The Touchstone Showcase
Featuring interviews with our friends and favorite people. We share success stories and wild details about the real estate business in the 2020's.
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Christine Bernardini
02/07/2023
Christine Bernardini
The TouchstoneShowcase featuring our first female partner at Touchstone... @chrissyb8 aka Attorney Christine Bernardini. She started her legal career working summer jobs for a law firm during her undergraduate work at Bentley University. She spent invaluable time as a title examiner, paralegal and then ran her own successful practice for 17 years before joining Touchstone in 2020. By day she is #closing deals and by early morning or evening running her other true love - also a career fueled by helping people - a CrossFit gym in North Andover. Chrissy always over delivers and her client relationships (or friendships) are built on honesty, wanting to get the deal closed and all parties enjoying what they do. We dive into some fun stuff too. What keeps Chrissy up at night? How does she handle that? What stations is she listening to on the regular.. and favorite restaurant locally (that is bulldog friendly, of course.) Subscribe/listen in. This is a fun one! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #touchstonestrong #closewithtouchstone
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Mike Urban
01/25/2023
Mike Urban
#TouchstoneShowcase Season 4, Episode 2 featuring award winning realtor with eXp Realty and YouTube extraordinaire, Mike Urban! Mike comes with a background in electrical contracting - which is useful daily - in his real estate business. He's been asked for expert commentary on Boston25 and other news sources multiple times and you can find him rolling out new YouTube content weekly. His social media strategy is strong, keeps him engaged, allows him to stay relevant and credible. We dive into his YouTube presence including where the inspiration comes from and why this is his social platform of choice. (and isn't going anywhere anytime soon!)Providing information in a professional way is a huge differentiator for Mike. He offers incredible tips throughout this interview! Listen in/Subscribe! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #season4 #digitalcreator #youtuber #exPrealty #topproducers #closewithtouchstone
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Kristen Karshis
01/10/2023
Kristen Karshis
Season 4 Kicking off with Team Lead Kristen Karshis of Karshis real estate team of Keller Williams Realty. Kristen shares how her masters in social work, 17 years of coaching cheerleading and bartending skills = a killer combination for working in real estate. This team is as close as they come, take risks on social media and always stay solution focused. A simple yet effective strategy Kristen uses on the regular is "listening" to her clients and team. This busy mom of four shares a special bond with host Jack O'Donohue over their love for Disney Vacation Club! Having sold in over 40 towns, Karshis team is in growth mode and setting some high goals for 2023 and beyond! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #season4 #karshisteam #karshis&co #realestate #topproducers #closewithtouchstone
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Larry & Nicole Rideout
09/08/2022
Larry & Nicole Rideout
Our final Touchstone Showcase "Summer Series" features Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty's dynamic father/daughter duo: Larry Rideout, Chairman/Founder, and Nicole Rideout, Chief Strategy Officer. Listen in to learn how The Rideout’s went from three offices to 25 (!!) and are leading one of the most prestigious real estate brands that is recognized worldwide. Their growth and legacy has been built on the foundation that relationships matter, innovation, strong culture, and commitment to their communities. The Rideouts treat all of of their staff and agents like #family. This episode is one we've been waiting for and you don't want to miss it. Subscribe/Listen In. #touchstoneshowcase #closewithtouchstone #podcast #gibsonsothebys #rideout #bostonrealestate #fatherdaughter #interview #boston #realestate #relationshipsmatter
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Kosta Ligris
08/24/2022
Kosta Ligris
Touchstone Showcase Summer Series featuring the CEO and Co-Founder of @stavvyhq, Kosta Ligris. Kosta hosted Jack O'Donohue on their podcast "FinSide Chats" earlier this summer and now the tables have turned! Kosta shares his back story, Stavvy's early days and the passion he has for Stavvy to transform the mortgage industry with a digital platform that increases efficiency for all involved. A visionary, innovator and entrepreneur he has grown Stavvy to over 150 employees in just a few years. We talk a lot about culture within the workplace, his impressive community involvement and #petpeeveswithkosta! Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #summerseries #digitalclosings #realestate #bostonrealestate #closewithtouchstone
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Shant Banosian
07/27/2022
Shant Banosian
Touchstone Showcase Summer Series featuring the #1 Loan Officer Nationwide - Shant Banosian. We get a market update from Shant, his take on how more housing inventory creates opportunity and what being available 24/7 means to him and the team. He shares insight into their social media strategy which is to provide educational, informative content that builds trust and like-ability. And to throw in some personality and fun; and it's working. Shant is even getting recognized by his Uber drivers! Team Banosian is heavily involved with many charities in the community and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Walk/Run in Boston is coming up. Follow his team below for more info and how to join in the fun! IG: @mortgagelife_shantbanosian Facebook: @ShantBanosianGR LinkedIn: @shantbanosian TikTok: @teamshantbanosian
