Podcast
Hosted from Boulder, CO, The Market Meets Podcast introduces you to the people behind the marketplace; the owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders who are driving the real estate economy and transforming our community. Heidi and Rachel are successful commercial real estate brokers in Boulder, Colorado who work behind the scenes with business owners and landlords every day. They bear a unique insider perspective on the deals, and market trends that are happening right now and are excited to connect you with the individuals and companies that are driving the movement.
Longmont is Boulder County's Hot Spot for Commercial Redevelopment. Tune in to hear more about the exciting changes happening in Downtown with the ripple effects from there to the River District and beyond. We are joined on this episode by a native Longmontonian and Market Broker, Annie Larner. We explore redevelopment, updating transit infrastructure and mobility as well as exciting new businesses coming to Downtown!
Special Guest: Annie Larner.
Season 3
Longmont
Longmont is Boulder County’s Hot Spot for Commercial Redevelopment. Tune in to hear more about the exciting changes happening in Downtown with the ripple effects from there to the River District and beyond. We are joined on this episode by a native Longmontonian and Market Broker, Annie Larner. We explore redevelopment, updating transit infrastructure and mobility, as well as exciting new businesses like Hotel Longmont that are coming to Downtown!
Erie
Erie, Colorado has been growing rapidly over the last decade and isn’t slowing down. Learn more about where and how Erie is growing from the people that know it best, Julian Jacquin, Economic Development Director and the Commerical Brokers, Heidi Schamber and Rachel Rohrig from Market Real Estate.
Season 2
Foolish Craig’s
Beleza Coffee Bar
We had the pleasure of sitting down with the owners of Beleza Coffee Bar. Greg Lefcourt and Nafisa (Nafie) Ramos. We are inspired by their stories and how they got to where they are today. Greg started pouring coffee in this exact location of 2608 Broadway almost 20 years ago and since has helped influence the coffee culture and community of Boulder. Tune in this week to learn more about Greg’s journey to becoming the King of Caf!
Hurdle’s Jewelry
Hurdles Jewelry is the longest running business on the Pearl Street Mall. For over 75 years the Hurdle family has graced Boulder with its curated selection of diamonds to semi-precious gems to watches to vintage consignment pieces. This family treasure is located 1402 Pearl Street and has no plans of leaving. Listen in this week to learn about new jewelry trends like lab grown diamonds and more.
Dream City Tattoo
We visited with Jeremy Keith of Dream City Tattoo located in the lower level of 1200 Pearl. We learned all about how they created two thriving storefronts; one client, one tattoo and one piece of art at a time. We promise you don’t want to miss this episode. Listen in to learn more about the art of tattooing!
Jasper’s Splash Zone
Come and visit Jasper’s Splash Zone at 1720 Majestic Drive in Lafayette Colorado. Owner and Operator, Yvet Montiel, built a state of the art Dog Training, Boarding and Dock Jumping Facility. Named after Yvet’s late dog Jasper, this facility was created to promote a more special bond between dogs and their owners through fun and interactive activities. This business also provides doggy daycare 2.0 and doggy boarding.
Magoo’s CKC
This week we had the pleasure of meeting Jacob Maged, the owner, entrepreneur and sports card enthusiast of Magoo’s Cards, Kicks, and Clothes on Pearl Street. From high school dropout to the youngest entrepreneur on Pearl Street to the hottest spot for teens and CU Athletes alike, we promise you do not want to miss this week’s episode on Magoo’s Cards, Kicks and Clothes.
Mabel & Moss
Mabel & Moss is new to Boulder but not a new concept or company. Michele brought Mabel & Moss here from Louisville, KY and just opened here in Boulder. They offer a selection of carefully curated clothing and handcrafted items from new and independent labels. You will find those pieces for your closet that will last forever in style and in quality. With the feel good vibe attached knowing that you are supporting ethically sourced products made from sustainable fabrics. Follow Mabel & Moss here:
Timber Trade Company
Josh Greenley opened Timber Trade Company in Rino first but moved his store to Boulder in late 2021.His new location is at 1717 Pearl Street. Turns out, he believes 30s and 40’s year men are much more hip and with it in Boulder than in Denver. Now we know. With a passion for amazing craftsmanship and quality products, Josh curates the best inventory including Stetson hats and Japanese denim jeans that he hems in store for the perfect fit. Stop by his storefront, say hello, relax and get comfortable in the retro orange patio chairs and more importantly your new wardrobe!!
