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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

101. In Case You Missed It…

Listen to a conversation that Mark had over 18 months ago with local attorneys, Doug McCarthy and Matthew Akers, as they unpack all of the behind-the-scenes details that goes into a real estate closing - plus get fresh upcoming local event promotions for this coming weekend of July 8-9.

Jul 06, 202338 minEp. 101

100. 100th Episode!

Mark and Madison reminisce about the first 100 episodes of ICONic Talk and also answer questions from the listening audience.

Jun 29, 202342 minEp. 100

99. Providing Added Value to Your Customers

Mark and Madison chat with Operations Manager of National Settlement Services, Zach Hoopes, as he breaks downs ideas of how to go above and beyond providing value to customers in order to grow business, specifically with a quality social media presence.

Jun 22, 202339 minEp. 99

98. Seize the Day!

Mark shares his thoughts on the value of living every day like it’s your last…and reminds us all to embrace Father’s Day this coming weekend.

Jun 15, 202313 minEp. 98

97. Life as a Real Estate Broker

Guest co-host, Madison Kilmer, asks Mark questions about what it means to be a real estate broker and how a broker can help shape the success of agents.

Jun 08, 202333 minEp. 97

96. The Rental Market

Mark chats with guest co-host, Madison Kilmer, to discuss the current state of the rental market in the Winchester area, along with what to expect as both a landlord and a tenant.

Jun 01, 202332 minEp. 96

95. Managing Your Septic

Mark chats with the owner of Onsite Wastewater Service Co, Matt Ferrell, who unpacks all you need to know about septic systems and what to look for in a septic inspection.

May 25, 202346 minEp. 95

94. Graduation Season

Mark and Megan discuss the graduation scene around the local Winchester area and reminisce on graduations and high school stories of the past.

May 18, 202320 minEp. 94

93. The “Orange” Zone

Mark and Megan chat with Jennifer Barlow (Studio Manager) and Tabby Roach (Head Coach) from Orangetheory Fitness to share how they are using science-based exercise programming to assist the health of people in our Winchester community.

May 11, 202335 minEp. 93

92. The “411” on The Bloom

Mark and Megan recount their own personal experiences of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival over the years along with passing on tips on how to best navigate the activities this weekend.

May 04, 202331 minEp. 92

91. The Biggest Week of the Year

Mark gives a full breakdown of the next 10 days ahead - Winchester’s very own Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, summarizing the many events and the impact on the real estate market.

Apr 27, 202325 minEp. 91

90. Your Concierge Driver

Learn how you can get around the Shenandoah Valley (and beyond) in style with your personal driving service, Shenandoah Shores Management Group, and the owner, Dederick Brooks, as he shares with Mark and Megan the benefits of the chauffeur service that he provides.

Apr 20, 202337 minEp. 90

89. The Dirt on the Spring Market

Do you want to know what the real estate market looks like right now? Listen to Mark and Megan give their perspectives on our current market update for Winchester in this moment!

Apr 13, 202333 minEp. 89

88. Art and the Church

Mark and Megan have a chat about how sacred art has shaped our current culture within the church with Rose Lauck, a Production Manager and Creative Design staff member of Fellowship Bible Church, as a way to help us prepare for Easter weekend.

Apr 06, 202344 minEp. 88

87. All About Apples

Mark and Megan have a chat with the Executive Director of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Brad Veach, as he shares all kinds of behind-the-scenes information about the festival along with the history and purpose of the special season in Winchester.

Mar 30, 202347 minEp. 87

86. The Voice of Winchester

Mark and Megan have the privilege of chatting with Winchester radio legend, Barry Lee, as they dive into the journey of his career, his philanthropy, and his passion for our local community!

Mar 23, 202337 minEp. 86

85. Protection for Your Family

Mark gets a chance to chat with an Equis Financial and Retirement specialist, Kathleen Sheetz, to learn about the benefits of investing in life insurance for your family.

Mar 16, 202334 minEp. 85

84. The Beauty of Design

Local interior designer, Ruth Truman, shares her expertise about the current design trends, tips for home owners, and ways on how you can help her give back to our community through her non-profit partnership with “Savvy Giving by Design”.

Mar 09, 202346 minEp. 84

83. The “Star” of our Community

Mark and Megan learn what life is like as a local free-lance journalist with their conversation with Joe LaFave, a reporter who writes for numerous publications, including our hometown “Winchester Star”.

Mar 02, 202343 minEp. 83

82. How Much Junk Do You Have?

Mark and Megan discuss the challenges of filtering through items in your house that you don’t use or need any more, as Megan has a chat with the owners of the local “Junkluggers” franchise company, Joseph and Cameron Duda.

Feb 23, 202335 minEp. 82

81. The Pre-Spring Real Estate Market

Mark and Megan chat about the early introduction of the spring “selling season” of our Winchester/Frederick County market - tips for both buyers and sellers!

Feb 16, 202333 minEp. 81

80. Your Small Town Bank

Mark and Megan chat with a banker from United Bank, Peter Warren, as they unpack some of the features and benefits of using a local bank that cares about our Shenandoah Valley’s region.

Feb 09, 202332 minEp. 80

79. What a PT Can Do For You!

Mark and Megan go on-location to receive a lesson on the benefits of physical therapy in their conversation with Kyle Feldman from ReEnvision Physical Therapy.

Feb 02, 202335 minEp. 79

78. Building the WInchester Community

Mark and Megan continue to “open the curtain” to see inside the town’s local government offices, as they have a conversation with the experienced Mike Ruddy who explains his new position of Community Development Director.

Jan 26, 202332 minEp. 78

77. Developing Our Community

Mark and Megan have a chat with Frederick County Economic Development Authority members, Patrick Barker and Wendy May, as they share their roles in acquiring and retaining business in our area - plus, learn about FredCoEats!

Jan 19, 202333 minEp. 77

75. New Year, New You!

Mark and Megan chat with gym and nutrition enthusiast, Denise Steyeart, to gain tips on how to be healthier in 2023.

Jan 05, 202342 minEp. 75

74. 2022 in Review!

Mark and Megan review the year in both real estate and ICONic Talk…plus they include some predictions and announcements for 2023!

Dec 29, 202224 minEp. 74

73. Life in the Council

Mark and Megan chat with newly elected Winchester City Council member, Richard Bell, as he describes past, present, and future opportunities for the City of Winchester to make a lasting impact for those who live in our community.

Dec 22, 202255 minEp. 73

72. Winter Wonderland

Hear about the amazing “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” experience at Clearbrook Park with Tony Baker and Ashley Ferguson from Frederick County Parks and Rec, as they share how the county brings the Christmas spirit to our Winchester area.

Dec 15, 202230 minEp. 72
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