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HELLO! I’m Geoff Desiato. A professional actor, part-time realtor, and transplant to the Spring-Ford area, and I’m on a mission to find the best that Spring-Ford has to offer! Spring-Ford is one of the largest school districts in Montgomery County, PA and is made up of Royersford Borough, Spring City Borough, Limerick Township, and Upper Providence Township. I’ll be interviewing local business owners, civil servants, and prominent members of the community to find out what makes Spring-Ford a ...
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You may be wondering, “What Happened to Discover SPRINGFORD???” Well, like everything this year, the lockdowns and restrictions have infringed on our ability to operate as designed. Our 3rd season was cut short and we attempted to continue with a virtual interview format. Though we thoroughly enjoyed the conversations we were able to have that othe…
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In this week’s episode of #HumansOfSPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato chats with Spring City Borough Mayor Dona Kern. We discuss her history of involvement in the Spring City community serving alongside her husband at First United Church of Christ and what led her to run for Mayor of her hometown. For more info visit the links bel…
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In this episode of #HumansOfSPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato chats with long-time friend, George Bruno. George operates as a barber in the Spring-Ford community out of the Alura Salon in Oaks, PA. But to say that George is a professionally licensed barber is almost like doing him a disservice. Whether he’s traveling the world as…
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In this episode of #HumansOfSPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato welcomes Schuylkill County native and Royersford transplant Russell Joy. Russell works as a teacher by day, and credentialed sports journalist and podcaster for the Crossing Broad network by night. Russell shares his life story as well as his love for Philadelphia spor…
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In this episode of #HumansOfSPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato welcomes Mark Shumaker. Mark is a Linfield, PA resident and the owner of Anchor Court properties in the Riverwalk at Royersford Borough. He’s also a business partner of Birdies Kitchen in Spring City Borough as well as an active participant in the Save The Trestle ……
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In this episode of #HumansOfSPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato chats with Royersford Borough Councilwoman Alex Metricarti. Alex currently serves as Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer for Living Branches retirement community in the Lansdale area. She shared her story of growing up on a farm in Michigan, what led her to Ro…
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In this episode of #HumansOfSPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato welcomes entrepreneur and Main Street Royersford and RoyersfordApartments property owner Brad Sinrod. Brad shared his experience in investing in Main Streets before, what initially attracted him to Royersford, and why he sees exciting opportunities for growth and revit…
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Join me for the inaugural #HumansOfSPRINGFORD with my friend and Spring City Borough resident Gary Brown. Gary and I met at the Spring-Ford Rotary Club visitor’s luncheon a few years back. Gary works for Revamp 365 as a creative problem solver and matchmaker for real estate investors and people who own distressed properties. He and his wife ……
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In the Discover SPRINGFORD Season 3 Finale, #ActingRealtor and host, Geoffrey Desiato, sits down with Beth Ann Schwartz & Megan Hallman, the mother-daughter team behind the long-time Royersford-staple, Beth Ann’s Flowers. Beth Ann shares her personal journey of growing up in Royersford, discovering her love for the scientific side of all things flo…
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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak we have made the decision to shut down production on Season 3 of Discover SPRINGFORD. Our previously recorded podcast with Beth Ann’s Flowers, currently scheduled for Monday, April 6th, will be the final episode of Season 3. We cannot wait to bring more quality content to you in our ……
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host, Geoffrey Desiato, sits down with Ed & Sherrie Schoen, the husband & wife team behind Signature Gallery in Royersford Borough. Ed & Sherrie discuss how they first fell in love with woodworking and antiques (and each other), and how that ultimately led them to ……
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AT THIS POINT, YOU MAY BE THINKING, “WAIT…ISN’T THIS GUY JUST A REALTOR?” I hear you. These ideas may seem crazy to some. That is why I am so thankful for those who have supported me and my business. While my approach may be unconventional at times, I truly believe in building a community of …Door Geoffrey Desiato
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host, Geoffrey Desiato, sits down with Katy Comber and Patty Kline Capaldo, co-founders of the not-for-profit writers’ room Creative Light Factory, located inside the Spring City Mill Studios. Katy and Patty discuss their personal stories, and share how their mutual love for wri…
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One of the things that I strive to communicate to my clients is the importance of understanding the transaction from the “opposing” side. I use that word not in an adversarial way, but simply because it is accurate. The sellers and buyers are at opposite ends of the settlement table, but one of my jobs ……
