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*Google Analytics, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2021. Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2022 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. 22HPK7-DC_MN_7/22 BRACE HELGESON & RYAN PLATZKE REALTORS ®, Co-Owners, Helgeson Platzke Real Estate Group O. 952.942.7777 | HPRealEstateGroup.comINFO@HPRealEstateGroup.com #1 Team in the State of MN for Coldwell Banker Realty 40+ Years Serving the Twin Cities WHO YOU HIRE MATTERS Our Marketing Gets Results Our team of professionals will ensure your home is marketed across print and digital, drawing in qualified buyers and agents. Our proven marketing plan exceeds the top 1% in the industry. See for yourself: Print Media All of the homes we represent are professionally photographed for stunning print materials. Digital You property will be prominently featured across hundreds of websites, including Zillow, Realtor.com and Homes.com. PR “Coming Soon” call-outs on Zillow, HPRealEstateGroup.com, HP Blog, Facebook and eNewsletter Social Media Your property is advertised on all of our social media channels for maximum exposure. Events Our signature Open Houses generate excitement and interest. Personal Network Our far-reaching connections offer us access to exclusive upcoming listing inventory and a continuous pool of serious, prequalified buyers. Direct Marketing Just Listed/Just Sold flyers and postcards can be distributed throughout your neighborhood. “Now more than ever, who you hire matters.” - RYAN PLATZKE
Senior Apartments • Assisted Living • Memory Care • Care Center You may be single … but you need not be alone! Flagstone, Eden Prairie’s newest senior living community, is designed for older adults who seek an active, socially engaged lifestyle. The community promotes thriving through friendships, learning, adventure, wellness and simple appreciation for life. Flagstone features a fitness center, pool, club lounge, chapel, theater, woodshop, salon, outdoor terraces, walking paths and more. It also offers easy access to Eden Prairie Center shopping and dining, and beautiful views of nature and Purgatory Creek.Looking to join a community that offers you the freedom to live well? Consider Flagstone. Apartments are now available for immediate move in! 952-829-6400 | FlagstonePHS.org 8350 Commonwealth Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Equal housing opportunity. All faiths welcome. © 2022 Presbyterian Homes & Services
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Hello Eden Prairie Lifestyle Readers, Style is always in fashion here in our voguish burb. Whether they’re attend ing a white tie affair or just popping into Lucky’s Station for potato chips, an Eden Prairiean cuts a swank figure without fail. That’s why this issue of Eden Prairie Lifestyle will speak to your heart. It’s the style edition!
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Best regards, LIFESTYLE LETTER PUBLISHER John Lee | john.lee@citylifestyle.com EDITOR David Scheller | david.scheller@citylifestyle.com AD DESIGNER Rachel Collins LAYOUT DESIGNER Kirstan Lanier CONTRIBUTING WRITER Graham Johnson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Pete Rose September 2022 Scan QR code to visit our Instagram Corporate Team CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Randy Radosevich DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson AD MANAGER Chad Jensen WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell LIFESTYLE LETTER Proverbs 3:5-6 Learn how to start your own publication at: citylifestyle.com/franchise CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/EDENPRAIRIE | Eden Prairie Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Eden Prairie area’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Eden Prairie Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed. JOHN LEE, @EDEN_PRAIRIE_LIFESTYLEPUBLISHER 8
See those sharp-dressed men on our cover? They are Billy Wermerskirchen and William Wermerskirchen IV, whose respective grandfather and greatgrandfather founded Bill’s Toggery. Billy provides the fine tuxedos, suits, casu alwear, sportswear, shoes and other accouterments well-dressed chaps want. As nice as clothing might be, it’s what’s beneath that truly counts. For that, we have Uptown Medispa, where owner Michelle Hawkins, RN, CST, LPN offers a variety of skin treatments that will bring your outward appear ance more in line with your beautiful soul. I’ll level with you. The rest of this issue’s featured local businesses don’t fit the style theme (though their owners do dress nicely). Read on to dis cover Breiner Law Firm, where “Legal Mama” Sarah Breiner empowers clients to protect their families’ futures through sound estate and busi ness planning; Helgeson Platzke Real Estate Group, where Brace Helgeson empowers clients to buy and sell houses; and Luebeck Geisler Hamm Wealth Management, where preeminent financial experts empower clients to turn their money into even more money.
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Finally, we have Infinite Decks, whose proprietor Mark King builds highend custom decks, pergolas, outdoor kitchens and other outdoor Xanadus throughout the Twin Cities. always, I would like to thank all of Eden Prairie Lifestyle’s sponsors, without whose generous support we could not mail our magazine directly to our readers’ homes. welcome any feedback or interest may have in appearing on magazine’s pages!
