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Edina-SW Minneapolis Advice Givers (R) | Inspiring Entrepreneurs & Leaders in Edina, Minnesota

Shining a spotlight on the leaders that make Edina, Minnesota, a jewel of the Midwest. Listen as Edina leaders and entrepreneurs share their stories of why and how they got started, and what keeps their drive alive. Host Tim Murphy explores the people behind businesses and organizations that make Edina, Minnesota such a special place to work and live.
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Ep 14: Victoria Dance Productions where Kids Can be Unique, Quirky, and Geeky in a Judgement Free Zone 0
May 31, 2017
Victoria McNamara, owner of Victoria Dance Productions, came to Edina 24 years ago with some fire in her belly! She had one goal: To be the best dance instructor in Edina. Period. She wanted to win dance competitions both locally and beyond. She wanted to be known as the best.  But along the way she learned some valuable lessons about dance, kids and life. Hear how her focus has changed, when it changed, and what brings her the most joy in life today. Victoria Dance Productions is not your ordinary dance school. Yes, your kids, of every skill level, will learn how to dance, but they will also learn what it means to be part of a team, and what it means to be a mentor. Learn about Victoria's journey, her dance school, her students, her outreach  and even a former student who is now on Broadway! It's all in this edition of the Edina-SW Minneapolis Advice Givers Podcast (R)! 
 
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Visit Victoria Dance Productions: http://www.victoriadance.com/
 
Interested in becoming a guest on Advice Givers? www.podcastbookit.com is the place to start. Or email Dave Lawson directly at dave@edinapodcast.com
 
Thanks for making SW Minneapolis such a fun and fulfilling place to work, live and play. And thanks for supporting the only podcast that highlights the amazing people in this area. 
 
Ep 13: College Nannies + Tutors + Sitters = Role models, coaches and friends... Giving you time to get it done. 0
May 23, 2017

For over a decade Laura Davis has taken what used to be a time consuming and stressful process for parents and turned it into an enjoyable experience. 

College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors doesn't just provide quality childcare and educational help, but mentors, role-models, and friendship for children giving parents the peace of mind they need to maintain a busy life. 

College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors is an idea born out of the needs of its owner, Laura Davis. Her personal touch as a mom has made this national chain flourish, and it all started right here in Edina. 

Listen to how it started, and where they are today, in episode 13 of the Edina-SW Minneapolis Advice Givers Podcast. 

 

 

Ep 12: Complete Car Care Means Putting Relationships First at Murphy Automotive 0
May 16, 2017
Tim R Murphy has earned a reputation as one of the most respected business owners in Edina. His approach to Complete Car Care starts with the customer's needs first, and no more. His four locations will never push anything more than what the customer absolutely needs to keep their car in optimum condition. This is the attitude, from customers to employees, that has driven every aspect of Tim Murphy's life. But his caring and trusting attitude have now gone beyond atuo care to outreach world-wide. In this episode, you'll hear him go into detail about the greatest business lesson he ever learned,  and how that translated into even more success, as a business owner and person.  He's an amazing example of  integrity in the auto repair business which translates into extreme loyalty from his Edina and Lakeville customers. His story starts in his High School's auto repair shop on this addition of Advice Givers (R)...
 
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Visit one of Tim Murphy's Complete Car Care Locations by clicking here https://www.murphyauto.com/
 
Interested in becoming a guest on Advice Givers? www.podcastbookit.com is the place to start. Or email Dave Lawson directly at dave@edinapodcast.com
 
Thanks for making SW Minneapolis such a fun and fulfilling place to work, live and play. And thanks for supporting the only podcast that highlights the amazing people in this area. 
Ep 11: Food that Gives Parents 'Peas of Mind' 0
May 9, 2017

She needed help feeding her kids nutritious food they would actually eat. Common problem for almost all parents, right? So this mom turned to her friend Jill for help. Jill Litwin not only made delicious vegetable recipes that were actually fun to eat for her friend's child, but it also turned that moment into something that would help thousands of parents across the nation. Peas of Mind believes all food can be fun, and that goes for vegetables, too. From Veggie tots to Peas of Pi Pizza, parents now have the peace of mind knowing their kids are actually eating a balanced meal. And for the woman who spent hours in the kitchen coming up with this fun? Well she now has a child of her own, a husband, and a new life in SW Minneapolis, where she remotely manages her business. Learn more about Jill, her products, and the fascinating story behind the evolution of Peas of Mind on Episode 11 of Advice Givers (R). 

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Interested in becoming a guest on Advice Givers? www.podcastbookit.com is the place to start. Or email Dave Lawson directly at dave@edinapodcast.com
 
Thanks for making SW Minneapolis such a fun and fulfilling place to work, live and play. And thanks for supporting the only podcast that highlights the amazing people in this area. 
Ep 10: Company Team Building Reimagined at Edina's Escape Frenzy 0
May 2, 2017
Edina's Escape Frenzy gives companies, friends and family a chance to solve bigger-than-life puzzles in fun and pressure-packed escape rooms! From CSI to a haunted house, there's a real sense of accomplishment once you've made it out! Owner Dorian Anderson gives us the history behind Escape Frenzy, and the incredible detail that goes into her four escape rooms. She also explains why Escape Frenzy is the perfect place to watch employees bond while they work as a team to solve detailed, but fun puzzles. Find out why a business that has only been open since October is already an Edina hot spot. Plus, bonus audio! Listen to Tim enter Dorian's haunted house for an audio tour on this edition of the Edina-SW Minneapolis Advice Givers Podcast!
 
Subscribe to the Advice Givers (R) podcast here:
 
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Head to our website: www.EdinaAdviceGivers.com
 
For more on Escape Frenzy: https://www.escape-frenzy.com/
Or call Dorian: 952-941-9999
 
Interested in becoming a guest on Advice Givers? www.podcastbookit.com is the place to start. Or email Dave Lawson directly at dave@edinapodcast.com
 
Thanks for making SW Minneapolis such a fun and fulfilling place to work, live and play. And thanks for supporting the only podcast that highlights the amazing people in this area. 
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