Beste Karen Sandvoss Of Be Realty Podcasts (2024)

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From Teen Bands to TV Scores: The Evolution of Johnny Iguana 1:25:53

2M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Ever wondered how an unexpected live tryout in Boston could change the course of a music career? Join us as Johnny Iguana, the dynamic keyboardist from The Claudettes, recounts his serendipitous journey from playing in teenage blues bands to landing a gig with the legendary Junior Wells in 1994. Johnny shares his humorous stage name origin, the vib…

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Jay Stanek’s Harmonious Home: Echoes of John Prine, Chicago Blues, and Balancing Life’s Passions 1:03:19

3M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

What if your home once echoed with the chords of a musical legend? Join us as we welcome Jay Stanek, a high school history teacher from Evanston Township, who discovered that his house was a creative haven for the legendary songwriter John Prine. Jay shares captivating stories about how his home was a frequent stop for Prine and the previous owner,…

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Harmonizing Homes and Heavy Metal: Jenafur Schlangen's Lens on Real Estate and Riffs 55:47

5M ago55:47

55:47

When the worlds of real estate and heavy metal collide, you know you're in for an electrifying experience. That's precisely what happened when we sat down with Jenafur Schlangen, a music photography maven and journalist who just stepped into the realm of homeownership. Jennifer's tales from the pit, photographing metal legends and her journey navig…

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Reviving Rhythms and Real Estate: Moses Hall’s Strategy for Societal Symphony 1:09:35

6M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Moses Hall, a maestro in the realms of both music and real estate, graces our latest episode with his extraordinary tale of transition. The man known as Mo fuses a unique sartorial flair with astute branding acumen to navigate Chicago's property scene with finesse. Our conversation spans from his leadership within the Young Professionals Network to…

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Preserving Memories in Music and Mortgages with Josh Jones 1:10:15

6M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Join the conversation as Josh Jones, a mortgage maestro with a penchant for vinyl, spins tales from his collection and the loan industry. The nostalgia of a well-loved Sam Cooke record meets the stark realities of navigating mortgage complexities. We connect through melodies and memories, celebrating the art of preserving historical pieces that def…

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Tom Lee's Architectural Symphony: Weaving Stories, Spaces, and Sustainability Into Urban Fabric 1:10:10

7M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Imagine stepping into a world where every detail in the space around you is a result of thoughtful storytelling and functionality. That's the essence of our latest conversation with acclaimed architect Tom Lee. In this rich tapestry of personal experiences and professional insights, Tom takes us on a journey through his non-linear design philosophy…

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Striking Chords in Music and Mortgages with Sam Sharp and Larry Steinway 56:00

8M ago56:00

56:00

Ever wondered how the thump of a bass drum echoes in the halls of real estate? Our latest episode brings together the unlikely duo of music and mortgages with Chicago's own Larry Steinway and Sam Sharp. With their roots deeply planted in the rhythms of music and the hustle of the housing market, these two friends strike a chord as they share how th…

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Pudding Shot Maker, Fundraising Expert, and Everyone’s Favorite Hype Woman for Multi-Generational Concerts Sharri Scott Positively Runs Through this Episode 1:13:17

8M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Have you ever experienced that magical moment when music bridges the gap between generations? Our latest chat with Sharri Scott dives into the heart of Chicago's Rock and Roll Playhouse, where families are grooving together to live music tailored for kids but with a vibe that keeps the adults tapping their feet. Peter Shapiro's brainchild, crafted …

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Steaming Radiators and Synced Rhythms with Mary Beth Brennan 1:18:16

9M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Ever wondered how the grit of Chicago's music scene mingles with the bricks and mortar of its real estate? Let me introduce you to Mary Beth Brennan from The Baby Magic, who's not only rocking the stage with her solo project Baggy Time but also mastering the quirks of condo management in Humboldt Park. She's our guest this week, and oh boy, does sh…

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From Clarinet Rivals to Cultural Chroniclers: Mark Guarino on Chicago's Evolving Music Scene and Urban Tapestry 1:15:53

10M ago1:15:53

1:15:53

Remember those battles for first chair in the school band that seemed like life and death? Our latest episode takes that competitive spirit to new heights as we sit down with Chicago's own Mark Guarino, tracing our shared roots from clarinet rivals to carving unique paths through the world of music and journalism. We share a laugh over past musical…

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Adam Thurston's Harmonic Blueprint: Music, Venues, and Real Estate is Chicago's Heartbeat 1:04:54

10M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Gather 'round as we reminisce over matzah ball soup and the bonds that tie us to the thrumming heart of Chicago's music and real estate scene. We're joined by Adam Thurston, the maestro behind the iconic venues Schuba’s and Lincoln Hall, to discuss the delicate symbiosis of nurturing live music within the Windy City's bricks and mortar. With a spot…

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Rocket Scientist, Journalist, Reluctant Optimist, and Music Aficionado, Jeff Elbel Talks About the Power of Creativity 1:08:20

