Beyond the Hot Dog Stand: Marketing Lessons from an Iconic Chicago Brand

Beyond the Hot Dog Stand: Marketing Lessons from an Iconic Chicago Brand

As co-owner of The Wiener's Circle and Chief Investment Officer at Lakeview Investment Group, Ari Levy has built a career around recognizing opportunity. In this episode of Corr Values, Ari joins Amy for a conversation about unconventional marketing, entrepreneurship, and the creative mindset behind one of Chicago's most iconic brands.  In this episode: * How a quantitative trader with a degree from Stanford came to own a legendary hot dog stand * How The Wiener's Circle approaches guerrilla marketing — from the viral Ben Johnson hot dog giveaway to a surprise rooftop concert  * What growing up in an entrepreneurial family taught Ari about business, risk, and opportunity Connect with Amy Corr: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyjcorr [https://www.instagram.com/amyjcorr] LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amycorrrealestate [http://www.linkedin.com/in/amycorrrealestate] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564973494347 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564973494347] Website: https://www.amycorr.com [https://www.amycorr.com] Links & Mentions The Wiener's Circle: https://www.wienerscirclechicago.com [https://www.wienerscirclechicago.com] Lake View Investment Group & Trading Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lakeview-investment-group-trading-company [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lakeview-investment-group-trading-company] https://www.lakeviewig.com/ [https://www.lakeviewig.com/]  ✨ New episodes drop every month.

Portal Transparency & Seller Choice: A Candid Conversation with Robert Reffkin & Thad Wong

For over a year, Robert Reffkin, CEO of Compass International Holdings, has been at the center of the debate over how major portals use listings data supplied by real estate agents, brokerages and MLS’s to channel buyer leads and control seller marketing strategies.  In the latest episode of Corr Values, Amy Corr sits down with Robert and @properties Christie’s International Real Estate Co-CEO Thad Wong to talk about portal transparency, seller choice, and what it really means for agents and their clients.  In this episode: * Why Robert’s call to “restore the MLS” has resonated with so many agents in Chicago and across the country * Why Chicago’s Private Listing Network is one of the industry’s most effective and widely adopted local seller tools * The eye-opening statistics that sparked a conversation about transparency * Why Thad says this moment is a wake-up call for agents around fiduciary duty  Connect with Amy Corr: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyjcorr [https://www.instagram.com/amyjcorr] LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amycorrrealestate [http://www.linkedin.com/in/amycorrrealestate] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564973494347 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564973494347] Website: https://www.amycorr.com [https://www.amycorr.com/] Links & Mentions: Robert Reffkin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertreffkin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertreffkin/] https://www.instagram.com/robreffkin [https://www.instagram.com/robreffkin] Thad Wong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaddeuswong/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaddeuswong/] https://www.instagram.com/thaddeus.wong/ [https://www.instagram.com/thaddeus.wong/]   ✨ New episodes drop every month.

Staying Visible and Competitive in the Age of AI

After more than two decades in real estate, AI Search Masters founder and CEO Mark Neuterman channeled his entrepreneurial spirit into launching companies that help agents navigate the fast-moving world of AI. In this episode of Corr Values, he joins Amy Corr to talk about AI visibility, shifting consumer behavior, and what it means for agents trying to stay competitive.  In this episode: * How to stay visible as online search evolves * Which AI tools are best for content creation, research and productivity * Practical ways AI can improve time management and productivity * What agents need to know about AI and data privacy * How to approach AI without feeling overwhelmed Connect with Amy Corr: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyjcorr [https://www.instagram.com/amyjcorr]LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amycorrrealestate [http://www.linkedin.com/in/amycorrrealestate]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564973494347 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564973494347]Website: https://www.amycorr.com [https://www.amycorr.com/] Links & Mentions: AI Search Masters: https://www.aisearchmasters.com/https://www.aisearchmasters.com/ Mark Neuterman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markneuterman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markneuterman/]Mark Neuterman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markneuterman/ [https://www.instagram.com/markneuterman/]  ✨ New episodes drop every month.

Investing in Real Estate with Luke Blahnik & Guido Piunti

Luke Blahnik and Guido Piunti are both successful agents at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, but they’ve taken different paths when it comes to investing in real estate. In this episode, Luke and Guido join Amy to break down what it looks like to build a portfolio alongside your business.   In this episode: * How to identify smart investment opportunities  * How to navigate the financial and mental roadblocks that keep many agents on the sidelines * How owning investment property can reduce your tax burden while building long-term wealth * What to know about short-term rental potential as regulations continue to shift * How AI can help you analyze investment opportunities and work faster Connect with Amy Corr: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyjcorr [https://www.instagram.com/amyjcorr] LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amycorrrealestate [http://www.linkedin.com/in/amycorrrealestate] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564973494347 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564973494347] Website: https://www.amycorr.com [https://www.amycorr.com/] Links & Mentions: Luke Blahnik: https://www.atproperties.com/agents/5834/lucas-blahnik [https://www.atproperties.com/agents/5834/lucas-blahnik] https://www.instagram.com/lukeblahnik?igsh=MXRzc3NhNnZoYmFkMg== [https://www.instagram.com/lukeblahnik?igsh=MXRzc3NhNnZoYmFkMg==] Guido Piunti: https://www.atproperties.com/agents/4754/guido-piunti [https://www.atproperties.com/agents/4754/guido-piunti] https://www.instagram.com/guidosellschicago?igsh=NmtsbGZjZWNjZDZs [https://www.instagram.com/guidosellschicago?igsh=NmtsbGZjZWNjZDZs]  ✨ New episodes drop every month.

Leadership, Confidence, and the A-Game Mindset with Neda Navab

In this episode of Corr Values, Amy Corr sits down with Neda Navab, President of Compass. With Women’s History Month as the backdrop, Neda reflects on the experiences that shaped her leadership journey, from launching programs for female entrepreneurs in East Africa to guiding one of the industry’s most influential brands. She also shares lessons on confidence, mentorship, work-life balance, and what the future holds for the industry. In this episode:  * The mindset behind bringing your A-game 100% of the time * The impact of surrounding yourself with the right people * What it takes to successfully lead and manage a team as an agent * How self-belief can shape the trajectory of your business * How Neda balances family life with a demanding career Connect with Amy Corr: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyjcorr [https://www.instagram.com/amyjcorr]LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amycorrrealestate [http://www.linkedin.com/in/amycorrrealestate]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564973494347 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564973494347]Website: https://www.amycorr.com [https://www.amycorr.com] Links & Mentions: Neda Navab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedanavab/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedanavab/]Neda Navab on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neda.navab_/ [https://www.instagram.com/neda.navab_/]  ✨ New episodes drop every month.