Touchstone Showcase Season 5, episode 13 featuring Chad Goetz of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC. Chad has been in this business for almost 30 years and we’re going back to the early days and how things have changed during the course of his career. Including how people pronounce his last name. In this episode Chad admits he doesn't consider himself a "sales person" but instead he leans into his commitment to learning, incredible communication skills and problem solving which has worked for him time and time again.  This busy dad of three makes time to get uncomfortable and puts himself out there on social media and it's working.  We hit some hot topics and his professional (and personal) pet peeve may be the best one we've heard yet.  Subscribe / Listen in for more. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #yourmortgageguy #topproducer  #closewithtouchstone

TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 12 featuring The Mazer Group at Compass. Arguably, one of the best "energy" episodes in #showcase history.  We're catching up with SVP Allison Mazer and Agent Max Vigliotti both of whom are part of the Sports & Entertainment Division at Compass.

In this episode we learn that Allison's love of real estate started as early as Elementary School and has only grown over time. She has seen incredible success over the years in Boston, Nantucket and beyond. The "people" of this industry keep her excited and she credits much of her success to being a fantastic listener and a problem solver. Max who's family (and colleagues) agree he's got #thegiftofgab is a connector and is excited about the creative marketing he and the team are launching this year. The Mazer Group has worked with some of the best and always find time to give back to their community. This team sticks together, has a strong team culture and their contagious energy will have you listening all the way to the end. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #mazergroup #topproducers #closewithtouchstone 

TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 11 featuring David Martiroso, co-founder of DNA Realty Group with Keller Williams. David has worked tirelessly to get where he is today. From Barber, to YouTube aficionado, he and his business partner (his brother Arthur) have put in the work. Even as they gained momentum, David continues to put the work in on himself and his team, attending seminars and learning from the very best in the industry. He loves what he does and continues to spread his knowledge and experience to help others through his strong YouTube presence. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #familybusiness #topproducer #closewithtouchstone

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 10 from Providence, RI with the #1 Loan Originator in RI Adam Dellemonico of Movement Mortgage. Adam went straight into this business after being a college athlete and brought two essential skills with him: be coachable and be competitive.   He hired a coach right away to provide a road map as he learned this business. He rose in the ranks and has seen tremendous personal and team growth. He still gets excited each time when hitting "clear to close" and he vows to never make the same mistake twice. Adam is on track to being the #1 LO in the Country under 30 and he isn't stopping there. Talk about #goals. We are rooting for you, Adam, and highly recommend our followers listen to this episode.  #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #topproducer  #topunder30 #closewithtouchstone

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 9 with the Top Realtor in Andover, MA 2023 - Kara Ross. Her career started as an Industrial Engineer, transitioned to home while raising her children and then to follow in her mother's footsteps of real estate.  A lifelong Andover resident with over ten years in this business, Kara is a force to be reckoned with.    Kara thrives on the excitement of this profession as "no two days are the same." She really listens to her clients, is always willing to help a colleague and lives by the golden rule.  Kara loves to read, hit the beach and enjoys golf with friends and colleagues. This episode is not to be missed! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #theandovers  #topproducer #closewithtouchstone

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 8 with Lacey Faria, Sr. Mortgage Loan Originator at Cross Country Mortgage. A "numbers girl," excellent at problem solving and nurturing relationships, she excelled as a real estate paralegal.  Determined to take those skills to her own business, she took a leap and went all in to mortgage originating. Smart decision, she has been named a Scotsman Guide Top Originator for the last four years! Lacey thrives on strong communication and shares thoughtful and relatable content to her growing social media audience. She loves the tough deals and doing whatever it takes to make the deal happen for her clients!  She also has been known to throw some killer partner appreciation parties. Listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #mortgages  #topproducer #closewithtouchstone

Season 5, Episode 6 with Ben Lincoln, VP at Compass. Ben went full time into real estate in 2020 and has been off to an impressive start. A Scituate native, he was exposed to real estate early on as his father was a General Contractor. After high school, Ben held a six-year tenure as a United States Marine where he learned invaluable skills that are the cornerstone in his success today. He credits: Consistency, Time Blocking and Focus as non negotiables. In 2023, Ben's team grew and he launched Benjamin Lincoln & Associates. He leans in to being persistent and not taking things personally and those tools have served him very well. 

When he's not working, you can find Ben walking his dog Cisco, traveling to Nantucket with his fiancé or spending time on his boat. At 6'8" and with a fierce work ethic - sky's the limit. Subscribe/ listen in for more on Ben Lincoln! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #compassboston #southshore #topproducer #closewithtouchstone

An extra special #TouchstoneShowcase this Thanksgiving Week. 🙏 Season 5, episode 5 features Carmen H. Vega the Executive Director of Lazarus House Ministries. Carmen was born and bred in Lawrence and when joining Lazarus House in 2018, she "felt like she was home." Her rise from Program Director of the Shelter to the top at this organization is an incredible story. 💫 Lazarus House has been proudly serving the Greater Lawrence community for more than 40 years with their food programs, thrift store, housing programs, community resources and so much more. She stays clear and focused on their mission and areas of impact. Her favorite part of her job is that she can serve a true need in the community. Carmen shares that revenue and giving has been down in these challenging times so we encourage you to listen to the important work Carmen is doing. No donation is too small and you can easily find ways to get involved.

Subscribe/ listen in. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #communitycares #lovehopeservice #lazarushouse #closewithtouchstone

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 4 with Mian LaVallee of The Wilson Group. Mian is a Sr. Partner with an incredible reputation, ferocious work ethic and prides herself on her Follow Up game. She is the queen of an old school To Do list that keeps her organized both in work and family life. She has been called a "miracle worker" by her clients and not only thrives in finding the right house but also offers her expertise on great wine, throwing a killer party and cooking for your family. Her IG is a ton of fun and you can see how Mian doesn't take herself too seriously.

Her favorite part of being in Real Estate.. is "being right." #justlistentome

In all seriousness, being in real estate isn't just a job to Mian, she takes it so much further than that. Listen IN for all the tips and perhaps the longest segment of Personal & Professional Pet Peeves - this one is not to be missed!

Subscribe/ listen in for more! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #thewilsongroup #kwchestnuthill #heaveninheels #closewithtouchstone