11M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Ever met a music journalist with an encyclopedic knowledge of music, and a knack for capturing the vibrancy of the Chicago music scene? Join us as we explore the captivating worlds of music and real estate with our esteemed guest, Jeff Elbel. As an accomplished writer and photographer for the Chicago Sun Times and Illinois Entertainer, Jeff offers …

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Rhythm of the City: Mauricio Reyes on Music, Gentrification, and Life in Ukrainian Village 1:16:07

11M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

Prepare yourself for a musical extravaganza, as we embark on a journey filled with melodies, anecdotes, and passion with our special guest, Mauricio Reyes. Known for his time as a DJ at Chirp Radio Chicago, Mauricio's love for music is as contagious as it gets. From his early family influences and his Colombian roots to his dream of creating a band…

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Andy Farag’s Musically Seasoned Journey from Drum Circles in Bloomington to Esteemed Percussionist of Umphrey’s McGee 59:37

12M ago59:37

59:37

Let's take a trip down memory lane, as Karen and Andrew reconnect with Andy Farag, the incredible percussionist from Umphrey’s McGee. Remember those legendary Thursday night parties from our college days at Indiana University? Well, they're back, along with fascinating anecdotes about Andy's musical journey, from his first drum set at 16 to his cur…

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A Finance Guru’s Musical Affair Amidst Edgewater's Architectural Marvels 1:29:59

12M ago1:29:59

1:29:59

Come along on a captivating journey through the annals of the iconic Pink Building, the Edgewater Beach Apartments Corporation, as we sit down with John Plamondon, its treasurer, and a finance professor at DePaul. This episode unveils the charm, history, and recent renovations of this architectural marvel, once a grand hotel complex, and now a flou…

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The Jordan Collecting Mayor of Chicago Real Estate 1:25:29

1y ago1:25:29

1:25:29

In this episode of Records and Real Estate Karen and Andrew interview the incomparable Tommy Choi Co-Founder of the Weinberg Choi Team and one of the owners of Keller Williams ONE. Tommy is a huge Pearl Jam fan, a lifelong Chicagoan, and is a source of inspiration for many young Realtors and entrepreneurs. Tommy tells an impeccable story. He also i…

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Prince Saves Lives! 1:13:00

1y ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Our conversation with bass/guitar/bass 6 player for The Claudettes is a musically focused episode that dives deep into the Chicago music scene and specifically the scene in and around Lakeview. Zachariah James Verdoorn talks about the punk scene where he grew up in South Dakota. How seeing Prince and moving to Minnesota changed his life and may hav…

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What’s It Take To Be a Jazz Singer? A Little Bit of Everything! 1:13:00

1+ y ago1:13:00

1:13:00

On this episode of Records and Real Estate Karen and Andrew sit down with Libby York who discusses her career as a Jazz Singer, being a restaurateur and an historic home owner. Come join us for the next hour as we slowly have epiphanies about music and real estate and family history! We promise not to sucker punch you! Bullet Notes: Libby York is a…

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A Jam Productions Talent Buyer 59:54

1+ y ago59:54

59:54

We’re speaking with the wonderfully well-connected and knowledgeable Mike LeMaistre of Jam Productions. Jam is a 50-year-old company that was born out of promoting small concerts in Chicago, and it’s still a big part of what Jam does today. Having been a talent buyer, Mike’s worked at Jam for 26 years, which plays into his viability as a mortgage r…

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Ron and John of Orbit Records Talk All Things Vinyl 1:00:41

1+ y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

We’re speaking with Ron and John, the owners of Orbit Records. They started their online record store before online stores were even a thing! What started as a hobby has evolved into a unique endeavor that stayed afloat (and thrived) during the pandemic. Ron and John mention how they met and their close family ties. Ron shares his love for jazz, bl…

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A Sales Coach Moves to the Suburbs and Becomes a Working Stiff 1:09:07

1+ y ago1:09:07

1:09:07

It’s not often that you go to the bathroom and come back to a different persona! Well, that’s just what happened to David Fisher at a gig one night. He left the stage "David" and came back to it as D.Fish! And is still D.Fish to this day 20 years later. Topics in this episode range from selling to toddlers to the coaching process for new salesperso…

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Bucket O’ Blood, an Avondale Original 1:15:58

2y ago1:15:58

1:15:58

Grant McKee was looking for something to do with his money and decided to light it on fire. That’s a paraphrase for what he actually says, but here we are nine years later and he and his wife, Jennifer McKee, are still at it and open. They are part of the reason that Avondale is so cool! 16th coolest neighborhood in the world! Where does the name c…

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The Altruistic Keyboardist and Storyteller of Lincoln Park 1:08:23

2y ago1:08:23

1:08:23

When you have been around the Chicago music scene as a musician and bartender as much as Barry Brown, you tend to gain some stories throughout the years. Well, a few of those are on display in this episode of Records and Real Estate. With a focus on Jambands, Lincoln Park, and charitable giving, this chat, which took place on a porch on a 60 degree…

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One Part Electronica and One Part Legal 1:21:06

