<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Connecting the Journey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/connecting-the-journey--4693031</link><description><![CDATA[Join podcast host and CEO Gabe Abshire as he takes a deep dive into a new entrepreneur's journey to success.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4693031/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Business</category><copyright>Copyright Connecting the Journey</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg</url><title>Connecting the Journey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/connecting-the-journey--4693031</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:32:23 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Connecting the Journey</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Join podcast host and CEO Gabe Abshire as he takes a deep dive into a new entrepreneur's journey to success.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join podcast host and CEO Gabe Abshire as he takes a deep dive into a new entrepreneur's journey to success.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>The Secret Behind a Company People Never Want to Leave</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-behind-a-company-people-never-want-to-leave--67538553</link><description><![CDATA[What if moving didn’t have to be one of life’s most stressful experiences? Gabe Abshire, founder and CEO of Move Concierge, reveals how he built a company and an entire industry dedicated to making moves seamless, stress-free, and even enjoyable.<br /><br />In this conversation, Gabe shares the lightbulb moment that sparked his idea, the grind of convincing realtors and providers to believe in it, and the culture-first approach that keeps his employees inspired after 16 years. From 20,000+ five-star reviews to lessons learned in rapid growth, Gabe opens up about leadership, humility, and the balance between people and technology in a world leaning on AI.<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:00 What Move Concierge does and how it started<br />02:02 How did Gabe succeed?<br />02:36 Early struggles and convincing realtors &amp; providers<br />05:24 How customer feedback fuels the business<br />09:03 Maintaining company culture through growth<br />11:00 Balancing people, AI, and technology<br />13:28 Events, family, and keeping employees engaged<br />15:20 Lessons from mistakes through rapid growth<br />19:13 Leading with humility and being yourself 20:36 Benefits of being an entrepreneur<br />22:08 Personal habits that keep energy up<br />24:18 Outlook for the future and real estate market<br />26:30 Doubling down during downturns<br />27:47 Gratitude, regrets, and staying grounded<br />28:56 Dealing with regrets<br />29:40 Staying grounded and fired up<br />30:40 What’s coming next<br /><br />👉 Ready to make your next move the easiest one yet? Visit https://moveconcierge.com for all your home service needs.<br /><br />#MoveConcierge #GabeAbshire #StartupStory #StressFreeMoving #LeadershipLessons #BusinessGrowth]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67538553</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67538553/v1_full_episode.mp3" length="46072922" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if moving didn’t have to be one of life’s most stressful experiences? Gabe Abshire, founder and CEO of Move Concierge, reveals how he built a company and an entire industry dedicated to making moves seamless, stress-free, and even enjoyable.

In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if moving didn’t have to be one of life’s most stressful experiences? Gabe Abshire, founder and CEO of Move Concierge, reveals how he built a company and an entire industry dedicated to making moves seamless, stress-free, and even enjoyable.<br /><br />In this conversation, Gabe shares the lightbulb moment that sparked his idea, the grind of convincing realtors and providers to believe in it, and the culture-first approach that keeps his employees inspired after 16 years. From 20,000+ five-star reviews to lessons learned in rapid growth, Gabe opens up about leadership, humility, and the balance between people and technology in a world leaning on AI.<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:00 What Move Concierge does and how it started<br />02:02 How did Gabe succeed?<br />02:36 Early struggles and convincing realtors &amp; providers<br />05:24 How customer feedback fuels the business<br />09:03 Maintaining company culture through growth<br />11:00 Balancing people, AI, and technology<br />13:28 Events, family, and keeping employees engaged<br />15:20 Lessons from mistakes through rapid growth<br />19:13 Leading with humility and being yourself 20:36 Benefits of being an entrepreneur<br />22:08 Personal habits that keep energy up<br />24:18 Outlook for the future and real estate market<br />26:30 Doubling down during downturns<br />27:47 Gratitude, regrets, and staying grounded<br />28:56 Dealing with regrets<br />29:40 Staying grounded and fired up<br />30:40 What’s coming next<br /><br />👉 Ready to make your next move the easiest one yet? Visit https://moveconcierge.com for all your home service needs.<br /><br />#MoveConcierge #GabeAbshire #StartupStory #StressFreeMoving #LeadershipLessons #BusinessGrowth]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1897</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aiandpeople,businessgrowth,companyculture,entrepreneurlife,founderstories,gabeabshire,leadershiplessons,moveconcierge,movingtips,realestateinnovation,startupstory,stressfreemoving</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>She Traded a Law Career for Wine &amp; Never Looked Back</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-traded-a-law-career-for-wine-never-looked-back--67242641</link><description><![CDATA[She was a lawyer, a Marine officer candidate, and a Texas farm girl, until one unexpected moment changed everything.<br /><br />In this episode, Sarah Shadonix shares how a maternity leave identity crisis led her to build Scout &amp; Cellar, a clean-crafted wine brand reshaping the industry. You'll hear how she navigated leaving law, trusted her outsider perspective, and scaled a purpose-driven business. From burnout to bold decisions, parenting struggles to entrepreneurial wins, this is the real, unfiltered story of starting over.<br /><br />Subscribe for more founder stories that fuel bold career pivots.