Pearl Convenience
We had the pleasure this week of meeting Dan and Ellen of Pearl Convenience, at 1640 Pearl Street . They are a mother and son team. Dan grew up outside Washington DC with the dream (and vision) of becoming an entrepreneur and opening a cash and carry business. You’ll have to listen in to hear the story of how Ellen started as a “silent” partner and now is quickly becoming the Jewish Mom of East Pearl. Also, you must follow these guys on social media to see what products are new to not only the store but to the USA. Ugh, we are hungry just thinking about it, better head over to Pearl Convenience.
Plante
Come visit Plante at 375 McCaslin Boulevard in Louisville, CO. This retail plant store is the creative culmination of Trevor Kuntz and Kyle Rutz’s horticulture and farming backgrounds. Together they are bringing the Louisville community more than just pretty houseplants with the creation of an educational (and fun) experience!
Paul’s Coffee & Tea
Come visit Paul’s Coffee and Tea at 956 W. Cherry Street in Louisville, CO with @rachelrohrig and @heidischamber. Paul Waitinas the owner and operator, started in the coffee biz 12 years ago to serve up the best hot drinks and eats to his most favorite town. Paul’s is a must-have, go-to staple in the Louisville community and has been working tirelessly since the #marshallfires to give back, one hot beverage at a time.
Season 1
Dan Garfinkel
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Dan Garfinkel is the co-founder of Finkel and Garf brewery in Boulder Colorado.
David Janowiec
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At a young age, growing up in northern Minnesota, he developed a love for building things through his father Bruce, a cabinet builder, and began using this trait to build his first business at the age of 24. David has held leadership positions in the private, public, and non-profit sectors with companies such as Life Time Fitness, the International Mountain Bike Association, and the University of Colorado Boulder. He serves on the board of directors for Boulder Hockey Club and has served on past boards for Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation and Colorado Youth Hockey Foundation. He attended both Bemidji State University and the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in Recreation Management. David, his wife Samantha and 2 kids Avery and Jacek live in Erie, Colorado. His favorite things are hockey, golf, baseball, fly-fishing, design, woodworking, cowboy boots, country music, flip flops and the water. (aka: Ice in the winter)
Isabelle McDevitt
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Isabel McDevitt is a social entrepreneur who has developed, launched, and operated five successful social ventures. She is an expert in community and government relations; as well as property acquisition and development. After 20+ years of experience focusing solely on integrating business practices into solutions to homelessness across the country, Isabel has extensive credibility and connections when it comes to the issue of homelessness and solutions to homelessness in the United States. Isabel currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Bridge House – a Colorado-based non profit organization dedicated to addressing homelessness. Since joining Bridge House in March of 2012, Isabel founded the Ready to Work program which breaks expensive cycles of homelessness, joblessness and incarceration through employment and housing. Isabel founded and manages two social enterprises including Community Table Kitchen and the Ready to Work outdoor crew. Isabel also oversees Bridge House’s basic needs programming called Path to Home which provides shelter and case management to over 100 unique homeless individuals each month. For 10 years, Isabel was a part of the senior leadership team for business development, government relations, and community engagement strategies at The Doe Fund, a transitional employment and housing organization serving homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals in New York City. At The Doe Fund, Isabel founded two ventures creating jobs in the fields of pest management and biodiesel conversion and ran several other social enterprises employing over 400 formerly homeless and jobless people. Since relocating to Boulder, Colorado in 2006, Isabel has served on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Wilderness Institute, as a partner with Social Ventures Partners of Boulder County, and as a chair of the Coordinating Committee of the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, and is a member of Boulder County’s Homeless Solutions Board. In 2017, she was accepted as a Livingston Fellow with the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. Isabel graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Sociology.
Jamie Nelson
Kathey Pear
Martin Church
Paul Dreyer
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M.A. in School Counseling, University of Northern Colorado
B.A. in Business Administration, University of Michigan
Born in South Africa, Paul moved to the United States as a small child, and has continued to seek out travel, adventure, and education ever since. A self-proclaimed “mercenary” educator and coach, Paul has had the opportunity to work with numerous organizations and to support a diverse spectrum of clients. Paul has worked throughout the world as a facilitator, curriculum designer, guide, expeditionary leader, risk management consultant, staff trainer, and team builder. Currently, Paul is the CEO of Avid4 Adventure, helping support the mission to empower kids to lead active and healthy lifestyles in the outdoors.
