The Touchstone Showcase

Touchstone Showcase Season 5, Episode 1.. here we go! We are thrilled to have Linda Grahovec, a Senior Vice President and the National Agency Director of Communications, Education and Marketing Strategy for Fidelity National Financial to kick things off. She has an incredibly diverse background in this industry and is truly an expert in her field.  One of Linda's favorite parts of her job is teaching. Her love for education and training beats strong everyday. She prides herself on having learned invaluable customer service and people skills from her early days supporting her parents in the restaurant business. For Linda, "face to face" is always best. Uncomfortable with public speaking? Hear how Linda honed her skills and now thrives on being in front of a crowd. Want to start a chatbot? Here how she got creative, got internal buy in & got this up and running.  She's got incredible tips for anyone in the industry and you'll have to listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #fnf #lindagrahovec #closewithtouchstone

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 4, Episode 6 showcasing Final Offer. Led by Co-CEO's Kevin Caulfield and Tim Quirk, this Boston-based tech company and online platform is revolutionizing the industry. We talk about how Final Offer came to be and how it is re defining the standard of transparency in real estate negotiations.  A top agent himself, Kevin takes us through the process and expansion plans for Final Offer. Tim, who is no stranger to successful start ups is here to educate agents on how their product will help agents get the most for their sellers' homes while providing ultimate clarity to buyer.  After a successful rollout in Washington DC, Final Offer is now live in Massachusetts. You've got to listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #byagentsforagents #finaloffer #closewithtouchstone

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 4, Episode 5 featuring another mother/daughter duo... Dolores and Rachel Person of Person + Person Group.  When Dolores entered the industry she thought it would be temporary and she fell in love with all of it including the highs & lows of the industry. Rachel's journey started with attending art school and she brings her creativity to her real estate career every day. In fact, the digital creativity these two have used over the years has set their business apart. With Dolores showcasing the history of Newburyport and Rachel tackling some controversial (and funny) topics and taking risks on a variety of social platforms - these two are a must follow!   What also differentiates Person + Person is the concierge approach to customer service. Dolores built her brokerage on two main principles: integrity and customer service. Having her daughter join the team was a natural fit as she is like minded in that approach. Rachel notes her patience and follow up with all her prospective buyers and sellers is something you truly can't put a price tag on. Their humor, connection and trust in one another is pretty special. Who is the first one to bring up work over dinner or on vacation? And what are their favorite spots in Newburyport, MA. You've got to listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #person+person #persongroup #motherdaughter #closewithtouchstone

Touchstone Showcase featuring mother/daughter duo... Margie and Melanie Gundersheim of the Gundersheim Group. Margie shifted from teaching in a classroom to teaching real estate and has never looked back. Melanie learned many behind the scenes tips from a young age while watching her mom pave the way and after studying advertising and entrepreneurship in college - jumped in with two feet to the Gundersheim Group! They balance each other out and share on this episode what strengths they both bring to this dynamic team.  We also dive into what made them align with Real Brokerage in early 2023. These two are all about helping their clients, have some exciting things in the works (podcast!! women's groups!! and more videos!!) so keep an eye on this powerful duo. We hit the fun stuff too. Favorite foods! and Biggest Pet Peeves "if you know what I mean?!" Subscribe/listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #gundersheimgroup #motherdaughter #closewithtouchstone

The TouchstoneShowcase featuring our first female partner at Touchstone... @chrissyb8 aka Attorney Christine Bernardini. She started her legal career working summer jobs for a law firm during her undergraduate work at Bentley University. She spent invaluable time as a title examiner, paralegal and then ran her own successful practice for 17 years before joining Touchstone in 2020. By day she is #closing deals and by early morning or evening running her other true love - also a career fueled by helping people - a CrossFit gym in North Andover.  Chrissy always over delivers and her client relationships (or friendships) are built on honesty, wanting to get the deal closed and all parties enjoying what they do. We dive into some fun stuff too. What keeps Chrissy up at night? How does she handle that? What stations is she listening to on the regular.. and favorite restaurant locally (that is bulldog friendly, of course.) Subscribe/listen in. This is a fun one! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #touchstonestrong #closewithtouchstone