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Deborah Collins and Cathy Angelini
07/07/2022
Deborah Collins and Cathy Angelini
Today's #TouchstoneShowcase comes to you from the stunning St. Regis Residences, Boston. We're featuring two powerhouse women, Debbie Collins and Cathy Angelini, who have dominated the Boston luxury real estate scene for decades. Enjoy hearing how this duo navigated their incredible careers and have come together to tackle sales, marketing and operations for the exquisite waterfront St. Regis Residences. Special #touchstoneshowcase guest host Ashley Bernon takes us through their stories, and Boston's unparalleled harborside experience. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #stregisboston #luxuryliving #bostonrealestate #livesxquisite #closewithtouchstone
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Tony Thompson
06/23/2022
Tony Thompson
Season 3: Episode 22 featuring an extra special guest, Founder + CEO of @nammbaorg, Tony Thompson. The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) is a national trade association dedicated to the enrichment and betterment of women and minorities who work in the real estate finance industry. Tony has a passion for helping people and professional development and has made it Nammba's mission to educate, develop, and support minorities in the mortgage (and related) industry. Touchstone officially teamed up with Tony & NAMMBA earlier in the year and they are doing incredible work. #proudpartner! To hear more about Tony's mission to leave this industry better than he found it and how you can get involved listen in. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #nammba #proudpartner #inspiringchange #getinvolved #closewithtouchstone
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Dmitriy Khesin
06/07/2022
Dmitriy Khesin
Season 3: Episode 21 featuring Dmitriy Khesin aka @notyouraveragerealtor of The Khesin Group with Coldwell Banker. Like his IG handle, he stands behind if you are going to do something - then do it really well. #dontbeaverage We talk about his early days and how he navigated to steering his own team. He credits a large part of his real estate style to his earlier career in personal training. He's doing more video than ever and running multiple social channels but always making sure it's valuable content. Dmitriy credits consistency is key and we dive into his daily / weekly rituals which include fitness, meditation and also apple cinnamon pancakes. To hear more about Dmitriy's path to success... and what Boston steakhouse earned his business for life. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #Boston #realtor #notyouraveragerealtor #trustedadvisor #closewithtouchstone
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Caroline Madison
05/25/2022
Caroline Madison
Switching things up for today's #TouchstoneShowcase. We're featuring Caroline Madison (aka the Queen of Positivity) straight from the top floor of OneDalton. Caroline is a native of Boston, a private wealth advisor for Rockefeller Capital Management and has a passion for helping others. Caroline has a wide range of experience including research, lending, venture capital/private equity and wealth management. She has lived all over the country and even overseas in Thailand. She shares some powerful tools on how to do things with intention and truly be present. She is on a roll.. and coming soon adding Author to her BIO! The book, wait for it, will be: Goals Gone Wild. One not to be missed. Listen/Subscribe now! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #financialservices #wealthadvisor #author #queenofpositivity #closewithtouchstone
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George Sarkis
05/17/2022
George Sarkis
Episode 19 featuring George Sarkis comes to you from The Parker in Boston. George is the Partner & CEO of , the #1 producing group at Boston and a dominant force in Boston's real estate community. We cover everything from humble beginnings, to working alongside his brother @mannysarkis and what his favorite holiday is... easy answer, Celtics playoffs. George gives us an inside look into where the Sarkis team is heading, how much of a factor social media is in this business, and how he makes sure every client gets the attention, devotion and top service they deserve. His commitment to excellence, unrivalled work ethic, integrity, out-of-the-box ideas, and key relationships – have been fun to watch - and helped him become one of the area’s top residential brokers. Subscribe/Listen in! Episode also available on our YouTube page. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #closewithtouchstone
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Elizabeth Bain
05/10/2022
Elizabeth Bain
Season 3: Episode 18 featuring Elizabeth Bain of Commonwealth Standard Realty. Elizabeth brings a unique perspective to the #realestate business having worked at Urban Edge Boston previously. Her level of care and experience with crisis management helps her daily when working with clients on one of the biggest financial decisions they will make. Elizabeth isn't tied to one community in fact her coverage zone is wide ranging across MA and she loves that. Always a unique spot to find the perfect latte. Video series on the horizon? This new mom, dog mom and travel enthusiast brings responsiveness and an honest approach to every single relationship. To hear more about Elizabeth's path to success... and also her guilty pleasure (!) Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #Boston #realtor #bostonrealestate #suburbs #closewithtouchstone
