TMA Connection

In this episode of The TMA Connection, Tim Markland sits down with Roger Young, founder of the Armored AF Foundation, Armored Combat Elkton, and Knights Rising, to talk about one of Maryland's best kept secrets: full-speed, full-contact medieval armored combat.   Roger, a 63-year-old US Air Force veteran who has fought in armor for over 40 years, breaks down how the sport works, from one-minute du...

In this episode of The TMA Connection, Tim Markland takes the show on the road to Gaithersburg, Maryland to sit down with Alan Stein Jr., former NBA performance coach, keynote speaker, and author of Raise Your Game, Sustain Your Game, and Next Play. Alan shares what he learned training elite athletes like Kevin Durant and Victor Oladipo and running the Kobe Bryant Skills Academies, including why K...

In this special episode of The TMA Connection , Tim Markland flips the script and puts his producer and cameraman, Drew Chavis, in the hot seat. Drew opens up about his journey from leaving Target to building Avora Media and operating his digital audio business. They dive deep into what's actually working in social media marketing right now, how to break down camera-fright for real estate agents,...

In this episode of The TMA Connection , Tim Markland sits down with Stephen Lutche of Cross Country Mortgage to break down the current state of the real estate market in October 2026. Stephen shares insights from his recent honeymoon in Saint Lucia and dives straight into the reality of 7.5% interest rates, explaining why buyers shouldn't sit on the sidelines. He details how seller concessions and...

In this episode of The TMA Connection , Tim Markland sits down with Rob and Lara Heimbach, co-founders of Force Field Financial, to pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood wealth strategies: the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). Rob and Lara break down how over-funded whole life insurance policies allow business owners and everyday families to build guaranteed, uninterrupted compoundi...

In this episode of The TMA Connection , Tim Markland sits down with Shawn Mallonee, founder and CEO of SM Mechanical, covering HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and whole-home performance across Central Maryland. Shawn breaks down how a no-nonsense upbringing—working groundwork and plumbing at age 13 under his World War II veteran grandfather—shaped his operational philosophy: falling to your highest le...

In this episode of The TMA Connection , we're turning the microphone around! In this special crossover episode, Harford County podcasting legend Rich Bennett ( Conversations with Rich Bennett ) puts host Tim Markland in the hot seat. Tim pulls back the curtain on his entire entrepreneurial journey: walking away from a comfortable 16.5-year career as a physical education teacher and coach at Bel Ai...

In this inspiring and masterclass-level episode of The TMA Connection , Tim Markland sits down with Paul Thompson, owner of Architectural Design Works (ADW), celebrating 35 years of shaping the architectural landscape across Harford County and the greater Baltimore region. Paul shares his remarkable journey—from purchasing his mentor's firm at just 25 years old during a recession to weathering the...

In this deep-dive episode of The TMA Connection , Tim Markland welcomes back 4-time guest and preferred lender Zac Hayes to discuss his major move to Envoy Mortgage and what today's buyers must understand to navigate 2026's housing market. Zac breaks down the heavy hidden cost of "waiting for interest rates to drop"—explaining why sidelined buyers face exploding home prices and fierce bidding wars...

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

In this episode of The TMA Connection , Tim Markland sits down with Paul Valle—veteran sports broadcaster (host of The Bat Around on PressBox) and mortgage loan officer with Main Street Home Loans. Paul dispels the biggest misconceptions crushing homebuyers in today's market, from the persistent myth that you need 20% down to the difference between your down payment and total cash to close. He exp...

In this special live episode of The TMA Connection , Tim Markland sits down with fellow team member Dan Webber to announce and break down all the details for the 2nd Annual Eric Webber Memorial Softball Tournament , taking place on Saturday, September 12th at Bel Air High School . Dan shares how the tournament honors his father Eric Webber, while raising vital funds for Upper Chesapeake's Cancer L...

In this informative episode of The TMA Connection , Tim Markland sits down with Kim Murphy, Director of Community Outreach at Senior Placements by Patty. With over 25 years of experience spanning executive director roles, admissions, and outreach, Kim acts as an expert, unbiased "matchmaker" for seniors and their families. Kim breaks down the complex world of senior housing—explaining how to evalu...

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

In this deeply honest and moving episode of  The TMA Connection , Tim Markland sits down with Paul Applegate—former Rutgers shot-putter, 15-year police veteran, and current Edward Jones financial advisor. Paul opens up about the harsh mental toll of law enforcement, his battle with PTSD, and the defining moments that led him to make a courageous mid-career pivot into financial planning. He breaks...

In this episode of The TMA Connection , Tim Markland sits down with Melissa Lovell, General Manager of the brand-new OneLife Fitness location being built in Abingdon, Maryland. Melissa shares her journey in the fitness industry—starting from high school work-study programs to overseeing regional operations—and explains why OneLife selected Harford County for its flagship 60,000-square-foot, two-st...

In this high-energy episode of The TMA Connection, Tim Markland brings on Mike Thomas—a certified firearms instructor with Team Grizzly USA and a loan officer with SWBC Mortgage. The episode kicks off with the hilarious and true story of how Tim blindfolded his real estate team and drove them to an undisclosed ravine in for a surprise gun safety clinic. Mike breaks down the essentials of overcomin...

In this special solo edition of The TMA Connection, Tim steps into the hot seat alone to drop an educational masterclass on navigating the buying and selling process. Drawing directly on his past experience as a high school teacher at Bel Air High, Tim breaks down the five non-negotiable qualities you need to look for when interviewing a real estate agent. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or...

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

In this high-energy and incredibly entertaining episode of The TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Natalie Johnson, the charismatic Chief Operating Officer of Inner County Outreach (ICO). Celebrating a massive 40-year legacy of deep community service across Harford, Cecil, and Baltimore counties, Natalie shares the foundational story of how her father, Dr. Nathaniel Johnson, launched the faith-base...

In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Pat Chambers, the digital marketing pioneer behind WebIXI and the founder of NANA, to look back at the wild West days of early technology. Spanning from his time in the Navy managing communication networks aboard a nuclear carrier to literally running lines and bringing dial-up internet accounts to Harford County Public Schools in 1996, Pat...

In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Laura Weinstein, Chief Development Officer of the Harford Center, to highlight an incredible local nonprofit that has been championing abilities and enriching lives right here in Harford County since 1961. Shifting from her early career intentions in therapy to spending the last two decades dedicated to supporting individuals with developme...

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Rob Keesling of BCV Commercial Real Estate to dive into the true engine behind long-term business success: the power of relationships. Moving from a 29-year corporate sales background at AT&T into the world of commercial real estate right at the onset of 2020, Rob brings an incredibly sharp perspective on navigating major career transitions...

In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Joe Ayler of Tar Heel Construction Group, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, family, community, and the mindset behind building one of Harford County's most recognized brands. From cleaning up roofing job sites to running an award-winning company, Joe shares the real story behind Tar Heel's growth and the lessons learned along the...