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IF YOU COULD SHARE SOME FATHERLY ADVICE WITH NEW DADS, WHAT WOULD IT BE? As a father of three, I suppose I should have this figured out, but I feel like I am still learning all the time. The best advice I can give is to make sure they always know they are loved and make sure to praise their success far more than dwelling on any missteps.

SUMMER’S ALMOST HERE, DO YOU HAVE ANY VACATION PLANS? Our family is in the process of trying to plan a getaway, however, my eldest daughter Maddie is in the process of searching for a college to attend and continue to play soccer. Most of our

summer will consist of touring universities and attending camps to help her find a great academic and athletic fit.

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IF YOU COULD SHARE FATHERLY ADVICE WITH NEW DADS, WHAT WOULD IT BE? There are so many clichés that are perfect for answering this question. Bottom line, my humble advice would be to enjoy each stage of their lives because it all goes so fast. All kids are certainly not the same, and they most definitely don’t come with an owner’s manual…provide them your love and support and watch them grow! FATHER’S DAY OR YOUR BIRTHDAY, WHICH DO YOU ENJOY MORE? Both are really great days because my wife and kids do such a great job spoiling me. I guess if I had to choose, I would say Father’s Day simply because it doesn’t “age” me as much.

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IF YOU COULD SHARE FATHERLY ADVICE WITH NEW DADS, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Teach your kids about taxes. Eat half of their ice cream! Seriously though, they grow up fast. Enjoy each stage of the journey.

SUMMER’S ALMOST HERE, DO YOU HAVE ANY VACATION PLANS? We are anxious to travel, and our family is planning on a beach vacation near the end of the summer. I let the family choose where we go, and water and sand usually win out.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

Laura Paszkiewicz | laura@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Letter from the Editor WE ARE CELEBRATING MEN IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR OUR JUNE ISSUE, AND AS I PREPARED THIS MONTH’S CONTENT, I FELT SO MUCH GRATITUDE FOR THE MANY AMAZING MEN THROUGHOUT MY LIFE THAT HAVE GREATLY

Angela Broockerd | angela.broockerd@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

IMPACTED ME. Among those include my 5 brothers who I dearly love. Growing up in

Angela Broockerd, Allison Gibeson, Tim Holman, Rachel Murphy

a very large family had so many wonderful aspects, and one of those perks was being

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

around so many different personalities all under one roof. All 5 of my brothers are all so

Janie Jones

drastically different from one another, each encompassing strong character attributes and various strengths that make them wonderful. Whether it was Dale’s kindness and wisdom, Steven’s quick-wit and generosity, Daniel’s tenacity and dependability, Kevin’s creativity and humor or Brian’s loyalty and virtuous nature, they each add so much to our family dynamic that is irreplaceable. I loved having 5 brothers in the house when I was growing up. Their antics with each other brought so much life and humor to our home. In one moment they could be mischievous and competitive with each other, and the next moment defending each other at all costs. I learned so many life lessons from having these 5 men in my life. I watch each one of them and how they have made an impact on this world and beam with pride. They are each successful in their own way by the world’s standards, but that is not what impresses me about them. All 5 of them do the right thing when no one is watching. They

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are good-hearted, kind, selfless men who all give extravagantly without recognition and

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

live for more than just themselves.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

I am so appreciative of their impact on my life and know that many of you can think of

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

men that have impacted your life, too. This month let’s take some time to reach out to

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

our favorite men and let them know they are valued. (And if you need a great dentist, my brother Brian recently bought Summit Dental in Lee’s Summit. Tell him I sent you! ) Cheers to the men in our life! 514 W 26TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO

Angela Broockerd, Editor Angela.Broockerd@LifestylePubs.com

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Lee’s Summit Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Lee’s Summit 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 Lee’s Summit Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 12 Meet the Author Bob Kolar creates imaginative children's literature

28 KC Bourbon Trail Discovering the best places to enjoy bourbon in Kansas City

36 Cherishing Community and Family Local family learns resilience through cancer diagnosis

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46 Leather + Wood Creating a functional work space

46 DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

Artist’s Palette

Hops & Vine

43 Legal Compass 46 Local’s Choice

AROUND TOWN

LOCAL BUSINESS KEEPING IT COOL FOR 30 YEARS Donaldson

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SMOOTHIE SHOP UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP The