Schedule a tour to redeem your WAIVED ENROLLMENTwww.ybrecdc.org612-927-3232FEE! Teaching Children 6 Weeks - Pre-K Cocktail Room is located at: 6801 Flying Cloud Dr. Eden Prairie Hours: Wed/Thur 4-9PM, Fri/Sat 3-10PM See our calendar for scheduled events 952.406.8286 | flyingdutchmanspirits.com/events Join us at Eden Prairie’s Own Craft Spirits Cocktail Room for delicious cocktails and fun entertainment. 9| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/EDENPRAIRIESEPTEMBER 2022
inside the issue The Style Issue SEPTEMBER 2022 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 8 Lifestyle Letter 12 Business Monthly 18 Legal Compass PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 24 Fashion Forward STYLE + BEAUTY 30 Local’s Choice REAL ESTATE 36 Money Matters FINANCE + LEGAL SERVICES 40 Home Update HOME + DESIGN 46 Skin Care BEAUTY 50 Events 18 3646 30 FEATURED 18 Breiner Law Firm The Legal Mama 30 Helgeson Platzke Real Estate Group Minnesota’s #1 Home Selling Team for Coldwell Banker Since 2015 36 Luebeck Geisler Hamm Wealth Management Creating a Financial Legacy That Transcends Your Generation 46 Uptown Medispa Enjoy Greater Beauty Today Photography: Pete Rose Billy Wermerskirchen and son pose in their finery outside of Bill’s Toggery, which has clothed well-dressed men in downtown Shakopee since 1931. 10
• $229 million total economic output • 340 direct jobs, 1,190 total jobs Please visit metroairports.org for information about Flying Cloud Airport. • 131,593 Annual landings and takeoffs • Girls in Aviation Day - September 24 Serving the Aviation and Broader Southwest Metro Community since 1943. ExtraordinaryProfessionalismIntegrityAccountabilityHard-workingResults Realwith Estate, Refined. Creating clients for life. Team Values 85% of our clients are referrals RESIDENT of Eden Praire ACTIVE MEMBER of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce TWIN CITIES RESIDENT for over 30 years. 18 YEARS in residential real estate. Kim Guild // 612.396.2919 Kim@TheGuildGroupMN.com Let us help opendoors for you! Call or text for a fresh approach to your real estate needs.Each office is independently owned and operated. 11| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/EDENPRAIRIESEPTEMBER 2022
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Elite Spine Chiropractic Cuts the Ribbon
Dr. Blake DeJong’s goal had always been to open a practice in his hometown. Now that Elite Spine Chiropractic has joined the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce, his dream has become a reality. Seek Dr. DeJong’s superb chiropractic care with a personal touch if you suffer from pain in your back, neck or extremities, or if you are living with sciatica, scoliosis, vertigo, arthritis or an injury. Massage therapy is also available! elitespinemn.com
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A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.
CutsFinanceTechnologyCorporationtheRibbon Technology Finance Corporation specializes in IT financing and leasing of hardware, software and services. They offer comprehensive financial management for entire portfolios of corporate IT assets, and their extensive knowledge of financial structures meets constantly chang ing IT environments. TFC’s vendor programs help value-added resellers offer financing to customers and work directly with end users. They work with small businesses, mid-market to large enterprises and Fortune 500 cli ents in the private, public and health care sectors. techfinanceco.com
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Wings Insurance Cuts the Ribbon on New Cor porate Headquarters
Sergeant Shortbread Cuts the Ribbon on Commercial Kitchen
Cookie virtuoso Matt Rosen has sweetened social occasions in his hometown of Eden Prairie and beyond for quite some time now. But now that the Army veteran has his own commercial kitchen, he can bake 22 dozen cookies in just ten minutes. (Mrs. Rosen is also delighted to have her kitchen back.) Contact Matt today for shortbreads and other sublime delectables that will dramatically alter the way you think about cookies! sergeantshortbread.com
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Celebrates Gala in the Gardens
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum celebrated their Gala in the Gardens last June! Held for the first time at the new Farm at the Arb, the annual event invited guests to enjoy frolicking on the event lawns and in the historic barn before heading into a festive tent for conversation, dinner and live and silent auctions which raised a record $477,000. The next Gala in the Gardens will be held June 15, 2023. arb.umn.edu
Wings Insurance recently celebrated the grand opening of their new cor porate headquarters at Flying Cloud Airport. Wings Insurance provides insurance solutions for general avi ation, corporate aviation, agricul tural aviation, commercial aircraft, helicopters, seaplanes, fixed-based operators, unmanned aircraft sys tems, aviation properties and much more. What better base of opera tions than the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s busiest reliever airport could Wings have possibly hoped for? wingsinsurance.com
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LEGAL COMPASS | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Sarah Breiner BREINER LAW FIRM THE LEGAL MAMA ARTICLE BY DAVID SCHELLER 18
“When I opened my own practice, I started with a list of areas where most lawyers miss the point com pletely. First among them was actually engaging with my“Mostclients. estate attorneys only spend a total of 30 to 45 minutes face-to-face with their clients; learning just enough to check the boxes and churn out what are essentially fungible wills and trusts. I, on the other hand, spend an average of four hours with my clients and only charge a flat fee for whatever time we spend together. It’s the only way to understand the legacies they wish to leave behind and create the plans they need to fully secure them.