<br /> <br /><b>Timestamps:</b><br />00:00 Intro<br />00:41 Meet the Guest: Shayla Varnado<br />01:59 Life on a Texas Farm<br />05:21 Hunting, Dogs &amp; Fellowship<br />06:37 Running as Mental Reset<br />08:08 Marine Corps Detour<br />10:00 Boot Camp Experience<br />11:01 Turning Down Military Career<br />13:25 From Law to Family Life<br />14:53 Parenting in a Digital Age<br />16:42 Keeping Kids Off Smartphones<br />18:43 The Leap from Law to Wine<br />20:47 Becoming a Super Taster<br />22:53 The Birth of Scout &amp; Cellar<br />24:18 Scaling Small-Batch Wine<br />26:15 From Skepticism to Success<br />28:13 Rethinking Wine Sales<br />29:24 Consultant Model Takes Off<br />30:07 Changing Lives Through Wine<br />32:05 Life After the Exit<br />34:17 The Biggest Fear<br />35:28 Advice to Her Younger Self<br />37:04 Final Message to Entrepreneurs<br /><br /><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23SarahShadonix" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#SarahShadonix</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23ScoutAndCellar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ScoutAndCellar</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23CleanCraftedWine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#CleanCraftedWine</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23FounderStory" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#FounderStory</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23WomenInBusiness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#WomenInBusiness</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23WineLovers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#WineLovers</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23EntrepreneurLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#EntrepreneurLife</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23StartupJourney" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#StartupJourney</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23FromLawToWine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#FromLawToWine</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23WineIndustry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#WineIndustry</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23WomenEntrepreneurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#WomenEntrepreneurs</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23BusinessPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23EcommerceBusiness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#EcommerceBusiness</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23SmallBusinessSupport" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#SmallBusinessSupport</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23PurposeDrivenBusiness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#PurposeDrivenBusiness</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67242641</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67242641/v1_full_episode_sarah.mp3" length="57767359" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>She was a lawyer, a Marine officer candidate, and a Texas farm girl, until one unexpected moment changed everything.

In this episode, Sarah Shadonix shares how a maternity leave identity crisis led her to build Scout &amp;amp; Cellar, a clean-crafted...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[She was a lawyer, a Marine officer candidate, and a Texas farm girl, until one unexpected moment changed everything.<br /><br />In this episode, Sarah Shadonix shares how a maternity leave identity crisis led her to build Scout &amp; Cellar, a clean-crafted wine brand reshaping the industry. You'll hear how she navigated leaving law, trusted her outsider perspective, and scaled a purpose-driven business. From burnout to bold decisions, parenting struggles to entrepreneurial wins, this is the real, unfiltered story of starting over.<br /><br />Subscribe for more founder stories that fuel bold career pivots.<br /> <br /><b>Timestamps:</b><br />00:00 Intro<br />00:41 Meet the Guest: Shayla Varnado<br />01:59 Life on a Texas Farm<br />05:21 Hunting, Dogs &amp; Fellowship<br />06:37 Running as Mental Reset<br />08:08 Marine Corps Detour<br />10:00 Boot Camp Experience<br />11:01 Turning Down Military Career<br />13:25 From Law to Family Life<br />14:53 Parenting in a Digital Age<br />16:42 Keeping Kids Off Smartphones<br />18:43 The Leap from Law to Wine<br />20:47 Becoming a Super Taster<br />22:53 The Birth of Scout &amp; Cellar<br />24:18 Scaling Small-Batch Wine<br />26:15 From Skepticism to Success<br />28:13 Rethinking Wine Sales<br />29:24 Consultant Model Takes Off<br />30:07 Changing Lives Through Wine<br />32:05 Life After the Exit<br />34:17 The Biggest Fear<br />35:28 Advice to Her Younger Self<br />37:04 Final Message to Entrepreneurs<br /><br /><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23SarahShadonix" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#SarahShadonix</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23ScoutAndCellar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ScoutAndCellar</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23CleanCraftedWine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#CleanCraftedWine</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23FounderStory" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#FounderStory</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23WomenInBusiness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#WomenInBusiness</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23WineLovers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#WineLovers</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23EntrepreneurLife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#EntrepreneurLife</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23StartupJourney" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#StartupJourney</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23FromLawToWine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#FromLawToWine</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23WineIndustry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#WineIndustry</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23WomenEntrepreneurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#WomenEntrepreneurs</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23BusinessPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23EcommerceBusiness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#EcommerceBusiness</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23SmallBusinessSupport" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#SmallBusinessSupport</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23PurposeDrivenBusiness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#PurposeDrivenBusiness</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2383</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a592e512bf6c0cad07d4c1c7dfa0b4d8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be the Coffee Bean: Damon West’s Journey from Prison to Purpose</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-the-coffee-bean-damon-west-s-journey-from-prison-to-purpose--67136916</link><description><![CDATA[What if a 65-year prison sentence became the start of a global movement?<br /><br />In this gripping episode, Damon West shares how a single conversation in jail led to the birth of The Coffee Bean message, how he built an eight-figure speaking business from scratch, and why servant leadership transformed his time behind bars.<br /><br />Listen now and subscribe for more real stories that inspire powerful personal and professional growth.<br /><br /><b>Timestamps:</b><br />00:00 Intro<br />00:42 Meet Damon West<br />02:33 Growing up, college &amp; addiction<br />05:49 Identity loss after football<br />08:04 The Uptown burglaries and arrest<br />11:47 Trial &amp; 65-year jail sentence<br />15:06 Life-changing prison advice<br />16:58 The coffee bean message is born<br />20:05 Serving others in prison &amp; building community<br />24:13 Out of prison &amp; speaking to the mirror<br />28:57 First big break: speaking at Clemson<br />38:58 The ripple effect: John Gordon &amp; the book<br />40:45 Building an eight-figure speaking business<br />42:40 Mentors &amp; servant leadership<br />45:04 Faith, daily mindset, and paying it forward<br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67136916</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67136916/v1_full_episode.mp3" length="70458830" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if a 65-year prison sentence became the start of a global movement?

