The Touchstone Showcase

Today we unveiled a new podcast episode featuring Carla Rasetta, Founder of MBC Mortgage LLC, alongside VIP co-host Chrissy Bernardini aka the "Carla & Chrissy Show."    Self-proclaimed (and without question) wildly ambitious, Carla takes us through her unconventional journey to becoming her own boss.  Her energy, passion, and genuine joy for the people around her shine through in this interview and are just as evident the moment you meet her. For someone who says social media is one of the hardest parts of the job, she's absolutely crushing it there too. We were thrilled to have Carla on and are already voting to do the next one over coffee or a cocktail at CBI. IYKYK! #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #MBCMortgage #WomenInBusiness #CloseWithTouchstone mbcmortgage.com/carla https://www.instagram.com/carla_mbcmortgage/    

New Touchstone Showcase episode just dropped with the one & only Sara Supple. Sara is the Vice President and Massachusetts State Manager for the FNF Family of Companies. Sara shares her journey into the industry and how she rose through the ranks to her leadership role today. She dives into the challenges and rapid changes shaping the market, including her bold decision to raise title insurance rates for the first time since 1999. Her favorite part of the job? Saving the deal. Known by colleagues and clients as loyal, honest, and fair, Sara is also incredibly creative and unafraid to take smart risks. A Bostonian through and through, this episode is absolutely worth a listen. Tune in now & don't forget to drop a comment: what should Sara get if this becomes our most-listened episode? #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #Leadership #FNF #CloseWithTouchstone https://www.instagram.com/fnftitleinsurancema/ https://nationalagency.fnf.com/ma    

Touchstone Showcase featuring Sean Bakhtiari, Leader of The Bakhtiari Group Sean took the skills he developed in corporate finance and as a D1 and semi-professional soccer player and applied them when he transitioned into real estate.  Today, he is a leading luxury real estate agent, listing specialist, investor, and vacation rental expert based on the North Shore. As his team continues to grow, Sean remains deeply committed to staying true to his core values and team culture. He prides himself on being active in the community and supporting the people around him, because when that comes together, everyone wins. A self-proclaimed foodie, Sean shares his must-visit spots in the Newburyport and Plum Island area, along with some of his biggest pet peeves and reality show he's considered applying to!  Download/Listen in! #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #TheBakhtiariGroup #Compass #CloseWithTouchstone https://thebakhtiarigroup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sean_bakhtiari/ https://www.facebook.com/sean.bakhtiari https://www.youtube.com/@seanbakhtiari  

Touchstone Showcase is BACK with special guest Seth Williams of Reference Real Estate Group. Seth first became curious about the business after facing his own challenges when buying real estate. A natural salesperson who rose through the ranks at Best Buy New England, he now brings those skills to his role as team leader and founder of Reference Real Estate.  He's always looking for ways to stay sharp and stay dialed in for his clients, no matter when the call comes in. Seth knows exactly what he wants in new team members, knows how to turn an open house into a 300+ person party, and is an absolute natural on the mic. This one is not to be missed. https://www.sellinboston.com/agents/seth-williams/ @sell_in_boston https://www.youtube.com/@referencerealestate

Special Episode with Touchstone Closing Partner and Touchstone Law Offices COO Brendan Ward.  We go way back — from the early days of deciding to attend law school, to first jobs, and Brendan's outlook on becoming a lawyer. At his core, Brendan always knew his career goal was to help people and lift them up in some way and today, he does just that, one family at a time.  Brendan shares his belief that his success isn't due to luck, but rather to hard work and discipline. He's also big into personality testing and opens up about his thoughts on fear, failure, and opportunities for growth. Plus, he talks about how he and Dan Cahill became business partners and what their biggest change over the past year has been.  Brendan's passion and humor shine throughout this episode! We even dive into some hilarious pet peeves - quite the segment! Don't miss it. #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #EstatePlanning #TouchstoneLawOffices #CloseWithTouchstone Follow Brendan on Instagram at @bward002 Follow Touchstone Closing on Instagram at @touchstoneclosing Follow Touchstone Law Offices on LinkedIN at @touchstonelawoffices  

Touchstone Showcase is back with Redfin Premier agent Joanne Rodrigues!  Joanne brought more than just great insights—she also treated us to her famous Portuguese Sweet Bread, a holiday gift she shares with her clients!  A first-generation Portuguese-American, Joanne's real estate journey started at 23 with an investment property. She's worked with We Buy Ugly Houses, managed a team, and is now a rockstar agent at Redfin. Her passion and energy shine through in this episode! She shares incredible tips for anyone in real estate, plus her go-to vacation spots, favorite restaurants, and the Starbucks order she swears by. ️ Don't miss it! #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #Redfin #TopAgent #CloseWithTouchstone To learn more about Joanne click here.  To follow Joanne on Instagram click here. 