“Likewise, I do not require a set number of bill able hours from Breiner Law’s staff. That’s the only way to provide truly personable service: we listen to our clients instead of robotically pushing them through a process.
“I realized I could make greater change in the world by helping families navigate the court sys tem. My first job out of law school was with a family lawyer – fierce child custody battles, all brimming with more animosity than my heart could handle. I eventually landed in another area of law as a litiga tor, made partner, and became a managing partner at that firm. That was where I ultimately discovered the change I was meant to make. “As a non-equity partner, I could see behind the curtain without having the power to change it. The equity partners cared more about billable hours than their clients’ goals. I left that world for good before taking maternity leave and returned to the law as The Legal Mama.
“Studying child development in college under scored what I experienced about family while I was growing up. I had loving parents, whose support inspired me to make good decisions and grow as a person. But I had also witnessed what life was like for kids who weren’t blessed with that support, and how important it is for the community to step in to provide it.
“I was 10 years old when I first told my parents I wanted to become a lawyer,” said Sarah. “In under grad, however, I was torn between law and my other passion. I majored in political science, the standard major for pre-law, but I also majored in psychology and considered becoming a family therapist instead.
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To Sarah Breiner, who loves advocating for others and protecting families, activism takes the form of practicing law. As Eden Prairie’s own Personal Family Lawyer, she safeguards what her clients most cher ish with legal services for estate planning, business planning and kids’ protection planning.
“Your legacy is also far more than your wealth. Along with getting your financial and legal lives in order, we create your Guardian GuideTM. It lays out your wishes for your family in levels of detail that a will or trust cannot, including the spiritual and cul tural upbringing you want your children to receive in
All activists are compelled by the Golden Rule: They treat others as they themselves wish to be treated.
“In most marriages, one spouse typically acts as CFO. That often means the other person doesn’t know how to proceed during an emergency, which is why we take a holistic approach to estate plan ning. We make certain your life insurance is cor rectly in place and that there are no unforeseen estate tax issues.
your absence. Your Guardian GuideTM also instructs who will act as your children’s temporary guardian in the event of an emergency. That can be crucial if the court might have selected members of your family whom you don’t want involved in your children’s lives.
Breiner Law Firm is proud to specialize in planning for all types of families. Sarah and her team create the binding documents that give nontraditional families genuine peace of mind that their healthcare choices, end-of-life decisions, chosen family, and wishes for their children (think second parent guardians) are all given access and carried out to the letter. Legal minds as sharp as Sarah’s are not nearly as uncommon as her empathy. As such she and her associates do far more than help people navigate the byzantine court system. Once they have gen uinely understood their clients’ apprehensions and uncertainties, they dispel them altogether by showing up as a “Counselor of Law” and providing sound legal planning. You owe your loved ones the same peace of mind Breiner Law Firm provides on a daily basis. You may learn more about their services and schedule your consultation at legalmama.com .
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“We also provide business succession planning. Whether you voluntarily or involuntarily exit your business, and whether you would rather your busi ness continue or conclude in your absence, we create the plan that will accomplish your wishes in full. Our comprehensive approach to business planning begins with a LIFT Session, where we examine the legal, insurance, financial, and tax aspects of your business and ensure that each is aligned with your unique goals.”
Robbin Reed, Client Services Director & Sarah Breiner, Founding Attorney
Contact CommunO2: 612.562.8322info@communo2.comcommuno2.com The CommunO2 Eden Prairie Community Partnership Program includes initially 66 local, diverse, service-oriented Theorganizations.CommunO2 SuperApp is an integrated, easy-to-use, multilingual, mobile and PC platform providing a wide range of tools for engagement with family, friends, and communitybased organizations. EDEN PRAIRIE IS BECOMING THE BEST-CONNECTED, MOST SUPPORTIVE, MOST ENGAGED COMMUNITY IN THE NATION! Eden Prairie is selected to be a national showcase of community engagement for enhanced well-being and quality of life! Sun: Closed Sat: 10:00am 6:00pm Mon-Fri: 9:00am 6:00pm (952) 512-2500 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 8435 Joiner Way Eden Prairie NothingBundtCakes.com ORDER ONLINE! WE DELIVER! Where Innovation Meets Brewing Join us for a unique beer tasting event featuring over 40 breweries! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tap2022.org Scan for tickets! Downtown Shakopee, MN V.I.P. Event: Noon–1 p.m. General Admission: 1–4 p.m. 09.10.22 21| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/EDENPRAIRIESEPTEMBER 2022
Plus, weekday activities on Monday-Thursday mornings for the kiddos and moms. Mommy and Me Classes Ferris Wheel and Train Rides $5 Kids Meals Exclusive Deals, and More! edenprairiecenter.com/epckids Join us for our inaugural event! Gathering of Superheroes September 14 • 10 AM - 11:30 AM Grab your cape and superpowers for a morning of crafts, interactive games, dancing, and prizes with the Twin Cities Road Crew! EPC EPIC Events for EPIC Kids
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Exceptional home on large scenic lot with expansive views overlooking the Edenbrook Conservation Area. Oversized windows let in lots of natural light. Quiet location convenient to Hwy 62 and 494. Owners have made home improvements including low maintenance decking, James Hardie cement board siding and shakes, PVC and fascia. Four bedrooms on one level and a fifth bedroom and shower in the walkout lower level. Owners’ suite has a deck with a view and bathroom with in-floor heat, soaking tub, separate shower, and double sink vanity. Enjoy the 3-season porch and separate screened in gazebo on main level. 3 car insulated garage. Minnetonka school district.