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Supplements in Lee’s Summit is under new ownership and management. Tim Denker and Kevin Oldham, owners of the parent company, are excited to now operate the LS location! Lots of love will be going into the store with a fresh remodel and new product lines all while getting more nutritious smoothies into our community. Come see us at 318 SW Blue Parkway, by the DMV. The Smoothie Shop has been serving smoothies in LS since 2010. www.thesmoothieshop.com

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

BRINGING W H I M SY ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN

AND PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

COLORS TO LIFE 12

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BOB KOLAR IS A LOCAL CHILDREN’S AUTHOR AND CREATOR WHO USES BRIGHT COLORS AND FUN WHIMSICAL CHARACTERS TO BRING HIS STORIES TO LIFE. Kolar’s ideas have been turned into books, toys, games, and even TV shows for kids, which is where his creative journey began—watching TV as a kid. “My creative journey started in front of the television,” Kolar says. “I would watch cartoons and draw. I was never very athletic or very academic, but I could draw. When you find what you do well, you keep doing it. So, I was the art kid. I grew up in a small farming community in Ohio. Becoming a professional artist was not the common career track. As a kid, my parents always encouraged my art, but as I grew up and wanted to keep doing it, they got a little nervous. I did get a break in high school—I created the banners that the football players ran through at the beginning of every home game. It was hard to watch my hard work get continually destroyed, but it probably prepared me to become an illustrator. “I went to the Columbus College of Art and Design, and then grad school at Syracuse University where I really became interested in children’s books. I did my thesis on Where the Wild Things Are and had the opportunity to spend some time with Maurice Sendak. That sort of sealed it for me. After Syracuse, I was recruited to come to Kansas City to work at Hallmark, which was great for a while. I started doing books on the side and eventually got to the point where I could do it full time, which is what I do now, along with teaching part-time at the Art Institute. To date, I’ve created a few TV shows, lots of toys and various kid products, and 30-some books.” HIS BOOKS INCLUDE: + “Stomp Stomp” + “Give Me Back My Bones.” + “Hey-Ho to Mars We’ll Go!” + “Big Kicks” + “The Little Dump Truck” + “Do You Want to Play?” + “The Boy & the Book” “I’ve been told that my work is graphic, animated, somewhat goofy. I’m not sure. I draw the world the way I see it. I think the sitting in front of the TV watching cartoons thing was impactful. There are a few themes that seem to reoccur a lot—there are a lot of vehicles, dogs, dinosaurs, monsters, and outer space in my work. Those also happen to be the focus of my life as a child.” His favorite medium is books, although he’s enjoyed creating for TV as well, with his first show “Turbo Dogs” based off his book “Racer Dogs” and second show “Astroblast” based on his book series of the same name. “Books are my first love. I can imagine a story, create new characters in a new world, write it, illustrate it, design it, and off it goes, sometimes all around the globe. I always tell my students that it’s the biggest thing that one person can create. TV stuff is different, which takes a whole village of creators and a lot of money. The people with that money, rightfully, get to make a lot of the decisions. For some reason, my work seems to be very applicable to

“I always tell my students that it’s the biggest thing that one person can create.” CONTINUED >

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ARTIST’S PALETTE (CONTINUED)

broadcast medium. I always try to create worlds that have more stories to tell, and it’s playful. When I draw my characters, I’m always thinking about how they move and what sounds they make. I’ve had two shows based on my books, several concepts still in pitch, and I’m working on a new one right now. It’s not as intimate and personal of a process, but seeing your work moving and talking is cool, and the potential for reaching a lot of kids is amazing. Whatever the medium though, the goal is always the same: make good things for kids.” Creating and publishing a book is a lengthy process, which from contract to finished art takes roughly a year for Kolar to complete. “Books take a while. They always seem to evolve in their own unique way. It starts with an idea, which needs to ferment for an unpredictable amount of time. I usually start out with both writing and drawing. I make pages filled with little drawings and lines of text. Somehow a story comes out. I draft a manuscript and create some artwork to help pitch the idea. When (or if) one of my publishers picks it up, there is a standard process: finalize the text, create layout drawings, wait for feedback, redo layouts, create finished art, wait for feedback, create the cover art, wait, approve the printed samples, wait some more, then a box of books arrives on my doorstep. “I create for children. I don’t, however, think I have any insights on children that make me qualified, other than the fact that I was a kid. I try to remember that—the things that excited me, that frightened me, that made me laugh—those are the best sources for inspiration. I try to create stories around those memories. I remember the books I read as a kid, being lost in the stories, being friends with the characters and feeling like I understood the world a little because of a book. Growing up can be hard. If you have managed to do it, you have something to offer to those who haven’t yet. Even though my work is mostly goofy, I’d like to think there is something truthful in it, maybe just a little.” To see more of Kolar’s work, visit bobkolarbooks.com.