In this gripping episode, Damon West shares how a single conversation in jail led to the birth of The Coffee Bean message, how he built an eight-figure speaking business from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if a 65-year prison sentence became the start of a global movement?<br /><br />In this gripping episode, Damon West shares how a single conversation in jail led to the birth of The Coffee Bean message, how he built an eight-figure speaking business from scratch, and why servant leadership transformed his time behind bars.<br /><br />Listen now and subscribe for more real stories that inspire powerful personal and professional growth.<br /><br /><b>Timestamps:</b><br />00:00 Intro<br />00:42 Meet Damon West<br />02:33 Growing up, college &amp; addiction<br />05:49 Identity loss after football<br />08:04 The Uptown burglaries and arrest<br />11:47 Trial &amp; 65-year jail sentence<br />15:06 Life-changing prison advice<br />16:58 The coffee bean message is born<br />20:05 Serving others in prison &amp; building community<br />24:13 Out of prison &amp; speaking to the mirror<br />28:57 First big break: speaking at Clemson<br />38:58 The ripple effect: John Gordon &amp; the book<br />40:45 Building an eight-figure speaking business<br />42:40 Mentors &amp; servant leadership<br />45:04 Faith, daily mindset, and paying it forward<br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a592e512bf6c0cad07d4c1c7dfa0b4d8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Zach Hoopes, CEO of National Settlement Services</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/zach-hoopes-ceo-of-national-settlement-services--59774154</link><description><![CDATA[At the time of this episodes release, Zach has since been promoted from Operations Manager to CEO of National Settlement Services. <br /><br />Started in 1988, National Settlement Services has been a cornerstone of excellence in Northern Virginia's title industry for generations. Now, with Zach as CEO, the company's legacy enters a new chapter.<br /><br />Zach shares his journey of growth, learning, and leadership development. He reflects on the values instilled in him by his family and the principles that have guided National Settlement Services since its inception. With a deep understanding of the company's operations and a clear vision for its continued success, Zach is poised to lead National Settlement Services into a new era of growth and innovation.<br /><br /><br /><br />Learn more about <a href="https://www.natsett.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Settlement Services</a><br />Prefer to watch the episode? Find us on Youtube!<br /><br />Ready to partner with Move Concierge? Check us out here: <br />https://www.gowithmc.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59774154</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 20:01:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59774154/zachary_hoopes_ctj_mc.mp3" length="26376194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At the time of this episodes release, Zach has since been promoted from Operations Manager to CEO of National Settlement Services. 

Started in 1988, National Settlement Services has been a cornerstone of excellence in Northern Virginia's title...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[At the time of this episodes release, Zach has since been promoted from Operations Manager to CEO of National Settlement Services. <br /><br />Started in 1988, National Settlement Services has been a cornerstone of excellence in Northern Virginia's title industry for generations. Now, with Zach as CEO, the company's legacy enters a new chapter.<br /><br />Zach shares his journey of growth, learning, and leadership development. He reflects on the values instilled in him by his family and the principles that have guided National Settlement Services since its inception. With a deep understanding of the company's operations and a clear vision for its continued success, Zach is poised to lead National Settlement Services into a new era of growth and innovation.<br /><br /><br /><br />Learn more about <a href="https://www.natsett.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Settlement Services</a><br />Prefer to watch the episode? Find us on Youtube!<br /><br />Ready to partner with Move Concierge? Check us out here: <br />https://www.gowithmc.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1649</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/976febf1308f2e25fb95b97ea5bab36d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Chris Sears, President of JPAR | Episode 17</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-sears-president-of-jpar-episode-17--59372395</link><description><![CDATA[Chris Sears' is no stranger to perseverance. As a teenager, he faced a pivotal moment of truth, realizing the path he was on wasn't the one he wanted. He faced adversity head-on, turning moments of challenge into opportunities for growth. Hear his story on resilience, determination, and fortitude that propelled him the path for him to become President of JPAR, helping expand the organization from 300 to 1200 agents and steering agents towards personal and professional growth.<br /><br />Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4JRs5qzNtnA<br />Learn more about Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-sears-0a59a14/<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59372395</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59372395/chris_sears_ctj_audio.mp3" length="45686838" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chris Sears' is no stranger to perseverance. As a teenager, he faced a pivotal moment of truth, realizing the path he was on wasn't the one he wanted. He faced adversity head-on, turning moments of challenge into opportunities for growth. Hear his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chris Sears' is no stranger to perseverance. As a teenager, he faced a pivotal moment of truth, realizing the path he was on wasn't the one he wanted. He faced adversity head-on, turning moments of challenge into opportunities for growth. Hear his story on resilience, determination, and fortitude that propelled him the path for him to become President of JPAR, helping expand the organization from 300 to 1200 agents and steering agents towards personal and professional growth.<br /><br />Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/4JRs5qzNtnA<br />Learn more about Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-sears-0a59a14/<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2856</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/084b2f72c8e289786a31c8790c7fc377.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meet Utility Concierge CRO, Sajag Patel | Episode 16</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-utility-concierge-cro-sajag-patel-episode-16--59185761</link><description><![CDATA[With a proven track record in real estate innovation, Sajag Patel's transition from Keller Williams to Utility Concierge as Chief Revenue Officer marks a significant milestone in the company's mission to simplify home service setups for movers nationwide.<br /><br />Get to know Sajag's journey, his "Why" and future plans for Utility Concierge.