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 4, Episode 2 featuring award winning realtor with eXp Realty and YouTube extraordinaire, Mike Urban! Mike comes with a background in electrical contracting - which is useful daily - in his real estate business. He's been asked for expert commentary on Boston25 and other news sources multiple times and you can find him rolling out new YouTube content weekly. His social media strategy is strong, keeps him engaged, allows him to stay relevant and credible.  We dive into his YouTube presence including where the inspiration comes from and why this is his social platform of choice. (and isn't going anywhere anytime soon!)Providing information in a professional way is a huge differentiator for Mike. He offers incredible tips throughout this interview! Listen in/Subscribe! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #season4 #digitalcreator #youtuber #exPrealty #topproducers #closewithtouchstone

Season 4 Kicking off with Team Lead Kristen Karshis of Karshis real estate team of Keller Williams Realty. Kristen shares how her masters in social work, 17 years of coaching cheerleading and bartending skills = a killer combination for working in real estate. This team is as close as they come, take risks on social media and always stay solution focused. A simple yet effective strategy Kristen uses on the regular is "listening" to her clients and team. This busy mom of four shares a special bond with host Jack O'Donohue over their love for Disney Vacation Club! Having sold in over 40 towns, Karshis team is in growth mode and setting some high goals for 2023 and beyond!  #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #season4 #karshisteam #karshis&co #realestate #topproducers #closewithtouchstone

Our final Touchstone Showcase "Summer Series" features Gibson Sotheby's International Realty's dynamic father/daughter duo: Larry Rideout, Chairman/Founder, and Nicole Rideout, Chief Strategy Officer. Listen in to learn how The Rideout's went from three offices to 25 (!!) and are leading one of the most prestigious real estate brands that is recognized worldwide. Their growth and legacy has been built on the foundation that relationships matter, innovation, strong culture, and commitment to their communities. The Rideouts treat all of of their staff and agents like #family. This episode is one we've been waiting for and you don't want to miss it. Subscribe/Listen In. #touchstoneshowcase #closewithtouchstone #podcast #gibsonsothebys #rideout #bostonrealestate #fatherdaughter #interview #boston #realestate #relationshipsmatter 

Touchstone Showcase Summer Series featuring the CEO and Co-Founder of @stavvyhq, Kosta Ligris. Kosta hosted Jack O'Donohue on their podcast "FinSide Chats" earlier this summer and now the tables have turned! Kosta shares his back story, Stavvy's early days and the passion he has for Stavvy to transform the mortgage industry with a digital platform that increases efficiency for all involved. A visionary, innovator and entrepreneur he has grown Stavvy to over 150 employees in just a few years.  We talk a lot about culture within the workplace, his impressive community involvement and #petpeeveswithkosta!  Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #summerseries #digitalclosings #realestate #bostonrealestate #closewithtouchstone

Touchstone Showcase Summer Series featuring the #1 Loan Officer Nationwide - Shant Banosian. We get a market update from Shant, his take on how more housing inventory creates opportunity and what being available 24/7 means to him and the team. He shares insight into their social media strategy which is to provide educational, informative content that builds trust and like-ability. And to throw in some personality and fun; and it's working. Shant is even getting recognized by his Uber drivers! Team Banosian is heavily involved with many charities in the community and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Walk/Run in Boston is coming up. Follow his team below for more info and how to join in the fun! IG: @mortgagelife_shantbanosian Facebook: @ShantBanosianGR LinkedIn: @shantbanosian TikTok: @teamshantbanosian #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #summerseries #teamshantbanosian #stjude #bostonrealestate #realestate #closewithtouchstone

Today's #TouchstoneShowcase comes to you from the stunning St. Regis Residences, Boston. We're featuring two powerhouse women, Debbie Collins and Cathy Angelini, who have dominated the Boston luxury real estate scene for decades. Enjoy hearing how this duo navigated their incredible careers and have come together to tackle sales, marketing and operations for the exquisite waterfront St. Regis Residences.  Special #touchstoneshowcase guest host Ashley Bernon takes us through their stories, and Boston's unparalleled harborside experience.  #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #stregisboston #luxuryliving #bostonrealestate #livesxquisite #closewithtouchstone