Season 6, Episode 7!  Joining us today is Kristina Listapad, a seasoned real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Andover. Kristina's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After a highly successful career in Belarus, she made the bold move to the United States and took a chance on becoming a real estate agent. Known for her hard work, willingness to step out of her comfort zone, and innovative approach, Kristina has built her success by staying disciplined, putting in the time, and having the courage to try new things. She's committed to keeping her video content both entertaining and practical—and, she's also a published children's book author!  Tune in to hear more on that! Kristina speaks three languages, has traveled the world, and shares her favorite destinations in this episode. You don't want to miss it. #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #ColdwellBanker #GoldenCircleGroup #CloseWithTouchstone

On today's episode, we're featuring Attorney and Partner Rob Ciampitti Jr. from our team. Rob shares how his passion for real estate began at an early age and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way—honesty, authenticity, and tenacity always pay off. He also tells an unforgettable story about how he landed his very first refinancing client. Plus, we uncover Rob's so-called "guilty pleasures," which are actually quite impressive and expert-level hobbies. Don't miss this fun, informative & inspiring conversation! #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #LibertyLawTeam #CloseWithTouchstone

Touchstone Showcase: Season 6, Episode 5!  Joining us today is Maureen Moran, a seasoned real estate professional with over 25 years of award-winning experience in marketing, sales, and negotiation. In this episode, we dive into Maureen's winning strategies, her strong commitment to the community, and her highly popular Friday Instagram series. We also explore her dedication to fostering animals and discover how she and her family enjoy spending a free Saturday in the city. #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #RealEstate #FinnFriday #CloseWithTouchstone

Touchstone Showcase: Season 6, Episode 4! Today, we're catching up with the leader of Jill & Co., Jill O'Shaughnessy. With over 20 years in the industry, Jill leads a thriving team of 45 agents and continues to inspire her agents at every turn. In this episode, we uncover the story behind the name Jill & Co. and the truly unique way she chose her first real estate agency. Jill's passion for helping her agents succeed is clear—once they complete "Jill Camp," they're ready to roll! We also dive into Jill's recent alignment with REAL Broker, the Zillow Flex partnership, and the key influences that inspired her to start her own company. On the lighter side, Jill shares her biggest guilty pleasure and her favorite ways to unwind outside of work. Tune in for her her inspiring journey! #TouchstoneShowcase #Podcast #JillAndCo #RealBroker #MoreThanJustAMove #CloseWithTouchstone

Touchstone Showcase Season 6, Episode 3! Today, we're thrilled to feature JD Wild, Managing Partner of ELEVATED brands and co-founder of Elevated Residential. In this episode, we take a fresh approach, diving deep into mindset, habits, and transformative action. JD shares his philosophy that "Life is Happening For You, Not To You." His commitment to balancing work and family is nothing short of inspiring. Throughout his journey to success, he emphasizes the importance of closing the gap between achievement and potential. This episode is a must-listen—you'll walk away ready to #elevate your mindset and make impactful changes to your daily routine. #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #ELEVATEDBoston #ELEVATEDCompanies #closewithtouchstone

Touchstone Showcase Season 6, Episode 2 with extra special guest Jamey Mroz! Jamey is the founder of Mroz Leadership Consulting, where he works with top executives to foster the culture they desire. His original goal was to get to the NFL, and he found a way through coaching to achieve just that. He has since pivoted his coaching career and now works with leaders across various industries through his consulting business. His infectious energy, positivity, and passion shine throughout this episode. Jamey shares insights on how to show up and stay "on point" every day. He also touches on one of the all-time best pet peeves.  If you're looking to boost the energy, attitude, and culture of your team, you must listen or download now.  #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #mrozmission #leadership #coaching #closewithtouchstone

Touchstone Showcase Season 6, launching with none other than the powerhouse Broker/Owner of Lamacchia Realty, Anthony Lamacchia! We dive into it all: from how he got started, to how he trains his agents, to recent acquisitions, biggest pet peeves, and much more. You'll discover the strength behind Anthony's motto, 'if you educate, you attract,' as he incorporates this approach into every aspect of his business. Don't miss out—listen or download now to experience this special episode.  

Touchstone Showcase Season 5, episode 14 featuring another new face around here, Touchstone Attorney Katie Frazier! As Jack O'Donohue says in this episode, Katie "has the best background of anyone I've ever talked to for doing what we do."  From being in family law, to becoming a certified mediator, to time spent as a realtor to rock star residential real estate attorney - this is one to listen to!  Katie's infectious energy and personality will have you locked in until the end. We cover a lot of ground from Katie's time being a D1 soccer player to recently being named Super Lawyer. Couldn't be happier that Confetti Katie is part of this team! Listen / Download to hear how this busy mom of two shines.  #touchstoneshowcase #podcast #realestate #superlawyer  #closewithtouchstone

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