during the pandemic? Business owner Greg James joins the Smothers and Falk Realty Group to discuss making the most of a changed business environment in Waconia.The Smothers Falk Realty GroupWaconia Business and Life Under Stay-At-Home OrdersWaconia Business and Life Under Stay-At-Home OrdersBusiness and life may be different in Waconia, but it continues. On this episode, we'll discuss what's happening on both a personal and professional level in Waconia and for the Smothers & Falk Real Estate Team, Then we'll talk mortgages and banking with Todd Hahn from HomeTown Bank. The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Business and life may be different in Waconia, but it continues. On this episode, we'll discuss what's happening on both a personal and professional level in Waconia and for the Smothers & Falk Real Estate Team, Then we'll talk mortgages and banking with Todd Hahn from HomeTown Bank. The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Buzzsprout-3465010Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -050027:15nofull13Business and life may be different in Waconia, but it continues and we'll talk mortgages and banking with Todd Hahn from HomeTown Bank.The Smothers Falk Realty GroupCOVID-19 Update and Waconia Happenings with guest Kellie SitesCOVID-19 Update and Waconia Happenings with guest Kellie SitesWell, it's been a strange month in Waconia and for the rest of the world. On this episode, we'll discuss what's new in Waconia and for the Smothers & Falk Real Estate Team, then we'll talk about COVID-19 and the effect on real estate both locally and nationally, and then we'll talk all things Waconia with Chamber of Commerce President Kellie Sites.  The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Well, it's been a strange month in Waconia and for the rest of the world. On this episode, we'll discuss what's new in Waconia and for the Smothers & Falk Real Estate Team, then we'll talk about COVID-19 and the effect on real estate both locally and nationally, and then we'll talk all things Waconia with Chamber of Commerce President Kellie Sites.  The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Buzzsprout-3120955Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -050029:27nofull12Members of The Smothers Falk Real Estate Team discuss COVID-19 and how it effects real estate locally and nationally, and they welcome Kellie Sites (The Waconia Chamber of Commerce President) in to the studio to discuss the great city of Waconia.The Smothers Falk Realty GroupHello, Waconia!Hello, Waconia!Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Waconia Pulse. Members of the Smothers Falk Realty Group (Laura Falk, Ann Smothers, Ben Smothers, and Cathy Sackett) discuss what their team is all about, why they are doing this podcast, and the current state of real estate in Waconia, MN. The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Waconia Pulse. Members of the Smothers Falk Realty Group (Laura Falk, Ann Smothers, Ben Smothers, and Cathy Sackett) discuss what their team is all about, why they are doing this podcast, and the current state of real estate in Waconia, MN. The Smothers and Falk Realty Group consists of licensed real estate agents in the state of Minnesota with the brokerage RE/MAX Advantage Plus. You can find them online at smothersfalk.com.

]]>Buzzsprout-2821363Mon, 24 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -050024:13nofull11Welcome to the first episode of the Waconia Pulse!The Smothers Falk Realty Group