Season 3: Episode 22 featuring an extra special guest, Founder + CEO of @nammbaorg, Tony Thompson. The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) is a national trade association dedicated to the enrichment and betterment of women and minorities who work in the real estate finance industry. Tony has a passion for helping people and professional development and has made it Nammba's mission to educate, develop, and support minorities in the mortgage (and related) industry. Touchstone officially teamed up with Tony & NAMMBA earlier in the year and they are doing incredible work. #proudpartner!  To hear more about Tony's mission to leave this industry better than he found it and how you can get involved listen in.  Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #nammba #proudpartner #inspiringchange #getinvolved #closewithtouchstone

Season 3: Episode 21 featuring Dmitriy Khesin aka @notyouraveragerealtor of The Khesin Group with Coldwell Banker. Like his IG handle, he stands behind if you are going to do something - then do it really well. #dontbeaverage We talk about his early days and how he navigated to steering his own team. He credits a large part of his real estate style to his earlier career in personal training. He's doing more video than ever and running multiple social channels but always making sure it's valuable content. Dmitriy credits consistency is key and we dive into his daily / weekly rituals which include fitness, meditation and also apple cinnamon pancakes.  To hear more about Dmitriy's path to success... and what Boston steakhouse earned his business for life. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #Boston #realtor #notyouraveragerealtor #trustedadvisor  #closewithtouchstone

Switching things up for today's #TouchstoneShowcase. We're featuring Caroline Madison (aka the Queen of Positivity) straight from the top floor of OneDalton. Caroline is a native of Boston, a private wealth advisor for Rockefeller Capital Management and has a passion for helping others. Caroline has a wide range of experience including research, lending, venture capital/private equity and wealth management. She has lived all over the country and even overseas in Thailand. She shares some powerful tools on how to do things with intention and truly be present. She is on a roll.. and coming soon adding Author to her BIO! The book, wait for it, will be: Goals Gone Wild.  One not to be missed. Listen/Subscribe now! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #financialservices #wealthadvisor #author #queenofpositivity #closewithtouchstone

Episode 19 featuring George Sarkis comes to you from The Parker in Boston. George is the Partner & CEO of @thesarkisteam, the #1 producing group at @douglaselliman Boston and a dominant force in Boston's real estate community. We cover everything from humble beginnings, to working alongside his brother @mannysarkis and what his favorite holiday is... easy answer, Celtics playoffs. George gives us an inside look into where the Sarkis team is heading, how much of a factor social media is in this business, and how he makes sure every client gets the attention, devotion and top service they deserve. His commitment to excellence, unrivalled work ethic, integrity, out-of-the-box ideas, and key relationships – have been fun to watch - and helped him become one of the area's top residential brokers. Subscribe/Listen in! Episode also available on our YouTube page.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMh3dWGKZNY #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #thesarkisteam #sellitlikesarkis #douglaselliman #ellimanboston #bostonrealestate #realestate #closewithtouchstone

Season 3: Episode 18 featuring Elizabeth Bain of Commonwealth Standard Realty. Elizabeth brings a unique perspective to the #realestate business having worked at Urban Edge Boston previously. Her level of care and experience with crisis management helps her daily when working with clients on one of the biggest financial decisions they will make.  Elizabeth isn't tied to one community in fact her coverage zone is wide ranging across MA and she loves that. Always a unique spot to find the perfect latte. Video series on the horizon? This new mom, dog mom and travel enthusiast brings responsiveness and an honest approach to every single relationship. To hear more about Elizabeth's path to success... and also her guilty pleasure (!) Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #Boston #realtor #bostonrealestate #suburbs #closewithtouchstone

Season 3: Episode 17 featuring Susan Gormady aka @the_reading_realtor. Susan has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers in the Reading area for years. She previously worked in luxury sales in #Boston but pivoted to real estate with the plan of  being a "hyper local agent."  Her success didn't happen overnight but she has seen exponential growth over the last few years.  She now leads the Susan Gormady Group and draws inspiration from them and vice versa. Susan's foundation to success lies with her moral compass, her high energy, (+ fun!) and the attention and service she gives to every single client. To hear more about Susan's path to becoming #thereadingrealtor... LINK to Subscribe/Listen in our Profile! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #ReadingMA #northofboston #burbs #closewithtouchstone

Season 3: Episode 16 featuring Sotheby's No. 1 Agent for Sales Volume in Massachusetts as well as Executive Vice President of @Gibson_SIR, @michaelcarucci. Michael has been in real estate for almost 40 years and done $2 Billion in sales.