9648 Jonathan Lane, Eden Prairie $750,000 Welcome home to this absolutely stunning, meticulously maintained, one owner two story on picturesque lot in highly sought-after Eden Prairie neighborhood! Upon entering you are greeted by sky high ceilings, a grand staircase and walls of windows allowing for warm sun-drenched rooms! Wide open spaces abound throughout the main level, perfect for today’s connected living lifestyle. The kitchen features plenty of countertop and cabinet space for prepping and entertaining. The informal dining room leads out to large deck with beautiful views of the pond. The family room features stunning built-ins and a cozy gas fireplace. Just off the family room you will find a flex room that is perfect for a home office, exercise or den! On the upper level you will find an enormous master suite, three additional large bedrooms, a jack n jill bath and an additional full bath finished off with a spacious loft! The lower level can be finished to add an additional 1800+ sq ft!
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This home truly has “Million Dollar Views” of prestigious Olym pic Hills golf course! A top-to-bottom remodel created the stylish and coveted open floor plan. The living room’s immense windows and vaulted ceiling make a grand impression as you enter. The spacious flow is ideal for entertaining! Kitchen is handsomely updated: white cabinets, quartz countertops & backsplash, SS apps, and impressive center island with custom black walnut top. Enjoy the convenience of the owner’s suite and large laundry on main level. Family room features a gas fireplace w/ built-ins and bar area. Lower Level boasts fantastic entertainment space with full wet bar, billiard’s/game areas, and TV room. A surprise 2nd lower-level walks out to backyard & fire pit. This level has 2 flex rooms - one is currently used for storage; one is decorated with a cute vacation vibe. Decks on TWO levels provide access to those amazing golf views! Abundant storage in heated garage. 1-yr Home Warranty included!
17713 Sheffield Ln, Eden Prairie $1,000,000
9389 Shetland Road, Eden Prairie $775,000 Fabulous Woodale built 2 story on wooded, private lot in prime location of Riley Creek Ridge! Walking into the spacious foyer you will be dazzled with the high ceilings, large windows, and gleaming hardwood floors. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with an abundance of storage, stainless steel appliances, concrete countertops and large center island that flows seamlessly into the sun filled living room. Cozy up by the gas fireplace with custom oak-built ins. Upper level boasts three bedrooms including spacious owner’s suite with walk in closet and magnificent master bath. Walkout lower-level gives added room for entertaining with fun wet bar, family living, exercise room, two bedrooms and lower level bath with custom tiled double shower. Oversized patio doors lead out to professionally stamped concrete patio overlooking pool and meticulously landscaped private backyard. 952-356-7585 Holasek Path, Chaska $750,000 Great Chaska location. Easy access to HWY 212. Close to parks, trails, and schools. Robert Thomas built in 2014. 5th Bedroom could also be used as a second main floor office. Large bonus room over the garage. Four bedrooms up with a Jack and Jill bath. Fourth bedroom has a private bath. Laundry room is also upstairs. Unfinished walkout lower level with room for another bedroom, bathroom, family room and a home gym. Plenty of storage. New paint throughout. 3800 sq ft finished above ground. Oversized 3 car garage. Great lot with trees and privacy. 12456 Harvard Avenue, Eden Prairie $839,000 Beautifully maintained 2006 Lundgren-built two-story in popular Bryn Oaks! Hardwood floors throughout main floor, vaulted ceilings, new A/C, many built-ins, & open floor plan. Upper-level features 4 BRs & a spacious FR loft. Lower level has equal quality finishing. Features include many built-ins, two-sided gas fireplace, deluxe wet bar with seating, 5th bedroom located next to the 3/4 bath. Convenient location close to restaurants, shopping and hwys 169, 494 Glengarry Place, Eden Prairie $875,000 Eden Prairie NEW CONSTRUCTION. Model** Located steps from EPHS, Round Lake Park, Biking/Hiking Shopping, Coffee, Dining (Tavern 4&5) & Grocery (Kowalski’s), Walgreen’s and so much more...Main lvl features: fabulous open floor plan, loads of natural light, formal/informal dining, butler’s pantry, Lg center island, spacious kitchen w/ high-end SS appliances, white enameled cabinetry, ceramic backsplash, pocket office, walk-in pantry, spacious mudroom, 42” wide staircases, Spacious foyer, HW floors, Decorative gas FP, (18x6) front porch. Upper lvl features: 4 bdrms up, 3/4 Jack & Jill bath, (12x8) loft area, Jr. ensuite w/ full bath, Lg Owners ensuite with sep tub & walk-in shower, (14x8) walk-in closet w/ convenient access to the (14x7) laundry room. Unfinished LL awaits your personal touch/vision. Perfect space for a 5th bdrm/bath, media room, exercise room or billiards. 3 CAR GARAGE (Tandem). Situated on a cul-de-sac w/ a wooded backyard setting. Welcome Home!!
