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AR063: “Social Distancing- Week 1” (Podcast Version)

Geoffrey Desiato
Geoffrey Desiato
AR063: "Social Distancing- Week 1" (Podcast Version)
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It’s times like these that I realize how important it is for my family legacy that I document my life. As a society we are facing something that we hoped we’d only see in the movies. None of us know what to expect when we wake up each day. In this episode of the #ActingRealtor, …

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 …

EMERGENCY POD: Unemployment, Uncertainty, and Unexplainable Peace in the face of COVID-19

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Geoffrey Desiato
Geoffrey Desiato
EMERGENCY POD: Unemployment, Uncertainty, and Unexplainable Peace in the face of COVID-19
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Hi everyone, I found out last night that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, I, along with almost all of my colleagues, will be placed on indefinite furlough from my job (unemployment with intent to return) at Sight & Sound, effective March 29th. Unfortunately, there is no work from home option for a performer (LOL) and no …

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 …

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

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Real Person | Real Needs
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 …

AR062: “World Premieres & World-wide Fears” (Podcast Version)

Geoffrey Desiato
Geoffrey Desiato
AR062: "World Premieres & World-wide Fears" (Podcast Version)
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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 Like me on Facebook …

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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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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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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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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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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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)

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

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. …