Real Growth Podcast

Real Growth Podcast

On this Podcast, we aim to focus on small business owners and entrepreneurs who have successfully scaled up their businesses or are just getting started! We want to give our listeners the tools and advice they need to grow their businesses. Be thinking in tangible steps, actions, and attitudes so that someone can take their business to the next level.

Episodes

S3 Ep8: "Climbing Partners" Karen & Jeremy Schaar of ROCA Climbing & Fitness

May 29, 2024 • 54 mins
Karen & Jeremy have been climbing for years, they met at a climbing gym. Now they are married.  They are climbing and business partners for life. Justin joins them and they chat about the small things in business as well as the interesting aspects of running a climbing gym!  This week's host is Justin Collopy.
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S3 Ep7: "Child Entrepreneur Turned CEO" PJ Calkins of CWS

May 22, 2024 • 48 mins
PJ Calkins started his career making buttons with his siblings and that business, Affordable Buttons, is still thriving. He now has moved on to other ventures and his journey is inspiring no matter what field you may be in. 

This week's host: Nick Pompeian
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S3 Ep6: "Invest In Yourself" Adam Hartman of Home Federal Savings Bank

May 15, 2024 • 33 mins
Adam Hartman is a seasoned financial mind. As a Portfolio Manager at Home Federal Savings Bank, he has worked in the Rochester, MN market for much of his career. He shares with us a lot of valuable information as well as a great story about his time working with the State of MN during the mortgage collapse of 2008.  

This week's host: Gunnar Grimsrud
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S3 Ep5: "Haircuts and Coffee" Shauna and Steve of MenSalon

May 8, 2024 • 32 mins
Shauna Anderson owns Papa's Roast Coffee Trailer as well as MenSalon with her father and mother in Rochester, MN. Steve Anderson joins us as well. They discuss business ownership and the challenges that go along with growth and owning a business with family. 

This week's host: Justin Collopy
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S3 Ep4: "Interesting Situations" Chris Sikkema, Dir of Special Projects, Episcopal Church

May 1, 2024 • 42 mins
Chris Sikkema has a really cool job as Head of Special Projects at the Episcopal Church. He was even on TMZ during the royal wedding a couple years back. Chris is a delight and a great conversationalist. 

This week's host: Nick Pompeian 

Video on YouTube, Realty Growth Inc 
https://youtu.be/mBpux5PPBho
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S3 Ep3: "Deals and Tacos" Steve Dunn of Taco Jed, R Taco

April 24, 2024 • 45 mins
Steve Dunn has a history that could never fit into a podcast. He tells us some stories of his past business ventures that will really inspire you. His vibrant personality and knowledge of the restaurant and commercial industry is enthralling. 

This week's host: Dylan Carty
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S3 Ep2: "Raising The Money" Zach Alms of 507 Capital

April 17, 2024 • 41 mins
Zach Alms is the owner of 507 Capital. Coming from a family of Realtors he has grown up around the concept of investing. Now he helps others make money. This conversation is very informative while also remains palatable if you are new to the industry. 

This week's host: Dylan Carty
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S3 Ep1: "Serial Entrepreneur" Sunny Prabhakar of Aventi Entertainment

April 10, 2024 • 47 mins
If you live in Rochester, MN you probably already know Sunny Prabhakar. If not, meet the serial entrepreneur himself! Sunny co-owns Aventi Entertainment he also has his hands in many other projects. 

This week's host: Nick Pompeian
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S2 Ep13: "Living Coffee" Will Forsman of Cafe Steam

August 28, 2023 • 59 mins
Will Forsman, Operating Owner of Cafe Steam joins our host and Cafe Steam fan club president, Nick Pompeian. They give us a look into the backgound of Rochester's "coolest" coffee shop. Will shares the story of how he got involved with Cafe' steam ownership as well as many other valuable growth stories and insights. Thanks for watching or listening! 
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S2 Ep12: "Poppin' Off Downtown!" D'Angelo Tines of Popus Gourmet Popcorn

August 11, 2023 • 48 mins
This week on the REal Growth Podcast, we are joined by D'Angelo Tines of Popus Gourmet Popcorn in Rochester, MN. He and Bucky Beeman chat about the grind of business, going back to college days and the lessons learned early on in the business. They dive into a bunch of other great concepts as well, so enjoy the podcast! 
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S2 Ep11: "Adjusting Your Expectations" Nate Skare of Skare Spine & Performance

July 21, 2023 • 34 mins
We are joined by Nate Skare of Skare Spine and Performance in Rochester, MN. Before beginning a career in chiropractic performance, Nate was a high level athlete in High School and College sports, giving him that edge in practice and made for an interesting conversation about growth!

