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Backroads and Banter

Podcast by Carrie Herman, Sam Benfield & Melisa Hennessey

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About Backroads and Banter

Backroads and Banter Welcome to Backroads and Banter — where real life meets the real estate world in the heart of the North Carolina High Country. Hosted by three local agents from Keller Williams High Country, we're here to bring you stories, laughs, and insider conversations with the folks who make our mountain towns shine. Whether we're chatting with a local business owner, highlighting a hidden gem in Boone or Banner Elk, or swapping behind-the-scenes stories from the real estate world, we're here to entertain, inform, and celebrate our community — with plenty of banter along the way. New episodes every other week. Grab your coffee, hop in the car, and ride the backroads with us.

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4 episodes

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Backroads and Banter: Levels up in this episode!

🎙️ Episode 5: Backroads and Banter Levels Up ✨ This week, hosts Carrie Herman and Melisa Hennessey are joined by the dynamic duo behind the Level Up program at Keller Williams High Country — Megan Torgerson and Caroline McGuire! Whether you're a new agent, switching firms, or ready to take your real estate career to the next level, these two are the yin and yang of mentorship — offering the perfect blend of strategy, support, and sass. Melisa shares what it was like to be part of the OG crew, Carrie dishes on co-founding the program, and together they dig into what makes Level Up a game-changer for agents across the High Country. As always, expect a few laughs, some heartfelt insight, and plenty of banter along the backroads. 🎧 📍 Tune in now — it's time to Level Up!

26 Jun 2025 - 49 min
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Backroads and Banter: Campfires & Closings: Life with the Davis duo

🎙️ Episode 4: "Campfires & Closings: Life with the Davis Duo" Hosted by Carrie Herman & Samantha Benfield This week on Backroads and Banter, we're sitting down with power couple David and Tara Davis — top-producing real estate duo, outdoor adventurers, and full-time High Country enthusiasts. 🌄🏕️ From ditching the 9 to 5 to building a thriving business together, the Davises share their journey of raising kids, closing deals, and soaking in every bit of mountain life. As David puts it, "If it's not fun, then what's the point of doing it?" Tune in for laughs, insight, and a peek behind the scenes of the Acclivity Team with Keller Williams High Country! #BackroadsAndBanter #HighCountryLife #RealEstateCoupleGoals #KWHighCountry #PodcastVibes

23 Jun 2025 - 44 min
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Backroads and Banter: Episode 3 – Risk, Roots & Real Talk with PJ Hennessey

Episode 3 of Backroads and Banter brings you a special guest who's not only a trusted vendor partner of Granite Insurance—but also Melisa's husband and a close friend to the hosts and agents alike. PJ Hennessey joins Carrie, Sam, and Melisa for a laid-back, laughter-filled conversation covering everything from his small-town upbringing in Blowing Rock to his winding career path in the insurance world. We talk about what it means to grow up in the High Country, make bold career shifts, and maintain genuine relationships in business. And of course, no episode is complete without a few unexpected stories and inside jokes. Whether you know PJ professionally or personally, this episode peels back the layers and shows the one of our facorite guys behind the Granite name. Pour a cup, settle in, and enjoy the banter—it's a good one!

17 May 2025 - 33 min
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Backroads and Banter: Coffee with Q

Episode 2 – Coffee with Q Hosts: Melisa Hennessey, Sam Benfield & Carrie Herman Guest: Mike Quinto ("Q") In this episode of Backroads and Banter, we sit down with none other than Mike Quinto—aka "Q," the King of Blowing Rock himself. A larger-than-life personality with deep roots in real estate and a heart for the High Country, Q brings his signature energy, humor, and sharp wit to the conversation. We talk about his early start in sales (at just five years old!), his path to becoming a top-producing agent, and what makes Blowing Rock so special to him. Along the way, Q shares advice for new agents, stories that will make you laugh, and moments that might just surprise you. So pour yourself a cup of coffee, get comfy, and join us for a fun and informative conversation with one of the most unforgettable characters in the High Country. We're just getting started, and the stories only get better from here!

6 May 2025 - 37 min
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