The Acting Realtor Podcast

#RealPersonRealNeeds #Failure #Perseverance #Honesty “If you are going through hell, keep going.” ― Winston S. Churchill In this episode, we take an honest look at the difficult path to pursuing your dream, and how easily we can be distracted and discouraged. Geoff pulls back the curtain and shares some of his recent struggles in hopes of encouraging others to persevere through adversity.  per·se·vere ˌpərsəˈvir/ verb  continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.

#RealPersonRealNeeds #ShabbyAttic #SecondChances In this episode, I sit down with Karin Wolfle, entrepreneur/artist behind The Shabby Attic in Lansdale, PA. Having left behind a career in the mental health field, Karin decided to pursue her love of fine arts by starting her own business. She soon realized that being an entrepreneur requires a little bit of "crazy," and whole lot more elbow grease. While she admittedly (and candidly) has been through many trials personally and professionally, she hopes to use both her degrees in fine arts, and in psychology, to not only bring new life and purpose to old furniture, but by inspiring others with her story of overcoming adversity and making the most of second chances. You can follow Karin and see her work at www.facebook.com/TheShabbyAttic or on Instagram @ theshabbyatticlady

#RealPersonRealNeeds In this episode, special guest Susan Hirano discusses her transition from being a full-time Real Estate agent to starting her own home-staging business. After moving from Chicago to Pennsylvania, Susan was faced with a decision, hit the reset button on her Real Estate career and work to establish herself as a top agent in a new market, or take a leap of faith and pursue her true passion. For more information on Susan, or to request a staging consultation, you can check out her business website at www.StageTheDay.com or email her at susan@stagetheday.com

"Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere." — Paulo Coelho #RealPersonRealNeeds #SayGoodbye2LesserPursuits I am good at saying HELLO. I like to start things, but oftentimes, I start too many things. At one point in my life, I was a document management associate, aspiring musician, writer, recording artist, aspiring actor, radio host, audio editor, graphic designer, and church admin, ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Sure, I could get things done, and to the average person, they seemed to be done well. But there came a time in my life when I realized that in order to do something I loved, and do it to the best of my ability, I would need to say goodbye to lesser pursuits.

#RealPersonRealNeeds #Podcast “Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” ― Pablo Picasso Everyone has the desire to do something big - maybe a dream to be realized. Everyone also has the same 24-hour day and yet one of the biggest excuses people make is that they don't have the time to pursue their dream and still keep their day job. Dreams require hard work. They require a dedication of our "3 Ts," our time, talent, and maybe even our treasure. We are happy to use the "3 Ts" on things that have no positive or lasting effect in our own life or in the lives of others, but if we want to make our dreams a reality, we first need to get our priorities in order. First things first, WE NEED TO GET STARTED! Note: This episode contains audio from a speech given by Shia Labeouf. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsQAXx_ao0 It also contains royalty-free music from the YouTube Audio Library, titled "Passed." www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvd6OfvN_74

#RealPersonRealNeeds   No one ever changed the world without first being labeled a ‘troublemaker.’ - Scott McLeod   It's a dangerous thing when you sacrifice parts of who you are in order to fit the label that society has placed on you and those like you. For instance, say the word "Realtor" and there is a definite picture that comes to mind. One that is used to define me even if I am nothing like those who proudly wear that label. For instance, I am very outspoken about my love and pursuit of the Arts and a lot of people don’t understand why I would talk about Theater and Real Estate together. They believe it reflects poorly on me as someone who makes a living in Real Estate to talk about my TRUE passion, as if Real Estate should be the only thing I think about. Most people want me to just be a Realtor, 24/7. That is what would make the masses comfortable. A neat and tidy box to put me in. But I will not be limited or defined by someone else's perception of who I am. I will always be Geoff Desi

"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill   Knowing what you stand for and believing in it wholeheartedly will no doubt cause friction in your relationships. Unfortunately, we live in a society that denigrates those who have firmly-held convictions, while celebrating unity and tolerance among those who have no original ideas or beliefs. Most of the time, it is easier to go along with the masses to keep your life free from confrontation. But there comes a time when a line must be drawn between right and wrong, and when that happens, enemies are inevitable.

The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well. — Ralph Waldo Emerson In today's episode, we discuss the importance of shifting our focus off of our own needs and onto the needs of others. By doing this, we lighten our own burden of stress, worry, and anxiety, and the added benefit is that we are better-equipped to lighten the load of another person.

