Go With John

Go With John into the new year as he chats with Bill Orrence, Project Manager at Stanley Martin Custom Homes. In this episode, Bill shares his passion for building and how he became a custom home builder. Bill also discusses the importance of effective communication with the homeowners and why he values his relationships with his clients; and even shares some innovative ideas that clients have imp...

Go With John as he chats with Daniel Aminoff– Branch Manager at Citizens One, as well as a Preferred Lender for Stanley Martin Custom Homes. In this episode, Dan offers his perspective on what success means to him and the importance of communication throughout the loan process. John and Dan also discuss how the construction to permanent loan process works and give advice and tips for new home buye...

John sits down with Tim Brassfield, Pat Kearns and Mike Schnitzer to discuss new home orientation and your new home warranty process for all Stanley Martin Custom Homes. This discussion is a great follow up to episode 30 on the importance of weekly meetings; the next milestone in the process is your new home orientation! This is an informative episode that you don’t want to miss!

John brings the heat in this explosive episode of the Go With John Show! John sits down with Rachel Foster, Head Managing Broker for Long & Foster Real Estate (McLean) as well as Larry “Boomer" Foster. John, Rachel and Boomer discuss welcoming Rachel back to McLean and what responsibilities Rachel will be fulfilling in the office. Rachel shares what she believes makes the work environment unique a...

John sits down with the COO of Prosperity Home Mortgage Justin Messer, Justin has incredible knowledge of the mortgage world and has great energy when discussing his passions. Even if you have no knowledge of how the business works prior, this episode will leave you with some great insight.

Some of our most popular episodes are our discussions regarding building a home and this one is full of information! John sits down with President of Stanley Martin Custom Homes, Michael Schnitzer and Project Managers Brian McGranahan, and Pat Kearns about starting construction and change orders. Enjoy!

In another special episode of the Go With John show, John shares some excellent business tips from some of the sharpest minds from the first 30 episodes of the show! Sit back, relax, and soak up some great insight featured on the Go With John show!

In this special episode of the Go With John show, John shares some of his favorite funny moments from the first 30 episodes of the show! Sit back, relax, and laugh in this hilarious edition of the Go With John show!

In this very special episode John sits down with the Chairman and former CEO of Burke & Herbert Bank Hunt Burke. Mr. Burke discusses what it's like to run a large bank like Burke & Herbert, what life was like growing up in the Burke family, and some of the important lessons he learned along the way. Hunt shares some interesting early history, stories about his father, and what he likes to do for f...

Back by popular demand, John talks to two of Stanley Martin Custom Home’s Project Managers, Pat Kearns, and Brian McGranahan, as well as President of SMCH, Michael Schnitzer. They discuss what it means to be a project manager, go into more detail about the process, and discuss the weekly meetings.

Doctor Shalini Kaneriya takes John on an engaging conversation revolving mostly around what it's like to be a doctor as well as how she ended up starting her own practice. Dr. Kaneriya also shares some insight on how she got to where she is now and some advice from the road.  

John and Tim Wilson of Prosperity Home Mortgage discuss some interesting topics such as home loans, diversity and inclusion in the real estate business, and growing up with 12 siblings in a small town in Kansas. This episode is full of great insights and stories from Tim.

John Tomasello from Burke and Herbert bank discusses what is trending in lending! What do you need to know about obtaining a mortgage today? He shares his tips about how to get your credit score where it needs to be, what to do if you are self-employed, and much more. Burke & Herbert Bank was founded in 1852, John shares stories about the bank and what keeps it thriving!

Michael Schnitzer, President of Stanley Martin Custom Homes, returns to the Go With John show to discuss how the pandemic has affected the home building industry. COVID-19 has produced a huge surge in homebuilding, and a huge deficit in building materials, lumber in particular. Due to the limited supply, lumber prices have skyrocketed. Supply is down, and building demand is up, way up.  How is Sta...

Doug Kay joins John to share his journey from being a JAG officer in the Navy to working as an attorney in the Fairfax county area, and in particular his involvement in the Fairfax county civilian board panel. In light of George Floyd’s murder and the police officer investigation, this is a relevant topic today. Find out how the civilian board panel reviews citizen complaints about officers’ behav...

John Jorgenson has been selling homes for nearly 15 years, helping people make their dream home a reality. In this episode, John shares tips and tricks for the first-time homebuyer and some insight for those who have been through the home buying process several times.  Whether you are a seasoned buyer or a first-time homebuyer – this is a don’t miss episode! 

Jeff Detwiler, CEO of Long & Foster, returns to the Go With John show to share upcoming growth plans of the Long & Foster companies. Jeff and John also discuss what's trending in the real estate market and where the market is heading. 

Michael Schnitzer, President of Stanley Martin Custom Homes, returns to the Go With John show to discuss his business success in the building and engineering industry. We are reminded throughout the interview of his passion for history. Take a journey through his amazing career and through time as he shares his tips of the trade and tidbits about history.

Patrick Readyhough, the owner of Pond Roofing, discusses his life experiences as a long-time entrepreneur. He shares his passion for customer service and his perspective about how customers can either make or break your business. Learn from Patrick the importance of processes when building your business and much more.

Jeff Detwiler, CEO of Long & Foster, sits down with John and shares his stories and experiences spreading over 35 years in the finance industry. After the first anniversary of Covid-19, Jeff and John also delve into how being a CEO during the pandemic presented its challenges and how Jeff was not only able to stay afloat but grow the Long & Foster business over that past year. Plus, a touching tri...

Jimmy Lange, retired pro boxer, shares some amazing stories about his experiences both in and outside the ring. Jimmy talks about his toughest fights, starring in the hit TV show “The Contender” and life after boxing. He’s now a father, motivational speaker, and a mentor helping youths find their way. Don’t miss this amazing episode of the Go With John show.

Mike Thornburg, the owner of Emblemax, joins the Go With John show to share his journey as an entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges of being a small business owner faced with always chasing the urgent and finding the time to scale a company. Learn from his experience  how to grow your business without being hampered. 

Ed Schudel with RGS Title returns to the show. As the Director of Social Media, Ed shares his experience in the social media realm. Find out his go-to social media platforms, his must-try Twitter tricks, and some insight into what works and what doesn’t work when trying to connect with your audience through social media. Don’t miss this insightful episode.

Go With John as he has a conversation with Nate Thanig, Owner of Electrical Connection Services. They discuss how Nate worked for a large company, learned his trade, and how that experience helped build his electrical business. Nate also shares some laughable “out-in-the-field” stories during the interview to give our listeners an inside look into the day-to-day of owning a successful trade busine...

Go With John as he sits down with Ed Schudel of RGS Title. Ed discusses some interesting stories including his experience in television when he was on “Worst Cooks in America” as well as being apart of a BMW commercial. John and Ed also discuss what exactly title work is and share their experiences in the field.