In this episode of The Local Lens, Jamie Forrest interviews Seth Malott, a veteran real estate agent based in Rapid City with over 17 years of experience. Seth opens up about his path into real estate, local market dynamics, and the impact of external forces like the Air Force base and short-term rentals. What truly sets him apart is his mission-driven mindset—he’s deeply involved in community efforts like Tour Delights and hosts the Sober City podcast, where he shares powerful stories of recovery and hope. Whether you're in real estate or just looking for life inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Hosted by: Jamie Forrest

👤 Guest: Seth Malott – Realtor & Community Advocate Seth Malott brings over 17 years of real estate experience and a heart for service to his work. Based in Rapid City, he combines real estate knowledge with a strong sense of community, reflected in his podcast Sober City and various outreach programs.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Seth's unique journey into real estate ✔️ Market insights for buyers and sellers in Rapid City

✔️ How the Air Force base influences the local housing market

✔️ The rising challenges of vacation rentals

✔️ Creative marketing strategies for real estate success

✔️ Tour Delights: Combining home tours with community giving

✔️ Why Seth started the Sober City podcast

✔️ Positivity, gratitude, and resilience as tools for life

📇 Connect with Seth Malott:

📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sethsgrams/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/searchwithseth/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sobercitypod

🎙 Follow Jamie Forrest:

🌎 Website → https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/JamieEXPRealty

🔗 LinkedIn → https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/
🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!

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In this episode of The Local Lens, host Jamie Forrest speaks with Kelsie Ehresmann, founder of Crafted Interiors and a 21-year veteran of the interior design industry. Kelsie shares her journey from aspiring designer to local business owner and talks about current trends, creating meaningful client experiences, and why professional installation is crucial to successful design. Whether you’re redesigning a room or seeking new ideas, this episode is packed with tips to help you transform your home with purpose and style.

🎧 Hosted by: Jamie Forrest

👤 Guest: Kelsie Ehresmann – Founder of Crafted Interiors Kelsie Ehresmann is an expert interior designer known for combining style and function through personalized design. At her Aberdeen-based studio, Crafted Interiors, she helps clients turn their houses into dream homes.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Kelsie’s 21-year journey in interior design

✔️ What makes a great customer experience in design

✔️ Today’s most popular interior design trends

✔️ The critical role of installation in any project

✔️ Inspiration through real-life projects and client stories

📇 Connect with Kelsie Ehresmann:

🌐 Website → https://craftedinteriorssd.com/

📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kelsieehresmann/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsie-ehresmann-88b82b342/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/kelsie.ehresmann/

🎙 Follow Jamie Forrest:

🌎 Website → https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/JamieEXPRealty

🔗 LinkedIn → https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!

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In this episode of The Local Lens, Jamie Forrest interviews Nash Colberg, a Licensed Real Estate Agent from Watertown, South Dakota. Nash shares his journey into the industry—shaped by a family legacy in sales, a pivotal college project, and the guidance of key mentors. He dives into practical tips for property renovations, discusses trends in the local market, and highlights the challenges first-time buyers face. Nash also introduces The Growing Business Collective, a local initiative he co-founded that promotes South Dakota businesses and community stories through high-impact video content.

🎧 Hosted by: Jamie Forrest

👤 Guest: Nash Colberg – Licensed Real Estate Agent, Haugan Nelson Realty

Nash Colberg is a passionate real estate professional who brings a unique blend of family-rooted sales experience and creative community vision to his work. A licensed agent with Haugan Nelson Realty, Nash is committed to helping clients make informed decisions in the Watertown real estate market. Beyond his professional role, Nash co-founded The Growing Business Collective, a local media initiative that shines a light on positive stories and business growth across South Dakota.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ How Nash got started in real estate

✔️ Renovation tips for maximizing property value

✔️ What’s happening in the Watertown housing market

✔️ Overview of The Growing Business Collective

✔️ First-time home buyer challenges and solutions

✔️ How to collaborate with Nash on real estate or creative projects

📇 Connect with Nash Colberg:

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nash-colberg-32796522b/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/nash.colberg.9/

🌐 Website → https://www.haugannelson.com/

🎙 Follow Jamie Forrest:

🌎 Website → https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/JamieEXPRealty

🔗 LinkedIn → https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!

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In this episode of The Local Lens, host Jamie Forrest speaks with Skyler Vearrier, Comfort Advisor at Climate Control, a family-run HVAC business with over 25 years of service in Northeast South Dakota and Southeast North Dakota. Skyler shares his expertise in home comfort solutions, discussing everything from air quality improvements to the latest HVAC technologies. They explore the importance of regular maintenance, the benefits of advanced tools like connected thermostats, and how Skyler’s personalized consultations help homeowners and realtors optimize their clients' indoor comfort. From whole-home humidifiers to transferable warranties, this episode is packed with insights on keeping homes comfortable year-round.

