Edina-SW Minneapolis Advice Givers (R) | Inspiring Entrepreneurs & Leaders in Edina, Minnesota
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsEdina-SW Minneapolis ADVICE GIVERS (R) shines a spotlight on the thought leaders and entrepreneurs in Edina, Minnesota. These men and women are problem solvers for their business and community, and freely share their journey with host Tim Murphy.
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Ep 14: Victoria Dance Productions where Kids Can be Unique, Quirky, and Geeky in a Judgement Free Zone
May 31, 2017 20:24 - 30 minutes - 26.2 MBVictoria McNamara, owner of Victoria Dance Productions, came to Edina 24 years ago with some fire in her belly! She had one goal: To be the best dance instructor in Edina. Period. She wanted to win dance competitions both locally and beyond. She wanted to be known as the best. But along the way she learned some valuable lessons about dance, kids and life. Hear how her focus has changed, when it changed, and what brings her the most joy in life today. Victoria Dance Productions is not your o...
Ep 13: College Nannies + Tutors + Sitters = Role models, coaches and friends... Giving you time to get it done.
May 23, 2017 11:43 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBFor over a decade Laura Davis has taken what used to be a time consuming and stressful process for parents and turned it into an enjoyable experience. College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors doesn't just provide quality childcare and educational help, but mentors, role-models, and friendship for children giving parents the peace of mind they need to maintain a busy life. College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors is an idea born out of the needs of its owner, Laura Davis. Her personal touch as a mo...
Ep 12: Complete Car Care Means Putting Relationships First at Murphy Automotive
May 16, 2017 06:30 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBTim R Murphy has earned a reputation as one of the most respected business owners in Edina. His approach to Complete Car Care starts with the customer's needs first, and no more. His four locations will never push anything more than what the customer absolutely needs to keep their car in optimum condition. This is the attitude, from customers to employees, that has driven every aspect of Tim Murphy's life. But his caring and trusting attitude have now gone beyond atuo care to outreach world-...
Ep 11: Food that Gives Parents 'Peas of Mind'
May 09, 2017 04:30 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBShe needed help feeding her kids nutritious food they would actually eat. Common problem for almost all parents, right? So this mom turned to her friend Jill for help. Jill Litwin not only made delicious vegetable recipes that were actually fun to eat for her friend's child, but it also turned that moment into something that would help thousands of parents across the nation. Peas of Mind believes all food can be fun, and that goes for vegetables, too. From Veggie tots to Peas of Pi Pizza, pa...
Ep 10: Company Team Building Reimagined at Edina's Escape Frenzy
May 02, 2017 20:00 - 15 minutes - 15 MBEdina's Escape Frenzy gives companies, friends and family a chance to solve bigger-than-life puzzles in fun and pressure-packed escape rooms! From CSI to a haunted house, there's a real sense of accomplishment once you've made it out! Owner Dorian Anderson gives us the history behind Escape Frenzy, and the incredible detail that goes into her four escape rooms. She also explains why Escape Frenzy is the perfect place to watch employees bond while they work as a team to solve detailed, but fu...
Ep 9: Trusted Mortgage Lender - Dedicated to a Lifetime of Serving
April 26, 2017 05:20 - 24 minutes - 21.7 MBLife happened early in Carrie Guarrero's life. She started in the mortgage industry at age 11 because she was "cute enough to get into apartment buildings," and a few short years later started having children. Today, with family at the center of her life, Carrie runs one of the most successful mortgage agencies in the Minneapolis area, Fairway Independent Mortgage http://www.cghomeloanpartners.com/. It's her life experience and love for family that drives the care and compassion she has for ...
Ep 8: Assisted Living Like You Never Left Home
April 18, 2017 04:30 - 18 minutes - 15.4 MBAurora on France provides unrivaled vibrant care for seniors in the heart of Edina. Take a journey through this incredible facility by the people who know it best. Tim sits down with Campus Administrator Cherie Camuel, and Executive Director Barbara Mekenye, and talks about how senior care has been elevated to a whole new level in this new, massive facility. Subscribe to the Advice Givers (R) podcast here: Stitcher iTunes Interested in becoming a guest on Advice Givers? www....