<br />➡️ Watch the episode: <a href="https://youtu.be/WDMPQEqavKY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/WDMPQEqavKY</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59185761</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:24:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59185761/ctj_sajag_audio.mp3" length="51510681" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With a proven track record in real estate innovation, Sajag Patel's transition from Keller Williams to Utility Concierge as Chief Revenue Officer marks a significant milestone in the company's mission to simplify home service setups for movers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With a proven track record in real estate innovation, Sajag Patel's transition from Keller Williams to Utility Concierge as Chief Revenue Officer marks a significant milestone in the company's mission to simplify home service setups for movers nationwide.<br /><br />Get to know Sajag's journey, his "Why" and future plans for Utility Concierge.<br />➡️ Watch the episode: <a href="https://youtu.be/WDMPQEqavKY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/WDMPQEqavKY</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3220</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fa2489d2d4dac48fe72a55670afd6817.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jason Lindwall, Utility Concierge President | Episode 15</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-lindwall-utility-concierge-president-episode-15--59037130</link><description><![CDATA[Late 2023, Utility Concierge proudly welcomed their first president in the company's history, Jason Lindwall! Jason is a distinguished leader with a wealth of experience in global operations and technology, and he is ready to steer Utility Concierge through its next phase of growth and innovation! Get to know Jason and his journey and as he sits with Gabe Abshire, Utility Concierge Founder and CEO.<br /><br />➡️ Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/YnHKCkMJAMg]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59037130</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:23:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59037130/ctj_jason_lindwall_audio.mp3" length="41279876" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Late 2023, Utility Concierge proudly welcomed their first president in the company's history, Jason Lindwall! Jason is a distinguished leader with a wealth of experience in global operations and technology, and he is ready to steer Utility Concierge...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Late 2023, Utility Concierge proudly welcomed their first president in the company's history, Jason Lindwall! Jason is a distinguished leader with a wealth of experience in global operations and technology, and he is ready to steer Utility Concierge through its next phase of growth and innovation! Get to know Jason and his journey and as he sits with Gabe Abshire, Utility Concierge Founder and CEO.<br /><br />➡️ Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/YnHKCkMJAMg]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2580</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc0dc395145f5af3a87609784007af18.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Debra von Storch | Episode 14</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/debra-von-storch-episode-14--58867394</link><description><![CDATA[A true Dallas Fort Worth native, Debra's journey has taken her from the heart of Texas, graduating from UNT, to boardrooms and companies around the world. Having spent a large part of her career at EY, she is an advising expert for high growth companies and entreprenuers alike - leaving her mark on the corporate landscape.<br /><br />Post-college, Debra faced challenges that shaped her into who she is today. Auditing for major corporations, she encountered barriers simply for being a woman. Imagine being barred from the executive floor and confined to work out of a supply closet! Yet, these obstacles became stepping stones, teaching her the art of adaptation and the necessity of style flexibility. Now retired, Debra remains proactive and busy by sitting on boards of both corporate public and private companies.<br /><br />Hear Debra's story, from her early days out of college to the serendipitous moments that changes the trajectory of her career. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.ey.com/en_es/people/debra-von-storch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Debra and her story</a><br /><a href="http://connectingthejourney.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Gabe and the show</a><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/0GdSEBuvSII" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the full episode on Youtube</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58867394</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:07:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58867394/debra_von.mp3" length="38324069" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A true Dallas Fort Worth native, Debra's journey has taken her from the heart of Texas, graduating from UNT, to boardrooms and companies around the world. Having spent a large part of her career at EY, she is an advising expert for high growth...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A true Dallas Fort Worth native, Debra's journey has taken her from the heart of Texas, graduating from UNT, to boardrooms and companies around the world. Having spent a large part of her career at EY, she is an advising expert for high growth companies and entreprenuers alike - leaving her mark on the corporate landscape.<br /><br />Post-college, Debra faced challenges that shaped her into who she is today. Auditing for major corporations, she encountered barriers simply for being a woman. Imagine being barred from the executive floor and confined to work out of a supply closet! Yet, these obstacles became stepping stones, teaching her the art of adaptation and the necessity of style flexibility. Now retired, Debra remains proactive and busy by sitting on boards of both corporate public and private companies.<br /><br />Hear Debra's story, from her early days out of college to the serendipitous moments that changes the trajectory of her career. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.ey.com/en_es/people/debra-von-storch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Debra and her story</a><br /><a href="http://connectingthejourney.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Gabe and the show</a><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/0GdSEBuvSII" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the full episode on Youtube</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2396</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>businessadvisors,businessleaders,entreprenuer,entreprenuership,ernst&amp;young,ey,strategicleadership</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b890b146d631feedb3951c21a5aacd7.jpg"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mike Osborne Realtor - Keller Williams | Episode 13</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-osborne-realtor-keller-williams-episode-13--58589105</link><description><![CDATA[Gabe chats with Michael Osborne, owner of MJ Real Estate Group - Keller Williams. With 25 years in North Texas, Mike is a real estate expert, specializing in the Denton market and Lake Cities community. From his Kentucky and Midwest upbringing to transitioning from stockbroker to real estate, Michael shares insights on adapting in life and how that translated to help him adapt to a changing market. Discover the stories and insight behind his success, and learn how he guides clients through the stress of buying and selling homes. 