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At 32, after experiencing a number of health failures that almost took her life, Randi Brandt was told she would be permantly wheel chair bound.

She won the fight for her life, but now her second fight began. The fight to take back control of her body. 

Randi shares the details to this incredible journey that goes back four years. A journey that eventually paved the way for children who needed a safe, temporary home. 

She shares the challenges and rewards of becoming a caretaker, and what it's like for children being transitioned to foster care.

And, like anybody who's life has almost been cut short, Randi has big plans to give back to help make future generations confident and independent. 

Enjoy the incredible story of our friend, Randi Brandt. 

Reach out to Randi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-brandt-5a891252/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Randi-Brandt/2316504/

Quotes:

"Crap happens. Been there done that. You can get through it. I was told I'd never walk again. Well, hold my beer, watch this."

"We don't know why we don't know how, by me being able to look at my legs in that mirror, all of a sudden, my left foot moved, my right foot moved."

"Yes it costs money, but it's the cost of being a parent. It's what you do."

At 32, after experiencing a number of health failures that almost took her life, Randi Brandt was told she would be permantly wheel chair bound.

She won the fight for her life, but now her second fight began. The fight to take back control of her body. 

Randi shares the details to this incredible journey that goes back four years. A journey that eventually paved the way for children who needed a safe, temporary home. 

She shares the challenges and rewards of becoming a caretaker, and what it's like for children being transitioned to foster care.

And, like anybody who's life has almost been cut short, Randi has big plans to give back to help make future generations confident and independent. 

Enjoy the incredible story of our friend, Randi Brandt. 

Reach out to Randi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-brandt-5a891252/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Randi-Brandt/2316504/

Quotes:

"Crap happens. Been there done that. You can get through it. I was told I'd never walk again. Well, hold my beer, watch this."

"We don't know why we don't know how, by me being able to look at my legs in that mirror, all of a sudden, my left foot moved, my right foot moved."

"Yes it costs money, but it's the cost of being a parent. It's what you do."

The founder of RE/MAX Results, the largest RE/MAX franchise in the country, is our guest today, and John Collopy never fails to entertain and inspire. 

In his book, The Reward of Knowing, John details a life of abuse, trouble, and addiction. And he dives deep into a few of those stories on today's episode. 

Stories that include leaving home as a teenager, and going to school while working a full time job. 

Stories that include beating up a police officer, hitch hiking to California, and living within the counter culture of the 70's. 

He then transitions into the moment his life started turning around and how he discovered a passion for real estate. A path leading him to where he is today, owner of the most successful RE/MAX franchise in the country. A franchise Will and Sarah love, and they explain why. 

And we can't forget about the roots of the Results Foundation, and the impact it is making on the Twin Cities. 

Get ready for an episode you won't be able to pause as we sit down with John Collopy. 

Links:

The Results Foundation: https://www.resultsfoundation.net/

The Reward of Knowing: https://www.amazon.com/Reward-Knowing-John-Collopy/dp/1599328453/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10R5DUYUBI64H&keywords=john+collopy&qid=1657215318&sprefix=john+collop%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-1

The founder of RE/MAX Results, the largest RE/MAX franchise in the country, is our guest today, and John Collopy never fails to entertain and inspire. 

In his book, The Reward of Knowing, John details a life of abuse, trouble, and addiction. And he dives deep into a few of those stories on today's episode. 

Stories that include leaving home as a teenager, and going to school while working a full time job. 

Stories that include beating up a police officer, hitch hiking to California, and living within the counter culture of the 70's. 

He then transitions into the moment his life started turning around and how he discovered a passion for real estate. A path leading him to where he is today, owner of the most successful RE/MAX franchise in the country. A franchise Will and Sarah love, and they explain why. 

And we can't forget about the roots of the Results Foundation, and the impact it is making on the Twin Cities. 

Get ready for an episode you won't be able to pause as we sit down with John Collopy. 

Links:

The Results Foundation: https://www.resultsfoundation.net/

The Reward of Knowing: https://www.amazon.com/Reward-Knowing-John-Collopy/dp/1599328453/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10R5DUYUBI64H&keywords=john+collopy&qid=1657215318&sprefix=john+collop%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-1

Ryan Fischer's journey from high school valedictorian to leader of his own very successful real estate team was anything but smooth.

There were many bumps along the way. 

Carrying heavy student loan debt out of school, this new chiropractor found out the hard way that establishing himself was going to demand patience. 

As he describes in today's podcast, the load of student debt along with a mortgage payment was too much for a starting chiropractor. 

But with hard work he slowing built a practice, and business that extended outside of the Cities. 

Through this journey, though, he discovered real estate. He explains the pressures of carrying two careers at once, and why he made the transition to full time real estate agent. 

He has since married the woman of his dreams, started a family, and built one of the most successful real estate teams in Minnesota. 

Today, the story of Ryan Fishsticks -- um, sorry -- we mean, Fischer.

