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Jamie Willey of Studio 78

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Within Studio78, Jamie offers several services including photography and social media consulting.  Additionally, Jamie owns Mint Magazine, Brandon’s beautiful new magazine that helps tell the story of local businesses and incorporates Jamie’s photography. How did you get started in your business?   Studio78 started about 10 years ago.  I used to be a steel buyer at Behlen Industries but after being on maternity leave, I really wanted something that would allow me to spend more time with my kids.  My focus initially was on wedding and private shoots but I wanted to expand it and get into the business sector.  I wanted to help local businesses get their message out there and tell their story, which led to my social media consulting and eventually Mint Magazine.  I was able to incorporate my experience in photography into both the consulting and magazine. What is the biggest mistake you see people/businesses make on social media? The biggest ...
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5 tips to lessen the headache of being a landlord  1. Always check references!  "Hiring" tenants to live in a property that you own is no different than hiring employees to work within your company. You want to find good quality tenants who will look after the property and uphold their end of the bargain. A really effective way to weed out potential bad tenants is to ask for references from their previous landlords. Unlike old employer references, there are no rules about what an old landlord is allowed to say when called for a reference check so you can usually get a truthful answer. Always ask if the tenants paid rent on time and if the property was in good condition when they moved out.  2. Always communicate to the tenants that they MUST report any issues or maintenance required at the property while they live there. While it can be really inconvenient to get lots of texts or calls from tenants about issues with the property, it is a whole lot b...
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Zach Munn- Realtor, Royal LePage  Zach is a well know realtor in Brandon Manitoba, recently having created the Munn Group with his dad. Zach is also known for his generous contributions to the Humane Society, and his most recent project building insulated dog houses for family/pets in need. This young professional gives advice on building a career in real estate, tips to his success and his philosophy on giving back to the community.  1.        Tell us your story- how did you start in real estate and why? I started mainly because my Dad, Brad Munn, is a realtor in Brandon. As a young kid, I hung out at the Royal LePage office and got to know the realtors & business early on. I received my license in 2009 and I took Business classes at Brandon University and Vincent Massey before that, I also worked in construction so that has been helpful in selling homes 2.        You have a large following on s...
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