43: Counterbalancing Work, Passion and Relationships

Matt Hutchins of CAST Architecture joins us on the show today.  For the past 20 years Matt has helped shape the trajectory of Seattle architecture designing vibrant urban spaces, inclusive community design and better density.  In 2017, he co-founded MOAR (More Options for Accessory Residences), a grassroots organization that helped pass Seattle's landmark ADU reform. Seattle Magazine named Matt one of the 35 Most Influential People in 2019. This year, Matt was selected to join the City of Seattle Planning Commission focusing on planning efforts to fight climate change, create affordable housing and walkable neighborhoods.   Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HutchinsMatt?s=20 Cast Architecture: https://www.castarchitecture.com/  Get Involved with the Planning Commission: https://www.seattle.gov/planningcommission/about-us/get-involved   Gunnar Conley (@realtorgunnar) is a Seattle Real Estate agent focused on creating change through small actions.  Timmy Regan is a Bend, OR Commercial Real Estate Analyst licensed in both Washington and Oregon.    What We Discuss: How Matt has affected the Seattle Architecture Space The introduction of ADU's into Seattle zoning Policy Why Up-zoning is so important in Seattle Steps Matt and others are taking to improve Seattle And so much more...   Follow us on Social! Instagram Twitter Youtube   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Todd Baldwin is a full-time real estate investor who became viral in February of 2020 after CNBC produced a 10 minute special via their "Make it" series. Todd and his wife Angela, have created systems to reduce monthly expenses and maximize profits, most notably through renting his real estate investments by the room instead of more traditionally, by the unit. Todd first hit my radar via the WAREI Facebook group, founded by previous guest, Janot Wanot (episode 34), where he consistently drops nuggets of real estate investing wisdom.     Todd's CNBC Feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb3Z5cGOksY Todd's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddjbaldwin/ Todd's latest project: https://millennial.investments/     Gunnar Conley (@realtorgunnar) is a Seattle Real Estate agent focused on creating change through small actions.  Timmy Regan is a Bend, OR Commercial Real Estate Analyst licensed in both Washington and Oregon.      What We Discuss: How Todd scaled his real estate business Secret Shopping (and why it's such a great idea for saving money) The importance of discomfort when building wealth Todd's appearance on CNBC make it   Follow us on Social! Instagram Twitter Youtube   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Lately, I've been reflecting on how life is a balancing act between work, passions, and relationships. It's far too easy to stray from things that matter most in this life and I aim to find a strategy that will help me strengthen relationships while maintaining success in my career and within this podcast community.   Gunnar Conley (@realtorgunnar) is a Seattle Real Estate agent focused on creating change through small actions.  Timmy Regan is a Bend, OR Commercial Real Estate Analyst licensed in both Washington and Oregon.    What We Discuss: How Social Media has become a driving factor in decision making The importance of face-to-face contact Counterbalancing as a technique Why you should investigate your identity And so much more...   Follow us on Social! Instagram Twitter Youtube   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Mitchell is a Financial Advisor with the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management company and predominately works out of their Downtown Bellevue office. In this most recent year, Mitchell was a Million Dollar Round table qualifier, he was voted 2020 Rising Start of the year, and is currently ranked within the top 50 advisors in the country for his tenure in the business. In his off time, he enjoys running and training for half marathons and his close friends and family call him Barrel.   Gunnar Conley (@realtorgunnar) is a Seattle Real Estate agent focused on creating change through small actions.  Timmy Regan is a Bend, OR Commercial Real Estate Analyst licensed in both Washington and Oregon.    What We Discuss: The difference between an Investment Plan vs. a Financial Plan How to balance focusing on the short term vs. the long term The new Long Term Care tax coming to WA State What NOT to invest in And so much more...   Follow us on Social! Instagram Twitter Youtube   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Nate Bagley, a close friend of the show, returns to discuss how focusing on intentionality can positively affect your outlook on life and the results you derive from efforts. He reveals his method for intentional reflection by way of journaling and shows us actionable techniques for immediate use.   Gunnar Conley (@realtorgunnar) is a Seattle Real Estate agent focused on creating change through small actions.  Timmy Regan is a Bend, OR Commercial Real Estate Analyst licensed in both Washington and Oregon.    What We Discuss: How Nate uses his Red Pen Blue Pen strategy Why intentionally reflecting is so important Methods for overcoming negative self talk And so much more...   Follow us on Social! Instagram Twitter Youtube   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Nick Reilly is the founder of One Day Advice, an independent Registered Investment Advising company that operates with a Fee-only, non-commission-based structure. What does that mean? Nick is more interested in providing quality information that you can use to create wealth than sell you a specific product. We discuss money habits for 20-somethings, retirement accounts, cryptocurrency, and more.   