132 - Firearms Safety and Market Truths W/ Mike Thomas
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In this high-energy episode of The TMA Connection, Tim Markland brings on Mike Thomas—a certified firearms instructor with Team Grizzly USA and a loan officer with SWBC Mortgage. The episode kicks off with the hilarious and true story of how Tim blindfolded his real estate team and drove them to an undisclosed ravine in for a surprise gun safety clinic. Mike breaks down the essentials of overcoming the initial anxiety of shooting, the "gap vs. gain" mindset, and the non-negotiable rules of firearm safety at home and on the range. He clears up common misconceptions around concealed...
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131 – Don't Hire a Real Estate Agent Until You Listen To This W/ Tim Markland
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In this special solo edition of The TMA Connection, Tim steps into the hot seat alone to drop an educational masterclass on navigating the buying and selling process. Drawing directly on his past experience as a high school teacher at Bel Air High, Tim breaks down the five non-negotiable qualities you need to look for when interviewing a real estate agent. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or downsizing after 40 years, this episode pulls back the curtain on trade negotiations, off-market brokerage exclusives, and why keeping human relationships first is the ultimate secret sauce to a...
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130 – The Mindset Shift W/ Caleb Gordon
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🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business. Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for, educated on key issues, and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county’s vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of The TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Caleb Gordon, owner of Gordon Harbor Electric and Design. Moving well beyond standard business advice, Caleb shares how a...
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129 – The Power of Wraparound Care W/ Natalie Johnson
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In this high-energy and incredibly entertaining episode of The TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Natalie Johnson, the charismatic Chief Operating Officer of Inner County Outreach (ICO). Celebrating a massive 40-year legacy of deep community service across Harford, Cecil, and Baltimore counties, Natalie shares the foundational story of how her father, Dr. Nathaniel Johnson, launched the faith-based organization in 1986 to remove traditional barriers to care and nurture the entire family unit. Natalie details how ICO manages 13 comprehensive programs across three key divisions: Mental Health...
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128 – Bringing the Internet to Harford County W/ Pat Chambers
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In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Pat Chambers, the digital marketing pioneer behind WebIXI and the founder of NANA, to look back at the wild West days of early technology. Spanning from his time in the Navy managing communication networks aboard a nuclear carrier to literally running lines and bringing dial-up internet accounts to Harford County Public Schools in 1996, Pat has been at the forefront of the local digital landscape since its inception. The conversation tracks the journey from that iconic mid-nineties dial-up modem static to building a family-run digital...
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127 – The Reality of Special Needs Adulthood W/ Laura Weinstein
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In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Laura Weinstein, Chief Development Officer of the Harford Center, to highlight an incredible local nonprofit that has been championing abilities and enriching lives right here in Harford County since 1961. Shifting from her early career intentions in therapy to spending the last two decades dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, Laura shares the immense power of moving past clinical paperwork to build genuine, human-to-human connections. The conversation breaks down the critical realities...
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126 – Don't Waste Your Life W/ Candi Tolson
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🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business. Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for, educated on key issues, and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county’s vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Candi Tolson, co-founder of the Brandon Tolson Foundation, to share an incredibly moving and powerful conversation about grief, resilience, and choosing to...
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125 – The Power of Relationships W/ Rob Keesling
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In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Rob Keesling of BCV Commercial Real Estate to dive into the true engine behind long-term business success: the power of relationships. Moving from a 29-year corporate sales background at AT&T into the world of commercial real estate right at the onset of 2020, Rob brings an incredibly sharp perspective on navigating major career transitions, building community trust, and staying resilient through unpredictable market shifts. If you’re a local business owner, a real estate professional, or an entrepreneur looking to master the art...
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124 – Building More Than Roofs W/ Joe Ayler
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In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Joe Ayler of Tar Heel Construction Group, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, family, community, and the mindset behind building one of Harford County’s most recognized brands. From cleaning up roofing job sites to running an award-winning company, Joe shares the real story behind Tar Heel’s growth and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation dives into business growth, work-life balance, company culture, customer trust, community impact, and what success actually means as you get older. Joe also opens up about...
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123 – Behind The Baltimore Ravens w/ Chad Steele
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In Episode 123 of The TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Chad Steele, Senior Vice President of Communications for the Baltimore Ravens, for an inside look at the culture, pressure, and leadership behind one of the NFL’s most respected organizations. From growing up in a military family and playing Division I basketball, to working alongside legends like Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, and many more, Chad shares the untold side of professional sports that fans rarely get to see. In this episode, we cover: What NFL fans never see behind the scenes The level of preparation required to compete at the...
info_outlineIn this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Joe Ayler of Tar Heel Construction Group, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, family, community, and the mindset behind building one of Harford County’s most recognized brands. From cleaning up roofing job sites to running an award-winning company, Joe shares the real story behind Tar Heel’s growth and the lessons learned along the way.
The conversation dives into business growth, work-life balance, company culture, customer trust, community impact, and what success actually means as you get older. Joe also opens up about fatherhood, leadership pressure, and why “healthy leader, healthy team” has become one of the principles he lives by.
If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone trying to build something meaningful, this episode is packed with perspective and real conversations you’ll relate to.
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