Go With John

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What does it take to build something great? Something meaningful, substantial, and impactful? Something that will withstand the test of time – like a business, a home, a team, or a relationship. Go With John as he interviews entrepreneurs, custom home builders, family, leaders in business, and even some everyday people who have built something extraordinary. Find out what inspired them to build, how they laid the foundation for their success, and how it has shaped their life.

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Episode 12: Stanley Martin Custom Homes Project Managers 18.02.2021 54:12

In this special episode, John talks to three of Stanley Martin Custom Home’s Project Managers, Pat Kearns, Tim Brassfield, Craig Christman. They discuss what it means to be a project manager and even share a few stories.

Episode 11: Tom Mitchell: CEO of Disaster Response Inc. & Service First Inc. 11.02.2021 55:03

Tom and John discuss what it was like to grow up in Virginia in the 70s and 80s as well as some great insight from a long time business owner. Tom even explains his brief period as an apple salesman!

Episode 10: Jennifer Jacobs: Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) 04.02.2021 47:30

“Safe at Home” – with Jennifer Jacobs and Rachel Foster. Go With John as he chats with Jennifer Jacobs, the Executive Director for the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program. AHIP is a Virginia-based nonprofit that helps keep people in their homes by doing critical repairs. Rachel Foster joins us for part of the show, and shares how she became involved with AHIP, as well as what inspired her to sup...

Episode 9: Rachel Foster: Real Estate, Family, and Uncovering Your Passion 28.01.2021 48:33

Go With John as he sits down with Rachel Foster, managing broker for Long & Foster Real Estate. In this episode, John and Rachel discuss the unique and personal aspects of selling real estate, career growth, and uncovering your passions. Rachel also shares the story behind joining the family business, and talks about her involvement with Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP). Hear more abou...

Episode 8: Laura Lovo: Stanley Martin Custom Homes and Design Trends 21.01.2021 56:48

Go With John as he chats with Laura Lovo. Laura is the Design Manager at Stanley Martin Custom Homes. In this episode, John and Laura discuss the path to finding your dream career. Laura also shares her favorite aspects of working at the design studio as well as predictions on future home design trends. In addition to having an eye for all things home design, Laura also enjoys painting in her free...

Episode 7: Jerry Berry: First Jobs, Career Changes and the Lending Business 14.01.2021 50:24

Go With John as he sits down for a fun conversation with Jerry Berry. Jerry is the Executive Vice President at First Heritage Mortgage and a Preferred Lender for Stanley Martin Custom Homes. Before he got into the lending business, he was a bowler, tortilla chip maker, and car salesman! In this episode, John and Jerry discuss first jobs, and how sales experience and building trust with clients lea...

Episode 6: Frank Stidman: Building a Successful Business and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 07.01.2021 1:01:56

Go With John as he chats with Frank Stidman – an entrepreneur from Washington D.C. and friend of the Go With John Show. As the owner of Evolution Broadband LLC, Frank does everything from home improvement, to setting up 5G towers. In this episode, hear about how he started his business and the roads that led to his success. John and Frank also share valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and d...

Episode 5: Michael Schnitzer: Getting to Know Michael Schnitzer and Stanley Martin Custom Homes 17.12.2020 38:03

Go With John as he sits down with his business partner and friend, Michael Schnitzer – President of Stanley Martin Custom Homes. This episode is the first of many featuring Michael. In this conversation, Michael shares a bit about his personal life and how his experience in building led him to a career with Stanley Martin Custom Homes. John and Mike also discuss being Awarded Best Home Built in Am...

Episode 4: Mike Zell: Measuring Success, Perseverance, and Overcoming Challenges 10.12.2020 36:23

Go With John as he chats with Mike Zell – an incredibly successful Loan Officer, as well as a Preferred Lender for Stanley Martin Custom Homes. In this episode, Zell offers his perspective on what success means to him and the importance of perseverance. John and Mike also discuss how the lending business has changed over the years, advice for new lenders, and how to overcome challenges throughout...

Episode 3: Boomer Foster: Lessons Learned in Business, Family, and Football 03.12.2020 55:40

Go With John as he chats with Boomer Foster. Boomer is the President of General Brokerage at Long & Foster Real Estate. This wonderful conversation includes Boomer’s early life in a small town, his hilarious College Football stories, and his road to Long & Foster.

Episode 2: Lilian Jorgenson: Life Growing Up in Denmark and Building a Career You Love 19.11.2020 1:18:57

Go With John as he chats with Lilian Jorgenson. Born in Denmark, Lilian is the top producing agent for Long & Foster in the Northern Virginia area. Lilian shares her story growing up during World War II and insight on what it takes to be a top Realtor.

Episode 1: Meet the Host: Making the Go With John Show a Reality 12.11.2020 35:58

Go With John as he shares the story behind taking the Go With John Show from a dream to reality. John Jorgenson is an entrepreneur whose professional career includes launching, owning, and managing successful businesses, in addition to selling homes for Stanley Martin Custom Homes for 15 years.

Go With John Show Introduction 08.07.2020 1:24

Host of the Go With John Show John Jorgenson briefly outlines who he is and what to expect on the podcast. Coming Fall 2020!