ICONic Talk
Join Mark Francis, Rachel Racey, and Caleb Pearson along with their local guests as they chat about community, local happenings, and all things Winchester, Virginia!
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 164
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
123. The Rise of New Construction
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.
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122. Finding the Stories Behind the Music
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”.
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121. The Mind of a Buyer
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.
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120. Exercise, Entertainment, and Encouragement for Your Kids
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.
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119. The Credit Magician
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 pu…
118. New Year + Normal Market = Exciting Times!
Mark shares his new year resolutions, his summary of 2023, and his predictions for 2024 all on this fact-filled first episode of 2024!
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117. Christmas and Beyond with the Francis Family
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 o…
116. Basketball in the Valley
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 o…
115. Celebrating Thankfulness
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.
114. Brotherhood in Contracting
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…
113. Financial Market Update
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.
112. The Fall Season
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!
111. Your Local Music Store
Mark chats with owners of Shenandoah Music, Matt and Jason Strosnider, as they share their love for music and love for our community.
110. The Pro’s/Con’s of Being a Realtor
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.
109. Celebrating the Winchester Workforce
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.
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108. Are You Ready for Some Football?
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.
107. The Opinion of an Appraiser
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.
106. Your Digital Security
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.
105. Characteristics of a Top Realtor
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!
104. Making the Most out of Your Move
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.