People and Places and How We Use Spaces

Everyone needs a place to live, work and play. Join business owner/broker/investor, Lisa Christianson, as she has conversations with successful people who share their inspiring stories and how their interactions with commercial real estate have impacted their lives, businesses, clients, and the world. You will find insights into strategies for selecting, acquiring, leasing, financing, and investing in commercial real estate.

People and Places and How We Use Spaces is a business podcast hosted by Lisa Christianson, with 93 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lisa Christianson hosts People and Places and How We Use Spaces, a business show with 93 episodes published.

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  Episode 92: Beyond the Business Card; Robert Fulford's Story of Struggle, Forgiveness & Second Chances

  Jul 28, 202646 min

  Behind a successful career in commercial real estate, Robert Fulford carries a story few would ever expect. In this deeply personal conversation, Robert shares the experiences that shaped his memoir, Normal Human Beings —from a turbulent and abusive childhood to professional success, addiction, devastating family conflict, and ultimately a journey toward healing and forgiveness. Along the way, he reflects on the people who stepped into his life at critical moments, including a mentor whose simple offer to pray with him became a turning point that helped change the direction of his life. Robert also opens up about rebuilding after hitting rock bottom, finding strength through faith, returning to the fundamentals of hard work, and learning that forgiveness isn't about excusing what happened—it's about freeing yourself from carrying it forward. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, redemption, relationships, and the choice we all have to create a different future from the one our past might predict. Buy the book! Normal Human Beings Normal Human Beings website Robert's LinkedIn Send us Fan Mail

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  Episode 91: Leading with Heart; The Story Behind WomenVenture with LeeAnn Rasachak

  Jul 14, 202646 min

  LeeAnn Rasachak's story is one of resilience, purpose, and paying opportunity forward. Raised by parents who fled Laos after the Vietnam War and rebuilt their lives from nothing in Minnesota, LeeAnn learned early that hard work, community, and perseverance can transform generations. Those lessons shaped a successful corporate career before ultimately leading her to WomenVenture. LeeAnn shares how a failed entrepreneurial venture became one of her greatest teachers, why she believes no business owner should have to build alone, and how WomenVenture is helping thousands of entrepreneurs across Minnesota turn ideas into sustainable businesses through coaching, education, mentorship, and access to capital. LeeAnn's LinkedIn WomenVenture Send us Fan Mail

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  Episode 90: Stephanie Fowler on Building a Business, Raising a Family, and Betting on Yourself

  Jun 30, 202645 min

  In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur, CPA, and Austin Fowler founder Stephanie Fowler to discuss the journey from Big Four accounting to building a nationally recognized luxury bag brand. Stephanie shares how one everyday frustration sparked a business idea, why she wasn't afraid to start without experience, and how persistence, thoughtful leadership, and a willingness to "figure it out" helped turn her vision into reality. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, working parent, or someone waiting for the "right time" to take a leap, this conversation will encourage you to start before you're ready—and trust that you'll figure it out along the way. Stephanie's LinkedIn Austin | Fowler Send us Fan Mail

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  Episode 88: The Foundation of My Story; A Conversation with Mom and Dad

  Jun 2, 202647 minS0

  <p> In this deeply personal episode, Lisa sits down with two of the most influential people in her life—her parents, Larry and LuAnn Fransen. Together, they reflect on the family stories, values, and experiences that shaped generations. From Larry's father's remarkable journey from Sweden to Minnesota and the transformation of a small corner grocery store into a thriving garden center, to Luann's unexpected success as a young musician and performer, this conversation is filled with stories of perseverance, hard work, and opportunity. </p><p>Send us Fan Mail</p>

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  Episode 87 - From Heartbreak to Harvest with Liz Fiedler Mergen

  May 19, 202641 minS0

  <p>Liz's journey was never part of a carefully written business plan. A nurse practitioner by training, she unexpectedly found herself rebuilding a life she never imagined after the devastating loss of her husband. What began as a small roadside flower stand during the uncertainty of 2020 transformed into something far bigger: a thriving flower farm, event venue, educational platform, bestselling book, and a mission rooted in joy and resilience.</p><p>In this conversation, Liz shares the remarkable story behind Sunny Mary Meadow—from growing flowers and growing a business to navigating grief, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and learning how to rebuild af...

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