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I always try to hit potential clients with the hard truth upfront in order to set appropriate expectations. Unfortunately, sometimes it is an ugly truth and people don’t want to hear it. But I always caution people, when it comes to real estate, be watchful for those who tell you everything you want to hear. ……
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Now as a disclaimer, I am not saying that people who work in Real Estate are out and out LYING all the time (though there are definitely a few bad apples in the bunch). However, I will say that there is a certain massaging of the truth that takes place in order for home buyers/sellers …Door Geoffrey Desiato
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Jennifer Becht of All That Jazz Dancewear to discuss her love for dance, her career as both a performer and teacher, and what led her to ultimately open her own business providing apparel for those who share her passion. ……
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Chapter Summary: I don’t always talk about real estate, even though that is how I supported myself for the majority of the last 5 years. But every so often something happens that I feel obligated to write about in an effort to hopefully help distance myself from the deceptive behaviors I see on a regular ……
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Chapter Summary: If I want to still be able to support my family 5 years from now, I can’t ignore the overwhelming evidence that shows that my way of making a living today may not exist 10 years from now. Netflix, Amazon, Uber, and AirBnB all disrupted their respective industries by going direct-to-consumer and cutting ……
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Chapter Summary: What I was told when I got into Real Estate is that you need to spend two hours a day on the phone with your sphere of influence, asking them for referrals…begging essentially. But we couldn’t let them know that we were begging, Oh no. We had to be “providing value.” That’s why …Door Geoffrey Desiato
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with personal trainer Dave Stetler and his wife, Adrienne, of F5 Fitness & Sports. This husband and wife team share their professional and spiritual journeys that led them to where they are today, investing in the Spring-Ford area with their personal training…
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Chapter Summary: For me, a time of introspection and reflection is always a good thing and I hope that you’ll humor me. I find it interesting to not only look back on your own life experiences, but to research your family history to see what life was like for those that have gone before you.Door Geoffrey Desiato
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Desiato Homes is committed to making a difference by not only helping people buy/sell houses, but by using our platform and resources to help those in need find a forever home. How are we doing it? For starters, my family and I have committed to donating up to $250 for each residential transaction to one ……
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Over the next couple of weeks we will be sharing short chapters from #ActingRealtor and host Geoff Desiato’s audiobook, “Real Person | Real Needs.” As we move into the spring, we wanted to include this information in our podcast feed for anyone in the Spring-Ford area who may be considering selling their home in 2020. ……
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with multi-term president and current vice president of Spring-Ford’s school board, Tom DiBello. Tom details his journey from being a Spring-Ford area transplant to serving on the school board for over 10 years; a tenure that has caused Spring-For…
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoff Desiato sits down with Alan Brink, President of Spring City Electrical Manufacturing Company to discuss his 30+ year tenure with the company and its longstanding history of providing jobs to Spring-Ford locals as well as exporting product to some of the most famous ……
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In this very special bonus episode, #ActingRealtor and host Geoff Desiato appears as a guest on the Two Dates and A Dash Podcast with Matt Cubbler to discuss his failures and successes as a man and as an #ActingRealtor. This is probably the most transparent conversation Geoff has ever had. Due to the host’s occasional swearing and the sensitive nat…
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Joel Richardson of Soul Joel’s Comedy Club & Lounge. Joel discusses his journey in comedy and what ultimately inspired him to open Royersford’s newest night out spot along the Schuylkill River in the Stoveworks Royersford. For more informatio…
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Pennsylvania State Senator Katie Muth to discuss her unlikely journey into the political arena and how her career in physical therapy and losing a parent at a young age shaped her worldview and ultimately led her to run for office. For ……
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In the 50th episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Kim McQuillan and Brittany Moyer of Salon Evolve to discuss their 17 years in business in Limerick, and the many partnerships they maintain in order to have a positive impact in the community and a cleaner footprint in ……
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with business owner and Karate Master Eric Versland, who recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with Legacy Karate Academy. We discuss the important life lessons he has learned from his own training which he has in turn taught to the youth of Ro…
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with police officer, business owner, public speaker, and published author, Matt Cubbler. Matt shares his journey from the unexpected loss of his brother to where he is now, serving others and speaking to groups about how to live the life we were ……
