Episode 38 - The Human Side of Real Estate: Relationships, Gratitude & Leadership with Kim Lindquist

What does it really take to build a meaningful and lasting career in real estate?

In this inspiring episode of the PowerHouse SMART® Cool Collabs Podcast, Wendy Cohen sits down with Kim Lindquist, Vice President of Corporate Services at Edina Realty, for a heartfelt conversation about leadership, collaboration, mentorship, and the power of human connection in business.

With more than 33 years in the real estate industry, Kim shares her remarkable journey — from answering phones at Edina Realty to becoming a respected leader helping support agents, relocation clients, corporate partnerships, and luxury real estate initiatives across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Southwest Florida.

Together, Wendy and Kim explore:

• Why relationships — not transactions — are the true foundation of long-term success

• The importance of servant leadership, mentorship, and giving back

• How collaboration between real estate professionals, builders, architects, and interior designers creates new opportunities

• The evolving role of AI and technology in real estate — and why personal connection will always matter most

• The emotional side of relocation and helping families through major life transitions

• Living and leading with gratitude, authenticity, and purpose

This conversation is a beautiful reminder that while technology, marketing, and markets continue to evolve, trust, kindness, emotional intelligence, and genuine relationships remain at the center of extraordinary leadership and business growth.

If you are passionate about luxury real estate, leadership, entrepreneurship, design-build collaboration, or simply becoming a better human being in business, this episode is for you.