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a lonely outpost of parenthood ARTICLE TIM HOLMAN

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" Our focus is t o holistic ally empower t he f amily unit t hrough advoc acy, educ ation, ment oring and discipleship. Our go al is t o positively impact f amilies now and for generations t o come."

LIVING THROUGH A PANDEMIC HAS HAD

Hugh wasn’t his “usual self” at the first

A DIFFERENT EFFECT ON ALL OF US. It

meeting and Eklund recalls Hugh’s hesita-

may not have been that bad of an experience

tion. Eklund asked his permission to pray for

for you if you don’t mind being alone for long

him right then and there and assured him

periods of time. We all had to come to terms

of his intention to not embarrass him. Hugh

with the closing of a door or two, whether that

agreed, and all of the men got up and circled

was the gym, a church, a favorite restaurant, a

around Hugh for prayer.

family situation or a job opportunity.

Hugh was no longer alone when he real-

Although many doors were closed this last

ized he was in the friendly company of men

year, it’s beginning to feel as Stephen King

just like himself. He is one example of a life

says, “on the warm side of a door’s closing.”

changed in the context of caring relation-

“Hugh was one such man who needed the warm side of a closing door.”

ships and admits he wouldn’t be the father he is today without what he calls “priceless”

Like many others, Hugh needed help.

assistance. C. S. Lewis gave a wise defini-

He had heard of the Fatherhood Program

tion of friendship saying, “You too? I thought

from Resource Health Services, formerly

I was the only one.”

Rachel House, which was created for people

Kathy Edwards, CEO of Resource Health

with similar situations. He was reluctant to

Services, believes an unplanned pregnancy

try it at first saying, “Here’s somebody else

is not just a woman’s problem and that many

who is going to tell me what to do.”

men believe that to be true because society

The somebody Hugh was referring to is

tells them they have no voice. Resource

Resource Health Services Men’s Director,

Health Services has witnessed the power of

Mike Eklund. Little did Hugh know Eklund

men challenging other men in their role in an

had no intention of “telling him what to do.”

unplanned pregnancy and want to provide

After getting to know him, Hugh admitted,

guidance in knowing how to participate in

“We had an instant connection which made

the child’s life whether they continue in a

me want to come back.

relationship with the mother or not. CONTINUED >

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A LONELY OUTPOST OF PARENTHOOD (CONTINUED)

Edwards says an average of 80% of women end up choosing life for their child after an ultrasound, but that statistic jumps up to 91% when mom and dad see the baby together. Edwards has no intention of asking couples in an unexpected pregnancy to choose life for their child and simply wish them luck. Instead, she wants to walk with them through challenges faced in the critical first year of the child’s life. “Our focus is to holistically empower the family unit through advocacy, education, mentoring and discipleship. Our goal is to positively impact families now and for generations to come.” Watch Hugh’s story here at https://f.io/EOKYhnNi.

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BOURBON around

KANSAS CITY PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

BOURBON TRAILS ARE ALL THE RAGE RIGHT NOW, AND WHILE KENTUCKY IS THE PLACE TO EXPERIENCE A TRUE BOURBON TRAIL, WE WANTED TO SHOWCASE THE MANY OPTIONS WE HAVE RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN BACK YARD. Kansas City is home to many fine establishments that offer top of the line bourbon and unique and exquisite variety. Here is our quick list of top places to enjoy a great bourbon around town.

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THE MONARCH BAR DRINK: SILVER DOLLARS & HALF-LIGHT SKIES Applewood-smoked J. Rieger & Co. Whiskey, Yunnan Black Tea-infused Lustau Vermut Rojo, barrel-aged cream soda reduction, No. 22 Boondock Bitters This drink is created with a sugar lid fully encasing smoke inside the glass and cracked upon serving. As you might expect, this drink has a wonderful smoky rich flavor. This is an excellent choice for those that prefer the traditional Old-Fashioned but are looking to change it up.