Episode 7: Edina Custom Cabinet Maker: Living the American Dream
April 11, 2017 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.7 MBMeet a man who, 17 years ago, came to America with no job, no family, no friends, and knew no English except for "Hello, how are you?" Since then he has become one of Edina's premiere craftsman of fine furniture. Hear Dmitry Ivanovs incredible story on Episode 7 of Advice Givers (R). In this episode you will learn: How he got his first job even though he didn't know a lick of English. Why building custom furniture is his passion Why custom furniture is important Where he sees h...
Ep 6: Lee Hersh "FitFoodieFinds"
April 04, 2017 21:09 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBLee Hersh started her passion for fitness and food while still in college. A passion that continues today within the pages of FitFoodieFinds.com, a website she publishes entirely from her SW Minneapolis home. In this episode of Advice Givers (R), you'll learn: Lee's mission with FitFoodieFinds Her strengths and weaknesses when it comes to producing content for her blog How her website has branched into other ventures Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes: Stitcher: http:...
Ep 5: I'm a Ninja
March 28, 2017 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.3 MBGrowing up doesn’t have to mean you have to give up your childhood passions. Sarah Schoback and Hunter Guerard, two of the three owners of Obstacle Academy, trace their love of movement back to their childhoods. “Human movement is cool,” says Guerard. He watched a lot of Power Rangers and Jackie Chan as a kid, and wanted to be a stuntman or a gymnast when he grew up. He thought that gymnastics, skateboarding, wrestling, and even figure skating were cool. Schoback’s father got her started o...
Ep 4: Her Dream of Returning to Edina Came True
March 21, 2017 05:30 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBShe put on her first pair of skates at the age of 3, and has never taken them off. And now, the ultimate dream of returning to Edina has come true for Sami Reber. Her hockey career has taken her from Edina High School to Harvard, to an assistant coaching job at University of Minnesota Duluth, and now back to Edina High School as head coach of the girl's hockey team. In this interview you'll learn: *How Sami balanced sports and academics at Edina High School *How she ultimately ended ...
Ep 3 - What Edina Empolyers are Looking for
March 01, 2017 04:35 - 34 minutes - 28.4 MBEdina's Mary Younggren, owner of Advent Talent Group (www.AdventTalentGroup.com), has a passion for helping people that stretches all the way back to career day at Penn Jr High School in Bloomington. Find out what happen on that day that changed her life, and who she is today. On this episode, you'll learn: What to focus on to be successful in any business Why employers and entrepreneurs outside of Minnesota love to recruit Minnesota workers If she had to do all over again, th...
Ep 2 When a Hobby Becomes a Business
February 26, 2017 21:21 - 33 minutes - 35.5 MBKimberly Senn (Senn & Sons) had an amazing life in San Francisco. Great job, great husband, but one problem. What many would consider a dream job working in advertising with Fortune 500 companies, wasn't everything for her. She was getting restless. She wanted more. And that's when it happened --- she got pregnant. Listen to what happened during Kimberly's pregnancy through the birth of her child that transformed her life from corporate employee to entrepreneur. In this episode, you'll lear...
Ep 1 - The Journey Ahead
February 22, 2017 05:51 - 16 minutes - 16 MBThis is a podcast that celebrates the leaders, businesses, and entrepreneurs of Edina, Minnesota! Host Tim Murphy and producer Dave Lawson explore what this podcast is all about and what's ahead. In this episode you will learn: Why Tim wants to shine a spotlight on the amazing community of Edina His background as an entrepreneur What he wants us all to learn about business and leadership Why Dave is excited and how he's teaching his son to be an entrepreneur Who we will talk to ...