In this episode of the Driven to Succeed Real Estate Podcast, Brandon sits down with Laura Sauer, a seasoned insurance agent from The Insurance Shop, to break down the insurance challenges hitting Minnesota homeowners in 2025.

🎯 Key topics include:

Why Minnesota premiums are skyrocketing due to hail storms and severe weather

The hidden risks of condo policies with high deductibles

Insurance red flags buyers and homeowners need to watch for

What to do (and what NOT to do) when filing a claim

How independent agents like Laura shop the market to save clients money

Whether you're a homeowner, homebuyer, real estate agent, or loan officer, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you navigate the changing insurance landscape.

📩 Contact Laura Sauer
📧 lauras@insuranceshopmn.com
📞 612-289-3990
🌐 https://insuranceshopmn.com

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🚨 REAL ESTATE AGENTS — Don’t Let Your Clients Slip Away! 🧠💼

In Episode 85 of The Driven to Succeed Real Estate Podcast, Brandon Olson sits down with mortgage expert Steve Furlong to break down what every agent needs to know right now:

✅ How to protect your database from client poaching
✅ The secret to fanatical prospecting that actually brings in referrals
✅ Why automated loan systems can 4x your work without 4x the effort
✅ How to stay top-of-mind with past clients and future ones
✅ Why your data is your most valuable asset in 2025

Whether you're closing 5 deals or 50, this episode is packed with insights that will help you build a bulletproof business and a loyal client base for life. 💪

💬 Let us know what strategy you're implementing first!

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In this episode of the Driven to Succeed Real Estate Podcast, host Brandon Olson sits down with Minnesota-based real estate professional Cortney Tschida to explore her remarkable journey into real estate—starting during the chaos of COVID, fueled by courage, client commitment, and an unmatched work ethic.

From reeling in big bass at fishing tournaments to going above and beyond for her clients—like cleaning, staging, and personally updating homes—Cortney proves that hustle, heart, and authenticity win every time.

You’ll learn:

• Why Cortney chose real estate during the pandemic
• Her passion for travel, the outdoors, and competitive bass fishing
• How she approaches each transaction with the mindset: "Do it right, or don’t do it at all"

📍 Based in Minnesota
🎣 Bass tournament competitor
🏡 Realtor who gets her hands dirty—for real

Don’t miss this inspiring episode that proves success isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about showing up with heart.

👉 Connect with Cortney Tschida:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cortney.tschida
Instagram: @cortneytschida
📧 Email: tschidacortney@gmail.com

🎙️ Hosted by Brandon Olson
📧 brandon.olson@lo-net.com
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