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Susan Gormady
04/27/2022
Susan Gormady
Season 3: Episode 17 featuring Susan Gormady aka @the_reading_realtor. Susan has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers in the Reading area for years. She previously worked in luxury sales in #Boston but pivoted to real estate with the plan of being a "hyper local agent." Her success didn't happen overnight but she has seen exponential growth over the last few years. She now leads the Susan Gormady Group and draws inspiration from them and vice versa. Susan's foundation to success lies with her moral compass, her high energy, (+ fun!) and the attention and service she gives to every single client. To hear more about Susan's path to becoming #thereadingrealtor... LINK to Subscribe/Listen in our Profile! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #ReadingMA #northofboston #burbs #closewithtouchstone
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Michael Carucci
04/20/2022
Michael Carucci
Season 3: Episode 16 featuring Sotheby's No. 1 Agent for Sales Volume in Massachusetts as well as Executive Vice President of @Gibson_SIR, @michaelcarucci. Michael has been in real estate for almost 40 years and done $2 Billion in sales. 🙌 He has a notable reputation for providing the utmost concierge service to all of his clientele and we dive into that. We also talk about his early days, how "global" Boston has become and what he wishes he could change about the real estate industry. His passion and commitment to his business is obvious and it is relationship not transaction based. 👏 To hear more on Michael's incredible career and tips for how to sustain in this competitive industry Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #BostonLuxuryRealEstateAgent #LuxuryRealEstate #MichaelCarucci #closewithtouchstone
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Kirsten Jordan
04/11/2022
Kirsten Jordan
Season 3: Episode 15 featuring extra special guest, Kirsten Jordan, who we recently met at the Greater Boston Assoc. of REALTORS Annual Roadshow. It was her first Keynote address and she crushed it. Kirsten (aka "KJ") is a Douglas Elliman Real Estate broker / powerhouse, married mother of three, avid public speaker, and the first female cast member of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York. She talks about her start, creating her own team, the importance of re-centering and having structure to your day, being part of an Emmy nominated TV show and social media. It was an honor and pleasure, and we highly recommend you Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #momsofrealestate #douglaselliman #MDLNY #closewithtouchstone
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Geri Farrelly
03/31/2022
Geri Farrelly
Season 3: Episode 14 featuring #northofbostonexpert and Broker/Owner of Farrelly Realty Group, Geri Farrelly. After more than twenty years in healthcare, Geri shifted her philosophy of treating people with empathy, kindness and good listening to real estate. And it was the best decision for her, her family and her growing team. With over 14 realtors today at Farrelly Realty they cover all of MA and NH including her favorite place... Cape Cod. Geri's team is doing business The Farrelly Way - and that means providing 5 star service every step of the way. This quality over quantity rings true to her clients and partners. Community is at Geri's core and with every transaction at Farrelly Realty Group a % goes back to the community. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #northofboston #thereadings #thefarrellyway #closewithtouchstone
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Michael Lombard
03/24/2022
Michael Lombard
Season 3: Episode 13 featuring the one and only Attorney Partner Michael Lombard. 🙌 We go back to Mike's early days all the way to present day. He's got a story for every part of it and he doesn't forget a name or how someone helped him achieve his great success. And if you know Mike, there is no question who is at the top of his list to thank and praise throughout his incredible career... his lovely and devoted wife Pat. ✨ We talk real estate, taking risks, dabbling in other areas of law, taking it one client at a time and how you always have to adapt in this business. Listen up! You won't regret it. Subscribe/Listen in!
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Julie Sousa
03/10/2022
Julie Sousa
Season 3: Episode 12 featuring Boston-based TikTok personality and interior designer, Julie Sousa, of . In celebration of we are thrilled to Julie who rose to fame by featuring her work, styling and collaborations on social media! ✨ Julie's love for design started at an early age coupled with her driven personality has catapulted her success. She went to business school, worked in corporate before taking a leap and starting Avant Garde Home and collaborating with brands like !! Forget Pinterest the name of her company and her inspiration comes to her when she is running 🏃♀️, in her own home or reading books. 📚 She's not only in tune with aesthetics but she's creative and analytical in everything she does. We talk design, social media, working with clients virtually and also what celebrities started following ?! Subscribe/Listen in!