Season 3: Episode 15 featuring extra special guest, Kirsten Jordan, who we recently met at the Greater Boston Assoc. of REALTORS Annual Roadshow. It was her first Keynote address and she crushed it. Kirsten (aka "KJ") is a Douglas Elliman Real Estate broker / powerhouse, married mother of three, avid public speaker, and the first female cast member of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York. She talks about her start, creating her own team, the importance of re-centering and having structure to your day, being part of an Emmy nominated TV show and social media. It was an honor and pleasure, and we highly recommend you Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #momsofrealestate #douglaselliman #MDLNY #closewithtouchstone

Season 3: Episode 14 featuring #northofbostonexpert and Broker/Owner of Farrelly Realty Group, Geri Farrelly. After more than twenty years in healthcare, Geri shifted her philosophy of treating people with empathy, kindness and good listening to real estate. And it was the best decision for her, her family and her growing team. With over 14 realtors today at Farrelly Realty they cover all of MA and NH including her favorite place... Cape Cod. Geri's team is doing business The Farrelly Way - and that means providing 5 star service every step of the way. This quality over quantity rings true to her clients and partners. Community is at Geri's core and with every transaction at Farrelly Realty Group a % goes back to the community. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #northofboston #thereadings #thefarrellyway #closewithtouchstone

Season 3: Episode 13 featuring the one and only Attorney Partner Michael Lombard.

Season 3: Episode 12 featuring Boston-based TikTok personality and interior designer, Julie Sousa, of @the_avantgarde_. In celebration of #womenshistorymonth we are thrilled to #showcase Julie who rose to fame by featuring her work, styling and collaborations on social media! ✨ Julie's love for design started at an early age coupled with her driven personality has catapulted her success. She went to business school, worked in corporate before taking a leap and starting Avant Garde Home and collaborating with brands like @amazonhome!! Forget Pinterest the name of her company and her inspiration comes to her when she is running

Season 3: Episode 11 featuring Amy Carlisle and Emily Nichols of The Carlisle Group for Compass. In 2021 the #carlisleteam was voted the #1 Real Estate Team in South Boston, completed 184 transactions and $120m in volume! As this podcast went down in Amy's home, it's clear she treats her team as family in every sense of the word. Emily concurs on this point and the two talk about the close dynamic that makes the Carlisle Group work so well. We go back to how they both got their start, what pushes them to succeed and where they see the Carlisle Group going in 2022.   Subscribe/Listen in!   #touchstoneshowcase #podcast  #realestate #bostonrealestate   #carlislerealestate #closewithtouchstone

  Season 3: Episode 10 featuring #powercouple Ashley & Ryan Kent. Ashley is a Real Estate Consultant | Partner with Santana Properties Team and Ryan is a Founding Partner of Ironside Insurance Group. Big year for these two, tying the knot and embarking on a real estate venture together. We'll dig into that and how they both got their starts in the #biz.  Ashley refers to her line of work as "a lifestyle" and she's crushing it while nurturing each and every relationship. Ryan has followed the mindset of - take calculated risks, make a plan, stick to it and stay focused. And this summer... Ironside celebrates 10 years in business!  Record number of shout outs in this episode... Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #bostonrealestate #insurance #closewithtouchstone

Season 3: Episode 9 features Northshore/Boston Realtor Kevin McMath with Lyv Realty. Kevin is coming off an incredible year personally and professionally. Newly married, a new dad to Boomer

