Acting Realtor TV 002: 8 Days a Week
In this episode, I perform for 7 days in a row as both actor and musician. I also take you behind the scenes of my local interest TV show, Discover SPRINGFORD.
S01Ep07: Salvatore Giannone of Sal’s Barbershop
In this episode, Geoff sits down in the barber’s chair of Salvatore Giannone for an authentic straight-razor shave. Salvatore shares the story behind his road to redemption, from living on the streets of Norristown, to apprenticing in his grandfather’s barbershop in Conshohocken, to now opening his second location in Royersford. The road was not an …
AR008: “Truth Bombs the Real Estate Industry Doesn’t Want to Hear”
In this episode, I get serious. People that know me know that I’m very opinionated, but I like to think that my opinions are based on cold hard facts. I don’t just repeat something I hear without doing the work to discover for myself whether that really is the truth or not. Unfortunately, the industry …
S01Ep06: Annamarie Hewitt Chestnut of “Annamarie’s”
In this episode, Geoff sits down with Annamarie Hewitt Chestnut of Annamarie’s to discuss how a 19 yr old from “Rofo” could make the courageous move to leave college and open her own place that has now become synonymous with Royersford itself. The answer? Unending support from her family and her hometown. You don’t want …
Acting Realtor TV 001: The Premiere!
With the launch of Discover SPRINGFORD, it has made writing and creating content more difficult from a time commitment standpoint. So, I decided to return to documenting my life more in real-time. But this time, I’m doing it through video. I don’t know how frequently I’ll post, so I don’t want to lock in a …
S01Ep05: Bill Hoffman of Spring City Hotel
In this week’s episode, Geoff sits down with Bill Hoffman of Spring City Hotel to discuss the history of this 125 year old establishment, its lasting significance in the community, and how he has kept it intact and relevant during his 35+ year ownership. For more information visit www.springcityhotel.net or follow them on Facebook @ …
AR007: “Moving Sucks: A Love Story”
For those of you who know me, you know that our journey to Royersford didn’t come without its share of obstacles. In this episode, I revisit the Real Person | Real Needs archives and combine each segment from the history of our housing journey into one continuous narrative. Now that this part of our life …
S01Ep04: Ethan & Jim Buckman of Stickman Brews
In this episode, Geoff sits down with cousins, Ethan & Jim Buckman, to discuss their mission to remove the pretense from the brewing industry and give brewing back to the people. Their desire to ignite a passion for brewing in the hearts of the every-man, or “Stickman” as it were, is the inspiration behind the …
AR006: “Getting Schooled By Life”
In this episode, I use my younger son’s struggles with fear to discuss how we need to redefine our fear so that it is a catalyst rather a crutch. I also comment on how contentment in life is both alluring and elusive for someone like me, and share my somewhat controversial thoughts on college education. …
S01Ep03: Anil Dham, President of Royersford Borough Council
In the 3rd episode of the season, Geoff sits down with the President of Royersford Borough Council, Anil Dham, to discuss his journey from being a transplant to the Spring-Ford area to now sitting on borough council and serving the community he loves and calls home. Anil, a physical therapist and real estate investor by day, …
AR005: “Dreams & Reality Checks”
On this episode, I share how self-employment and chasing your dreams can be an emotional roller-coaster. It certainly isn’t for everyone and frankly some days I wonder if it’s even for me! But in the midst of all of the chaos and uncertainty, God is faithful to teach me important lessons and let the clouds …
S01Ep02: Joe Moskal of Royersford Tomato & Vegetable Company, Fence Company
In this episode, Geoff sits down with “Tomato Joe” Moskal, owner/operator of both Royersford Tomato & Vegetable Company, and Royersford Fence Company. When asked how he juggles these two businesses along with his full-time teaching job, five kids, and responsibilities as a Royersford Borough Councilman, Joe says, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Joe discusses his …
S01Ep01: Mike McCloskey of Railroad Street Bar & Grill
In the debut episode of Discover SPRINGFORD, host Geoff Desiato, a local realtor and recent transplant to the Spring-Ford area, sits down with Mike McCloskey of the Railroad Street Bar & Grill in Linfield, PA. To find out more about Railroad Street Bar & Grill visit www.railroadstreet.com On Facebook @railroadstreetbarandgrill On Twitter @RailroadStreet On Instagram @railroadstreetbargrill If …
Podcast – Season 1 Trailer
Every Monday morning following the airing of a new episode, Discover SPRINGFORD will be making the audio available in podcast form for anyone who wants to take the show on the go with them in the car, at the gym, or while working around the house. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Podbean or any …
AR004: “The Trials & Tribulations of an Acting Realtor”
When you put all of your hopes in an expected outcome that doesn’t come to fruition, you can become disenfranchised or disillusioned. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
AR003: “The Return of Wheezy McGee”
A quick disclaimer: this episode includes a lot of coughing, sniffling, and overall grossness courtesy of yours truly and my seasonal allergies. Autumn is my absolute favorite season for a number of reasons. Football, leaves, Thanksgiving, My Fall Wardrobe (which includes an assortment of sweater vests, bowties, and dope jackets). I also met my wife …
AR002: “An Actor’s Worst Nightmare”
The job of an aspiring actor is to audition. Over and over again. Some will go well. Some won’t. But what is important to me is that I keep lining them up, preparing, and doing my best, come what may. I decided to document some of my recent experiences. So here’s your opportunity to know …
AR001: “The Life of a Singing Realtor”
As I officially relaunch the podcast under the new moniker, “The Acting Realtor” podcast, I have decided to replay several key episodes in order to get any new listeners up to speed on where we have been on this journey. I encourage any long time listeners to also re-listen and share the podcast with anyone …
“Real Person | Real Needs” is now “THE ACTING REALTOR” podcast!
After months of deliberation, and several short hiatuses (including right now), I’ve made the decision to retitle and rebrand my podcast. The “Real Person | Real Needs” podcast will now be known as “The Acting Realtor” podcast. www.actingrealtor.com Don’t worry you don’t have to update your feeds or podcast apps. The first 42 episodes of …
062: “What’s Next?” | The Journey | The Destination | The Future
In this short episode, I discuss how this podcast started, the purpose it has served over the last 20 months and where we are headed going forward.