🏡✨<br /><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjrealestategroupkw/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Mike: </a><br /><br /><a href="https://utilityconcierge.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Gabe and the show</a><br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/yKYdtGIBhZo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the full episode on Youtube</a><br /><br />Do you help new homeowners settle into their home? Learn how to <a href="https://www.gowithuc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">partner with Utility Concierge</a> and upgrade your client's moving experience]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58589105</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:31:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58589105/mike_osborne_ctj_audio.mp3" length="40954286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Gabe chats with Michael Osborne, owner of MJ Real Estate Group - Keller Williams. With 25 years in North Texas, Mike is a real estate expert, specializing in the Denton market and Lake Cities community. From his Kentucky and Midwest upbringing to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gabe chats with Michael Osborne, owner of MJ Real Estate Group - Keller Williams. With 25 years in North Texas, Mike is a real estate expert, specializing in the Denton market and Lake Cities community. From his Kentucky and Midwest upbringing to transitioning from stockbroker to real estate, Michael shares insights on adapting in life and how that translated to help him adapt to a changing market. Discover the stories and insight behind his success, and learn how he guides clients through the stress of buying and selling homes. 🏡✨<br /><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjrealestategroupkw/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Mike: </a><br /><br /><a href="https://utilityconcierge.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Gabe and the show</a><br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/yKYdtGIBhZo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch the full episode on Youtube</a><br /><br />Do you help new homeowners settle into their home? Learn how to <a href="https://www.gowithuc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">partner with Utility Concierge</a> and upgrade your client's moving experience]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2560</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dallasentreprenuer,dallasrealestate,dallasrealtor,denton,dtxrealestate,entreprenuermindset,kellerwilliams,kwrealty,northtexas,ntx,ntxrealestate,realestateadvice,realestateexpert,realestatetips,realtor,texasentreprenuer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3eaea959b657999b9e38e6e11fb9ed37.jpg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Brian Moses | Episode 12</title><link>https://brianmoses.com/</link><description><![CDATA[On this special episode of Connecting the Journey, we are joined by a longtime friend and renowned Real Estate Coach, Brian Moses!<br /><br />Brian Moses has sold more than 3,500 homes in his career, and has been ranked the #2 franchise agent in the world! In his best month, Brian recorded more than 60 sales and generated over $400,000 in commission income. (Yes…you read that correctly, in a single month!)<br /><br />Today, Brian is a sought after Real Estate Industry Expert throughout the US, Canada and Europe, delivering his message to help accelerate income and productivity for agents. <br /><br />To learn more about Brian and be part of his Real Estate Coaching program, visit: brianmoses.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and Connecting the Journey: https://utilityconcierge.com/podcast/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58369382</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:34:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58369382/sequence_03.mp3" length="64110243" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this special episode of Connecting the Journey, we are joined by a longtime friend and renowned Real Estate Coach, Brian Moses!

Brian Moses has sold more than 3,500 homes in his career, and has been ranked the #2 franchise agent in the world! In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this special episode of Connecting the Journey, we are joined by a longtime friend and renowned Real Estate Coach, Brian Moses!<br /><br />Brian Moses has sold more than 3,500 homes in his career, and has been ranked the #2 franchise agent in the world! In his best month, Brian recorded more than 60 sales and generated over $400,000 in commission income. (Yes…you read that correctly, in a single month!)<br /><br />Today, Brian is a sought after Real Estate Industry Expert throughout the US, Canada and Europe, delivering his message to help accelerate income and productivity for agents. <br /><br />To learn more about Brian and be part of his Real Estate Coaching program, visit: brianmoses.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and Connecting the Journey: https://utilityconcierge.com/podcast/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2655</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>businessleaders,businessleadershp,businessmindset,dallas,entreprenuer,entreprenuership,leadershp,lifejourney,professionaldevelopment,realestate,realestatecoach,realestateindustry,texas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c19295649757ebff2eadcca71de3d3dc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Carol Perry | Episode 11</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/carol-perry-episode-11--57999524</link><description><![CDATA["You're going to learn so much more in life from your mistakes than you're going to learn from your victories."<br /><br />In today's episode, HomeSmart's Chief Business Development Officer, Carol Perry, shares her incredible journey growing up in Newport Beach, to shaping Arizona's real estate world. From college days at Southern Methodist University working for title and mortgage companies to owning a small business, Carol's leadership at HomeSmart shows her commitment to growth and teamwork.<br /><br />Listen in to learn from her resilience, love for learning, and how unity and the power of teamwork drives success in real estate.<br /><br />Learn more about Carol and HomeSmart: <a href="https://homesmart.com/team-members/carol-perry/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">homesmart.com/team-members/carol-perry/ </a><br />Learn more about Gabe and the show at <a href="https://ConnectingTheJourney.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ConnectingTheJourney.com </a><br /><br />🎧 Find us on all major streaming platforms @ConnectingtheJourney]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57999524</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:59:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57999524/ctj_carol_perry_audio.mp3" length="44553332" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"You're going to learn so much more in life from your mistakes than you're going to learn from your victories."