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SOT DRINK: YOU CAN’T ROLLERSKATE IN A BUFFALO HERD INGREDIENTS: + Buffalo Trace + Rhubarb Liquere + Luxardo Bitter Bianco + Mole Bitters The Rhubarb introduces an extremely subtle hint of gentle sweetness and unique flavor that is nearly undetectable but helps to create a trendy twist to the standard and expected bourbon cocktail.

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PS DRINK: “BLISTERED AROMA” + Russell’s 10 year Bourbon + Russell’s 6 year Rye Whiskey + Amaro Nonino + Orange Bitters + Aromatic Bitters + Housemade Rosemary, Blood Orange, and Naval Orange Simple Syrup + Torched Sprig of Rosemary + Dehydrated Blood Orange Wheel The addition of rosemary along with hints of orange sets this apart. P.S. is Hotel Phillips’ contemporary incarnation of the 1930’s speakeasy. www.ps1931.com

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RYE DRINK: BLACK MANHATTAN Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Averna Amaro, Carpano Antica Vermouth Rosso, Angostura Orange Bitters

LIBATIONS & COMPANY THE MANHATTAN + Redwood Empire Rye Whiskey + Big O Ginger Liqueur + Carpano Antica Sweet Red Vermouth + Bittermens Burlesque Bitters + Luxardo Maraschino Cherry + Fountain City Clear Ice

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VERDIGRIS DRINK: SHERRY O'S Bourbon, Lustau Manzanilla & East India Solera Sherry, blueberry, apple, lemon

OTHER PLACES IN LEE’S SUMMIT TO ENJOY BOURBON: + Smoke Brewing Co. + The W + Hand in Glove + Headquarters + Summit Grill + Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

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DAY IN AND DAY OUT, JASON LANGSTON FULFILLS MANY ROLES. As a Farmers Insurance agent, he is a fixture in the Lee’s Summit business community who works to

The whole family was able to stay in Minnesota together

meet customer needs and serve the city in various capac-

for seven weeks during George’s treatment because it

ities. At home, he helped support his now 7-year-old son

occurred during the pandemic shutdown with school and

through cancer during a pandemic year.

work being done virtually and other activities cancelled.

After long-time Farmers Insurance agent Randy Weeda

“Like a lot of families, we learned that time together

retired in 2018, Langston came to Lee’s Summit to use his

was really special,” Langston says. “We slowed down, we

many years of experience to move the business forward. In

focused on being together as a family, supporting George

his time here, he has grown to love the community and is

and doing things together at home.”

now involved in the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce,

George finished his treatment and rang the bell in July,

Rotary Club and Optimist Club. He also participates in local

and Langston says he has been doing awesome ever since.

charitable organizations such as Lee’s Summit Cares, Lee’s

In typical 7-year-old fashion, he is back to school and soc-

Summit Social Services and One Good Meal.

cer. While his cancer journey is not over, all indications are

He says he has enjoyed being able to meet people and

good, and his prognosis is positive.

get connected through his community involvement, but he

While this experience added to the many challenges

has also been able to support community needs and create

2020 brought, Langston says his family certainly learned a

awareness as well.

few lessons along the way. He says George was a trooper

Langston has been married to Linda for 16 years, and

through it all and maintained a great outlook. Looking back,

they have three children – Jack, 13, Reagan, 9, and George,

he says he and Linda are amazed with how they persevered

7. Their lives are filled with youth sports and typical fam-

through the year.

ily activities, but the family faced a difficult chapter when George was diagnosed in January 2020 with a cancerous

“You are surprised by how you can step up and persevere when your child is sick,” he says.

tumor in his eye socket. It began as a bump under his eye,

Even when home and family demands are high, Langston

but it continued to grow and needed immediate treatment.

has continued his commitment to his business, customer

George began chemotherapy, and the family then trav-

service and doing what is right for the customer.

eled to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in the spring of 2020

Joel Wilson said when he started a business in Lee’s

for him to receive proton therapy. The family believed this

Summit, he wanted to use someone local for insurance.

treatment would give George the best outcome, but at the

He says he did not have a personal relationship with his

time it was not offered locally. The University of Kansas

previous agency and did not feel they were guiding him

Health System is now beginning to offer this treatment here.

into what was right for him.