Season 3: Episode 8 features Award Winning Realtor with The Agency and Content Creator Matt Lionetti. Matt found his niche when he launched his sketch comedy videos about real estate on social media. His "shut the front door" video catapulted his business and it has truly taken off from there. Matt has been a huge comedy fan his whole life and his background in the music industry has certainly played a part in his hysterical and entertaining strategy today. He takes us through his earlier days in the biz, how Ryan Serhant inspired him to go into real estate and how he hosts the OverAsk podcast with The Broke Agent. (Also both previous Touchstone Showcase guests! ) Matt offers incredible advice for how you can make videos and social media work for you and your business. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #realestatehumor #closewithtouchstone

Season 3: Episode 7 featuring Jason Jastrzebski of CrossCountry Mortgage. Jason is not only a Branch Manager and Top Originator he is also an influencer (@jasonjmortgages.) He and the team recently jumped into the social media game and they are killing it. Their motto is to take the mortgage business seriously but don't take themselves too seriously and that is resonating in their content. You can easily hear Jason's passion, humor and likeability in this episode. His success is "no secret sauce" but has been built on being honest, being available and surrounding himself with a great team.  We even had the pleasure of having one of his video team members join us for this episode. #celebrity Give @jasonjmortgages some love and help him achieve that blue check mark status and in the meantime listen in for more on Jason's story and common hobbies he &  Jack O'Donohue share.  Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #mortgages #closewithtouchstone

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Season 3: Episode 3 featuring one of the Top #loanofficers in the country, @AllysonKreycik of @guaranteedrate. We go back to her Midwest roots and the leap of faith she took coming to #Boston. Allyson learned this business from the bottom up and focused in on new construction early on. She credits strong mentors, strong values and good old fashion hard work allowed her to grow her business and in 2020: Allyson and her team were able to close over 700 loans and fund nearly $350 million in volume!  If you want to get into this business, Allyson shares some really smart tips on where to start. We cover what motivates her and it always goes back to #helpingpeople for Allyson. Allyson is not only a top loan officer, mom of three but also an incredible golfer. We talk fun stuff too like pet peeves - and she's got a high threshold there - but don't be rude. ;-) For more Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #kreycikteam #closewithtouchstone

Featuring the "unstoppable" husband and wife duo of Tristan and Loren Lush of @LushRE for @compass. Tristan & Loren both had successful careers in professional hockey and fashion respectively before joining forces to become two of the #TopProducers from The Andovers ➡️ Boston. This duo offers their unique perspective that this business can be a grind, you need to use your network and it can feel like "a long game" at times but the rewards of seeing happy clients are worth it.

Season 3 of the #TouchstoneSchowcase features the social media sensation Deb Cohen of @thefrontdoorproject who is also a Realtor for @coldwellbankerwesthartford.  After a successful career in Finance, Deb stumbled on creating @thefrontdoorproject during her daily walks and it has truly transcended into something really special.   The Front Door project was born by Deb's photography hobby and affinity for a pretty front door, great curb appeal and interesting architecture. With over 84K followers she is the #1 Agent in CT on Social Media. We chat with Deb on how and why she selected #coldwellbanker, how she is uniquely positioned to help her real estate clients and how she uses IG for lead generation. Listen in for a fun challenge by @jackodonohue during this entertaining episode - you will be glad you did.    Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #thefrontdoorproject #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 29 featuring Award Winning Global Real Estate Broker @emilyvangiezen (aka "EVG") of @gibsonsir_capecod. Emily's background in luxury goods set her up well for her "calling" to be selling luxury real estate throughout the Lower Cape. She shares her journey into getting into this business and how important it is to be authentic and stay true to yourself.  Yahoo Finance has said “Emily is Leveraging Social Media on Unprecedented Scale on Cape Cod!” and we take a deep dive into her marketing approach and why she says social media is responsible for 50% of her business. Her story is very unique and we hear about her prior days in fitness including swimwear competitions and professional dancing. As she says, she "plays to win." If that wasn't enough - we close out the episode with the 1st ever Donut review on #touchstoneshowcase podcast. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #capecodluxuryrealestate #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 28 featuring North Andover's #1 agent in 2020: @debbiecarusi of @coldwellbankerandover. Debbie jumped into real estate back in 2015 and she's a testament that hard work pays off. Her advice to new agents... you will never stop learning in this business and there is a lot to learn from your seasoned colleagues!   Debbie is a skilled communicator and stands behind... you can't text your way through a transaction. We dive into how she got her start including those early years, biggest pet peeves (both personally & professionally), top ice cream spots in the area and so much more. Debbie is a class act and we're so happy she's our neighbor here on Main St. in downtown Andover.  Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #debbiecarusi #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 27 featuring Principal Designers Leah Hook & Sonia Brady of Gray Oak Studio. We recently caught up with the local duo who co-founded the interior design firm located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts and servicing the greater Boston area. Both women left their careers (as a Criminal Defense Attorney!! + Psychologist!) behind, combined their passion of design and personal construction experiences and Gray Oak Studio was born.  Three years later, they are inspired, their business is thriving and projects are getting lots of #press attention along the way. We discuss where the name Gray Oak came from, the creative process, and how important social media is to their business - we also dive into how the pandemic changed the game and has even brought some silver lining to the install / big "reveal." Both moms of three will have you dreaming of your next project before the episode ends.  #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #designingfavoriteplaces #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 26 with Kathryn Early (@kathrynearly_) who is consistently one of the #TopProducers for @cocoearlyre. Her last name is no coincidence but listen to find out who set her up with her now husband! Kathryn credits being highly organized, disciplined, having integrity and a thick skin to building her strong book of business. Kathryn has earned many awards throughout her twelve year real estate career and that is fueled by being a natural "overachiever", continuing her real estate education and never judging a lead. To hear more on her real estate predictions and tips on how you can become better organized (and film funny reels) not to mention why she still thinks sending a handwritten Thank You works - Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #youdoyou #kathrynearly #marealestate #nhrealestate #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 25 with Kerry Turner (@homegirlkerrylandry) who is one of the #TopAgents for @remax. With a heavy sales background and solid training of making over 180 (!) cold calls a day - Kerry goes #backtobasics with her approach to real estate.