In today's episode, HomeSmart's Chief Business Development Officer, Carol Perry, shares her incredible journey growing up in Newport...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["You're going to learn so much more in life from your mistakes than you're going to learn from your victories."<br /><br />In today's episode, HomeSmart's Chief Business Development Officer, Carol Perry, shares her incredible journey growing up in Newport Beach, to shaping Arizona's real estate world. From college days at Southern Methodist University working for title and mortgage companies to owning a small business, Carol's leadership at HomeSmart shows her commitment to growth and teamwork.<br /><br />Listen in to learn from her resilience, love for learning, and how unity and the power of teamwork drives success in real estate.<br /><br />Learn more about Carol and HomeSmart: <a href="https://homesmart.com/team-members/carol-perry/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">homesmart.com/team-members/carol-perry/ </a><br />Learn more about Gabe and the show at <a href="https://ConnectingTheJourney.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ConnectingTheJourney.com </a><br /><br />🎧 Find us on all major streaming platforms @ConnectingtheJourney]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2785</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>businessleaders,businessowner,careergrowth,entreprenuer,industryleaders,personaldevelopment,personalgrowth,realestateagent,realestateindustry</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/042aef3972f586b9d508e93066319a42.jpg"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>John Tankersley | Episode 10</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-tankersley-episode-10--57831880</link><description><![CDATA["I'm a razor blade, I'm not a swiss army knife. I focus in on one thing- once I find out how to do it well, I repeat it as often as possible." Insurance expert John Tankersley's journey is a testament to the power of focus and specialization in the world of sales. In the conversation with Utility Concierge CEO Gabe Abshire, listen in to hear how John's pursuit of mastering his skills led him to create "gethomeinsurancenow.com", tailored for Florida home owners and home buyers.<br /><br /><a href="https://gethomeinsurancenow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visit gethomeinsurancenow.com</a><br />Learn more about Gabe and the show at <a href="https://utilityconcierge.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ConnectingTheJourney.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57831880</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:59:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57831880/sequence_02.mp3" length="38735758" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"I'm a razor blade, I'm not a swiss army knife. I focus in on one thing- once I find out how to do it well, I repeat it as often as possible." Insurance expert John Tankersley's journey is a testament to the power of focus and specialization in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["I'm a razor blade, I'm not a swiss army knife. I focus in on one thing- once I find out how to do it well, I repeat it as often as possible." Insurance expert John Tankersley's journey is a testament to the power of focus and specialization in the world of sales. In the conversation with Utility Concierge CEO Gabe Abshire, listen in to hear how John's pursuit of mastering his skills led him to create "gethomeinsurancenow.com", tailored for Florida home owners and home buyers.<br /><br /><a href="https://gethomeinsurancenow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Visit gethomeinsurancenow.com</a><br />Learn more about Gabe and the show at <a href="https://utilityconcierge.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ConnectingTheJourney.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2421</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bob Stallings JPAR | Episode 9</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-stallings-jpar-episode-9--57634281</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Connecting the Journey, Gabe sits with Bob Stallings - a trailblazer whose roots stretch from the charming small towns of West Virginia to the cityscape of Dallas.<br /><br />Last year, Bob took a courageous leap of faith and transitioned from a successful career in the grocery industry, where he had climbed the professional ladder since the age of 17, to the ever-evolving world of real estate.<br /><br />Listen in on Bob's journey to becoming a licensed agent amid some of the most challenging shifts in the market.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.jpardfw.com/agents/1572779/Bob+Stallings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Bob</a><br />Learn more about Gabe and the show at <a href="https://utilityconcierge.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ConnectingTheJourney.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57634281</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:47:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57634281/bob_stallings_ctj_audio.mp3" length="24515115" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Connecting the Journey, Gabe sits with Bob Stallings - a trailblazer whose roots stretch from the charming small towns of West Virginia to the cityscape of Dallas.

