HEATHER EWING: The CRE RUNdown
Are you intrigued by Commercial Real Estate? Join Heather Ewing, CCIM each week as she dives into CRE trends, Deals, and Developments throughout Madison, WI. Learn the crucial role of Mindset in CRE and Marathons! Success leaves Clues.
Episodes
75 episodes
Ep. 75 Aaron Hendon - How Ten Minutes Of Meditation Builds Calm And Better Sales
We peel back the layers of mindfulness with Aaron Hendon and get real about why so many high performers stay stuck in worry even when life looks “good” on paper. We break meditation down into practical, no-fluff habits that build calm, presence...
Ep. 74 Stillness is the New Strength: A Smarter Path to Executive Performance
We explore how high performers can reset from constant fight or flight to a calmer, stronger baseline using breath, community, sleep, and purpose. Pete Miller shares practical tools, from neuromuscular resets to eye-movement drills, and makes a...
Ep. 73 How Danny Gould Navigates Market Cycles and Builds Investor Confidence
Ep. 72 Pivoting with Purpose: How Ashley Cao Built A Career in Lending
Ep 71 Heather Ewing - Unforeseen Circumstances and Crossing the Finish Line at the 2025 Chicago Marathon.
Ep. 70 Dr. Pat Boulogne - Discipline as Freedom: Dr. Pat on Energy, Endurance, and AI
We explore how to turn vague goals into clear maps, protect energy with simple systems, and finish big moments strong on the course and at work. Dr. Pat shares practical tools: nine before nine, visualization, focused recovery, and how to use A...
Ep. 69 Maggie Porter Kratz - The Power of Community Giving
Maggie Porter Kratz of United Way of Dane County shares how philanthropy creates meaningful community impact through strategic giving. We explore how United Way addresses systemic barriers and prevention strategies while offering various tax-ef...
Ep. 68 Georgy Marrero - Baseball Town to Silicon Valley: How a $1000 Gamble Paid Off
Georgy Marrero shares his fascinating journey from AI engineer at Meta and Amazon to successful commercial real estate investor and developer, revealing how he applies his deep tech background to revolutionize the CRE space.• Made the l...
Ep. 67 Scott Browning -The Surprising Link Between Endurance and Career Growth
Scott Browning joins us to explore the powerful connection between endurance athletics and success in competitive business fields like commercial real estate. We dive deep into how the marathon mindset creates mental toughness that translates d...
Ep. 66 Laura Dohanes - The Art of Exit Strategy: Tax Planning Beyond Numbers
In this episode, Laura Dohanes shares how her early passion for reading contracts evolved into a nationwide tax planning practice serving investors and business owners. With experience defending over 3,000 IRS audits, she emphasizes why plannin...
Ep. 65 Luis Frias - Beyond Mailbox Money: Building Legacy Through Multifamily Investments
In this episode, Luis Frias, Principal of Caltech's Capital Group, shares his journey from broker to multifamily investor managing over $140M in assets. Driven by a desire for time freedom after the birth of his son, Luis discusses how his brok...
Ep. 64 Dr. Nkem Ezeamama - Feel the Fear and Invest Anyway: Breaking Free of Career Limitations
What does it take to transform from a successful physician to a real estate entrepreneur helping others build wealth? Dr. Nkem reveals the mindset shifts that changed everything.Dr. Nkem's journey began as an ER physician facing the har...
Ep. 63 Gita Faust - Smart Accounting Creates Wealth in Commercial Real Estate
Money isn't just about what's in the bank—it's about the mindset that gets it there and keeps it growing. Gita Faust, owner of Fast Track Consulting, reveals how proper accounting transforms commercial real estate profitability beyond simple bo...
Ep. 62 Wayne Hickey - Reimagining Family Entertainment: Wayne Hickey's Interactive Adventure
Ep. 61 Julius Bieliauskas - Find Your Fundamentals and Watch Your Business Thrive
Clarity beats complexity every time. That's the refreshing message from Julius Bieliauskas, a content marketing strategist who's spent eight years helping professionals build authentic personal brands that drive results.In this conversa...
Ep. 60 Gabe Einhorn — The Inner Game of CRE: Resilience, Discipline & Drive to Build
This episode features an inspiring conversation with Gabe Einhorn, a rising commercial real estate professional and founder of the faith-based clothing brand “Praise.” Gabe shares the highs and lows of his journey, like going 14 months without ...
Ep. 59 Zane Schartz – The Legacy Ledger: Faith-Driven Wealth Through Real Estate
In this episode of CRE RUNdown, host Heather sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Zane Schartz to explore the deeper "why" behind wealth building. Zane shares how his mission to help others attain financial freedom is rooted in ...
Ep. 58 Tim Dowling - Igniting Growth Through Perseverance and Purpose in Business
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and visionary Tim Dowling to explore his journey of building meaningful businesses rooted in the heart of Buda. Tim shares how perseverance and purpose have shaped his approach to busines...
Ep. 57 Risa Haasbroek - Tame the Dragon
In this transformative episode, we explore the art of taming the wild emotional dragons that often hold us back such as fear, doubt, anger, and procrastination and turning them into powerful allies. With a blend of storytelling, science, and so...
Ep. 56 Allison S. Weiss - Women Speak CRE: Bridging the Gender Gap in Real Estate
Join us for an engaging episode featuring Allison Weiss, an inspiring leader in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. As the founder of CRE Recruiting and Women Speak CRE, Allison shares her unique journey, the imperative of storytelling i...
Ep. 55 Cyndi Peach - How to Cultivate a Winning Mindset in Real Estate
Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Cindy Peach, a former tech professional who boldly transitioned into the multifaceted realm of commercial real estate. She shares her captivating journey of recognizing the potential for cr...
Ep. 54 Mustafa Ladha - Unlocking Financial Freedom Through Real Estate and Mindset Shifts
What if you could shift your mindset and unlock the key to financial independence? Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of Mustafa Ladha, who traded a promising career in genetics and pharmaceuticals for the realm of real estate inve...
Ep. 53 Levi Blum - Harnessing LinkedIn for Commercial Real Estate Success and Entrepreneurial Growth
What happens when a tech-savvy individual transitions into the world of commercial real estate debt? Discover the fascinating journey of Levi Blum, who went from selling office equipment to building his own debt financing LLC, proving that resi...
Ep. 52 Denise Graziano - Leadership Mastery and Navigating Workplace Generational Dynamics
What if you could transform your career and personal growth by tackling self-sabotaging behaviors? Join us as we engage with Denise Graziano, a leading expert in organizational transformation and growth. She shares her invaluable insights on na...
Ep. 51 Margo Masri - From Financial Adversity to Empowerment and Transformative Leadership
What if transforming your financial stress into empowerment was more achievable than you thought? Join us as we sit down with the inspiring Margo Masry, a formidable CFO from New Jersey who recounts her personal journey from financial adversity...