ICONic Talk
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJoin Mark Francis and Megan Eanes as they chat about their local community, real estate, all things Winchester, Virginia!
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Episodes
The NAR Settlement
April 25, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBMark shares his take on the NAR settlement, including what it means to buyers/sellers and our local Winchester/Frederick County area.
Promise in The Next Generation
April 11, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBMark 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 Clanton Events: Abram’s Creek Nature Walk Sat, April 13, 8:30am-10:30am Solenberger’s Hardware Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Tractor Show Sat, April 20, 9am-3pm 97th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival!
Comfort in Your Own Home
March 28, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBMark 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 services Easter Brunch - Village Sqaure, 11am-3pm GW Hotel 100th Anniversary Celebration…Sat, April 6 “Evening with Orleans” Brunch Bar @ James Charles Winery…Sun, April 7
The Rise of New Construction
March 14, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBMark 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 Fest Downtown, Sat March 16, 12pm-10pm Kite Flying Festival Kernstown, Sun, March 17 1pm-4pm Dancin’ Out SU March 22-24 She Kills Monsters SU March 21-24
Finding the Stories Behind the Music
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBMark 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-11:30pm Kat Atomic at Backseat Bar and Grill Sun, Mar 3, 12:30pm-3:30pm Winter Sundays @ Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Thu, March 7 Harlem Globetrotters, 6pm-9pm Sat and Sun, Mar 9/10 Valley Vipers home games at SU
The Mind of a Buyer
February 16, 2024 02:09 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBMark 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 show Sat, Feb 17, 9am-3pm Millwood Station “Bingo” Hall Someone Special Sweetheart Dance Sat, Feb 17, 3pm-8pm West Oaks Farm Market Winchester Restaurant Week Feb 19-25 SU - “Pippin” Thur, Feb 22 - Sun, Feb 25
Exercise, Entertainment, and Encouragement for Your Kids
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBMark 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 Eats All week…January 29 - Feb 4 African American Heritage Trolley Tour Sat, Feb 3, 1pm-2pm - Free! ValenWine’s Day Event @ James Charles Winery Saturday, Feb 10, 2pm-5pm Galentines Day @ The Wine Room (Taylor Pavillio...
The Credit Magician
January 18, 2024 15:07 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBMark 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 Repair Events this weekend: Karaoke Night at West Oaks Apple Blossom Casino and Cash Party Events next weekend: MSV Mini-Con Winchester Bridal Expo
New Year + Normal Market = Exciting Times!
January 04, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBMark 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 Details Jurassic Empire - Sportsplex January 6 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Winchester Little Theater January 5-20 Terrarium Workshop - West Oaks January 10 Brunch Bar - James Charles January 14
Christmas and Beyond with the Francis Family
December 21, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBDive 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 Grove New Year’s Eve Celebration – Glow Party and Laser Light Show
“Basketball in the Valley”
December 07, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBMark 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
“Celebrating Thankfulness”
November 23, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBMark 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.
Brotherhood in Contracting
November 09, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBMark 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.
Financial Market Update
October 26, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBGet 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.
The Fall Season
October 12, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBMark 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!
Your Local Music Store
September 28, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBMark chats with owners of Shenandoah Music, Matt and Jason Strosnider, as they share their love for music and love for our community.
The Pro’s/Con’s of Being a Realtor
September 14, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBMark brings on a guest co-host, Danielle Spriggs, as they chat about the life of a realtor and what it takes to be successful.
Celebrating the Winchester Workforce
August 31, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBMark 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/
Are You Ready for Some Football?
August 24, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBMark 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.
The Opinion of an Appraiser
August 17, 2023 14:50 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMark chats with local appraiser, William Orth, to get his take on the status of how the real estate market is in our local region.
Your Digital Security
August 10, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBMark chats with the owner of True North Group, Tom Stamulis, as he shares practical tips to protect yourself and your business from cyberspace criminals.
Characteristics of a Top Realtor
August 03, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBMark 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!
Making the Most out of Your Move
July 27, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBJon 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.
Summer Market ‘23
July 20, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBMark 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.
The West Oaks Story
July 13, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBMark 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.
In Case You Missed It…
July 06, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBListen 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.
100th Episode!
June 29, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBMark and Madison reminisce about the first 100 episodes of ICONic Talk and also answer questions from the listening audience.
Providing Added Value to Your Customers
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBMark 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.
Seize the Day!
June 15, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBMark 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.
Life as a Real Estate Broker
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBGuest 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.
The Rental Market
June 01, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBMark 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.
Managing Your Septic
May 25, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBMark 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.
Graduation Season
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBMark and Megan discuss the graduation scene around the local Winchester area and reminisce on graduations and high school stories of the past.
The “Orange” Zone
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBMark 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.
The “411” on The Bloom
May 04, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBMark 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.
The Biggest Week of the Year
April 27, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBMark 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.
Your Concierge Driver
April 20, 2023 13:24 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBLearn 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.
The Dirt on the Spring Market
April 13, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBDo 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!
Art and the Church
April 06, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBMark 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.
All About Apples
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBMark 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.
The Voice of Winchester
March 23, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBMark 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!
Protection for Your Family
March 16, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBMark 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.
The Beauty of Design
March 09, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBLocal 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”.
The “Star” of our Community
March 02, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBMark 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”.
How Much Junk Do You Have?
February 23, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBMark 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.
The Pre-Spring Real Estate Market
February 16, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBMark and Megan chat about the early introduction of the spring “selling season” of our Winchester/Frederick County market - tips for both buyers and sellers!
Your Small Town Bank
February 09, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBMark 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.
What a PT Can Do For You!
February 02, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBMark 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.
Building the WInchester Community
January 26, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBMark 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.
Developing Our Community
January 19, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBMark 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!