Last year, Bob took a courageous leap of faith and transitioned...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Connecting the Journey, Gabe sits with Bob Stallings - a trailblazer whose roots stretch from the charming small towns of West Virginia to the cityscape of Dallas.<br /><br />Last year, Bob took a courageous leap of faith and transitioned from a successful career in the grocery industry, where he had climbed the professional ladder since the age of 17, to the ever-evolving world of real estate.<br /><br />Listen in on Bob's journey to becoming a licensed agent amid some of the most challenging shifts in the market.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.jpardfw.com/agents/1572779/Bob+Stallings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Bob</a><br />Learn more about Gabe and the show at <a href="https://utilityconcierge.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ConnectingTheJourney.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1533</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Howard Ashkinos | Episode 8</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/howard-ashkinos-episode-8--57120468</link><description><![CDATA["I think independence leads to an entrepreneurial spirit."<br /><br />Join us on this episode of Connecting the Journey as we introduce Howard Ashkinos, a native New Yorker raised in Texas where he found his entrepreneurial spirit. Howard's captivating life story is marked by personal growth and professional evolution. After a heartfelt reunion with his father in New York, his journey led him from advertising to youth baseball coaching and soon after, to the dynamic world of real estate. <br />Don't miss Howard's inspiring story of resilience and unwavering determination. <br /><br />Learn more about Howard: https://find.jpar.com/agent/12938/Howard+Ashkinos/<br />Learn more about Gabe and the show: ConnectingTheJourney.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57120468</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:37:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57120468/ctj_howard_ashkinos_episode_8.mp3" length="53721684" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"I think independence leads to an entrepreneurial spirit."

Join us on this episode of Connecting the Journey as we introduce Howard Ashkinos, a native New Yorker raised in Texas where he found his entrepreneurial spirit. Howard's captivating life...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["I think independence leads to an entrepreneurial spirit."<br /><br />Join us on this episode of Connecting the Journey as we introduce Howard Ashkinos, a native New Yorker raised in Texas where he found his entrepreneurial spirit. Howard's captivating life story is marked by personal growth and professional evolution. After a heartfelt reunion with his father in New York, his journey led him from advertising to youth baseball coaching and soon after, to the dynamic world of real estate. <br />Don't miss Howard's inspiring story of resilience and unwavering determination. <br /><br />Learn more about Howard: https://find.jpar.com/agent/12938/Howard+Ashkinos/<br />Learn more about Gabe and the show: ConnectingTheJourney.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3358</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>businessdevelopment,jpar,professionaldevelopment,professionaljourney,realestate,realestateagent,realtor</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nick Good | Episode 7</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nick-good-episode-7--43406224</link><description><![CDATA["If this is the worst it's ever been, I have nothing to compare it to..."<br /><br />Nick Good picked an interesting time to try to make his own way in the real estate business - the housing market crash of 2008.  Lessons he learned along the way have helped shape the way he and The Good Home Team thinks about selling real estate.  What happens to a young, hungry agent when eight deals fall apart in a month?<br /><br />Learn more about Nick at thegoodhometeam.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the show at ConnectingTheJourney.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43406224</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:07:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43406224/ctj_nick_good_audio.mp3" length="48719741" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"If this is the worst it's ever been, I have nothing to compare it to..."

Nick Good picked an interesting time to try to make his own way in the real estate business - the housing market crash of 2008.  Lessons he learned along the way have helped...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["If this is the worst it's ever been, I have nothing to compare it to..."<br /><br />Nick Good picked an interesting time to try to make his own way in the real estate business - the housing market crash of 2008.  Lessons he learned along the way have helped shape the way he and The Good Home Team thinks about selling real estate.  What happens to a young, hungry agent when eight deals fall apart in a month?<br /><br />Learn more about Nick at thegoodhometeam.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the show at ConnectingTheJourney.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3034</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Greg Cunningham | Episode 6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/greg-cunningham-episode-6--42942098</link><description><![CDATA["Rock bottom is a great foundation."<br /><br />The tough times prepare you for the good times.  That's a lesson that Greg Cunningham has learned through his life: getting in trouble growing up, going to the military, spending too much time and too much money during his early years as a realtor, to finally leading a team and finding that precious work/life balance that everyone strives for.  Find out how a bet on himself when he could barely afford it led to future success.<br /><br />Learn more about Greg at limitlessestates.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the show at ConnectingTheJourney.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42942098</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:08:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42942098/ctj_greg_cunningham_audio.mp3" length="40117758" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Rock bottom is a great foundation."

The tough times prepare you for the good times.  That's a lesson that Greg Cunningham has learned through his life: getting in trouble growing up, going to the military, spending too much time and too much money...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Rock bottom is a great foundation."<br /><br />The tough times prepare you for the good times.  That's a lesson that Greg Cunningham has learned through his life: getting in trouble growing up, going to the military, spending too much time and too much money during his early years as a realtor, to finally leading a team and finding that precious work/life balance that everyone strives for.  Find out how a bet on himself when he could barely afford it led to future success.<br /><br />Learn more about Greg at limitlessestates.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the show at ConnectingTheJourney.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2497</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Denton Aguam | Episode 5</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/denton-aguam-episode-5--42835116</link><description><![CDATA[Denton Aguam has had many pivot points in his career: from college baseball player to real estate agent to leading a team.  Along the way, he's found how to shift his thinking about running a business.  What are the three things he considers most important?<br /><br />Learn more about Denton at darexp.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42835116</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:43:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42835116/ctj_denton_aguam_audio.mp3" length="45328573" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Denton Aguam has had many pivot points in his career: from college baseball player to real estate agent to leading a team.  Along the way, he's found how to shift his thinking about running a business.  What are the three things he considers most...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Denton Aguam has had many pivot points in his career: from college baseball player to real estate agent to leading a team.  Along the way, he's found how to shift his thinking about running a business.  What are the three things he considers most important?<br /><br />Learn more about Denton at darexp.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mark Johnson | Connecting the Journey - Episode 4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-johnson-connecting-the-journey-episode-4--42739035</link><description><![CDATA[Your rank doesn't matter if you don't have the respect of the people that work with you.<br /><br />That's just one of the many lessons that Mark Johnson, CEO of JPAR Real Estate, learned during his time in the military.  How important is grit in the workplace?  Find out on this new episode of Connecting the Journey!<br /><br />Learn more about Mark and JPAR at jpar.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42739035</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:52:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42739035/ctj_mark_johnson_audio.mp3" length="48686888" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Your rank doesn't matter if you don't have the respect of the people that work with you.