Season 2: Episode 24 with Bea Murphy (@bmurphy388) who is one of the #TopAgents for @lamacchiarealty. After years in a corporate setting, Bea saw an opportunity to come out from behind a desk and put her social personality and high energy skills to work. It took courage but she was determined that her outgoing (& competitive) nature would be a recipe for success so she jumped into real estate with both feet. With a solid training program at #lamacchia she was ready to not just do this job - but do it well! Her confidence, organization and networking abilities - have made her a tremendous success story after just four years. To hear how she got started, tackled hard "real life adulting" conversations, and grew her transaction volume incredibly fast - TAKE A LISTEN! She's proof that you can do this business and not miss the special moments at home. Currently, Bea's training (& raising funds for @danafarber) for the @falmouthroadrace and @panmass challenge. Special guest Attorney Torrey Polk joins this episode - Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #meanttobea #buywithbea #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 23 with Nicole (@nicoleleahyrealtor) ​& Ryan (@leahyloans) Leahy. Nicole made the transition into real estate after many years in the cosmetics industry. Her husband Ryan was her biggest influence and supporter for her to make the leap. Nicole finds the industry exciting and leans on her strength at building relationships everyday. She says "to be the best" you need to "surround yourself by the best" and she is learning and thriving on the top producing @lucciteam. Ryan has over 15 years in the #mortgate industry and is one of the Top Producers in the country for @mortgagenetwork. He credits his success with being habitual. His morning routine is the foundation of starting his day off right for his clients. Over the past year, Ryan's team has expanded their lending coverage into close to 25 states in the US. We talk a lot about real estate with this #powercouple but we also cover how the GAP brought them together - for more on it all - Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #deborahlucciteam #leahyloans #mortgage #loanofficer #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 22 with Tony Cardinali, Branch Manager at CrossCountry Mortgage.  Tony has 20 years in the #mortgage biz and he's got a wealth of knowledge that he loves to share. He brings education, ideas, and training to his partners.

