As the pandemic underscored, trying to lease retail space is no easy job. Stefanie Meyer joined Chicago-based Mid-America’s Twin Cities team in 2010 when it was still relatively new to the local market. A full-time broker, she has helped build a formidable team. Big-name clients include Starbucks, TJ Maxx, and Planet Fitness. Meyer sees some bright spots in a challenging market: “There will be continued competition for space in the stronger retail markets that have all day-parts—residential, daytime population, and other drivers like hospitals or entertainment.”