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host, Geoffrey Desiato, sits down with Rick Lewis of The Lewis Group. Rick shares about the various ways The Lewis Group is working to revitalize the Spring-Ford area, including their efforts to renovate the trestle bridge, the work they’ve done to restore the Buckwalter Stovewo…
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In the Season 3 premiere of Discover SPRINGFORD, #ActingRealtor and host, Geoffrey Desiato, sits down with Janeen Mitchell Algeo and Kai Tutrani of Sweet Aloha Bowls to discuss how their desire to open a food truck back in 2016 has brought them to their new brick and mortar location that is quickly becoming a destination ……
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In the Season 2 Finale of Discover SPRINGFORD, actor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Tom Henderson, Store Manager of the original George’s Music location in Spring City Borough. Tom discusses his 36 years at George’s and how its legacy has impacted the local landscape and music scene since 1977. For more information on ……
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD, actor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Cathy Calhoun of Calhoun Jewelers. Cathy shares incredible stories from her life as a banker-turned-jeweler/gemologist, as well as the story of how she purchased the bank building that she worked in as a teenager and converted it into her current home. ……
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, actor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with sisters, Cindy Scherer and Laurie Sell, along with their daughters, Natalie Dobry and Madeline Sell, the four women behind Rust & Sparkle. Located on Main Street in Royersford Borough, Rust & Sparkle brings big city boutique flare and the creativity ……
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, actor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Alicia Pontino of The Big Easy, located on Main Street in Royersford Borough. Alicia shares her journey of randomly picking up a shift 10 years ago in a town she didn’t know much about (at what was formerly the French ……
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD, actor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Mike Dirks and Nancy Dirks of Dirks Pest Management Specialist, LLC to discuss their journey from police officer and teacher to now owning and operating their own family business for the last 15 years in the Spring-Ford area. For more information please visit the…
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD, actor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Kristie Hawk of Travel Hawk Vacations to discuss her love of travel and what led her to start her own business helping others plan their dream vacations. For more information visit the links below: http://www.travelhawkvacations.com travelhawkvacations@gmail.com …
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD, actor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with fellow theater enthusiast Heidi Swartz to discuss her personal story and how she has owned and operated Three Peas in a Pod Florist & Gifts for the last 28 years.For more information please visit the links below: http://www.threepeasflowers.com http://www.faceboo…
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD, actor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with John Conigliaro, the owner/operator of GIOVANNI’S PIZZERIA in Royersford Borough. John discusses his family’s rich history in owning Italian restaurants in the area and what has made Giovanni’s successful in the Spring-Ford area. For more info on Giovanni’s visit…
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, Geoff returns to his real estate roots by sitting down with Gil Holley of Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. Gil shares the history and high calling of this family-owned and operated title company. For more info visit the links below:http://www.patriotlandtransfer.comhttps://www.facebook.com/patriotlandt…
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, Geoff sits down with Jamie Coulston of Sunshine Cafe to discuss the 25 year history of one of Spring-Ford’s most popular eateries, and her last 18 years as owner. For more information visit the links below: https://www.sunshinecafelimerick.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sunshinecafelimerick/ https:…
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, Geoff sits down with Janet Miller Eveland of Julia’s Grace Foundation. Janet shares the very personal story of her daughter’s fight with cancer and how a young girl’s desire to put other people’s happiness ahead of her own was the inspiration behind Julia’s Grace Foundation®, a non-profit dedicate…
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, Geoff sits down with Genia and Jesse Silva of The RainDance Life Center for Mind, Body and Spirit. After leaving the corporate world, Genia decided that she wanted to set the lofty goal of helping a billion people achieve mental, physical and spiritual wellness. With the support of her husband, sh…
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In this episode of Discover SPRINGFORD, Geoff sits down with Kiel and Ashley Ferrari of Integrity Tattoo in Royersford Borough. Having grown up in Royersford and Spring City respectively, Kiel and Ashley share how they became business owners in and ongoing contributors to Royersford and beyond. For more information, visit the links below: https://i…
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In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with restauranteur Dan Phillips of Pop’s Dinette and Ice Creamery in Spring City. Dan shares experiences from his time in the restaurant business and also how he watched Phoenixville expand into the destination it has become and why he feels Spring City ……
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