ICON Media

ICONic Talk

Society EN ↓ 184 episodes

Join Mark Francis and Rachel Racey along with their local guests as they chat about community, local happenings, and all things Winchester, Virginia!

Author

ICON Media

Category

Society

Podcast website

iconictalk.transistor.fm

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

58. The Gravitational Pull of Winchester 08.09.2022

Mark and Megan share their personal stories of what brought them to Winchester and what caused them to stay when other opportunities to relocate were possible.

57. The Home Selling Process 01.09.2022

Mark and Megan break down the process of selling home home, including how to alleviate stresses, concerns, and challenges that may prevent you from making that momentous decision!

56. You’re Not Alone 25.08.2022

Mark and Megan hear a powerful story from Winter Brooks, the local chapter representative of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention organization, where they discuss suicide awareness and how to support our local community.

55. Relational Law 18.08.2022

Mark and Megan have an engaging conversion with Josh Hummer, a local estate and elder law attorney, where he unpacks his care for our community through his legal services.

54. The Home Buying Process 11.08.2022

Mark and Megan break down the steps it takes to buy a home in a way that can put your mind at ease when the time is right for you!

53. The Neighborhoods of Winchester 05.08.2022

Mark and Megan share stories of the areas of town where they’ve lived and give insights on other neighborhoods that stand out in the area.

52. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! 28.07.2022

Mark and Megan catch up on life and also describe the benefits of working for a company that promotes teamwork and helping one another out.

51. The Niche of Relational Marketing 21.07.2022

Mark has a couple of guests from the ICON Real Estate world, Mike Sprague and Zoe Ackerman, as they discuss the idea of "relational marketing" and how social media can best be utilized to promote a local business in a personal way.

50. Know Your Numbers 15.07.2022

Mark and Megan chat with the partners from the accounting firm of Hottel and Willis, as they share some tips for buyers and sellers to help prep for tax season.

49. Appraisal Case Studies 07.07.2022

Mark and Megan unpack their week and share stories of recent appraisal dilemmas and how to best navigate those somewhat confusing waters!

48. Community in Music 30.06.2022

Mark and Megan chat with local musician, Jim Snedeker, as he helps gives some insight to the musical world around the Shenandoah Valley.

47. The Summer Market 23.06.2022

Mark and Megan reflect on the current status of the real estate market - Is it slowing? Is it in decline? Should I wait to buy? Listen for all the answers and more with this episode!

46. The Art of Photography 16.06.2022

Mark and Megan chat with long-time home photographer, Matt Lofton, as they chat about the craft of making homes look their best through the skill of photograph…along with a few local insights thrown in the mix, as well!

45. Relationships Formed in a Podcast? 09.06.2022

Mark and Megan connect once again to chat about the unique qualities of this ICONic Talk podcast along with some real life scenarios of how to get max values out of your listing.

44. Break a Leg! 02.06.2022

Mark and Megan chat with Elizabeth Albert of Shenandoah Summer Music Theater where she shares all the details of this coming season’s shows, including all kinds of behind-the-scenes fun facts!

43. To Inspect or Not To Inspect? 26.05.2022

Mark and Megan catch up since the previous episode to unpack local news, share some personal stories, and the describe the challenge buyers face with the decision to ask for home inspections with offers in today’s market.

42. Fluctuating Rates 12.05.2022

Mark and Megan get a chance to sit down with Ross Lehman from Integrity Home Mortgage Corporation to discuss the rise in interest rates and the impact to home buyers.

41. After the Bloom 05.05.2022

Mark chats with guest host, Megan Eanes, once again to recap last week’s Apple Blossom Festival along with looking forward to Mother’s Day this coming Sunday.

40. Is Today’s Market Like 2005? 28.04.2022

Mark is joined by his real estate colleague, Megan Eanes, who brings a wealth of knowledge in both the foreclosure and short sale process, and they discuss similarities/differences of today’s market verses the mid-2000’s.

39. Spring Update 21.04.2022

Mark shares what’s new in his world, and the town of Winchester is anticipating a full Apple Blossom festival once again!

38. All Things Apple Blossom 07.04.2022

Get a chance to meet a true “townie” who shares her passion for the local businesses as well as her passion for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, as Mark chats with Della DeHaven.

37. From Winchester to Hollywood 31.03.2022

Mark and Nici cover a variety of topics, everything from sharing the latest trends in the Winchester real estate market to unpacking the pop-culture news that has social media buzzing!

36. Affordable Housing Solutions with Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity 24.03.2022

Join us as we chat with Becky McGraw about Habitat’s new “Aging in Place” program and how it can benefit the local community.

35. Social Media Nerd 17.03.2022

Mark and Sarah host this week’s episode where we will hear from Jeremy Linaburg of Wholesome Media as he dives deep into the world of social media networking and marketing.

34. The ICONic Talk Trifecta! 10.03.2022

For the first time in studio together, Mark, Sarah, and Nici get together to talk about local happenings and real estate market trends. Take a listen to see what’s going on as we get close to entering a hot spring real estate market!

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