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Acting Realtor TV 062: World Premieres & World-wide Fears

Back after 3 long weeks with this MEGA episode! In the longest episode of the #ActingRealtor to date, I enter the final weeks of rehearsal as we near the #worldpremiere of #QueenEsther2020 at #SightandSoundTheatres, while the entire world grinds to a halt in an unprecedented time of panic over the #CoronaVirus

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. …

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

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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 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 …

Acting Realtor TV 061: 5th Annual Father/Son Auto Show Trip

In this episode of the #ActingRealtor, we celebrate my son’s birthday, attend the Philadelphia Auto Show for the 5th year in a row, go see Sonic The Hedgehog Movie at The Grand Theater, and I open up about the mental hurdles you encounter as a creative person.   Subscribe to the podcast on any podcast …

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. …

AR061: “5th Annual Father/Son Auto Show Trip” (Podcast Version)

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AR061: "5th Annual Father/Son Auto Show Trip" (Podcast Version)
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In this episode of the #ActingRealtor, we celebrate my son’s birthday, attend the Philadelphia Auto Show for the 5th year in a row, go see Sonic The Hedgehog Movie at The Grand Theater, and I open up about the mental hurdles you encounter as a creative person. Subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating …

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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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 …

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

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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: 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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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 …

AR060: “Dashboard Confessional” (Podcast Version)

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AR060: "Dashboard Confessional" (Podcast Version)
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In this episode of the #ActingRealtor, I spend a lot of time in the car with rehearsals 6 days a week, which leaves plenty of time for me to contemplate and share my thoughts on every thing under the sun. The family and I also attend a performance of Sight & Sound’s “Ruth” at Lancaster Bible …

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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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 …

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 …

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.”