Peri Shaplow
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Peri started her career as a brand strategist in NYC where she worked at advertising agencies big and small. From Lucky Charms to Meow Mix, Red Lobster, TGI Fridays and Febreze, Peri has worked with some of the biggest and most loved brands in America. She’s held the position as Strategy Director at Grey in NYC and Barkley here in Boulder. Her ability to understand the hearts and minds of consumers has led to strategies that have created tremendous brand growth and helped the brands she’s guided get into cultural conversation. Peri is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Mandara, a premium line of CBD products paired with a one-of-a-kind wellness coach program. “I love to grow things because at my core I’m a nurturer. It’s part of why I find the brand work I do to be so gratifying.” Peri also serves on the board of Mother House, a residence for at-risk pregnant women here in Boulder, and is the local lead organizer for Cycle For Survival, the nation’s largest indoor cycling fundraiser supporting rare cancers in partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Ryan McCue
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Ryan has been building and creating since he was in diapers. Working with is father he gained experience in all aspects of construction and the trades. He gained a thorough understanding of the home building process and ultimately decided to continue his education and earned a degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from The University of Denver.
He has worked in Commercial, Multi-family and Single Family Residential Construction as well as being a licensed real estate broker. “I am saddened by the scale of waste in all construction industries. There is a way to build smarter and more in concert with our environment and I believe tiny homes are the solution.”
Ryan left the corporate construction industry to look for opportunities as a tiny home builder. He was immediately hooked and wanted to learn all he could about the new industry. “I wanted to know how they were building and what people were looking for in a tiny and why.”
After working with a local builder Ryan decided to break out on his own and find a way to continue to help in the tiny home movement. He discovered there were enough people looking to build their own tiny home but didn’t know everything they needed to get started or to finally complete their dreams of living tiny. Ryan started offering his services as a tiny house consultant helping those building their tiny home but needed some extra assistance and advice. Ryan quickly learned he could use his knowledge and skills in construction to support the tiny house movement in bigger ways. I want to show the world my vision of what tiny houses can offer and how they truly can change the world!
Simon Berger
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Simon Berger is the founder and CEO of Rooster Magazine and it’s affiliate businesses. He’s a simple man with simple ideas, who enjoys a good Fireball shot and has a refined palate for chips and salsa.
Skyler Sun & Kelsey Hill
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Skyler Sun:
Co-founder of Hi Noon, Skyler specializes in brand identity, art direction, and eating an entire bag of almonds in one sitting. Other skills include (but not limited to): ping pong, emotional depth, Chance the Rapper wiki, and organizing Colorado’s first design conference—Matchboxfest.com.
Kelsey Hill:
The better half of Hi Noon, Kelsey is known for her follow-up emails, web design, brand development, and ability to spot a pup approximately 13.2 miles away. Her passion for design is founded on the strong belief that design only works when the audience feels connected through empathy, ethos, and story-telling. Life Motto: All pups are good pups.
Whitney Elkins-Hutten
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Whitney is a real estate investor and personal finance trainer whose vision is to help thousands of families on their path towards financial independence. After purchasing her first rental in 2002, and hitting a home run, then nearly losing it all on her second deal, Whitney took control and figured out how to invest in real estate the right way. She realized that success must leave clues. So, she studied and replicated the very personal finance and wealth creation strategies the wealthy use to create financial freedom. Today, Whitney is a partner in $378M+ of real estate assets, including 3,000+ residential units (MF, MHP, SFR, and assisted living) and 1,430+ self-storage. In 2018, Whitney founded Ash Wealth, where she helps you develop the mindsets, skills, and strategies you need in order to take consistent and persistent action and drive massive progress towards your real estate and financial goals.
Isabelle McDevitt
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Isabel McDevitt is a social entrepreneur who has developed, launched, and operated five successful social ventures. She is an expert in community and government relations; as well as property acquisition and development. After 20+ years of experience focusing solely on integrating business practices into solutions to homelessness across the country, Isabel has extensive credibility and connections when it comes to the issue of homelessness and solutions to homelessness in the United States. Isabel currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Bridge House – a Colorado-based non profit organization dedicated to addressing homelessness. Since joining Bridge House in March of 2012, Isabel founded the Ready to Work program which breaks expensive cycles of homelessness, joblessness and incarceration through employment and housing. Isabel founded and manages two social enterprises including Community Table Kitchen and the Ready to Work outdoor crew. Isabel also oversees Bridge House’s basic needs programming called Path to Home which provides shelter and case management to over 100 unique homeless individuals each month. For 10 years, Isabel was a part of the senior leadership team for business development, government relations, and community engagement strategies at The Doe Fund, a transitional employment and housing organization serving homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals in New York City. At The Doe Fund, Isabel founded two ventures creating jobs in the fields of pest management and biodiesel conversion and ran several other social enterprises employing over 400 formerly homeless and jobless people. Since relocating to Boulder, Colorado in 2006, Isabel has served on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Wilderness Institute, as a partner with Social Ventures Partners of Boulder County, and as a chair of the Coordinating Committee of the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, and is a member of Boulder County’s Homeless Solutions Board. In 2017, she was accepted as a Livingston Fellow with the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. Isabel graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Sociology.
