Distressed to Success: Conversations with Community Transformation Leaders

Distressed to Success is a podcast that discovers how savvy investors and entrepreneurs are profitably transforming underserved communities through strategic investment and innovative business models. Host Brian Seidensticker, Co-Founder of Last Best Partners, interviews local ...more

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September 16, 2026 00:47:16
Managing for Profit & Purpose: Michael Poon of Redleaf Property Solutions on Caring for Communities

Managing for Profit & Purpose: Michael Poon of Redleaf Property Solutions on Caring for Communities

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Michael Poon, a property investor-manager based in Hamilton, Ontario.  Michael walks us through his...

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September 02, 2026 00:44:55
Synecdoche’s Lisa Sauve on the Power of Architectural Equity and Community Revitalization

Synecdoche’s Lisa Sauve on the Power of Architectural Equity and Community Revitalization

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Lisa Sauve, principal and co-founder at Synecdoche, a firm pioneering the concept of “architectural...

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August 19, 2026 00:33:18
Investing in Impact: Brian Abernathy & Convergent’s Blueprint for Successful Capital Raises

Investing in Impact: Brian Abernathy & Convergent’s Blueprint for Successful Capital Raises

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Brian Abernathy, General Manager of Convergent.  Brian Abernathy walks us through his journey from...

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August 05, 2026 00:50:13
Breaking Ground & Barriers: Mike Norris, Southeast Iowa RPC & David Miller, Homes for Iowa

Breaking Ground & Barriers: Mike Norris, Southeast Iowa RPC & David Miller, Homes for Iowa

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Mike Norris and David Miller about an inventive public‐private partnership that’s reshaping Iowa’s rural...

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July 22, 2026 00:42:52
Empowering Economic Growth with Mike Norris of Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission

Empowering Economic Growth with Mike Norris of Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Mike Norris, Executive Director of the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission.  Mike kicks things...

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July 08, 2026 00:40:42
Building Bridges to Sobriety: Jim Boad of Group Home Accelerator on the Sober Living Model

Building Bridges to Sobriety: Jim Boad of Group Home Accelerator on the Sober Living Model

In this episode of Distressed to Success, Brian speaks with Jim Boad, founder of Group Home Accelerator, about how he transformed his real-estate career...

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