Mining for Gold

Elevating Real Estate from Transactional to Transformational: The Julie Towne Story

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jason LaBelle, Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, sits in for Matt, and he and Jon are joined by award-winning Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agent Julie Towne. Jason and Julie have worked together often, and the two of them talk to Jon about Julie's creative approach to the real estate industry. She discusses her background prior to getting into real estate, her deep roots in the community where she lives and works, and the experience of being part of an ongoing and impactful legacy. Julie talks about her background and continuing involvement in music and dance, her education in sports, and her family experiences from having a father in real estate development to her own journey having children...and bonus children! She shares ways that buyers can better navigate the real estate market as well as tips for real estate professionals to make lives easier for their clients. The trio discusses communication and teambuilding for successful collaboration and how passion and engagement better everyone's lives, both inside and outside of real estate. Julie’s Info: Website: https://julietowne.com/ [https://julietowne.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieTowneRealEstate/ [https://www.facebook.com/JulieTowneRealEstate/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietownerealestate/ [https://www.instagram.com/julietownerealestate/] LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/julie-towne-85a65940 [http://linkedin.com/in/julie-towne-85a65940] Jason’s Info: Jason.LaBelle@Grarate.com [Jason.LaBelle@Grarate.com] GRARate.com/loan-officers/jason-labelle-213743 [https://www.grarate.com/loan-officers/jason-labelle-213743] Jon's Info: JG@grarate.com [JG@grarate.com] GRARate.com/JGoldman [https://grarate.com/JGoldman] Matt's Info: MK@grarate.com [MK@grarate.com] GRARate.com/MattKennedy [https://grarate.com/MattKennedy]

Building Influence Through Connection: The Andy Burton Story

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt are joined by Andy Burton, the owner and publisher of BeLOCAL Chicago Loop Magazine and the Chicago, DuPage, and North Shore editions of Real Producers. The three discuss the evolution of Real Producers and the role the magazine plays in the larger platform of connecting real estate professionals throughout the Chicagoland area. They talk about how Andy's background in sales helped guide his success in publishing, the ripple effect of telling a good story, and the power of successful branding. Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyburtonbungalow [https://www.instagram.com/andyburtonbungalow] Chicago Real Producers: https://www.instagram.com/chicagorealproducers [https://www.instagram.com/chicagorealproducers] DuPage Real Producers: https://www.instagram.com/dupagerealproducers [https://www.instagram.com/dupagerealproducers] North Shore Real Producers: https://www.instagram.com/nsrealproducers [https://www.instagram.com/nsrealproducers] BeLOCAL Chicago Loop Magazine: https://www.instagram.com/belocalchicagoloop/ [https://www.instagram.com/belocalchicagoloop/] Jon's Info: JG@grarate.com [JG@grarate.com] GRARate.com/JGoldman [https://grarate.com/JGoldman] Matt's Info: MK@grarate.com [MK@grarate.com] GRARate.com/MattKennedy [https://grarate.com/MattKennedy]

Alignment, Intentional Living, and Redefining the Real Estate Experience: The Samantha De Maria Moore Story

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon sits down with real estate professional, yoga instructor, and wellness coach Samantha De Maria Moore. Samantha talks about the combination of what used to be two separate parts of her life and how lessons about health and wellness help both buyers and sellers in the sometimes daunting world of real estate. Samantha also discusses awareness of self as well as connecting with others, helping people find resilience and comfort during tough real estate transactions, and the power of staying calm in a competitive marketplace. The conversation touches on adapting to a changing world, preserving the human element in business, and topics ranging from mocktails to martial arts. Sleepy Sammi Mocktail 1-2 oz. Tart Cherry Juice 6-8 oz. Carbonated Water 1 Lemon 200 mg. L-Theanine 400 mg. Magnesium Glycinate Take Samantha's yoga classes for free! LA Fitness South Elgin: https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/clubhome.aspx?clubid=567 [https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/clubhome.aspx?clubid=567] LA Fitness St. Charles: https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/clubhome.aspx?clubid=1430 [https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/clubhome.aspx?clubid=1430] Samantha's Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everythingItouchturns2sold [https://www.facebook.com/everythingItouchturns2sold] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantharoseresidential/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantharoseresidential/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@he11s_ange11 [https://www.tiktok.com/@he11s_ange11?lang=en] Jon's Info: JG@grarate.com [JG@grarate.com] GRARate.com/JGoldman [https://grarate.com/JGoldman] Matt's Info: MK@grarate.com [MK@grarate.com] GRARate.com/MattKennedy [https://grarate.com/MattKennedy]

Precision, Personality, and Practice: The Jeffrey Marks Story

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt are joined by Jeffrey Marks, a leading Chicagoland real estate attorney with Busse & Busse, to talk about Jeffrey's success as a high-volume attorney and how his work ethic and philosophy mesh so well with that of the Goldman Group. The three discuss Jeffrey's background as a video game producer prior to his law career and how the lessons learned from that experience inform his practice today. The discussion includes the importance of customer focus, team communication, and flexibility, plus great tips for realtors from the "Louboutin Lawyer" himself! Jeffrey’s Info: Phone: 312-208-7340 Instagram: @‌louboutin_lawyer [https://www.instagram.com/louboutin_lawyer] Jon's Info: JG@grarate.com [JG@grarate.com] GRARate.com/JGoldman [https://grarate.com/JGoldman] Matt's Info: MK@grarate.com [MK@grarate.com] GRARate.com/MattKennedy [https://grarate.com/MattKennedy]

Rewards, Loyalty, and the Future of Consumer Engagement: The Andrew ‘Newms’ Newman Story

On this episode of Mining for Gold, Jon and Matt are joined by Andrew Newman, Vice President of FinTech Sales at Wildfire Systems, to announce the launch of the new savings and rewards program Rate Rewards [https://www.rate.com/membership-benefits/shop-and-earn]. Andrew talks about the continuing evolution of digital marketing and how customer loyalty programs offer value to providers and consumers alike. The three discuss the partnership between Guaranteed Rate Affinity and Wildfire Systems, the benefits it provides, their goals for the program, and the future of financial technology. Get more information about Rate Rewards and sign up at https://www.rate.com/membership-benefits/shop-and-earn [https://www.rate.com/membership-benefits/shop-and-earn]. Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewinewman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewinewman/] The Wildfire Blog: https://www.wildfire-corp.com/blog [https://www.wildfire-corp.com/blog] Jon's Info: JG@grarate.com [JG@grarate.com] GRARate.com/JGoldman [https://grarate.com/JGoldman] Matt's Info: MK@grarate.com [MK@grarate.com] GRARate.com/MattKennedy [https://grarate.com/MattKennedy]