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3015 Wild Flower Trail, Medina $1,050,000 Wayzata Schools. Built in 2018 by David Weekley. Two story home on a wooded lot with a private pool. Open floor plan perfect for entertaining. kitchen open to the family room with windows overlooking the private backyard. Many additional built-ins and upgraded light fixtures. Five bedrooms up and one in lower level. Large master suite featuring walk-in shower. The lower level features a billiards area, wet bar, TV / entertainment area and 6th bedroom with full bath.
• CristyWillis@edinarealty.com EdenPrairie Eileen Canakes 612-597-6247 • EileenCanakes@EdinaRealty.com Krissie Craig 218-251-4923 • KrissieCraig@edinarealty.com Betsy Ferguson 612-327-9292 • BetsyFerguson@EdinaRealty.com The Barkleys 612-991-0977 • JackandDeborahBarkley@EdinaRealty.com The Barkleys 612-991-0977 • JackandDeborahBarkley@EdinaRealty.com 10394 Sherman Dr, Eden Prairie $470,000 Welcome home! Updated & Immaculate Wooddale built townhouse w/ main floor living. Enjoy your amazing kitchen w/granite counter, tiled back splash, fantastic SS appliances & breakfast bar seating. You will love the flow & space - great for entertaining & relaxing. Need space for larger get-togethers? Wait until you see the lower level! Room for everyone at the holidays or for a Super Bowl party! Did I mention there is an amazing screen porch - access thru LR or BR#2, AND two fireplaces! You will love that in January! Huge flex room in LL, storage in garage, room for every thing. Only 22 homes here, surrounded by mature evergreens & boulder landscaping for privacy. Great location - close to shopping, entertainment, movies & dining. The only thing missing is you! 3945
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DOWNTOWN SHAKOPEE’S THIRD-GENERATION MEN’S CLOTHIER
“Ironically enough, I believe women are our happiest customers. When a lady has spent countless hours picking out the perfect wedding dress, she can depend on us to make sure her man won’t look out of place beside her at the altar. We’ll suit every groomsman for the big occasion as well.
ARTICLE BY DAVID SCHELLER and looks terrible in it, we’re here to perform the alterations he needs to look sharp. We tailor to men sized 36 short to 60 extra long, and we never produce an item I wouldn’t proudly wear on my own floor. Nobody knows the impact a great suit makes better than I do.
“This place has always felt like an exten sion of my home,” said Billy, owner of Bill’s Toggery. “I’d play here as a little boy, hid ing behind racks of clothing and pretend ing the changing rooms were caves. My dad encouraged me to go to college – which I did – but I never had any doubt in my mind that I’d return to run the family business.
“I don’t like to diminish the big chain stores and online retailers. I’m actually grateful for them because they inad vertently send me a lot of business. Whenever a man buys a suit off the rack
“Suits, sport coats, dress shirts and pants – we do it all. Dress clothes will always remain the backbone of Bill’s, but we also dress men for decidedly more casual outings. We carry stylish yet comfortable jeans by 34 Heritage, SoCalinspired casual wear by Johnnie-O and TravisMathew, refined sportswear by Peter Millar, and a great selection of shoes by Johnston & Murphy.
William Wermerskirchen has stood behind the counter at Bill’s Toggery for 91 years.
“If active apparel is your style, we have brands like Vuori, 7Diamonds and Tasc Performance. We also offer running shoes by On, a Swiss company that has mastered the fusion of style, comfort and long-last ing durability. You’ll be surprised by how much greater quality you can enjoy when you shop our curated brands.
Depending on the decade, visitors to downtown Shakopee may have bought fine men’s clothing from William the First, the Second or the Third. William the Fourth, who is now seven years old, has yet to express a strong interest in someday becoming a clothier, but it’s safe to say it’s in the lad’s bones.
Bill’s Toggery still offers the same great services which kept the store afloat during the Great Depression. Their dry cleaners will press a crease into your dress pants sharp as a knife blade, and their full-time tailor turns tape measurements into beautiful well-fitting suits. A lesser men’s clothier will dress you to the threes at best. Bill’s dresses their customers to no less than the nines.
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There is a lot to be said in favor of supporting a family business as old and unique as Bill’s Toggery. Yet at the end of the day, being the best-dressed man wherever you go –or standing next to the best-dressed man under the same circumstances – is the only reason you need to shop there.
“It’s worth visiting Bill’s just to see our 1920s-inspired Custom Shoppe. This location was a bank before my grandfather founded our store here in 1931. Charles August Lindbergh served on that bank’s board of directors, and it’s here that his son borrowed the money to buy his first airplane. The original safe is still in the back. It now serves as Minnesota’s most secure dressing room.