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The Carlisle Group
03/01/2022
The Carlisle Group
Season 3: Episode 11 featuring Amy Carlisle and Emily Nichols of The Carlisle Group for Compass. In 2021 the #carlisleteam was voted the #1 Real Estate Team in South Boston, completed 184 transactions and $120m in volume! As this podcast went down in Amy's home, it's clear she treats her team as family in every sense of the word. Emily concurs on this point and the two talk about the close dynamic that makes the Carlisle Group work so well. We go back to how they both got their start, what pushes them to succeed and where they see the Carlisle Group going in 2022. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #bostonrealestate #carlislerealestate #closewithtouchstone
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Ashley & Ryan Kent
02/14/2022
Ashley & Ryan Kent
Season 3: Episode 10 featuring #powercouple Ashley & Ryan Kent. Ashley is a Real Estate Consultant | Partner with Santana Properties Team and Ryan is a Founding Partner of Ironside Insurance Group. Big year for these two, tying the knot and embarking on a real estate venture together. We'll dig into that and how they both got their starts in the #biz. Ashley refers to her line of work as "a lifestyle" and she's crushing it while nurturing each and every relationship. Ryan has followed the mindset of - take calculated risks, make a plan, stick to it and stay focused. And this summer... Ironside celebrates 10 years in business! Record number of shout outs in this episode... Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #bostonrealestate #insurance #closewithtouchstone
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Kevin McMath
02/03/2022
Kevin McMath
Season 3: Episode 9 features Northshore/Boston Realtor Kevin McMath with Lyv Realty. Kevin is coming off an incredible year personally and professionally. Newly married, a new dad to Boomer 🐶, moved into a new home🏡 and manages working full time in software sales and real estate. 💁🏻♂️ Self proclaimed Kevin "doesn't feel like he's working when he's doing real estate." His network, hard work, tenacity, honesty and industry knowledge is what has contributed to the fast success he's had in the industry. 🌟 He shares advice for prospective clients, predictions for 2022 and his sneaker obsession with us. Subscribe/Listen in!
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Matt Lionetti
01/26/2022
Matt Lionetti
Season 3: Episode 8 features Award Winning Realtor with The Agency and Content Creator Matt Lionetti. Matt found his niche when he launched his sketch comedy videos about real estate on social media. His "shut the front door" video catapulted his business and it has truly taken off from there. Matt has been a huge comedy fan his whole life and his background in the music industry has certainly played a part in his hysterical and entertaining strategy today. He takes us through his earlier days in the biz, how Ryan Serhant inspired him to go into real estate and how he hosts the OverAsk podcast with The Broke Agent. (Also both previous Touchstone Showcase guests! ) Matt offers incredible advice for how you can make videos and social media work for you and your business. Subscribe/Listen in! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #realestatehumor #closewithtouchstone
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Jason Jastrzebski
12/01/2021
Jason Jastrzebski
Season 3: Episode 7 featuring Jason Jastrzebski of CrossCountry Mortgage. He and the team recently jumped into the social media game and they are killing it. Their motto is to take the mortgage business seriously but don't take themselves too seriously. You can hear Jason's passion, humor and likeability in this episode. His success has been built on being honest, being available and surrounding himself with a great team. For more on Jason and common hobbies with Jack O'Donohue, Subscribe/Listen in!
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Matthew Tran
11/23/2021
Matthew Tran
Season 3: Episode 6 🎧 featuring Matthew "Matt" Tran aka @tranthemortgageman for Total Mortgage. Matt is coming off a 2020 Presidents Club recognition.🎖️ His best advice to those just getting started - do something that you think you'll like, follow your strengths and go for it. His social game is 🔥 and you will find Matt at the closing table (every single time) for his clients. For more on his story - Subscribe/Listen in !
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Alexandra Conigliaro Biega
11/10/2021
Alexandra Conigliaro Biega
Season 3: Episode 5 🎧 featuring Alex Biega of the @biegakilgoreteam for Compass. Alex is a Principal for the #1 Compass Team for transactions in Boston - 2021 Year to Date. 🔥
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Cathy & Patrick Johnson
11/02/2021
Cathy & Patrick Johnson
Season 3: Episode 4 featuring mother and son duo: Cathy & Patrick Johnson of Coldwell Banker Andover. It started with family - watching, learning and not being afraid to problem solve.
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Allyson Kreycik
10/14/2021
Allyson Kreycik
Season 3: Episode 3 featuring one of the Top #loanofficers @AllysonKreycik of @guaranteedrate. We go back to her Midwest roots and the leap of faith she took coming to #Boston. She credits strong mentors, strong values and hard work have grown her business & in 2020: Allyson and her team closed over 700 loans and fund nearly $350 million in volume!
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The Lush Group
10/07/2021
The Lush Group
Featuring husband and wife duo of Tristan and Loren Lush of @LushRE for @compass. Tristan & Loren both had successful careers in pro hockey and fashion before joining forces to become two of the #TopProducers from The Andovers ➡️ Boston.
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Deb Cohen
09/30/2021
Deb Cohen
Season 3 features the social media sensation Deb Cohen of @thefrontdoorproject who is also a Realtor for @coldwellbankerwesthartford. The Front Door project was born by Deb's photography hobby and affinity for a pretty front door, great curb appeal and interesting architecture. With over 84K followers she is uniquely positioned to help her real estate clients. Subscribe/Listen in on this entertaining episode! #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #thefrontdoorproject #closewithtouchstone
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Emily Van Giezen
06/30/2021
Emily Van Giezen
Season 2: Episode 29 featuring Award Winning Global Real Estate Broker @emilyvangiezen of @gibsonsir_capecod. Emily's background in luxury goods set her up for her "calling" to be selling luxury real estate throughout the Lower Cape.
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