The Touchstone Showcase

Today we unveiled a new podcast episode featuring Carla Rasetta, Founder of MBC Mortgage LLC, alongside VIP co-host Chrissy Bernardini aka the "Carla & Chrissy Show."    Self-proclaimed (and without question) wildly ambitious, Carla takes us through her unconventional journey to becoming her own boss.  Her energy, passion, and genuine joy for the people around her shine through in this interview a...

New Touchstone Showcase episode just dropped with the one & only Sara Supple. Sara is the Vice President and Massachusetts State Manager for the FNF Family of Companies. Sara shares her journey into the industry and how she rose through the ranks to her leadership role today. She dives into the challenges and rapid changes shaping the market, including her bold decision to raise title insurance ra...

Touchstone Showcase featuring Sean Bakhtiari, Leader of The Bakhtiari Group Sean took the skills he developed in corporate finance and as a D1 and semi-professional soccer player and applied them when he transitioned into real estate.  Today, he is a leading luxury real estate agent, listing specialist, investor, and vacation rental expert based on the North Shore. As his team continues to grow, S...

Touchstone Showcase is BACK with special guest Seth Williams of Reference Real Estate Group. Seth first became curious about the business after facing his own challenges when buying real estate. A natural salesperson who rose through the ranks at Best Buy New England, he now brings those skills to his role as team leader and founder of Reference Real Estate.  He's always looking for ways to stay s...

Special Episode  with Touchstone Closing Partner and Touchstone Law Offices COO  Brendan Ward.   We go way back — from the early days of deciding to attend law school, to first jobs, and Brendan's outlook on becoming a lawyer. At his core, Brendan always knew his career goal was to help people and lift them up in some way and today, he does just that, one family at a time.  Brendan shares his beli...

Touchstone Showcase is back with Redfin Premier agent  Joanne Rodrigues!   Joanne brought more than just great insights—she also treated us to her famous Portuguese Sweet Bread, a holiday gift she shares with her clients!  A first-generation Portuguese-American, Joanne's real estate journey started at  23  with an investment property. She's worked with We Buy Ugly Houses, managed a team, and is no...

Season 6, Episode 7!  Joining us today is Kristina Listapad, a seasoned real estate professional with Coldwell Banker Andover. Kristina's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After a highly successful career in Belarus, she made the bold move to the United States and took a chance on becoming a real estate agent. Known for her hard work, willingness to step out of her comfort zone, and innovativ...

On today's episode, we're featuring Attorney and Partner Rob Ciampitti Jr. from our team. Rob shares how his passion for real estate began at an early age and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way—honesty, authenticity, and tenacity always pay off. He also tells an unforgettable story about how he landed his very first refinancing client. Plus, we uncover Rob's so-called "guilty pleasure...

Touchstone Showcase: Season 6, Episode 5!   Joining us today is Maureen Moran, a seasoned real estate professional with over 25 years of award-winning experience in marketing, sales, and negotiation. In this episode, we dive into Maureen's winning strategies, her strong commitment to the community, and her highly popular Friday Instagram series. We also explore her dedication to fostering animals...

Touchstone Showcase: Season 6, Episode 4!  Today, we're catching up with the leader of Jill & Co., Jill O'Shaughnessy. With over 20 years in the industry, Jill leads a thriving team of 45 agents and continues to inspire her agents at every turn. In this episode, we uncover the story behind the name  Jill & Co. and the truly unique way she chose her first real estate agency. Jill's passion for help...

Touchstone Showcase Season 6, Episode 3! Today, we're thrilled to feature JD Wild, Managing Partner of ELEVATED brands and co-founder of Elevated Residential. In this episode, we take a fresh approach, diving deep into mindset, habits, and transformative action. JD shares his philosophy that "Life is Happening For You, Not To You." His commitment to balancing work and family is nothing short of in...

Touchstone Showcase Season 6, Episode 2 with extra special guest Jamey Mroz! Jamey is the founder of Mroz Leadership Consulting, where he works with top executives to foster the culture they desire. His original goal was to get to the NFL, and he found a way through coaching to achieve just that. He has since pivoted his coaching career and now works with leaders across various industries through...