Bill’s Toggery is located at 138 Lewis Street South in down town Shakopee. They are open Monday through Saturday as well as by special appointment. You may learn more about the local men’s clothier at billstoggery.com
“Suits, sport coats, dress shirts and pants – we do it all. Dress clothes will always remain the backbone of Bill’s, but we also dress men for decidedly more casual outings.”
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“Owning a third-generation business like mine feels as much like I’m passing down a legacy as I am working a job. I’ve read that the odds of a business lasting as long as Bill’s are ten against one. I’ve kept up with modern times with out sacrificing the small store feel that my customers like.
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“I believe we’ve evolved and innovated better than our competition when it comes to lead generation. We spend about $100,000 a month creating leads across social media platforms and real estate websites like Zillow. We now have 36 agents, with five or six dedicated to answering and fol lowing up with our leads 24/7.
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Many tennis skills do not carry over to a successful career in real estate. No amount of agile footwork can increase a listing’s market value. A flawless forehand groundstroke may impress desirable clients when it is executed at certain country clubs, although it cannot simplify the home selling or buying process in any appreciable way. But mental fortitude – that refusal to surrender which compels all successful athletes – is just as essential to any professional. This is the optimistic outlook which Brace Helgeson, who played number one for the Minnesota Gophers and won the Big Ten Conference twice, had to adopt when injuries ended his hopes of joining the pro tour. As a Realtor and managing partner of Helgeson Platzke Real Estate Group, Brace now applies the same fierce determi nation which once drove him on the court toward creating the greatest possible value for his clients.
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“Failing to adapt to an ever-changing market will end your career just as surely. During the past 18 months, we’ve barely found a reason for our clients to do anything to their prop erties before listing them. Now that balance is returning to the market, we’re able to once again implement our Smart Money Formula. It determines exactly which home improve ments would represent a 50 to 100 percent return on invest ment at the closing table. With over 500 sales annually, we know what the market responds to best, and our team coor dinates all that work for our clients at no added cost.
“Buildingconstantly. mybrand while I was first starting out was the same way. For everyone who chose to work with me, dozens more worked with someone else. I remember someone I knew through tennis who had just sold his $1 million house, telling me I could have been his Realtor had he only known I was in the business. I won’t lie. That one stung! But I fun neled that disappointment into working even harder at growing my presence in the Twin Cities.
“When it came to transitioning into another career, the idea of becoming a corporate guy never resonated with me. My father started a chicken company that became pretty successful, and he always impressed an entrepreneurial mindset on me and my siblings: If you can build it, you can control the outcome.
“As a self-starter, I was naturally drawn toward real estate – an industry which offers virtually limitless opportunities so long as you give it your everything. I made it my main focus when it paid me more in one day than I could earn in two months teaching private tennis lessons. (During that time I did proudly coach several future state champions, including my sister Ginger who many consider the greatest female player ever to come out of Minnesota. She was once ranked 29th in the world!)
“Real estate also meshed perfectly with my competi tive nature. If you win a tennis match by only a couple of points, that almost certainly means you lost a lot of points as well. You have to overcome losses on the tennis court
“Developing a great reputation is critical, especially in a market as small as our own. Good news travels fast wher ever everybody knows everybody – but bad news travels even faster. As I look forward to celebrating my fourth decade in real estate next year, the best advice I can give someone just starting out is this: Treat every relationship like your career depends on it. Poor service will see you right out of this business.
“All that effort has earned us more qualified buyers than any other group in the Twin Cities. During the past two hectic years, we sold over one-third of our client’s properties without even having to list them.”
Helgeson Platzke Real Estate Group is the foremost authority on the Eden Prairie real estate market, although their focus is not exclusive to our city. The group sold 548 homes throughout the Twin Cities last year alone. Whether you’re buying or selling, hprealestategroup.com is the first site you want to visit.
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“All that effort has earned us more qualified buyers than any other group in the Twin Cities. During the past two hec tic years, we sold over one-third of our client’s properties without even having to list them. I could only have dreamed of such an effective system during the ‘80s when lead gen eration meant knocking on doors and cold-calling.
“The real estate market may be in the process of correct ing itself, but that doesn’t make now an inopportune time to sell. Interest rates are still lower than the 7.5% historic aver age, and much lower than 13.5% when I started my career in 1983. Alongside continual healthy demand for housing and relatively low inventory, that means you won’t lose money if you list today. And when you factor in the money our Smart Money Formula creates out of thin air – and how quickly we produce a great buyer – you’re only assured a better out come when you choose to work with us.”
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Kyle Luebeck, Daniel Geisler and Brian Hamm believe every hard-earned dollar deserves a goal-focused purpose. They and their advisers take the time they need to fully understand their clients’ goals, and tailor the authentic, personalized and innovative wealth manage ment strategies they need to achieve them. They will not provide financial guidance unless it is rooted in mathematical certainty. And should you work with them, they will not relent on their mission to bolster the financial well-being of your home or business.
