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Pinks Boutique: Professional, Natural and Certified-Organic products came from an unlikely meeting of minds. Luke Sherriff, a human scientist, and Kirstie Allen, a historian, first met at Oxford University. There seemed little to link his interest in the human body with her specialist subjects of women and South East Asia. Follow us on Twitter: @PinksBoutique
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Heart on Main Street is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping independent retailers achieve success within their local community. We talk with retailers about the skills and habits that have allowed them to grow their businesses and industry professionals who provide services to the Main Street community, and we explore towns to find out what helps Main Streets thrive. Join the Main Street movement! www.heartonmainstreet.org
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Welcome to Selfwealth, where we chat about anything and everything real estate investing. Join Luc Boiron as we explore how successful people invest in real estate, sometimes make it their career and set themselves up for financial security. Learn from our host and guests experience in a wide range of real estate investing and business building. From investigating current real estate trends to analyzing guest's best and worst deals, we're here to help you learn from our mistakes and success' ...
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Episode 64: Meet the Boutique Hub and Grow Using Community Over Competition with Ashley Alderson
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Ashley Alderson, founder of the Boutique Hub, joins the Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street podcast to talk about the Boutique Hub and its resources, how retailers can use "Community over Competition" to grow their business, and the information that she is hearing from her network of retailers around the nation.…
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Do you want to sell more during the holiday season? Do you want to clear out your inventory and put more cash in your pocket? Kathy Cruz, the Savvy Shopkeeper, joins Main Street Matters to talk about how to leverage Facebook Live to create more sales, maximize your cash flow, sell more products, and ultimately be happier at the end of the year. In …
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Patrick talks about Hurricane Milton's effects on the communities and businesses of Florida. Heart on Main Street is raising money to donate to retailers affected by the recent hurricanes in the southeastern part of the United States. If you would like to donate, go to https://givebutter.com/hurricane-relief-fund This episode also features an inter…
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Many areas of the southeast US are hurting in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Hundreds of thousands of people are without power and cutoff from resources. Additionally, countless retailers have lost their businesses and don't know what to do next. In this episode, Patrick sat down with retail owner Anita Cereceda, who lost her stores to Hurricane Ian…
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Patrick discusses his trip to Oklahoma in July, during which he visited the towns of Sulphur and Ada. He talks about the beauty of the state and the impact that the Chickasaw Nation has on the area. While both towns were visited on Mondays, they were for very different reasons. In April, a tornado devastated the historic downtown of Sulphur, leavin…
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As the summer comes to a close this weekend, Patrick reflects on the Summer Sourcing Series webinars that Heart on Main Street conducted this summer. Through the webinar series, they explored how retailers can find products for their stores by attending trade shows, working with a local sales rep, and using an online marketplace like Faire.com. All…
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Heart on Main Street's Summer Sourcing Series concludes with a discussion with Faire.com. Learn more about Faire Wholesale - a marketplace focused on helping independent retailers simplify the way they find, finance, and manage unique inventory from around the world. Hear about their mission, learn more about their marketplace and financial benefit…
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In this episode, we go out on the road to explore a fun and vibrant arts community within Dallas, the Bishop Arts District. I saw artwork that made this area unique and worth exploring. I met with great retailers whose stores fit so well with the community and culture of the neighborhood. And I ate some pretty good food. While in Dallas, I also had…
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Our Shop Talk series continues with a little twist. Patrick travels to Ely, MN, to meet in person with Kara Polyner, the owner of the Ely Mercantile! We discuss how she fared through the latter half of Ely's busy season with their Blueberry Arts Festival and the All-Class Reunion to celebrate the local high school's 100th anniversary. These events …
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Explore the town and independent retailers of Downers Grove, which underwent a significant renovation in 2001 to attract more people and businesses and build a better downtown community. In this episode, we discuss what Downers Grove accomplished in its renovation project and how this has helped improve downtown businesses. We also talk about four …
