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ICONic Talk

Join Mark Francis, Rachel Racey, and Caleb Pearson along with their local guests as they chat about community, local happenings, and all things Winchester, Virginia!
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Episodes

71. Your Pet’s Vet!

Learn how to best care for your pet and help it pet get acclimated to a new location after a move…plus many other helpful tips from the knowledgeable Dr. Marietta Walls of Apple Valley Animal Hospital as she chats with Mark and Megan.

Dec 08, 202240 minEp. 71

70. Building a Real Estate Portfolio

Ross Lehman joins Mark and Megan to share his strategies of how to build wealth in owning investment properties one house at a time.

Dec 01, 202250 minEp. 70

69. Back to “Normal”

Mark and Megan share their thoughts on Thanksgiving and give insights on current market as we lead into the holiday season. Key Question/Theme/Fact/Quote: “I had family members on the Mayflower who became one of the first couples in America” - Mark

Nov 24, 202226 minEp. 69

68. Splashing Entrepreneur

Mark and Megan meet with Noelle Callas of “Super Splasher Aquatics Swim School” as they hear how she has become the premier swimming instructor in the region. Key Question/Theme/Fact/Quote: What are Mark and Megan thankful for this week?

Nov 17, 202241 minEp. 68

67. Campus Life

Mark and Megan chat with VP of Recruitment and Chief Creative Officer of Shenandoah University, Scott Spriggs, as he discusses the relationship and partnership that SU brings to the local Winchester community.

Nov 10, 202244 minEp. 67

66. The Controlled Growth of Frederick County

Mark and Megan get a chance to take a look behind the scenes in the Frederick County Planning and Zoning department by chatting with Wyatt Pearson and John Bishop from that office.

Nov 03, 202242 minEp. 66

65. Historic Winchester

Mark and Megan chat about the unique history of Winchester and share details about some of the older homes and locations in the area.

Oct 27, 202228 minEp. 65

64. Open Houses - Pros and Cons

Mark and Megan break down the age old question of whether it makes sense or not to hold an open house when trying sell your home.

Oct 20, 202230 minEp. 64

63. Life as a Business Owner

Mark and Megan reminisce on what it’s like to be a local business owner - the highs and the lows!

Oct 13, 202225 minEp. 63

61. The Rental Game

Mark and Megan have a conversation about the rental process - both from a tenant perspective and a landlord perspective.

Sep 29, 202231 minEp. 61

60. FASST Performance!

Mark and Megan learn about the opportunity FASST offers to student athletes, sports teams, and even parents to enhance their athletic performance as they chat with owner, James Frisby.

Sep 22, 202241 minEp. 60

59. The Art of Flipping

Mark chats with Megan about the ins and outs of investing in homes and flipping them.

Sep 15, 202234 minEp. 59

58. The Gravitational Pull of Winchester

Mark and Megan share their personal stories of what brought them to Winchester and what caused them to stay when other opportunities to relocate were possible.

Sep 08, 202227 minEp. 58

57. The Home Selling Process

Mark and Megan break down the process of selling home home, including how to alleviate stresses, concerns, and challenges that may prevent you from making that momentous decision!

Sep 01, 202242 minEp. 57

56. You’re Not Alone

Mark and Megan hear a powerful story from Winter Brooks, the local chapter representative of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention organization, where they discuss suicide awareness and how to support our local community.

Aug 25, 202235 minEp. 56

55. Relational Law

Mark and Megan have an engaging conversion with Josh Hummer, a local estate and elder law attorney, where he unpacks his care for our community through his legal services.

Aug 18, 202248 minEp. 55

54. The Home Buying Process

Mark and Megan break down the steps it takes to buy a home in a way that can put your mind at ease when the time is right for you!

Aug 11, 202235 minEp. 54

53. The Neighborhoods of Winchester

Mark and Megan share stories of the areas of town where they’ve lived and give insights on other neighborhoods that stand out in the area.

Aug 05, 202233 minEp. 53

52. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

Mark and Megan catch up on life and also describe the benefits of working for a company that promotes teamwork and helping one another out.

Jul 28, 202231 minEp. 52

51. The Niche of Relational Marketing

Mark has a couple of guests from the ICON Real Estate world, Mike Sprague and Zoe Ackerman, as they discuss the idea of "relational marketing" and how social media can best be utilized to promote a local business in a personal way.

Jul 21, 202237 minEp. 51

50. Know Your Numbers

Mark and Megan chat with the partners from the accounting firm of Hottel and Willis, as they share some tips for buyers and sellers to help prep for tax season.

Jul 15, 202246 minEp. 50

49. Appraisal Case Studies

Mark and Megan unpack their week and share stories of recent appraisal dilemmas and how to best navigate those somewhat confusing waters!

Jul 07, 202231 minEp. 49

48. Community in Music

Mark and Megan chat with local musician, Jim Snedeker, as he helps gives some insight to the musical world around the Shenandoah Valley.

Jun 30, 202241 minEp. 48

47. The Summer Market

Mark and Megan reflect on the current status of the real estate market - Is it slowing? Is it in decline? Should I wait to buy? Listen for all the answers and more with this episode!

Jun 23, 202228 minEp. 47

46. The Art of Photography

Mark and Megan chat with long-time home photographer, Matt Lofton, as they chat about the craft of making homes look their best through the skill of photograph…along with a few local insights thrown in the mix, as well!

Jun 16, 202234 minEp. 46

45. Relationships Formed in a Podcast?

Mark and Megan connect once again to chat about the unique qualities of this ICONic Talk podcast along with some real life scenarios of how to get max values out of your listing.

Jun 09, 202232 minEp. 45

44. Break a Leg!

Mark and Megan chat with Elizabeth Albert of Shenandoah Summer Music Theater where she shares all the details of this coming season’s shows, including all kinds of behind-the-scenes fun facts!

Jun 02, 202235 minEp. 44

43. To Inspect or Not To Inspect?

Mark and Megan catch up since the previous episode to unpack local news, share some personal stories, and the describe the challenge buyers face with the decision to ask for home inspections with offers in today’s market.

May 26, 202228 minEp. 43

42. Fluctuating Rates

Mark and Megan get a chance to sit down with Ross Lehman from Integrity Home Mortgage Corporation to discuss the rise in interest rates and the impact to home buyers.

May 12, 202235 minEp. 42
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