Connecting the Journey

What if moving didn’t have to be one of life’s most stressful experiences? Gabe Abshire, founder and CEO of Move Concierge, reveals how he built a company and an entire industry dedicated to making moves seamless, stress-free, and even enjoyable. In this conversation, Gabe shares the lightbulb moment that sparked his idea, the grind of convincing realtors and providers to believe in it, and the cu...

She was a lawyer, a Marine officer candidate, and a Texas farm girl, until one unexpected moment changed everything. In this episode, Sarah Shadonix shares how a maternity leave identity crisis led her to build Scout & Cellar, a clean-crafted wine brand reshaping the industry. You'll hear how she navigated leaving law, trusted her outsider perspective, and scaled a purpose-driven business. Fro...

What if a 65-year prison sentence became the start of a global movement? In this gripping episode, Damon West shares how a single conversation in jail led to the birth of The Coffee Bean message, how he built an eight-figure speaking business from scratch, and why servant leadership transformed his time behind bars. Listen now and subscribe for more real stories that inspire powerful personal and...

At the time of this episodes release, Zach has since been promoted from Operations Manager to CEO of National Settlement Services.  Started in 1988, National Settlement Services has been a cornerstone of excellence in Northern Virginia's title industry for generations. Now, with Zach as CEO, the company's legacy enters a new chapter. Zach shares his journey of growth, learning, and leadership deve...

Chris Sears' is no stranger to perseverance. As a teenager, he faced a pivotal moment of truth, realizing the path he was on wasn't the one he wanted. He faced adversity head-on, turning moments of challenge into opportunities for growth. Hear his story on resilience, determination, and fortitude that propelled him the path for him to become President of JPAR, helping expand the organization from...

With a proven track record in real estate innovation, Sajag Patel's transition from Keller Williams to Utility Concierge as Chief Revenue Officer marks a significant milestone in the company's mission to simplify home service setups for movers nationwide. Get to know Sajag's journey, his "Why" and future plans for Utility Concierge. ➡️ Watch the episode:  https://youtu.be/WDMPQEqavKY

Late 2023, Utility Concierge proudly welcomed their first president in the company's history, Jason Lindwall! Jason is a distinguished leader with a wealth of experience in global operations and technology, and he is ready to steer Utility Concierge through its next phase of growth and innovation! Get to know Jason and his journey and as he sits with Gabe Abshire, Utility Concierge Founder and CEO...

A true Dallas Fort Worth native, Debra's journey has taken her from the heart of Texas, graduating from UNT, to boardrooms and companies around the world. Having spent a large part of her career at EY, she is an advising expert for high growth companies and entreprenuers alike - leaving her mark on the corporate landscape. Post-college, Debra faced challenges that shaped her into who she is today....

Gabe chats with Michael Osborne, owner of MJ Real Estate Group - Keller Williams. With 25 years in North Texas, Mike is a real estate expert, specializing in the Denton market and Lake Cities community. From his Kentucky and Midwest upbringing to transitioning from stockbroker to real estate, Michael shares insights on adapting in life and how that translated to help him adapt to a changing market...

On this special episode of Connecting the Journey, we are joined by a longtime friend and renowned Real Estate Coach, Brian Moses! Brian Moses has sold more than 3,500 homes in his career, and has been ranked the #2 franchise agent in the world! In his best month, Brian recorded more than 60 sales and generated over $400,000 in commission income. (Yes…you read that correctly, in a single month!) T...

"You're going to learn so much more in life from your mistakes than you're going to learn from your victories." In today's episode, HomeSmart's Chief Business Development Officer, Carol Perry, shares her incredible journey growing up in Newport Beach, to shaping Arizona's real estate world. From college days at Southern Methodist University working for title and mortgage companies to owning a smal...

"I'm a razor blade, I'm not a swiss army knife. I focus in on one thing- once I find out how to do it well, I repeat it as often as possible." Insurance expert John Tankersley's journey is a testament to the power of focus and specialization in the world of sales. In the conversation with Utility Concierge CEO Gabe Abshire, listen in to hear how John's pursuit of mastering his skills led him to cr...

In this episode of Connecting the Journey, Gabe sits with Bob Stallings - a trailblazer whose roots stretch from the charming small towns of West Virginia to the cityscape of Dallas. Last year, Bob took a courageous leap of faith and transitioned from a successful career in the grocery industry, where he had climbed the professional ladder since the age of 17, to the ever-evolving world of real es...

"I think independence leads to an entrepreneurial spirit." Join us on this episode of Connecting the Journey as we introduce Howard Ashkinos, a native New Yorker raised in Texas where he found his entrepreneurial spirit. Howard's captivating life story is marked by personal growth and professional evolution. After a heartfelt reunion with his father in New York, his journey led him from advertisin...

"If this is the worst it's ever been, I have nothing to compare it to..." Nick Good picked an interesting time to try to make his own way in the real estate business - the housing market crash of 2008. Lessons he learned along the way have helped shape the way he and The Good Home Team thinks about selling real estate. What happens to a young, hungry agent when eight deals fall apart in a month? L...

"Rock bottom is a great foundation." The tough times prepare you for the good times. That's a lesson that Greg Cunningham has learned through his life: getting in trouble growing up, going to the military, spending too much time and too much money during his early years as a realtor, to finally leading a team and finding that precious work/life balance that everyone strives for. Find out how a bet...

Denton Aguam has had many pivot points in his career: from college baseball player to real estate agent to leading a team. Along the way, he's found how to shift his thinking about running a business. What are the three things he considers most important? Learn more about Denton at darexp.com Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com

Your rank doesn't matter if you don't have the respect of the people that work with you. That's just one of the many lessons that Mark Johnson, CEO of JPAR Real Estate, learned during his time in the military. How important is grit in the workplace? Find out on this new episode of Connecting the Journey! Learn more about Mark and JPAR at jpar.com Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connecting...

What does an employee look for in a leader? Chris Harden knows both sides of that equation, going from a realtor to leading his own team with RE/MAX. What did he learn along the way? What made him want to put together The Chris Harden Team? What has he learned from the pandemic? Learn more about Chris and The Chris Harden Team at remax.com/real-estate-teams/the-chris-harden-team-mckinney-tx/101894...

For more than a decade, Andy Tuttle has watched the real estate business go through all sorts of changes. But the pandemic and lockdown was something that really turned the industry on its head. What has he learned during this past year? When was he most terrified? How did slicing open his hand teach him to be a better salesperson? Learn more about Andy Tuttle and The Tuttle Group at thetuttlegrou...

The journey to success is a winding road, with ups, downs, and sidetracks all along the way. No one knows that better than J.P. Piccinini, whose life was uprooted as a child in Italy and moved to the town of Wichita Falls in North Texas. How did he go from starting a new life in America to founding one of the fastest growing real estate brokerages in the country? It was anything but a straight sho...