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#HumansOfSPRINGFORD 004: w/ special guest Mark Shumaker

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In this episode of #HumansOfSPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato welcomes Mark Shumaker. Mark is a Linfield, PA resident and the owner of Anchor Court properties in the Riverwalk at Royersford Borough. He’s also a business partner of Birdies Kitchen in Spring City Borough as well as an active participant in the Save The Trestle …

#HumansOfSPRINGFORD 003: w/ special guest Alex Metricarti

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In this episode of #HumansOfSPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato chats with Royersford Borough Councilwoman Alex Metricarti. Alex currently serves as Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer for Living Branches retirement community in the Lansdale area. She shared her story of growing up on a farm in Michigan, what led her to Royersford and how …

#HumansOfSPRINGFORD 002: w/ special guest Brad Sinrod

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In this episode of #HumansOfSPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato welcomes entrepreneur and Main Street Royersford and RoyersfordApartments property owner Brad Sinrod. Brad shared his experience in investing in Main Streets before, what initially attracted him to Royersford, and why he sees exciting opportunities for growth and revitalization in the “twin boroughs.” https://www.facebook.com/mainstroyersford/https://www.facebook.com/royersfordapartments/ If you …

#HumansOfSPRINGFORD 001: w/ special guest Gary Brown

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Join me for the inaugural #HumansOfSPRINGFORD with my friend and Spring City Borough resident Gary Brown. Gary and I met at the Spring-Ford Rotary Club visitor’s luncheon a few years back. Gary works for Revamp 365 as a creative problem solver and matchmaker for real estate investors and people who own distressed properties. He and his wife …

Season 3 Podcast Update in light of COVID-19 Outbreak

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Season 3 Podcast Update in light of COVID-19 Outbreak
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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak we have made the decision to shut down production on Season 3 of Discover SPRINGFORD. Our previously recorded podcast with Beth Ann’s Flowers, currently scheduled for Monday, April 6th, will be the final episode of Season 3. We cannot wait to bring more quality content to you in our …

S03Ep13: Ed & Sherrie Schoen of Signature Gallery

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S03Ep13: Ed & Sherrie Schoen of Signature Gallery
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host, Geoffrey Desiato, sits down with Ed & Sherrie Schoen, the husband & wife team behind Signature Gallery in Royersford Borough. Ed & Sherrie discuss how they first fell in love with woodworking and antiques (and each other), and how that ultimately led them to …

BONUS: Wait… isn’t this guy just a Realtor? (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 10)

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BONUS: Wait... isn't this guy just a Realtor? (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 10)
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AT THIS POINT, YOU MAY BE THINKING, “WAIT…ISN’T THIS GUY JUST A REALTOR?” I hear you. These ideas may seem crazy to some. That is why I am so thankful for those who have supported me and my business. While my approach may be unconventional at times, I truly believe in building a community of …

S03Ep12: Katy Comber & Patty Kline-Capaldo of Creative Light Factory

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S03Ep12: Katy Comber & Patty Kline-Capaldo of Creative Light Factory
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host, Geoffrey Desiato, sits down with Katy Comber and Patty Kline Capaldo, co-founders of the not-for-profit writers’ room Creative Light Factory, located inside the Spring City Mill Studios. Katy and Patty discuss their personal stories, and share how their mutual love for writing inspired them …

BONUS: The Shoe on the Other Foot (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 9)

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One of the things that I strive to communicate to my clients is the importance of understanding the transaction from the “opposing” side. I use that word not in an adversarial way, but simply because it is accurate. The sellers and buyers are at opposite ends of the settlement table, but one of my jobs …

BONUS: Truths Buyers Don’t Want to Hear (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 8)

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I always try to hit potential clients with the hard truth upfront in order to set appropriate expectations. Unfortunately, sometimes it is an ugly truth and people don’t want to hear it. But I always caution people, when it comes to real estate, be watchful for those who tell you everything you want to hear. …

BONUS: Truths Sellers Don’t Want to Hear (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 7)

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BONUS: Truths Sellers Don't Want to Hear (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 7)
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Now as a disclaimer, I am not saying that people who work in Real Estate are out and out LYING all the time (though there are definitely a few bad apples in the bunch). However, I will say that there is a certain massaging of the truth that takes place in order for home buyers/sellers …

S03Ep11: Jennifer Becht of All That Jazz Dancewear

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S03Ep11: Jennifer Becht of All That Jazz Dancewear
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Jennifer Becht of All That Jazz Dancewear to discuss her love for dance, her career as both a performer and teacher, and what led her to ultimately open her own business providing apparel for those who share her passion. …

BONUS: Deceptive & Unethical Practices (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 6)

How the Current Real Estate Market Tempts Honest People to Lie
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Chapter Summary: I don’t always talk about real estate, even though that is how I supported myself for the majority of the last 5 years. But every so often something happens that I feel obligated to write about in an effort to hopefully help distance myself from the deceptive behaviors I see on a regular …

BONUS: Death of a [Real Estate] Salesman (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 5)

Are Real Estate Agents Funding Their Own Demise
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BONUS: Death of a [Real Estate] Salesman (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 5)
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Chapter Summary: If I want to still be able to support my family 5 years from now, I can’t ignore the overwhelming evidence that shows that my way of making a living today may not exist 10 years from now. Netflix, Amazon, Uber, and AirBnB all disrupted their respective industries by going direct-to-consumer and cutting …

BONUS: Why I No Longer Beg for Business (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 4)

No Begging
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Chapter Summary: What I was told when I got into Real Estate is that you need to spend two hours a day on the phone with your sphere of influence, asking them for referrals…begging essentially. But we couldn’t let them know that we were begging, Oh no. We had to be “providing value.” That’s why …

S03Ep10: Dave & Adrienne Stetler of F5 Fitness & Sports

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S03Ep10: Dave & Adrienne Stetler of F5 Fitness & Sports
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with personal trainer Dave Stetler and his wife, Adrienne, of F5 Fitness & Sports. This husband and wife team share their professional and spiritual journeys that led them to where they are today, investing in the Spring-Ford area with their personal training …

BONUS: Who Am I and What Am I Doing Here? (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 3)

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BONUS: Who Am I and What Am I Doing Here? (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 3)
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Chapter Summary: For me, a time of introspection and reflection is always a good thing and I hope that you’ll humor me. I find it interesting to not only look back on your own life experiences, but to research your family history to see what life was like for those that have gone before you.

BONUS: Authenticity + Generosity = Building a Community (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 2)

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BONUS: Authenticity + Generosity = Building a Community (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 2)
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Desiato Homes is committed to making a difference by not only helping people buy/sell houses, but by using our platform and resources to help those in need find a forever home. How are we doing it? For starters, my family and I have committed to donating up to $250 for each residential transaction to one …

BONUS: “Moving is the Worst”…and other things a Realtor shouldn’t say (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 1)

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BONUS: "Moving is the Worst"…and other things a Realtor shouldn’t say (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 1)
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“I decided to let you in on a little secret. Something I probably shouldn’t tell you as someone who had made a living helping people buy/sell houses.”

BONUS: #MakingARealtor (Introduction to the Real Person | Real Needs Audiobook)

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BONUS: #MakingARealtor (Introduction to the Real Person | Real Needs Audiobook)
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Over the next couple of weeks we will be sharing short chapters from #ActingRealtor and host Geoff Desiato’s audiobook, “Real Person | Real Needs.” As we move into the spring, we wanted to include this information in our podcast feed for anyone in the Spring-Ford area who may be considering selling their home in 2020. …