Touchstone Showcase Season 5, episode 14 featuring another new face around here, Touchstone Attorney Katie Frazier! As Jack O'Donohue says in this episode, Katie "has the best background of anyone I've ever talked to for doing what we do."  From being in family law, to becoming a certified mediator, to time spent as a realtor to rock star residential real estate attorney - this is one to listen to...

Touchstone Showcase Season 5, episode 13 featuring Chad Goetz of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC. Chad has been in this business for almost 30 years and we're going back to the early days and how things have changed during the course of his career. Including how people pronounce his last name. In this episode Chad admits he doesn't consider himself a "sales person" but instead he leans into his commitm...

TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 12 featuring The Mazer Group at Compass. Arguably, one of the best "energy" episodes in #showcase history.  We're catching up with SVP Allison Mazer and Agent Max Vigliotti both of whom are part of the Sports & Entertainment Division at Compass. In this episode we learn that Allison's love of real estate started as early as Elementary School  and has only grown...

TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 11 featuring David Martiroso, co-founder of DNA Realty Group with Keller Williams. David has worked tirelessly to get where he is today. From Barber, to YouTube aficionado, he and his business partner (his brother Arthur) have put in the work. Even as they gained momentum, David continues to put the work in on himself and his team, attending seminars and learni...

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 10 from Providence, RI with the #1 Loan Originator in RI Adam Dellemonico of Movement Mortgage. Adam went straight into this business after being a college athlete and brought two essential skills with him: be coachable and be competitive.   He hired a coach right away to provide a road map as he learned this business. He rose in the ranks and has seen tremend...

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 9 with the Top Realtor in Andover, MA 2023 - Kara Ross. Her career started as an Industrial Engineer, transitioned to home while raising her children and then to follow in her mother's footsteps of real estate.  A lifelong Andover resident with over ten years in this business, Kara is a force to be reckoned with.    Kara thrives on the excitement of this profe...

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 8 with Lacey Faria, Sr. Mortgage Loan Originator at Cross Country Mortgage. A "numbers girl," excellent at problem solving and nurturing relationships, she excelled as a real estate paralegal.  Determined to take those skills to her own business, she took a leap and went all in to mortgage originating. Smart decision, she has been named a Scotsman Guide Top Or...

TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 7 with Alissa Christie, Owner/EVP at RE/MAX Bentley's. A luxury specialist and Top Agent in Newburyport, Alissa takes us through the recent partnership with the luxury arm of RE/MAX.  Formerly a Maritime Attorney, Alissa's skills prepared her very well for a career in real estate. #courtroomtoclosingtable. This busy mom of two girls and two goldens absolutely l...

Season 5, E pisode 6 with Ben Lincoln, VP at Compass. Ben went full time into real estate in 2020 and has been off to an impressive start. A Scituate native, he was exposed to real estate early on as his father was a General Contractor. After high school, Ben held a six-year tenure as a United States Marine where he learned invaluable skills that are the cornerstone in his success today. He credit...

An extra special #TouchstoneShowcase this Thanksgiving Week. 🙏 Season 5, episode 5 features Carmen H. Vega the Executive Director of Lazarus House Ministries . Carmen was born and bred in Lawrence and when joining Lazarus House in 2018, she "felt like she was home." Her rise from Program Director of the Shelter to the top at this organization is an incredible story. 💫 Lazarus House has been prou...

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 4 with Mian LaVallee of The Wilson Group. Mian is a Sr. Partner with an incredible reputation, ferocious work ethic and prides herself on her Follow Up game. She is the queen of an old school To Do list that keeps her organized both in work and family life. She has been called a "miracle worker" by her clients and not only thrives in finding the right house bu...

#TouchstoneShowcase Season 5, episode 3 is live! One of our most highly aniticpated episodes yet.. featuring Nathan Sho'Nuff Carroll.  Nathan is the top agent and investor with The Echelon Group and Echelon Investments. With a unique style, outrageous taste and killer instinct he is taking Fall River by storm. He surrounds himself with the right people, stays incredibly disciplined and consistent...

Touchstone Showcase Season 5, Episode 2.. with @the_cormiersisters! Mackenzie and Leah Cormier are agents on the Lucci Team that are redefining real estate. The sisters grew up in a family of real estate developers with a work hard work ethic. Mackenzie gave LA a shot but found her way back to Boston and learning from the exceptional Deb Lucci. Leah watched her sister learning the industry but wan...