Studio 321 Podcast

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, Jason, and Mike, we sit down with Chris Paladino, owner of CMP Construction, founder of Eleganzia Design Center, and creator of the new ISI Collective. Chris shares his journey from the mortgage industry, restaurant ownership, and a law degree to custom construction, real estate investing, and mentorship. He talks about why he walked away...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Mike Nowlin, we sit down with Joe Friedman, Broker Associate with Carpenter Kessel at Compass Florida, to talk about the value of straight talk, smart strategy, and putting clients first in today’s real estate market. Joe shares his winding path from studying journalism at Florida State, working in communications and engineering, and e...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Angela, we sit down with Joe Harris and Lindsay Schellhorn from Morgan Financial to talk about what a truly process‑driven, relationship‑first mortgage company looks like on the Space Coast. Morgan Financial has been serving Brevard for 24 years; it’s veteran‑owned, veteran‑operated, and veteran‑focused, with a reputation for fast, acc...

On this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, Steve and Jason sit down with Dillon Bout of Blue Marlin Real Estate to talk about what it really looks like to build a top‑producing business around hustle, loyalty, and lifestyle on the Space Coast. A Cocoa native who went from mowing lawns as a kid to bartending, full‑time college, and full‑time real estate all at once, Dillon shares how a marketing an...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, Angela, and Jason, we sit down with Aaron Ludin of Space Coast Real Producers® to talk about what it really takes to grow a relationship‑driven business in today’s real estate market. Aaron shares how selling Cutco knives as a teenager led him into a lifetime of sales, personal development, and leadership, and how that journey eventually...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Jason, we sit down with Mike Artelli of RE/MAX to talk about what long‑term, service‑driven success in real estate actually looks like. Born and raised in Rockledge, Mike has spent nearly two decades selling on the Space Coast while also stepping up in leadership at every level—from Space Coast REALTOR® of the Year (twice) to Florida R...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Diana, we sit down with the owner and proprietor of The Parrish Grove Inn in Cocoa Village. After 25+ years in global business and technology leadership and raising five daughters, Kristi felt a persistent pull to create a place that brings people together—and that pull eventually led her to a 1901 historic home she couldn’t stop think...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, we sit down with Blake Broussard, Nuno Mana, and Nathan Trout from Acadian Contractors to talk about what it really takes to execute complex industrial projects—from fabrication yards in Louisiana to launch pads on the Space Coast. Built for heavy, high‑stakes work, Acadian is now bringing its offshore and energy expertise to support the...

n this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Diana, we sit down with Shannon and Gerry Connell of The Staging Boutique to talk about what really happens when you treat staging as a strategy—not an afterthought. Shannon draws on 13 years as a real estate agent to explain how the way a home looks on day one can mean the difference between top dollar and a price cut, and why so many...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Diana, we sit down with Mark Codgen, Chief Marketing Officer at To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), a global mental health nonprofit based right here on the Space Coast. Mark shares the story of how TWLOHA grew from a single act of showing up for a friend into a 20‑year movement reaching people in over 100 countries who are struggling...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Angela and Diana, we sit down with professional makeup artist and founder of DARCYMM, Darcy Manning, to talk about turning passion, artistry, and grit into a full-time beauty business. From makeup school in downtown LA to leading a 16-artist agency on the Space Coast, Darcy shares how her love for glam, storytelling, and serving women evolved in...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, Angela, and Jason, we sit down with Lindsey Ruschak, Chief Executive Officer of the Space Coast Association of REALTORS®, to talk about leadership, advocacy, and the future of real estate on the Space Coast. Lindsey shares how she went from “fun employment” after her family business closed to walking into the association in 2011 as Educat...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Angela, we sit down with Zack Spurlock of Carpenter Kessel at Compass and Mike Saggese of New American Funding to talk about where the Space Coast real estate market is headed. From affordability and interest rates to buyer behavior, insurance trends, and the power of data, this conversation breaks down what’s really happening in today...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Angela, we sit down with Jason Taormina from AutoPay Plus to talk about a better way to think about debt, budgeting, and long-term financial health. Jason breaks down how AutoPay Plus helps homeowners accelerate payments, build equity faster, and make their money work with their pay schedule instead of against it. We also get into how...

On this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, Angela, and Jason, we sit down with Mathew Swist with D.R. Horton, our first-ever builder representative, to unpack what’s really happening in new construction on the Space Coast. From leaving a 65-hour service job to helping buyers navigate floor plans, incentives, and timelines, Mathew shares a front-line look at the builder side that m...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, we sit down with Jason Lande and Brenda Quintero Lande of The Lande Group at Denovo Realty for a conversation about what truly drives long-term success in real estate—and in business. Their journey didn’t start with a perfectly mapped-out plan. It started with saying yes to opportunities, showing up consistently, and building relationship...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Angela and Diana, we sit down with Dan Daniels, PA‑C with Brevard Cosmetic Surgery Group, to talk about the real connection between health, confidence, and cosmetic care. The conversation moves from his days in emergency medicine to running a community‑rooted aesthetics practice with his wife, Megan, all while raising five kids and staying deepl...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, Jason, and Angela, we sit down with Eugene Crockett of eXp Realty to talk about what actually drives long-term success in today’s market. The conversation centers around something simple but powerful: relationships still win. Eugene breaks down why relationships still win, why being visible in your local community matters more than billbo...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, Angela, and Jason. We sit down with Jesse Hall, owner of Space Coast Podcast studio and agent with LPT Realty, to talk about why real success—both in business and in real estate—starts with genuine connection. Jesse shares how the Space Coast Podcast was built to spotlight local people, businesses, and stories, not to sell—but to serve. T...

In this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast hosted by Angela and Steve, we sit down with Donna Harris of Title Solutions of Florida and International Title to talk about the role title really plays in a real estate transaction—and why it’s about far more than paperwork. Donna breaks down how title insurance protects buyers, sellers, and lenders from hidden issues that can surface long after closing,...

On this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Jason, we sit down with Jennifer Kline from The Mortgage Firm to talk about building a successful mortgage career through education, trust, and long-term relationships. Jennifer shares how she entered the industry without a traditional finance background and built her reputation by focusing on consistency, clear communication, and clie...

On this week's episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, Steve and Angela sit down with Donny Panasis of Embrace Home Loans to talk leadership, lending, and building a business rooted in people first.  Donny shares his journey from growing up in California and later calling Brevard home his home, and how he ultimately stepped into the branch manager role at Embrace after working for big banks. He op...

On this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Angela, we sit down with Luis Perez, Branch Manager with Certified Mortgage Planners and one of the most relationship-driven loan officers on the Space Coast. Luis didn’t take the typical straight path into mortgages. He started hustling in the auto salvage industry at 15, entered mortgages three separate times, lived through the 2008...

On this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve, Angela, and Jason, we sit down with Jaime Rhude of CrossCountry Mortgage—one of the top 1% mortgage loan officers in the country and a true advocate for her community. Jaime shares her powerful journey, from growing up with deaf parents—where sign language was her first language—to becoming a trusted voice in the mortgage industry. Her ea...

On this episode of the Studio 321 Podcast, hosted by Steve and Jason, we sit down with Josh Quibodeaux of CrossCountry Mortgage—one of Brevard County’s most respected and consistent producers. Josh shares how he got his start in the mortgage industry at just 22 years old, what the business was like in the early 2000s “wild west” days, and how everything changed after 2008. We talk about what it re...