Jamie Nelson
Kathey Pear
Martin Church
Paul Dreyer
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M.A. in School Counseling, University of Northern Colorado
B.A. in Business Administration, University of Michigan
Born in South Africa, Paul moved to the United States as a small child, and has continued to seek out travel, adventure, and education ever since. A self-proclaimed “mercenary” educator and coach, Paul has had the opportunity to work with numerous organizations and to support a diverse spectrum of clients. Paul has worked throughout the world as a facilitator, curriculum designer, guide, expeditionary leader, risk management consultant, staff trainer, and team builder. Currently, Paul is the CEO of Avid4 Adventure, helping support the mission to empower kids to lead active and healthy lifestyles in the outdoors.
Peri Shaplow
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Peri started her career as a brand strategist in NYC where she worked at advertising agencies big and small. From Lucky Charms to Meow Mix, Red Lobster, TGI Fridays and Febreze, Peri has worked with some of the biggest and most loved brands in America. She’s held the position as Strategy Director at Grey in NYC and Barkley here in Boulder. Her ability to understand the hearts and minds of consumers has led to strategies that have created tremendous brand growth and helped the brands she’s guided get into cultural conversation. Peri is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Mandara, a premium line of CBD products paired with a one-of-a-kind wellness coach program. “I love to grow things because at my core I’m a nurturer. It’s part of why I find the brand work I do to be so gratifying.” Peri also serves on the board of Mother House, a residence for at-risk pregnant women here in Boulder, and is the local lead organizer for Cycle For Survival, the nation’s largest indoor cycling fundraiser supporting rare cancers in partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Ryan McCue
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Ryan has been building and creating since he was in diapers. Working with is father he gained experience in all aspects of construction and the trades. He gained a thorough understanding of the home building process and ultimately decided to continue his education and earned a degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from The University of Denver.
He has worked in Commercial, Multi-family and Single Family Residential Construction as well as being a licensed real estate broker. “I am saddened by the scale of waste in all construction industries. There is a way to build smarter and more in concert with our environment and I believe tiny homes are the solution.”
Ryan left the corporate construction industry to look for opportunities as a tiny home builder. He was immediately hooked and wanted to learn all he could about the new industry. “I wanted to know how they were building and what people were looking for in a tiny and why.”
After working with a local builder Ryan decided to break out on his own and find a way to continue to help in the tiny home movement. He discovered there were enough people looking to build their own tiny home but didn’t know everything they needed to get started or to finally complete their dreams of living tiny. Ryan started offering his services as a tiny house consultant helping those building their tiny home but needed some extra assistance and advice. Ryan quickly learned he could use his knowledge and skills in construction to support the tiny house movement in bigger ways. I want to show the world my vision of what tiny houses can offer and how they truly can change the world!
Simon Berger
Skyler Sun & Kelsey Hill
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Skyler Sun:
Co-founder of Hi Noon, Skyler specializes in brand identity, art direction, and eating an entire bag of almonds in one sitting. Other skills include (but not limited to): ping pong, emotional depth, Chance the Rapper wiki, and organizing Colorado’s first design conference—Matchboxfest.com.
Kelsey Hill:
The better half of Hi Noon, Kelsey is known for her follow-up emails, web design, brand development, and ability to spot a pup approximately 13.2 miles away. Her passion for design is founded on the strong belief that design only works when the audience feels connected through empathy, ethos, and story-telling. Life Motto: All pups are good pups.
Whitney Elkins-Hutten
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Whitney is a real estate investor and personal finance trainer whose vision is to help thousands of families on their path towards financial independence. After purchasing her first rental in 2002, and hitting a home run, then nearly losing it all on her second deal, Whitney took control and figured out how to invest in real estate the right way. She realized that success must leave clues. So, she studied and replicated the very personal finance and wealth creation strategies the wealthy use to create financial freedom. Today, Whitney is a partner in $378M+ of real estate assets, including 3,000+ residential units (MF, MHP, SFR, and assisted living) and 1,430+ self-storage. In 2018, Whitney founded Ash Wealth, where she helps you develop the mindsets, skills, and strategies you need in order to take consistent and persistent action and drive massive progress towards your real estate and financial goals.