That's just one of the many lessons that Mark Johnson, CEO of JPAR Real Estate, learned during his time in the military.  How important is grit in the workplace?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your rank doesn't matter if you don't have the respect of the people that work with you.<br /><br />That's just one of the many lessons that Mark Johnson, CEO of JPAR Real Estate, learned during his time in the military.  How important is grit in the workplace?  Find out on this new episode of Connecting the Journey!<br /><br />Learn more about Mark and JPAR at jpar.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2025</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Chris Harden | Connecting the Journey - Episode 3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-harden-connecting-the-journey-episode-3--42541380</link><description><![CDATA[What does an employee look for in a leader?  Chris Harden knows both sides of that equation, going from a realtor to leading his own team with RE/MAX.  What did he learn along the way?  What made him want to put together The Chris Harden Team?  What has he learned from the pandemic?<br /><br />Learn more about Chris and The Chris Harden Team at remax.com/real-estate-teams/the-chris-harden-team-mckinney-tx/101894265<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42541380</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:04:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42541380/ctj_chris_harden_audio.mp3" length="50012048" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does an employee look for in a leader?  Chris Harden knows both sides of that equation, going from a realtor to leading his own team with RE/MAX.  What did he learn along the way?  What made him want to put together The Chris Harden Team?  What...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does an employee look for in a leader?  Chris Harden knows both sides of that equation, going from a realtor to leading his own team with RE/MAX.  What did he learn along the way?  What made him want to put together The Chris Harden Team?  What has he learned from the pandemic?<br /><br />Learn more about Chris and The Chris Harden Team at remax.com/real-estate-teams/the-chris-harden-team-mckinney-tx/101894265<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2080</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Andy Tuttle | Connecting the Journey - Episode 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/andy-tuttle-connecting-the-journey-episode-2--42420564</link><description><![CDATA[For more than a decade, Andy Tuttle has watched the real estate business go through all sorts of changes.  But the pandemic and lockdown was something that really turned the industry on its head.  What has he learned during this past year?  When was he most terrified?  How did slicing open his hand teach him to be a better salesperson?<br /><br />Learn more about Andy Tuttle and The Tuttle Group at thetuttlegroup.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42420564</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42420564/ctj_andy_tuttle_audio.mp3" length="52518734" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For more than a decade, Andy Tuttle has watched the real estate business go through all sorts of changes.  But the pandemic and lockdown was something that really turned the industry on its head.  What has he learned during this past year?  When was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For more than a decade, Andy Tuttle has watched the real estate business go through all sorts of changes.  But the pandemic and lockdown was something that really turned the industry on its head.  What has he learned during this past year?  When was he most terrified?  How did slicing open his hand teach him to be a better salesperson?<br /><br />Learn more about Andy Tuttle and The Tuttle Group at thetuttlegroup.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2185</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>J.P. Piccinini | Connecting the Journey - Episode 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/j-p-piccinini-connecting-the-journey-episode-1--42264997</link><description><![CDATA[The journey to success is a winding road, with ups, downs, and sidetracks all along the way.  No one knows that better than J.P. Piccinini, whose life was uprooted as a child in Italy and moved to the town of Wichita Falls in North Texas.  How did he go from starting a new life in America to founding one of the fastest growing real estate brokerages in the country?  It was anything but a straight shot to success.<br /><br />Learn more about JP and Associates REALTORS at jpar.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42264997</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 19:33:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42264997/ctj_jp_piccinini_audio.mp3" length="61442491" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Connecting the Journey</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The journey to success is a winding road, with ups, downs, and sidetracks all along the way.  No one knows that better than J.P. Piccinini, whose life was uprooted as a child in Italy and moved to the town of Wichita Falls in North Texas.  How did he...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The journey to success is a winding road, with ups, downs, and sidetracks all along the way.  No one knows that better than J.P. Piccinini, whose life was uprooted as a child in Italy and moved to the town of Wichita Falls in North Texas.  How did he go from starting a new life in America to founding one of the fastest growing real estate brokerages in the country?  It was anything but a straight shot to success.<br /><br />Learn more about JP and Associates REALTORS at jpar.com<br /><br />Learn more about Gabe and the podcast at connectingthejourney.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2557</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abshire,advice,best,business,ceo,connecting,entrepreneur,estate,failure,gabe,help,journey,jp,piccinini,podcast,real,show,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a44c3aaf5a9f737aca926c1805d21c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