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Vendor sales reps provide much more to the retail business than catalogs. They can inform you about what they're seeing in the field, exclusive deals, and knowledge and insights to help your business grow. I spoke with Adam Schrier of Creative Co-Op, Angela Schmook of Road Runners, Brian Schroeder of Creative Brands, and Majda Rensberger of OneCoas…
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Come explore the gem of Door County Wisconsin: Sturgeon Bay. We highlight the brilliant retail stores around downtown, and what they're doing to help stand out amongst the crowd. Filled with longevity and love, these stores serve their community in unique ways to bring together the town of Sturgeon Bay. We look at a kitchen store, apparel shop, qui…
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In this episode, we talk about what Heart on Main Street has planned for Independent Retailer Month, including a donation that we made to The Mix Mercantile in Sulphur, OK. We also catch up with our friend, Kara Polyner, the owner of the Ely Mercantile in Ely, MN. Since we last spoke, Ely has entered into its busy season, and The Ely Mercantile has…
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We recently visited Estes Park, CO, as part of our Main Street Monday series. This is a beautiful part of the country that has a fantastic independent retail scene, in part because the history of the town has prioritized a focus on its community. The area has seen devastating natural disaster that has only made Estes Park more resilient and more ap…
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Bill Allen is a retired navy pilot, seasoned real estate entrepreneur with hundreds of units in his portfolio, and the CEO and founder of 7 Figure Flipping, a high-level real estate mastermind. He is with us in this episode to talk about what trends he is seeing in the US real estate market, what makes a successful real estate investor, and more. L…
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Come explore the first US town named after Abraham Lincoln! I was invited to this town by one of its wonderful store owners and not only learned much about the town of Lincoln but also saw first-hand how a group of business owners worked together to make their downtown a better place. Donate to help retailers affected by natural disasters: https://…
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How Experts Design Airbnbs & Boutique Hotels with Erin Donnelly & Heather Loduca of Pink Wall Designs
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In this episode of the Selfwealth Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Erin Donnelly and Heather Loduca, the dynamic duo behind Pink Wall Designs. Specializing in designing Airbnbs and boutique hotels, Erin and Heather share their journey from real estate investing to creating unique and captivating hospitality spaces. They provide valuable insigh…
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Allan Orasuk is a construction manager in Ottawa that we have worked with on multiple projects. He has extensive experience as a general contractor managing projects and subcontractors, and he is on the Self Wealth Real Estate podcast today to help us better understand the construction side of real estate investing. Listen now to learn more about w…
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Heart on Main Street's Summer Sourcing Series kicks off with a panel discussion about the importance of attending trade shows this summer! Hear from retailers and representatives of Dallas Market Center and AndMore (formerly International Market Centers) about why summer trade shows are so crucial for your business and how to make a plan to get the…
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Jonathan Wallace is a realtor and real estate investor in Ontario with years of experience investing in his own portfolio and listing properties for us alongside other investors in the area. We have invited him on the Self Wealth Real Estate podcast to talk about his experience as a realtor and investor, the opportunities he is seeing in the market…
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It was eclipse day when I visited Noblesville, IN, and the atmosphere was incredible! Downtown Noblesville has vibrant retailers and unique shopping environments to meet the needs of all shoppers. And the community of retailers has banded together to ensure that everyone's experience in Noblesville is a positive one. https://www.heartonmainstreet.o…
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Darren Smith is a commercial real estate investor based in the US with years of experience in flipping, wholesaling, and industrial properties, among many other things. He is on the Self Wealth Real Estate podcast today to talk about the commercial space in the US and how building relationships helped him get to where he is today. Listen now to lea…
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Episode 47: How Retailers Can Utilize AI to Make Their Lives Easier with Crystal Vilkaitis of Crystal Media
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Since it burst onto the scene over the last couple of years, AI has been positioned as a force that can completely change our lives. Yet, most people are still figuring out what AI is and how to incorporate it into their work. For retailers, the potential uses for AI are limitless, but they need to know where to start to take advantage of the possi…
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The Process of Converting Investment Properties & Why You Should Consider It with Ken Bekendam
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Ken Bekendam is the President and CEO of LegalSecondSuites.com, a company focused on helping real estate investors make the most out of their properties by converting them into multi-unit properties. He is a well-known investor, developer, and land use expert, and he is on the Selfwealth Real Estate podcast today to help us learn more about develop…