🎧 Hosted by: Jamie Forrest

👤 Guest: Skyler Vearrier – Comfort Advisor at Climate Control

Skyler Vearrier is a driven Comfort Advisor at Climate Control, Inc., specializing in customized HVAC solutions that elevate home comfort and energy efficiency. Based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, he combines technical expertise with a personal touch, building lasting relationships and staying active in the community through local events and outreach.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Skyler's role and the services offered by Climate Control

✔️ The value of superior customer service and a satisfaction guarantee

✔️ Annual HVAC maintenance and its importance for pet owners

✔️ How to improve air quality with humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air purifiers

✔️ Leveraging smart technologies like connected thermostats and leak detection systems

✔️ The importance of warranties, including lifetime furnace and 25-year warranties

✔️ The benefits of personalized HVAC consultations for realtors and homeowners

📇 Connect with Skyler Vearrier:

🌐 Website → https://www.cruiseplannersaberdeen.com/

📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/skylervearrier/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyler-vearrier-7b0795a6/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/cruiseplannersofaberdeen

🎙 Follow Jamie Forrest:

🌎 Website → https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/JamieEXPRealty

🔗 LinkedIn → https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

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What makes the Black Hills a prime real estate market? In this episode of The Local Lens, Jamie Forrest interviews Cheri St. Pierre, an expert in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana real estate. Cheri shares how she transitioned from psychology into real estate, the market trends shaping the region, and valuable tips for investors, buyers, and sellers.

👤 Featuring: 💰 Cheri St. Pierre – Real Estate Professional, Black Hills Expert

⭐ Guest Bio: With over two decades of experience in real estate across South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana, Cheri St. Pierre is a trusted name in the industry. Her background in educational psychology and counseling has given her a unique perspective on understanding clients' needs and guiding them toward successful real estate decisions. Cheri is passionate about investment opportunities, vacation rentals, and uncovering hidden gems in the Black Hills region.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ The evolution of the Black Hills real estate market

✔️ How Cheri’s background in psychology gives her an edge in real estate

✔️ Why technology is changing the real estate landscape

✔️ Best locations for vacation rental and land investments

✔️ Top mistakes buyers and sellers make – and how to avoid them!

📇 Connect with Cheri St. Pierre:

🌎 Website → https://www.hillsrealestateteam.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/cheristpierre/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/cheristpierre/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheristpierre/

🎙 Follow Jamie Forrest:

🌎 Website → https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/JamieEXPRealty

🔗 LinkedIn → https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/
💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Beau Braunger

In this episode of the Local Lens, host Jamie Forrest interviews Beau Braunger, a senior associate and president of the management division at NAI United, with over 16 years of experience in commercial real estate. Beau shares his journey into the field, the evolution of technology in real estate, valuable advice for first-time and seasoned investors, and the importance of specialization in commercial brokerage. He also discusses challenges faced by food service establishments, the importance of work-life balance, and long-term goals in his career. The episode concludes with Beau offering practical tips for aspiring agents and property managers.

🗣️Notable Quotes:

“There's so many hours in a day but you need to find that balance in there that keeps everybody, including yourself happy.”

📇Connecting with Beau Braunger

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeauBraungerUnitedCommercial?_rdc=2&_rdr

Website: https://www.naiunited.com/agents/beau%20-braunger%2C%20ccim/

🎙️Connecting with Jamie Forrest:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamieEXPRealty

LinkedIn: https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

Website: https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest: Tony BachmanIn this episode of The Local Lens, host Jamie Forrest interviews Tony Bachman, a seasoned real estate agent and broker owner from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. With over 15 years in the industry and impressive sales milestones, Tony shares his path to success, including his late start in real estate at age 44, and the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. They dive into Tony's community involvement, his passion for riding motorcycles and running a chainsaw, and his tips for new agents and clients. Tony also discusses the current trends in the Sioux Falls real estate market, the importance of understanding local market trends, and the impact of interest rates on buyers and sellers. The episode closes with Tony sharing practical advice for navigating the real estate landscape and his commitment to client service and mentoring fellow agents.

Check It Out! 🎙️ In this episode of The Local Lens, Tony Bachman, a seasoned pro in the Sioux Falls real estate market, shares his journey and tips for success. From late career starts to navigating local market trends, Tony's insights are a must-hear for agents and clients alike. Dive into his passion for community, motorcycling, and more!

#RealEstateTips #SiouxFallsRealEstate #MarketTrends #ClientService #Mentorship #LocalLensPod #realestateadvice

🗣️Notable Quotes:“Even half a percent of interest has a huge impact.”

📇Connecting with Tony Bachman

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tonybachmangroup

⁠Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/tony-bachman-group-coldwell-banker/mycompany

⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tonybachmangroup⁠

🎙️Connecting with Jamie Forrest:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamieEXPRealty

LinkedIn: https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

Website: https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

👨‍💼With Special Guest:

Michael GrossIn this episode of 'The Local Lens', host Jamie Forrest introduces Michael Gross, a licensed real estate agent from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Michael shares his inspiring journey from working in various fields, including the port-a-potty industry, to becoming a successful real estate agent with over eight years of experience and 135 homes sold. He discusses the challenges and perks of the Sioux Falls real estate market, the evolving strategies he employs for success, and his significant community involvement, including his role as president of the St. Francis House. Michael also provides valuable insights into market trends, client relationships, and work-life balance, highlighting the importance of expertise, trust, and community engagement in the field of real estate.

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Tune in to hear Michael Gross’s journey from diverse careers to real estate success. Discover his strategies for thriving in the Sioux Falls market, balancing work and life, and the power of community involvement. Don’t miss his expert insights—listen now! 🎙️

🏠#RealEstateJourney #SiouxFallsRealEstate #CommunityInvolvement #MarketInsights #RealEstateSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #ClientRelationships #RealEstateExpert #LocalLensPodcast #MichaelGrossRealty

🗣️Notable Quotes:“Just know your agent works hard for you. And you've got to trust them.”

📇Connecting with Michael Gross

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/heggbrandon/⁠

Website: ⁠https://michaelgross.hegg.com/⁠

🎙️Connecting with Jamie Forrest:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamieEXPRealty

LinkedIn: https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/

Website: https://jamieforrest.exprealty.com/