One Day Advice: https://onedayadvice.com/about-us/ One Day Advice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-day-advice-podcast/id1541919783 Psychology of Money Book: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681 Tiller Money App: https://www.tillerhq.com/ Ellevest (A financial company, for women by women): https://www.ellevest.com/     Gunnar Conley (@realtorgunnar) is a Seattle Real Estate agent focused on creating change through small actions.  Timmy Regan is a Bend, OR Commercial Real Estate Analyst licensed in both Washington and Oregon.    What We Discuss: How Rich and Wealthy are different Simple strategies to build wealth Why an Emergency Fund is a necessity How your 401(k) works Nick's commentary on the GME Short Squeeze The Efficacy of Cryptocurrency in the marketplace And so much more... Follow us on Social! Instagram Twitter Youtube   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Sofia grew up on a Pecan farm in Las Cruces, New Mexico where she gained a passion for the Earth and nature. Fast forward to today and she's on the cutting edge of modern sustainability as the production manager of Matthiasson Wines. Our conversation is wide-reaching, from poetry to beer to the science of winemaking.   Matthiasson Wines: https://www.matthiasson.com/about/   Gunnar Conley (@realtorgunnar) is a Seattle Real Estate agent focused on creating change through small actions.  Timmy Regan is a Bend, OR Commercial Real Estate Analyst licensed in both Washington and Oregon.    What We Discuss: How growing up on a pecan farm shaped her future Why vineyards should start keeping the environment in mind How she's faced and conquered adversity in 2020 And so much more...   Follow us on Social! Instagram Twitter Youtube   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Ed Reese started his professional career without a clear vision of his future. After discovering that his technical instructional videos were 3x-ing the conversion rate of his companies white papers, he was assigned full time to video marketing and analytics. This niche skill led him to start his own marketing consulting firm in his hometown of Spokane, WA where he worked with some of the biggest names in the Inland NW. This interview chronicles his career path, revealing how life works 99% of the time (hint: unexpectedly) and how he's built a kickass life for himself.   Ed's Company: Sixth Man Marketing Ed's Latest Project: Presearch   Gunnar Conley (@realtorgunnar) is a Seattle Real Estate agent focused on creating change through small actions.  Timmy Regan is a Bend, OR Commercial Real Estate Analyst licensed in both Washington and Oregon.    What We Discuss: How Ed got his career started in Silicon Valley The Difference between Empire Building and Maintaining How he started his cpompany Sixth Man Marketing almost out of necessity The tools he uses to focus more on things that matter, such as family And so much more...   Follow us on Social! Instagram Twitter Youtube   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Dave Upthegrove, a former House rep and current King County Councilmember, discusses the difference between county and city government and how the latest push to protect individuals experiencing Homelessness from the Coronavirus. Dave is a fascinating and down-to-earth local politician who got his start in Olympia right after college and hasn't looked back since.     Follow Dave on Twitter: @CMUpthegrove     Gunnar Conley (@realtorgunnar) is a Seattle Real Estate agent focused on creating change through small actions.  Timmy Regan is a Bend, OR Commercial Real Estate Analyst licensed in both Washington and Oregon.      What We Discuss: How County Government works How County and City governments work in tandem The latest efforts to protect individuals experiencing homelessness from Coronavirus How opinions on the matter arrive at the same conclusion, that something needs to be done And so much more... Follow us on Social! Instagram Twitter Youtube   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Jen Mueller, a veteran sports journalist known for covering the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners during some of their most successful moments in franchise histories, joins the show to talk about using sports to create meaningful conversations. Jen has used her experience in the fast paced world of sports journalism to create a framework for asking better questions. We talk about using tools such as "success statements" to start better conversations with your higher ups and why you may be missing a key component in the interview process for a new job. She is an extremely accomplished woman, writing three books, launching her organization TalkSportytoMe and of course her career in Seattle Sports.    Follow Jen on Twitter: @JenTalksSports Go to her Website: https://www.talksportytome.com/ Buy her latest book: Amazon Link   Gunnar Conley (@realtorgunnar) is a Seattle Real Estate agent focused on creating change through small actions.  Timmy Regan is a Bend, OR Commercial Real Estate Analyst licensed in both Washington and Oregon.    What We Discuss: How Sports can be utilized to create meaningful conversation Why asking better questions is the key to personal and professional success Jen's epic story of interviewing Felix Hernandez after his perfect game Her organization, Talk Sporty to me And so much more...   Follow us on Social! Instagram Twitter Youtube   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!