Season 2: Episode 21 with former banker turned real estate agent extraordinaire Rob Del Greco of Compass. With over 20 years in the real estate industry Rob has been inspired by the challenge to help homeownership dreams come true. He is personable, proactive, persistent and professional - all things coupled with his ability to listen and pay attention have served him and his clients well.  He has tested a few different real estate companies but he says Compass is not just the future but it is the current and we talk plenty about what that means and how the innovative technology they use is helping drive his business. Be sure to listen in because when we hit the Hot Seat you will absolutely want to be on his gift giving list in the future. We also find out what Luke Bryan song could be writing Jack & Rob's New England motto. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #robdelgreco #agentsofcompass #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 20 with Stephan Coufos, a Partner/Realtor of Coco, Early & Associates.  His episode starts and ends with us talking about Pizza  and it's no wonder why.  Stephan spent 25 years in the family pizza business before making the transition into real estate.  He will be the first to tell you that he got to where he is today because of the pizza business. He always hustled. He even spent many years being a real life #superman (listen for more on that) before he took the plunge into real estate full time.  For the past ten years Stephan has been a Top Producing Agent in the region. His commitment to customer service, his loyalty and his dedication to make his team stronger has allowed each year to be better than the one before it. We discuss plenty about real estate but we also talk a lot about pizza, his Greek family history and it's absolutely worth the listen. Special guest Attorney "Chrissy" Bernardini joins again - Subscribe/Listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #mylocalproperties #cocoearlyre #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 19 with Connie Doto, the President/Owner of the Connie Doto Realty Group. She has an office and a sign that can't be missed, a phone number that is easy to remember and a tagline that is hard to forget. For more than 15 years Connie has been a Platinum Multi Million Dollar Top Producer and in the top 3% of the New England area but started her own office in 2010 to help educate and train other agents. We discuss tips that have proven her (& her team) right over the years such as "always answer the phone,"  "keep current" and "know your marketplace."  While not originally from the Merrimack Valley, Connie is highly engaged, involved and committed to the community. She is not only donating $100 from every closing for the months of March, April and May to the MSPCA but she's matching it! To hear more from Connie and special guest Attorney "Chrissy" Bernardini - Subscribe/Listen in!  #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #realestatetipsandadvice #keepingcurrentmatters #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 18 with Maria Fabiano(@mariafabiano01) of Maria Fabiano Realty. With a passion for helping people, being present and following her gut, Maria has the instincts and experience buyers and sellers need and want.

Season 2: Episode 17 with Ryan Persac of The Persac Group for Coldwell Banker Realty. Hailing from Louisiana, Ryan combines his southern charm, experience he gained from the hospitality industry, and extensive training to serve both buyers and sellers all over Boston. His specialty is Boston's waterfront neighborhoods including #EastBoson's and the highly acclaimed Harborwalk Residences.

Season 2: Episode 16 with Boston & Cambridge Real Estate Agent @kaylacrugnale of the @kendallgreenlucehomes team for @compass. She's coming off a busy year of finding homes for many 1st time home buyers and buyers needing more space

Season 2: Episode 15 with Lower Cape's finest duo Tony Guthrie and Sharon Mabile for @robertpaulproperties (which recently merged with global powerhouse @BerkshireHathawayHomeServices.) "Be present. Be around. Be available." has proven them well over the years and their relationships with clients go beyond the transaction. Tony and Sharon are highly engaged, involved and committed to community service and to hear more on their story,  Subscribe/Listen in!

Season 2: Episode 14 with Sr. Loan Officer and Sales Manager at CrossCountry Mortgage Gary Girolamo. Gary grew up visiting his family at the CrossCountry Mortgage office in Peabody and today he's been ranked among the Scotsman Guide's Top LO.

Season 2: Episode 13 with Real Estate Advisor, Anthony Castellano, (@anthonycastellano_realtor) for @lamacchiarealty. Growing up in a family of developers and property managers you could say real estate was in his blood. However, after an internship at a real estate sales office in Boston's South End, Anthony found his calling.   His results speak volumes and he's doing things all on his own.  After a strong 2020, Anthony earned President’s Club at Lamacchia Realty. For more from Anthony, including a change he made to his daily routine that positively starts each day (direct influence from Touchstone Showcase host @jackodonohue), Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #soldwithcastellano #closewithtouchstone

Season 2: Episode 12 with Attorney + Associate Broker Andrew McKinney (@mckinney.realestate) Andrew's unique background in civil litigation and extensive knowledge of the Boston market positions him extremely well to represent his buyers and sellers.