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Wilson says Langston has taken the

be nimble and able to work virtually and

time to sit down and understand his

conduct business that way. At the same

goals and what he is trying to protect.

time, it is very important for us to be here

He said Langston and his agency have

serving people in the community where

helped him learn about the different

we are local and available. We provide

aspects of insurance and how to use

service for people, and they know us. We

insurance to meet his goals.

can accomplish the modern things peo-

“I am more of a relationship-type

ple need access to, but at the same time

person, so it’s important to me that they

they know they can call here and talk to

understand us,” Wilson says. “The better

me or my staff.”

they understand us, the more interested they are in building that relationship.” Wilson says he found that kind of relationship with Langston and his agency.

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While things in 2021 are looking more “normal” for the Langston family, they are remembering the important lessons they learned through it all.

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“We really treasure our time together

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DENKER LAW FIRM HAS DEDICATED HIS CAREER TO HELPING OTHERS MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR FUTURE. At the same time, he is also passionate about helping build the business community in Lee’s Summit. “We are a law firm that has been built in Lee’s Summit by someone who grew up in Lee’s Summit and has focused on growth and giving back to Lee’s Summit,” Denker says. Denker enjoys working directly with people while offering his expertise in business law, estate planning, wills and trusts. He had the opportunity to gain experience in these areas during law school and decided to focus his practice on these areas. He also knew he wanted to open

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his own law firm as opposed to working for a larger firm. He says much of the work he does with clients is trustbased, and he builds trust with clients through genuinely caring about their situations. This care can be illustrated through his work for a client who had been completely cut out of his wife’s will despite their good relationship. Some relatives had taken advantage of the wife’s Alzheimer’s disease and convinced her to leave everything to them instead. Denker was able to work though some of the mistakes in the estate planning documents to ensure his client had his home to live in through retirement. Denker is currently serving on the board of directors for the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce and served on the board of directors for Velocity Lee’s Summit in 2020. Serving with Velocity Lee’s Summit and providing support for local entrepreneurs during the pandemic year gave him the opportunity to oversee the distribution of CARES Act funding to approximately 70 local businesses that applied. “I learned the necessity of businesses to be able to pivot and adapt to surrounding circumstances,” he says. “The people who are not struggling definitely need to do everything to support those that are so we can get through all those things together.” Overall, Denker says he is passionate about improving Lee’s Summit and his service. “As I continue to work with clients, it continues to help me improve who I am and what I do,” he says. “From a customer service standpoint, I try to go above and beyond what people would expect of me.”

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RETAIL AND HOME DESIGN HELPED PAVE THE WAY TO BECOME BUSINESS PARTNERS THROUGH REECENICHOLS. For years, Robertson and her family were owners of Cameron’s Home Furnishings in downtown Lee’s Summit. Methner also owned some downtown businesses and worked for Robertson and her family doing interior design.

With an emphasis on design tips and lighthearted updates,

After they both moved on from their respective

they say their social media presence is not something you would

businesses, they also both individually decided

typically expect from realtors. They also keep their business fun

to obtain real estate licenses.

through concepts such as renting a coach bus and taking friends,

When they discovered they both had a similar

and checking out the spring homes tour. They also offer occa-

in downtown Lee’s Summit together given their

sional crafting and decorating classes.

shared love for the community.

While beginning their business during the pandemic was an

Given their backgrounds in interior design,

interesting experience, they say their experience in retail has

Methner says they can take a home that might

taught them to think on their feet, and they moved forward with

need some love and stage it well, which helps

virtual showings and a YouTube channel.

buyers develop a vision of what it would look like as their own home. They also like to have fun with their work and try to keep things lighthearted as much as possible. “Moving is up there as one of the most stressful times of your life,” Methner says. “If we can put a little fun in it and ease your mind, why wouldn’t someone want to have that kind of fun?”

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“It made us better and stronger,” Robertson says. “We just laughed our way through the year.” In the current market, Robertson says anyone who has been in their home for more than five years is probably sitting on more equity than they realize. For many, it would be worth reaching out for a market analysis. “Mindy and I pride ourselves on our reputation and our integrity,” Robertson says.

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