ICONic Talk

Mark gives his perspectives on the upcoming summer real estate market, sharing some stats and stories, along with predictions of what’s to come.

Mark chats with co-owners of CrossFit Vicerant, Merideth and “Rey”Reyes, as they share their story of becoming gym owners and how they celebrate Memorial Day with the intense workout called “The Murph Challenge”.Related Links to the Show:History of MurphCrossFit VicerantEvents Coming Up:Winchester Police Car Show - Sat, May 25, 12pm-4pmWest Oaks Strawberry Festival - Sat, May 25, 11am-5pmLoudoun St Mile - Mon, May 27, 8amHop Blossom Craft Beer Festival - Sat, June 1, 12pm-6pm

Mark swaps stories with co-host, Danielle Spriggs, discussing post-Apple Blossom recap along with the history of Mothers Day and its significance to them.Upcoming Events:ShenCo Labs…Sat, May 11Mother’s Day Brunch…Sun, May 12 - Shen ValleyMother’s Day…Sun, May 12, Winchester Brew WorksChorale Concert…Fri/Sat, May 17/18Fort Loudoun Day…Sat, May 18

Mark shares his take on the NAR settlement, including what it means to buyers/sellers and our local Winchester/Frederick County area.

Mark chats with ICON’s newest real estate agent and recent college graduate, Taion Clanton, as they unpack the journey of high school to college into the workforce for today’s young adult generation.Taion ClantonEvents:Abram’s Creek Nature WalkSat, April 13, 8:30am-10:30amSolenberger’s Hardware Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Tractor ShowSat, April 20, 9am-3pm97th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival!

Mark chats with owner of Moran & Associates, Jim Moran, as they dive into the world of heating and cooling your house - all with efforts to keep you comfortable in every season!Events:Easter weekend…church servicesEaster Brunch - Village Sqaure, 11am-3pmGW Hotel 100th Anniversary Celebration…Sat, April 6“Evening with Orleans”Brunch Bar @ James Charles Winery…Sun, April 7

Mark unpacks the current status of the real estate market in the local Winchester area, including details and tips for buyers who are curious about new construction properties.Events:St Paddy’s Celtic FestDowntown, Sat March 16, 12pm-10pmKite Flying FestivalKernstown, Sun, March 171pm-4pmDancin’ OutSUMarch 22-24She Kills MonstersSUMarch 21-24

Mark gets a chance to sit down with fellow-podcaster, Brian Dick, as they chat all about the music landscape in the Winchester area and the stories that Brian uncovers in his show, “Musician’s Cafe”.Upcoming Events:Sat, Mar 2, 8:30pm-11:30pmKat Atomic at Backseat Bar and GrillSun, Mar 3, 12:30pm-3:30pmWinter Sundays @ Shenandoah Valley Discovery MuseumThu, March 7Harlem Globetrotters, 6pm-9pmSat and Sun, Mar 9/10 Valley Vipers home games at SU

Mark chats with new real estate agent, Danielle Spriggs, as they discuss common interactions, questions, and misconceptions with today’s buyer in the Winchester area.Here are the local events promoted at the end of the episode:Sports Card / Pokémon card showSat, Feb 17, 9am-3pmMillwood Station “Bingo” HallSomeone Special Sweetheart DanceSat, Feb 17, 3pm-8pmWest Oaks Farm MarketWinchester Restaurant WeekFeb 19-25SU - “Pippin”Thur, Feb 22 - Sun, Feb 25

Mark shares a great option for parents to give their children after-school exercise and team-building opportunities by chatting with owner of East Coast Gymnastics and Cheer, Mandy Van Fossen. East Coast website: https://ecgymnastics.com/Event links:FredCo EatsAll week…January 29 - Feb 4African American Heritage Trolley TourSat, Feb 3, 1pm-2pm - Free!ValenWine’s Day Event @ James Charles WinerySaturday, Feb 10, 2pm-5pmGalentines Day @ The Wine Room (Taylor Pavillion)Tuesday, Feb 13, 5pm-10pm

Mark chats with owner of Hope Restored Credit Repair, Megan McLaughlin, who unpacks how she can assist with boosting your credit score, allowing for you to be eligible to acquire a loan for a home purchase when you may think it’s a lost cause.Here's her website:Hope Restored Credit RepairEvents this weekend:Karaoke Night at West OaksApple Blossom Casino and Cash PartyEvents next weekend:MSV Mini-ConWinchester Bridal Expo

Mark shares his new year resolutions, his summary of 2023, and his predictions for 2024 all on this fact-filled first episode of 2024!Here are the links for the various events and details talked about in todays episode:Interest Rate DetailsJurassic Empire - SportsplexJanuary 6The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Winchester Little TheaterJanuary 5-20Terrarium Workshop - West OaksJanuary 10Brunch Bar - James CharlesJanuary 14

Dive a little deeper into Mark’s story as he chats with his Physician Assistant superstar wife, Erika Francis, to discuss a variety of topics including what brought them to town, their appreciation of the Winchester area, and a few of their family Christmas “traditions”.Links:Holiday Tours At Belle GroveNew Year’s Eve Celebration – Glow Party and Laser Light Show

Mark chats with Team Market Owners of the Virginia Valley Vipers, Rodney and Tina Culbreath, as they share their vision of bringing professional basketball to our area with the purpose of enriching our community.Links:Virginia Valley Vipers: https://virginiavalleyvipers.com/Holliday Wreath Making Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-wreath-making-workshop-tickets-704963473727

Mark unpacks the history behind Thanksgiving, shares his gratitude for the this season, and celebrates the people of the Winchester area that make it a great place to live.

Mark connects with two of the brothers who make up “Brothers Residential Contracting”, Drew Sanford and Tyler Percy, as they share their experiences in kick-starting their contracting business as new residents of the Winchester area.

Get the full picture “state of the union” update on all things loans, interest rates, and beyond, as Mark chats with lending expert, Marlin Beitzel, from Integrity Home Mortgage Corporation.

Mark chats with ICON Real Estate’s office expert, Olivia Baber, and aspiring real estate agent, Danielle Spriggs, as they unpack the fun of the fall season in Winchester, VA!

Mark chats with owners of Shenandoah Music, Matt and Jason Strosnider, as they share their love for music and love for our community.

Mark brings on a guest co-host, Danielle Spriggs, as they chat about the life of a realtor and what it takes to be successful.

Mark reflects on the history of the Labor Day holiday and also spotlights the top 5 organizations in the Winchester/Frederick County area and how they help strengthen our community.Local event links:Hungry for History:https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/hungry-for-history-food-history-event/Patsy Cline Block Party:https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/patsy-cline-block-party/

Mark has local football expert, Josh Kirby, in the studio to chat about the upcoming season of our local high school football teams, giving run downs of each team along with some predictions.

Mark chats with local appraiser, William Orth, to get his take on the status of how the real estate market is in our local region.

Mark chats with the owner of True North Group, Tom Stamulis, as he shares practical tips to protect yourself and your business from cyberspace criminals.

Mark welcomes back Megan into the co-host seat as they chat about ideal ways to “interview” a realtor to ensure they are a good match and will get the job done for you!

Jon Eye from Mover Dudes shares tips on how to best coordinate a large move from one house to another, while Madison shares an announcement of a move herself.

Mark and Madison find the positives in the stats for the 2023 year so far as they give their take on our current real estate summer market.

Mark and Madison chat with West Oaks Farm & Market family member, Levi Snapp, who shares the story and the vision behind the creation of the marketplace as we know it today.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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”.

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”.

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.

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!

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.