2y ago1:21:06

1:21:06

From humble beginnings as a folding table under a tree at Lollapalooza, electronica has hit the mainstream. Our guest today, Marc Cervantes (real estate attorney extraordinaire), has seen the genre explode like a laser and confetti fueled drop at a sold out United Center show. Top DJ’s today make $60M a year and would not be if it weren’t for the e…

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R & R Special – We are Pleased to Present, Brian Biancardi, AKA The Running Gag 56:06

2y ago56:06

56:06

Karen and Andrew sit down with the one and only, Brian Biancardi. Topics of conversations include go to albums after a long hard day. Country music, yay or nay. Rooting for the villain. And many others! We talk about origin stories of all the friendships. We of course have our regular segments, which includes a “why” question for Brian. We are hono…

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What’s it Take to Be a Jazz Singer? A Little Bit of Everything! 1:12:17

2y ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Karen and Andrew sit down with Libby York, who discusses her career as a Jazz Singer, being a restaurateur and an historic home owner. Come join us for the next hour as we slowly have epiphanies about music and real estate and family history! We promise not to sucker punch you! Listen in... Bullet Notes: Libby York is a jazz singer and a restaurate…

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The Jewish Brad Pitt 1:20:53

2y ago1:20:53

1:20:53

Monumental moment, Record & Real Estate listeners! We’ve finally reached double digits with this delightful 10th episode featuring conversations between Andy Hochman, his friend Brett and our beloved hosts Karen and Andrew. This episode celebrates the power of music and its ability to bring people together, what it takes to be the ultimate fan, and…

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Cadinho, "A Little Bit" in Portuguese 1:02:17

2y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Eric Carlson, our ninth guest on Records and Real Estate, talks with Karen and Andrew about the different underground music scenes across the world, the emotions around opening a Portuguese-inspired bakery and cafe, how much he loves Bad Bunny, and one of Chicago's most well-kept secrets: McKinley Park. Listen in... Have someone you think should be…

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Have You Ever Taken a "Ragenap"? 46:31

2y ago46:31

46:31

Karen and Andrew sit down with Joel Berk who discusses his healthy diet of improvisation, how cassettes are the medium of the people, and how music can be a form of meditation. They touch on the importance of home inspections and give the listeners a flashback to when the only form of dancing at the Aragon Ballroom was, yes, ballroom dancing. Conne…

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Always Trust the Staff Picks 1:11:55

2+ y ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Karen and Andrew sit down with Record Breakers' very own Colin Brennan. Colin shares some secrets on how he orders vinyl, takes us inside Chicago's newest music venue, The Salt Shed, and tells us exactly what to do with our R Kelly records. (Hint: it's pretty on-brand with their record store's name...) Listen in... Connect with Karen and Andrew at …

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“I’ve Never Met Anyone who Knows a City Like Mikus Knows Chicago” 1:07:41

2+ y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

Hey listeners, happy Fourth of July weekend! As we roll into this Independence Day, Karen and Andrew sit down with Be Realty’s very own Mikus Kins for an episode baked in Chicago’s history and the state's commercial cannabis industry. Listen in... Connect with Karen and Andrew at Be Realty: Be Realty Group Email the Show: karen.sandvoss@berealtygro…

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Metalheads are the Nicest People 58:24

2+ y ago58:24

58:24

Have you ever heard someone say "don't judge a book by its cover?" That saying couldn't be more true than right here in Episode 5 of Records and Real Estate with Karen and Andrew of Be Realty. The duo sit down with John Noyes to chat about how metalheads are some of the nicest people on earth, Evanston’s beloved music venue and pizza joint Space, a…

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From Dickinson’s Tavern to Tone Deaf Records – A History of Portage Park 1:07:26

2+ y ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Tony Assimos of Tone Deaf Records talks to us about opening a record store during the pandemic and how he pivoted to delivering orders by bike. This of course was after the ultimate pivot out of corporate America to live out his passion and open a vinyl shop on Milwaukee and Montrose in Portage Park. For an hour we chat about music, venues, Portage…

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"Still in My High School Band" 1:01:42

2+ y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Karen and Andrew sit down with multi-instrumentalist Mike Rackey to discuss his relationship to music and the Chicago venues that he grew up playing in. Join us while we dive into the historic Green Mill Cornerstone in Uptown, Mike’s first concert at Run DMC and The Beastie Boys, and how being in your High School Band is the biggest flex of all tim…

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Punk Rock Logan Square 40:03

2+ y ago40:03

40:03

During this second episode, Karen and Andrew chat with local musician Jason Taylor about his Punk Rock shows at The Burlington Bar, the upcoming release of his band's second EP, and how everything we love and know about real estate in Chicago neighborhoods is somehow tied to music that played in those venues that live(d) there. Listen in... Connect…

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The Kickoff! Ep 1 27:27

2+ y ago27:27

27:27

In this very first episode, Andrew and Karen give us a primer of what in store for their Records & Real Estate listeners. They break the ice with their origin stories, extol the virtues of Talking Heads, and discuss their hopes and aspirations for bringing their mutual loves of Chicago music and real estate together to share with you all!…

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