Follow Ryan:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealtorRyanFischer
Email: [email protected]

Ryan Fischer's journey from high school valedictorian to leader of his own very successful real estate team was anything but smooth.

There were many bumps along the way. 

Carrying heavy student loan debt out of school, this new chiropractor found out the hard way that establishing himself was going to demand patience. 

As he describes in today's podcast, the load of student debt along with a mortgage payment was too much for a starting chiropractor. 

But with hard work he slowing built a practice, and business that extended outside of the Cities. 

Through this journey, though, he discovered real estate. He explains the pressures of carrying two careers at once, and why he made the transition to full time real estate agent. 

He has since married the woman of his dreams, started a family, and built one of the most successful real estate teams in Minnesota. 

Today, the story of Ryan Fishsticks -- um, sorry -- we mean, Fischer.

Follow Ryan:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealtorRyanFischer
Email: [email protected]

Joe Mottlow and Will Huffman have shared a lot of life together since their first meeting at TruGreen. 

But on June 15th, 5 years ago, Joe got his first indication that something was wrong. 

He kept waking up in puddles of sweat. 

After days of toughing this out, he made a trip to Fairview to discover things were not right. His bloodwork was off, and his spleen was the size of two fists. 

Then the diagnosis. Leukemia ALL, a blood cancer. 

The battle begins and Joe Joe Tough was born. 

The chemo shed 30 pounds over a two week period. 

But even during the intense chemotherapy treatments, he still found a way to have fun during his stay. That's Joe's nature, to make the most out of any situation. 

Over the last 5 years, he's battled and beat cancer not once, not twice, but five times. 

This episode is about resiliency, optimism, and how a community continues to help Joe Mottlow win his battle against cancer.

Learn more and connect with Joe Joe Tough here: https://www.facebook.com/joe.joe.mottlow/

Joe Mottlow and Will Huffman have shared a lot of life together since their first meeting at TruGreen. 

But on June 15th, 5 years ago, Joe got his first indication that something was wrong. 

He kept waking up in puddles of sweat. 

After days of toughing this out, he made a trip to Fairview to discover things were not right. His bloodwork was off, and his spleen was the size of two fists. 

Then the diagnosis. Leukemia ALL, a blood cancer. 

The battle begins and Joe Joe Tough was born. 

The chemo shed 30 pounds over a two week period. 

But even during the intense chemotherapy treatments, he still found a way to have fun during his stay. That's Joe's nature, to make the most out of any situation. 

Over the last 5 years, he's battled and beat cancer not once, not twice, but five times. 

This episode is about resiliency, optimism, and how a community continues to help Joe Mottlow win his battle against cancer.

Learn more and connect with Joe Joe Tough here: https://www.facebook.com/joe.joe.mottlow/

Today we really get into the WOO WOO, and we know, after listening to this episode, you'll reconsider what you thought was WOO WOO, and actually give today's topic a try. 

And we're talking about dialing in, and really listening to, your intuition. 

Kelsey Erickson blends spirituality with strategy to find your purpose. 

How do you combine your passion and your day-to-day career?

How do you get your brain to take action?

Prepare to connect with your highest self. 

Prepare to see things differently

Connect with Everme + Co

https://evermeandco.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everme.and.co/

Magical Quotes:

The logical mind wants to know exactly the logic behind everything and why this is happening and why I would take action on this. But you really don't. It really doesn't matter.

Sometimes about WOO WOO stuff it's just like when in the hell am I going to do that? Like what am I doing to do with my crystals? Am I supposed to take those out in the middle of a conference room and put them on the table? Yes, the answer is yes!

Just following intuition is the path of ease vs. me just trying to be controlling and figure out everything, problem-solve everything, and force everything. 

If you think this is WOO WOO, you're at the exact moment where you need to stop and open your mind up to what it is that you're learning because you're experiencing resistance. This is the key to unlocking whatever is next for you. 

Today we really get into the WOO WOO, and we know, after listening to this episode, you'll reconsider what you thought was WOO WOO, and actually give today's topic a try. 

And we're talking about dialing in, and really listening to, your intuition. 

Kelsey Erickson blends spirituality with strategy to find your purpose. 

How do you combine your passion and your day-to-day career?

How do you get your brain to take action?

Prepare to connect with your highest self. 

Prepare to see things differently

Connect with Everme + Co

https://evermeandco.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everme.and.co/

Magical Quotes:

The logical mind wants to know exactly the logic behind everything and why this is happening and why I would take action on this. But you really don't. It really doesn't matter.

Sometimes about WOO WOO stuff it's just like when in the hell am I going to do that? Like what am I doing to do with my crystals? Am I supposed to take those out in the middle of a conference room and put them on the table? Yes, the answer is yes!

Just following intuition is the path of ease vs. me just trying to be controlling and figure out everything, problem-solve everything, and force everything. 

If you think this is WOO WOO, you're at the exact moment where you need to stop and open your mind up to what it is that you're learning because you're experiencing resistance. This is the key to unlocking whatever is next for you.