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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)

Real Person | Real Needs
Real Person | Real Needs
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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BONUS: Why I No Longer Beg for Business (RPRN Audiobook Ch. 4)
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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 …

AR060: “Dashboard Confessional” (Podcast Version)

Geoffrey Desiato
Geoffrey Desiato
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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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 …

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

Real Person | Real Needs
Real Person | Real Needs
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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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. …

S03Ep09: Tom DiBello, Vice President of Spring-Ford School Board

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S03Ep09: Tom DiBello, Vice President of Spring-Ford School Board
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with multi-term president and current vice president of Spring-Ford’s school board, Tom DiBello. Tom details his journey from being a Spring-Ford area transplant to serving on the school board for over 10 years; a tenure that has caused Spring-Ford to …

AR059: “Retreats, Renovations, & Reunions” (Podcast Version)

Geoffrey Desiato
Geoffrey Desiato
AR059: "Retreats, Renovations, & Reunions" (Podcast Version)
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In this jam-packed episode of the #ActingRealtor podcast, I do too good of a job filling up my final two weeks of layoff. While preparing for my solo concert, I end up going on my kids’ winter retreat as a chaperone at the very last moment. In addition to performing my solo concert, I also …

S03Ep08: Alan Brink of Spring City Electrical Mfg. Co.

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S03Ep08: Alan Brink of Spring City Electrical Mfg. Co.
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoff Desiato sits down with Alan Brink, President of Spring City Electrical Manufacturing Company to discuss his 30+ year tenure with the company and its longstanding history of providing jobs to Spring-Ford locals as well as exporting product to some of the most famous …

AR058: “Road Trip to Kentucky” (Podcast Version)

Geoffrey Desiato
Geoffrey Desiato
AR058: "Road Trip to Kentucky" (Podcast Version)
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In this episode of the #ActingRealtor podcast, I say goodbye to some colleagues and friends at the conclusion of Miracle of Christmas who aren’t returning in 2020. And on New Year’s Day, my family and I take a road trip to Northern Kentucky to visit the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. To see footage of …

BONUS: Geoff Desiato Interview on “Two Dates and a Dash” Podcast with Matt Cubbler

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BONUS: Geoff Desiato Interview on "Two Dates and a Dash" Podcast with Matt Cubbler
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In this very special bonus episode, #ActingRealtor and host Geoff Desiato appears as a guest on the Two Dates and A Dash Podcast with Matt Cubbler to discuss his failures and successes as a man and as an #ActingRealtor. This is probably the most transparent conversation Geoff has ever had. Due to the host’s occasional swearing and the sensitive nature …

Interview on “Two Dates and a Dash” Podcast w/ Matt Cubbler

Geoffrey Desiato
Geoffrey Desiato
Interview on "Two Dates and a Dash" Podcast w/ Matt Cubbler
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I had the honor of appearing as a guest on the Two Dates and A Dash Podcast with Matt Cubbler to discuss my failures and successes as a man and as an #ActingRealtor. This is probably the most transparent conversation I have ever had. Due to the host’s occasional swearing and the sensitive nature of parts of our conversation, you …