As enthralling as box fabrication might sound, the West Point graduate wanted even more out of life. Todd earned his MBA and proceeded to serve as CEO of Red Sky Risk Services and a senior vice president for U.S. Bank.
“Effective wealth management must be the other way around. Because we’re not obligated
It is true that you can’t take it with you. The financial experts of Luebeck Geisler Hamm Wealth Management help their clients do the next best thing: create financial legacies which transcend their generations.
“I met Kyle in 2016,” Todd continued. “I was so impressed by his strength as a fiduciary that I decided to go into business with him and his partners: Daniel, who had already earned a reputation as the Twin Cities’ most tenacious stockbroker, and Brian, who previously cul tivated a wealth management practice that espoused the same client-focused services I value personally. Luebeck Geisler Hamm Wealth Management was and still is a dream team of which I am proud to be a part.
“A national firm offers a limited number of financial products. Any of them may perfectly match the needs of a client. But whenever they don’t, the client’s goals have to be reshaped to best fit one of those preexisting products.
“You don’t realize how selfish you are until you have kids,” said Todd Loudenslager, manag ing director for Luebeck Geisler Hamm Wealth Management. “At least that’s what I learned when we had our daughter Katherine while I was stationed in Germany. I wanted her to have a sta ble upbringing, so I finished my service and got a job at a box factory.”
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“More than anything, what sets Luebeck Geisler Hamm Wealth Management apart is our intense focus on our clients’ inter ests. We emphasize stewardship rather than salesmanship as we endeavor to pro vide the best available solutions. Whether that comprises stocks, bonds, commod ities, alternative investments, annuities, insurance, or any combination thereof, we’re going to equip you with a sound financial strategy. And should you need an accountant, attorney or other profes sional to bring your goals to fruition, we’ll make certain you’re allied with the best the Twin Cities has to offer.”
Please visit lghwealth.com to learn more about Luebeck Geisler Hamm Wealth Management’s personalized service, or contact the firm at info@lgh wealth.com or (952) 491-9911 to schedule your first meeting.
“But we do have maximums where they count most. No Luebeck Geisler Hamm Wealth Management adviser can have more than 100 clients. Dan is especially insistent on that requirement, as he man aged nearly 500 clients while working for his former employer. At that volume he forfeited the time he needed to tailor truly personalized financial solutions.
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“Our independent wealth management group’s advisers are also free to spend more time with our clients. We typically have three meetings with someone before they decide to work with us. The initial meeting is a first date of sorts, where we get to know each other and share expec tations. During the second we discuss priorities and goals as we explore both qualitative and quantitative information. Once we have performed an in-depth holistic analysis, we are ready for the final meeting where we present the course of action which poses the best chance at making our client’s life goals into reality. That might be buying a house and having kids. It might be retiring to a lakefront. Both are attainable through thoughtful, individualized wealth planning.
“We appreciate the necessity of ver satility. Our clients’ finances and goals change over time, so we schedule regular forward planning sessions which keep us apprised of their needs. We also don’t insist that our clients exclusively work with us. If they already have an adviser they know and trust, we’re just as happy to keep additional track of their progress while providing supplemental advice.
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to sell any specific financial products, nothing hinders our team’s ability to create bespoke solutions for each of our clients’ unique needs.
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“We don’t have minimums. Whereas a larger firm might require that you enter their door with at least $500,000, we believe such thresholds unfairly deprive younger people of the advice they need to get head starts on their finances.
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Carpentry was always something Mark King, owner of Infinite Decks wanted to do. Since high school he had ambitions to not only build decks, but to be the best, “The competitor in me to always strives and do better and be better,” says Mark. And from that ideology sprang Infinite Decks. Infinite Decks is a “high-end custom, outdoor-specialty company,” says Mark. That means they work on custom decks, metal pergolas, outdoor kitchens and other similar projects around the Twin Cities. In accordance to Mark’s com petitive nature, Infinite Decks strives to be the best: “We separate ourselves by bringing the quality of indoor craftsmanship outdoors. We pride ourselves on our design and quality.”
After working with many different carpenters, con tractors and landscapers, Mark came to realize that many decks were extremely similar in construction and design. In that repetition, he saw an opportunity to do something different with customizable, high-end decks. “No one else was selling that stuff so in order for us to build it, we had to do it ourselves,” says Mark. So, in 2013, Mark started his own business Infinite Decks. Mark comments, “We got to this because I just didn’t want to build the basic stuff. Everyone else can do that.”
A key aspect of Infinite Decks is their custom mate rials including lighting and railings. Mark credits their business partnerships for much of the company’s suc cess: “It’s these types of products and relationships that helps us build and create these high-end custom products that separate us from others.” Infinite Decks partners with Dekor Lighting for their custom lighting. Dekor Lighting has created not one but several underrail lights in honor of Mark and Infinite Decks called the “King light” and the “Infinite Light” respectively. Their custom railings come from Railcraft which offers a wide selection of colors and top profiles that are cus tom-welded and bent, as well as powder-coated rather than “assembled in your yard,” says Mark. The choice of Railcraft was an easy one for Mark because with their product, “You just get way more options,” he says.
