Spilling The Title Tea

Welcome to part two of an interview with Laura Carpenter, her husband Randy Carpenter, and their friend and loan agent Rose Rex from The Laura Carpenter Group. Rose kicks off this part of the interview with her story and how Laura will always be a part of her life.  We talk more about the origins of the company, Rose’s story, how it’s really a family business, and the influence and direction of Go...

This is part one of an interview with Laura Carpenter, her husband Randy Carpenter, and their friend and loan agent Rose Rex. We kick the show off with Laura and Randy talking about their backgrounds.  We get to learn about their early life and the many jobs and side hustles that they've had. They've always been hard workers and aren’t slowing down. Laura shares how she always had an entre...

Ashley interviews Richard Tate the owner of Hampton Hall Movers in Richmond, Kentucky. The mortgage and real estate industry are full of professionals outside of loan officers and realtors. Having a trusted mover is important for clients moving in and out of their homes.   Hampton Hall Movers can help with more than just moving in or out of your home. They can move furniture for you when remodelin...

Lisa O'Guin is a top producing loan officer and branch manager with Thrive Mortgage in Lebanon, Tennessee. I totally adore Lisa, and I'm excited to have her on the show. I’m also excited to hear about her unique work situation. Her work family is also her real family. Lisa’s son is part of the business. Prior to becoming a pastor her son-in-law was part of the business. She also got her hu...

If you remember back to our beginning episodes, Lisa Foster and Linda Blackburn were here to talk about the founding of Redeeming Hope, a 501(c)(3) organization, with a goal of providing housing, counseling, and more for 14 to 18 year old victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Lisa also shares her very personal reason for being so passionate about this cause. If you haven't list...

Brittany Hobbs and her daughter, Crystlyn Cunliffe are here to talk about how their family has evolved since Brittany and her husband Ken have overcome addiction. Brittany and Ken are the owners of K & B Hobbs Construction. A company that they have founded and grown. Having the business not only gives them a focus, but it has created the stability the entire family needed. Brittany shares her...

My friend Olivia Bowdy is here today to talk about her journey with invisible illness. She has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder that affects collagen. We talk about her experiences living with invisible illnesses and the challenges of finding a suitable career.  She is now part of the Springdale Title team, and she shares how working from home has been helpful for her. Sh...

Loan officer Mike Simmons from Walden Mortgage in Knoxville, Tennessee, is here today to talk about his passion for running and hiking, a huge health scare he recently experienced, and his desire to help veterans. Mike began experiencing shortness of breath, leading to a triple bypass heart surgery. Mike shares how his love for running came about and how he ended up having the surgery. We also tal...

Linda Blackwell is an industry veteran and title guru. She has decades of experience working in every role in the title industry, including owning her own title company. Most everyone has heard of title companies, but only some know what they do. In our conversation, Linda breaks down what a title company is. She explains the title process, from the title search to the closing procedures. Then we...

I’ll be speaking with Lisa Foster and Linda Blackburn, two realtors with Berkshire Hathaway who are also working on a special project called Redeeming Hope. This is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Madison County with a goal to provide a home for girls between the ages of 14 and 18 who have been human trafficked or sexually exploited. Human trafficking is a more significant issue than most of us...

Frankie Story of Thrive Mortgage is here to talk to Ashley about what to expect when the unexpected happens. She’s been through a lot in the past few years, like most of us, dealing with 2020. She also had a cancer diagnosis in 2019, but after an extensive battle that included surgery and chemo, she was declared cancer free.  She discovered that her cancer was back in a different area in March of...

Host and real estate attorney Ashley Ramsey kicks off this first episode of Spilling the Title Tea with top real estate agent and childhood friend Cassie Foley. We learn a little bit about their friendship and how Cassie transitioned to real estate and became a top-producing agent in year one. Some of Cassie’s success tips include going to the office every day and having the mindset of treating he...

Welcome to Spilling the Title Tea where we talk a lot about life and a little about business! Your host, Ashley Ramsey, will be sitting down with guests from all different sectors of the real estate industry to tell you their real-life stories. From hardships to triumphs and business to personal lives, we promise to bring you the tea!