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Ryan DeLaurentis is a serial entrepreneur with experience in building multiple successful businesses including a wholesaling business and a real estate brokerage. He has successfully pivoted through the different challenges that came with the recent market cycles using different strategies and he is on the Self Wealth Real Estate podcast today to t…
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Join us as we explore the resurgent downtown area of Waukon, IA. Located in the Driftless, Waukon is an extraordinary setting that has seen local residents invest in over the last decade. I met with new retailers to see how they're reshaping the town of Waukon, and I interviewed Valeria Reinke the Director of Economic Development in the county to f…
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Sean McRae is a music producer, real estate investor, and realtor who runs a team at eXp Realty in Ottawa. Through the years, Sean has invested in multiple projects ranging from duplex conversions to subdivisions and he is with us on the Self Wealth Real Estate podcast today to share his experience and the lessons he has learned as he went full tim…
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We resume our conversation with Kara Polyner of Ely Mercantile as Ely, MN, begins its busy season. In this episode, we discuss how Kara has structured her finances to keep everything aligned and the beginning of her social media journey! If you'd like to contact Kara to offer advice or well-wishes, her email address is kara@elymercantile.com You ca…
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In this episode, we discuss some of the great information shared at the EVOVLE 2024 conference in Denver, CO, and then head out on the road to visit the town of Franklin, TN. Downtown Franklin is nicknamed "America's Favorite Main Street District," so we explore the area, highlight some of its wonderful retail stores, and see what makes it so great…
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Nicholas Brown is a mortgage agent who specializes in commercial and multifamily real estate. He is on the Self Wealth Real Estate podcast today to give us a glimpse into the mortgage world and to understand how much impact financing has on your real estate deals. Listen now to learn more about commercial and multifamily funding, financing your con…
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Darren Moore is an experienced real estate investor from Ontario and a home buying specialist in Vancouver and British Columbia. He is with us on the Self Wealth Real Estate podcast to share his expert tips on home buying, from evaluating properties to closing the actual deals. Listen now to learn more about buying properties in Vancouver and Briti…
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Episode 43: Insurance Needs for Retailer Owners with Heather Ingersoll of Hometown Insurance
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Imagine that you've just lost your store to a natural disaster like a flood, hurricane, tornado or fire, and then you find out later that the insurance that you thought you had either doesn't cover that type of damage or doesn't provide adequate coverage to help you rebuild your store. This is the case for hundreds of retailers every single year. T…
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How to Invest in Cryptocurrency as a Professional to Build Wealth with Marc Boiron CEO of Polygon Labs
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Not another real estate investor talking about crypto'. I get it. I'm a real estate investor first and foremost - but it just so happens that my brother Marc Boiron is one of the greatest minds in the blockchain/cryptocurrency space. Since I've never been interested in crypto myself, I sat down with him and we discussed why someone investing in rea…
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In today's episode, we explore the historic downtown of Monticello, IL. Despite being a rural community, Monticello has become quite the tourist destination due to its Railway Museum, 14-acre park, and historic downtown. I found myself enamored with the downtown and its retailers, who capitalize on the town's charm to help their businesses grow. I …
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Business Systems, Building the Best Foundation, and Follow Up in Your Real Estate Business with Glen Sutherland
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Glen Sutherland is a seasoned Canadian investor with years of experience in investing in the US market. He spent years building his real estate business and today, he is on the Self Wealth Real Estate podcast to talk about his experience, what he has learned from investing in the US, and how the right systems helped him achieve stability and succes…
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In this episode of Shop Talk, we talk with new retail owner Kara Polyner of the Ely Mercantile in Ely, MN, about what she is doing to establish her brand and what she is doing within her store and with the products that she carries to help create repeat customers for her store. YouTube Link to watch the interview: https://youtu.be/B0vCgxx2rRY Ely M…
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This episode of the Self Wealth Real Estate podcast is different from the usual because instead of interviewing real estate investors, we’re talking to members of our team. We’ve invited 4 of our team members for this episode so they can talk about their roles in the team and how they help move deals forward. Listen now to learn more about the way …