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Social media was something Mark was keen to uti lize. From the beginning, Mark created a Facebook and Instagram page to show off recent projects and showcase behind-the-scenes of the company. “We were some of the first deck builders on there,” says Mark. Unsurprisingly, their pages flourished due to the stream of photos of ongoing and completed projects. Since that time, their social media has, “created a com munity that they were part of from the beginning,” says Mark. Mark has even met clients and partners through their online presence.
For more, visit infinitedecks.com or call (952) 522-DECK (3325). (Instagram: @infinitedecks)
The main difference of working in the winter is how the company sinks footings into the ground. Using heat lamps, Mark is able to break through the frost in order to properly sink footings. But otherwise work continues and “We just bundle up, drink hot coffee and hot chocolate during the day, and just bear through it really,” says Mark.
By far the flashiest custom aspect of Infinite Decks’ builds is their StruXure louvered roofs. StruXure louvered roofs are basically motorized pergolas that act as a roof when completely closed. “It’s just a really cool option as opposed to a traditional porch roof, and you’re eliminating a lot of the natural sunlight where you dine and hang out with your family,” says Mark. What makes the StruXure louvered roofs so useful is “when you’re not concerned about shade or staying dry, you can open the louvers and let the sunlight in,” says Mark. Especially here in Minnesota where people want to extend the use of their decks earlier in the spring and later in the fall, “The structured lou vered roof is just a great option,” says Mark. Infinite Decks also sets themselves apart by working yearround. According to Mark, many of their customers assume projects have to go on hold after the first snow, but that just isn’t the case. “People don’t know that we build year-round,” says Mark.
From inception, Infinite Decks was created to do something different with outdoor spaces, and “To most people a deck is just a deck,” says Mark, “To us, it’s an extension of our home. That’s kind of where we bring our detail and quality of the indoors out.” And that sentiment is really what Infinite Decks is all about…creating a custom space for cook outs and family dinners; creating a home, and giving homeowners the options to make it truly unique.
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“We offer a wide range of treatments for skin beauty and wellness. Our most popular service is the HydraFacial, which quickly and comfortably rinses dirt and debris out of pores. If you’ve ever watched a red car pet event, then you’ve seen how brightly a HydraFacial can make a face glow.
“Uptown Medispa’s pièce de résistance is our Sofwave technology, which revitalizes the skin by stimulating nat ural production of collagen – the protein which strength ens connective tissue. Sofwave is essentially a noninvasive facelift, which combines heat and ultrasound to treat fine lines and wrinkles or lift the neck and eyebrows. The FDA approved treatment cannot scar, and it doesn’t require any recovery period!
“We provide Botox, Scultra and Jeuveau injections for wrinkles. I personally advocate for Jeuveau, a gentle yet effective injection that seldom causes headaches or feel ings of heaviness. I also rarely inject full doses of facial toxins. When it is administered with great care, a smaller dose is typically all that is needed to give my patient the results they desire.
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Uptown Medispa is owned by Michelle Hawkins, an operating room registered nurse, laser technician, certi fied surgical technologist and certified medical aesthet ics injector from Minnesota. You would not guess it by looking at her face, but Michelle has worked in medicine since the Clinton administration.
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outcomes of their treatments. The pandemic made me pause to realize what I would most enjoy doing with my life: becoming my own boss so I can provide hands-on treatments that make my patients happier.
“Our clinic has become popular in the Twin Cities for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, where we utilize our patient’s own plasma to accelerate healthy cell prolifer ation and recovery from soft tissue injury. It’s an ortho pedic treatment that my husband, who is a physicians assistant, often performs to help restore joint functional ity to his patients, and I understand many Vikings players receive PRP therapy for their knees as well.
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“Working alongside plastic surgeons for so many years certainly taught me the science of esthiology,” said Michelle. “But as a lifelong nurse, I have always cared just as much about my patients’ happiness as I have the
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“Trust means everything when you’re putting your face in someone else’s hands. One millimeter can spell the difference between a vanished wrinkle and a dropped smile! That is why I constantly research my field of medicine, and travel to Arizona where I attend classes every three or four months. I also carefully study my clients’ faces, making certain I understand each one in detail before doing anything to it.
“If you haven’t got time for a procedure, you can still stop by our clinic for our own line of Edunn skin care products. Edunn is a dermatologist-tested, additive-free and medical-grade solution for natural skin care at home. We also carry Skin Script, a line of cleanser, toner, serum and moisturizer which is based on fruit enzymes and effective for everything from anti-aging to manag ing hyperpigmentation, rosacea and breakouts.
“Your 30-minute initial consultation at Uptown Medispa is always free. I would like to build a rapport with you, answer any questions you might have, and understand your goals for cosmetic treatment. That’s the best way to create the sense of security you deserve when it comes to your appearance. I want both of us certain we’re a perfect fit for each other before we pro ceed together, which may be as soon as the day of your first visit depending on the treatment you select.” may learn more about same-day appointment with Michelle by calling (612) 470-5893.
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