Smashing Through Walls
Smashing Through Walls is geared toward a guide through complex commercial real estate and finance topics while adding humor and anecdotes along the way. Discover what is going on in the valley and beyond with host Carla Magee, broker at MHG Commercial.
Episodes
December 20, 2022 • 60 mins
MHG Leadership Team Unwrapped E18 What went down in the world of commercial real estate in 2022? Carla's fellow members of the MHG Commercial leadership team join her for a fun hour of what worked, what didn't, and how much they missed Lish who couldn't be there for the recording. Listen in to hear the [...]
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December 5, 2022 • 53 mins
What's Going Down in Mesa Town E17 Although she dabbles in real estate all over Arizona, Carla is never quiet about how much she loves the city of Mesa! Fellow Mesa enthusiast and native Jenn Duff tells us her story of going from fashion to fishing and eventually on to city government as a councilwoman [...]
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November 21, 2022 • 54 mins
Swap Till You Drop! E16 Selling an investment property could mean paying huge taxes… unless you know a Certified Exchange Specialist. And Carla does! In this episode of Smashing, Carla dives into the details of the 1031 exchange process which allows capital gains taxes to be deferred–if you follow the rules. Think a conversation about [...]
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November 9, 2022 • 49 mins
Dollars & Cents (and Sense) E15 This week's show is all about female wall smashers in male dominated industries! Carla chats with Jackie Yoder of Wilde Wealth Management Group about what it's like to love math, earning respect in an office full of guys, setting great examples for their kids, giving back, and helping to [...]
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October 24, 2022 • 53 mins
Reality vs Realty E14 Carla is a HUGE fan of reality tv shows, so when she was approached about appearing on one, of course she said YES! On this episode of Smashing, Carla dishes all the behind the scenes dirt with fellow realtors Brandi and Belinda who also joined the cast of the show. They [...]
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October 10, 2022 • 58 mins
Short Term Rentals with the Investresses E13 In just a few short months, the Phoenix valley will experience a monster weekend hosting both the Superbowl AND the WM Phoenix Open! This means an extreme demand for lodging and short term rental properties. Carla dishes with fellow Investress members Chianne Gething and Carey Shindler who both [...]
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September 20, 2022 • 57 mins
House Hacking and Beyond E12 Carla dishes the deets with Brandon Andreola and Brandon Knutson. Both Brandons have a lot in common although this is their first time meeting. Both are past clients who leveraged Carla's extensive knowledge of investment & multifamily real estate and turned it into successful house hacking properties! Listen in as [...]
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September 6, 2022 • 55 mins
The Excitant and The Igniter – aka The 2 Dudes E11 Kyle McIntosh of the Mac6 co-working space in Tempe faced a major problem. Tenants of the building began to fear for their safety and were moving out due to a growing homeless population in the area. Kyle & community leader Darren Chapman put their [...]
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August 23, 2022 • 53 mins
Growing Smarter in Apache Junction E10 Getting ahead of the exponential growth Arizona has recently experienced has been nearly impossible. Smaller communities like the city of Apache Junction have been closely monitoring this growth and drafting meticulous plans for the future of their city. Join Carla and visionaries at the forefront, Rudy Esquivias and Bryant [...]
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August 9, 2022 • 55 mins
Buying in Baja E9 Have you ever dreamed of owning an exotic Mexican Villa? Or even just a small beach shack? It's possible!! Melissa Murphy of Harcourts Baja grabs her mug and joins Carla to chat Cabo San Lucas life and how she helps Americans achieve home ownership in a foreign country. Melissa and her [...]
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July 19, 2022 • 53 mins
Ending the Housing Shortage with Home Arizona E8 "We can't grow and keep things the same at the same time" –Nico Howard The greater Phoenix area is currently experiencing the greatest migration ever seen. This is a critically serious issue affecting people across all income levels. How can business and civic leaders come together to [...]
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July 1, 2022 • 51 mins
Smashing Through and Building Arizona E7 Fellow podcasters Robert Johnson & J.J. Levenske of "Mac & Bleu" join Carla in the studio. The Mac & Bleu podcast is focused on discovering every facet of building Arizona which fits amazingly well with the topic of commercial real estate! From their expertise in the construction industry, Robert [...]
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June 21, 2022 • 56 mins
Giving Back #1 E6 Being in real estate isn't just about making money, it's also about making dreams come true. Those dreams could be buying a first home, finding a location to start or expand a business, or contributing to a charitable organization and giving back to the community. This week Carla highlights the amazing [...]
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June 6, 2022 • 47 mins
Strategically Scottsdale E5 David Pierce of MHG Commercial joins Carla on Smashing as Guest Co-Host this week. They meet with Rob Millar, Director of Economic Development for the City of Scottsdale. Sounds stuffy? It's not! "Have you been on a John Deere lately? Me neither" –Rob Rob takes us surfing through the waves of economic [...]
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May 23, 2022 • 34 mins
Ninja Skills and Faking Your Death E4 Convinced their mom only sells "creepy" real estate, Junior Wall Smashers, Sami & Katie turn the tables in the studio and interview their mom. They find out what it takes to be a mom and a professional Wall Smasher at the same time. Carla and the girls discuss [...]
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May 10, 2022 • 44 mins
A Face for Radio E3 Who is California-ing our Arizona? Is it Ken Starks? Not really, but he is helping all of Arizona get excellent mortgage lending. Ken educates Carla on the mortgage evolution since the meltdown, current commercial financing trends, and some colorful metaphors for what's happening in our current market. Whether you're starting [...]
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April 19, 2022 • 55 mins
The Business of Cannabis E2 Just a few short days before 4/20, Carla sits down with Demitri Downing, CEO & Founder of MITA – Marijuana Industry Trade Association; Giulia Valluzzi, Compliance, Licensing & Operations Consultant to the Cannabis Industry; Arianna Muñoz , Director of Special Projects & Head of the Social Equity Project; and Audra [...]
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April 4, 2022 • 59 mins
Bouncing Blue Balls E1 For the launch, Carla sits down with teammates Aaron Dutcher and Audra Travis of MHG Commercial. The trio discuss what MHG Commercial is, who they help, and how they support each other. You're never as strong as you think you are until you have to go through it –Aaron Dutcher Find [...]
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