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Episode 40: Strategies to Help Retailers Boost Customer Purchase Frequency and Maximize Revenue With Nick McHenry of OneShop Retail
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Transitioning a customer into a repeat customer is an easy way to secure increased revenue. However, it's also easier said than done. Nick McHenry of OneShop joins the Main Street Matters webinar to talk about how to drive revenue by increasing the frequency at which your customers purchase and tips and tricks on how to do this. Heart on Main Stree…
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Tanya Rooney is a US-based real estate investor with experience in flipping properties, building a rental portfolio, and managing a short-term rental business. She is on the Self Wealth Real Estate podcast today to share her real estate investing journey and what it is like to be in short-term rentals today. Listen now to learn more about Tanya, th…
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Come explore of the US's premier downtown destinations, Stillwater, MN. Stillwater has everything going for it: gorgeous scenery, tremendous history, passionate communities, and local pride. It's no wonder that this Main Street and its independent retailers are thriving. Heart on Main Street Website: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/ Register for …
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How Luc's Team Manages The Dispositions Process for Bliss with Dispositions Managers Tammy & Katarina
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Tammy and Katarina are dispositions managers in our team – they are the ones who take care of what happens after we get properties under contract, so they have very good understanding of how these investments work and what it takes to keep the deal flow going. They are with us in today’s episode to help more real estate investors understand how the…
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Come take a trip down Route 66 to Pontiac, IL. In this episode, Patrick talks about his recent visit to Pontiac and how its history is on display throughout the downtown. Since Route 66 is so integral to the story of Pontiac, we take a little detour to talk about what Route 66 was, what it meant for towns that existed along it, why it's still a cul…
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In this episode of the Self Wealth Real Estate Podcast, we dive into the fascinating journey of Erwin Szeto, a seasoned real estate investor and realtor, formerly known as Mr. Hamilton. With his roots deeply planted in the Hamilton area, Erwin shares his transition from investing in Canada to exploring opportunities in the United States, offering a…
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Meet Kara Polyner! Kara is opening a new store in Ely, MN, called the Ely Mercantile. She has invited us into her store to get a first-hand account of what it's like to open a retail store. We will follow along month-by-month as Kara develops her concept and grows the Ely Mercantile into a staple of downtown Ely's life. This episode focuses on her …
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Alfonso Salemi of JAAG Properties is a Rent-to-Own expert in British Columbia. Over the years, Alfonso has done hundreds of Rent-to-Own deals and that helped him develop a passion to help more real estate investors understand the way these deals work and how the strategy can benefit all parties involved. Listen now to learn more about Alfonso’s bac…
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Episode 36: More Traffic Does NOT Mean More Sales with Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavens
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More Traffic Does NOT Mean More Sales with Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavens Join Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavens as she debunks the myth that more people through your door automatically translates to increased sales. You’ll learn why focusing on more profit rather than more traffic is the solution you’ve been looking for. Register now …
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Kory MacKinnon is a seasoned real estate investor, entrepreneur, and coach with years of experience investing in different asset classes with different strategies. Today, Kory is focused on coaching real estate investors to help them learn the best ways to grow their portfolios so they can break away from their 9-5. Listen now to learn more about K…
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We're going on a road trip! Come explore the retailers in the historic downtowns of Niles, MI, and Seymour, IN. Both of these towns are rich in history and culture and have fabulous retailers that are making a difference in their communities. Heart on Main Street Website: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/ Register for Upcoming Webinars: https://ww…
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Natalie Cloutier is an Ottawa-based real estate investor who has been using a very unique strategy to build properties and grow their portfolio. She and her husband started their real estate investing journey through house-hacking with the help of the Ottawa Construction Loan and that’s how they realized that they can make a business out of it. Lis…
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Travel with me to the shores of the Saginaw River and Lake Huron to see how the former lumber industry boomtown is thriving in the modern era. Heart on Main Street Website: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/ Register for Upcoming Webinars: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/education Buy Heart on Main Street Merch: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/…
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