More about Nate and his business
https://www.skarespineperform.com/pages/about-dr-nate-skare

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S2 Ep10: "Designing Your Peak of Success" Gary & Brandon Miller of Peak Remodel & Design Solutions

June 23, 2023 • 39 mins
On this episode of the Real Growth Podcast, Bucky Beeman has a great conversation with the Miller brothers- entrepreneurs in the construction industry. Gary and Brandon talk about their growth in business and the way that you can get better at learning, listening and a how a very high-priced workshop also might help your bottom line.
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S2 Ep9: "Accounting For The Future" Kayla Shurson of Shurson Group

June 9, 2023 • 37 mins
Bucky Beeman sits down with Kayla Shurson of Shurson Group in Rochester, MN. It was a great conversation about her growth in business as she never planned to be an entrepreneur and somehow fell into it. It's a great story and we all had a lot of fun asking her accounting questions after the podcast wrapped. (Kidding!) Enjoy the Podcast.
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S2 Ep8: "A Family of Businesses" Natalie Victoria of Victoria's

May 26, 2023 • 35 mins
Nick sits down with an old friend, Natalie Victoria, owner of Victoria's Restaurant & Wine Bar (and more) and chats about life, passion for entrepreneurialism and the complexities of running a family business!
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S2 Ep7: "Pawsitive Business Growth" Allison Kocak of Companion Acres

April 21, 2023 • 50 mins
This week on the Real Growth Podcast Realty Growth's Gunnar Grimsrud chats with client, now friend, Allison Kocak. Allison owns Companion Acres, a dog boarding facility in South Rochester, MN. Gunnar was the agent responsible for helping Allison on the long and sometimes challenging journey to find the perfect place for her business. They also talk about life, parenting and the unexpected aspects of entrepreneurship.  Find the...
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S2 Ep6: "Nerdin Out About Business" Brad Vigesaa of Nerdin Out and Minnesota Con

April 7, 2023 • 40 mins
In this week's Real Growth Podcast, Bucky Beeman sat down with Brad Vigesaa of Nerdin Out, based in Rochester, MN with a location in Inver Grove Heights as well. They discuss the nuances of business, and how to handle rapid growth, as well as the effects of 2020 we are still seeing today. Besides Nerdin Out Con in Rochester, he also talks about his newest venture coming to Minneapolis, Minnesota Con, an event he has programmed...
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S2 Ep5: "From Corporate To BBQ Shack" Aaron Pompeian of John Hardy's BBQ

March 31, 2023 • 45 mins
Nick Pompeian sits down with his brother, Aaron Pompeian to talk business and Aaron's growth as an entrepreneur going from corporate America to owning Minnesota's beloved BBQ shack, John Hardy's BBQ. 
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S2 Ep4: "Figuring It Out" w/ Gunnar Grimsrud of Realty Growth Inc.

March 24, 2023 • 37 mins
One of our hosts, and co-owner of Realty Growth Inc., Nick Pompeian, chats with Gunnar Grimsrud, fellow Agent here at RGI. They talk about college, making decisions about the future, personal growth, work-life balance, and making dreams come true for clients. Along the way they come to realize that much of their business background journey is similar.

Gunnar was raised in Rochester, MN and has a strong passion for the...
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S2 Ep3: "Digging Deep" w/Evan Koehler of Evans Companies

March 10, 2023 • 54 mins
Bucky Beeman and Evan Koehler have a great discussion about business, growth, success, social media and more! 

Evan owns Evans Companies, a Byron, MN based company that does landscaping and excavating. He was a delight to spend time with in the studio and hope you enjoy this chat. 

Video version on our YouTube @RealtyGrowthInc
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S2 Ep2: "Shaking It Up!" w/ Sam and Aili of The Fit Loon

February 24, 2023 • 40 mins
On this week's episode, Bucky Beeman chats with the power couple behind The Fit Loon, in Rochester, MN. They discuss the buildout, surprises along the way, the sacrifice it takes to start a business, and much more! enjoy the conversation with this delightful couple, and go say hi if you are ever looking for a refreshing shake or tea in downtown Rochester. 

Find them online at
www.facebook.com/thefitloon/
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