#RealPersonRealNeeds #HabitatForHumanity In this very special episode, we welcome our first guest on the podcast - Marianne Lynch, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, PA. Marianne shares the mission and vision of HFH, and also outlines her journey from humble beginnings to where she is today and why she is so passionate about what she is doing in her community. For more information, log on to www.habitatmontco.org or contact Marianne at mlynch@habitatmontco.org

I often say to people that I am still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. They laugh, I laugh, we laugh together. They tell me I'm funny. I deflect the praise and then graciously accept it in my slyly humble way. But in reality, I am DEAD serious. I truly believe that there should be a healthy bit of Peter Pan in all of us. And no, I don't mean the brand of peanut butter. I'm allergic to peanut butter so having a little bit of that "Peter Pan" in me would have my wife racing for my EpiPen®. I'm talking about the boy who could fly and refused to grow up. I don't mean we should be immature, but we should be willing to look up at the moon and think that we could one day walk on the face of it. The next time someone tells you to "grow up," take it as a compliment. You're never too old to learn and grow and realize your dream.

In this episode, we discuss how the next step in our journey may not be the final landing spot, but we still need to prepare ourselves for what we can learn and apply so that we are better prepared when the next opportunity comes along. With each step forward and each lesson learned, we are becoming better-equipped to do what we've been created to do when the time comes.

In this episode, I discuss how silencing the noise around us and curling up with a good book (or three) can help you reclaim your sanity and jump-start the "next chapter" of your life.

“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Aristotle In my short time in Real Estate I have seen a lot of people who do things the same way that they have always been done. Mainly, because that is what they have been taught from the time they got their license by coaches and mentors with "years of industry experience." I however have tried to do things differently. But in so doing, I have found that my unique approach is not always well-received. All I have tried to put out there is that I do things differently. I am not concerned with which way is right and which way is wrong. Many people may like what I have to say or maybe not. My conviction is if I hate when I get sales calls or someone solicits at my home, then it would be hypocritical for me personally to do the same thing to others. That is why I have chosen a different path. And for that stance I am bound to get criticism, and that's okay.

We often romanticize what it means to "Find Your Purpose" as though it were something you can only hope to achieve in the unseen future. Unfortunately having this perspective often paralyzes us and leads us into hopelessness. It is better that we begin living with purpose in the everyday rather than daydream about some mystical "purpose" we've yet to grasp. Live deliberately, live intentionally. It is when we identify the purpose of the mundane that we are better equipped when we finally realize our dream. The long road to purpose and meaning can only be trod with purposeful steps. Theme Music: Burned Out (Brandon Liew) / CC BY 4.0

Peyton Manning's career has been the focus of much media attention of late. Specifically whether or not he will decide to hang up his cleats now that he has won his second Super Bowl. In thinking about the fortunate position Manning finds himself, I am reminded that we also should be striving to "go out on top." Life is not just about arriving safely at death. We should not be counting down the years 'til we can live the good life in Florida. We should be using each day to position ourselves to the most good in the twilight of our life. I have been challenged to rethink the idea of "retirement" and look at how I invest now so that my final years on this earth are some of my most effective in changing the world. Theme Music: Burned Out (Brandon Liew) / CC BY 4.0

“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” ― Suzy Kassem In the world of sales, you are always taught various ways to overcome objections. But what if the objections that are impeding your progress are coming from within yourself? In this episode, I delve into the topic of overcoming our own objections to doing big things and changing the world. "I can't..." should be removed from our vocabulary. We need to transform our self-will so that "I can't" becomes "I MUST!" (I apologize in advance since I was sick when I recorded this. My voice gets weaker as the episode goes along and I take no responsibility for the noises coming from my nose. LOL! Hopefully it does not impede your ability to listen and grow!) Theme Music: Burned Out (Brandon Liew) / CC BY 4.0

In this episode, I follow up on the previous episode by talking about what is meant by "Real Needs." My business is just a platform for my message. That message is to build a community, a movement that is committed to putting other people's needs ahead of our own. Whether it's by donating funds to help children in the foster care system, helping build a home for the less-fortunate, or rescuing those who have been taking from their homes by human trafficking. I know this seems like a big job, but somebody has to do it. Why not me and you? Theme Music: Burned Out (Brandon Liew) / CC BY 4.0

In this episode, I vamp on the idea of putting the REAL in real person. Authenticity and truth are your greatest weapon and your strongest attribute when trying to differentiate yourself from the competition. But forced authenticity is the exact opposite of authenticity. Be Yourself and live with the consequences. I'd rather be myself and sleep at night, than be what other people perceive as the model of success and professionalism. Theme Music: Burned Out (Brandon Liew) / CC BY 4.0

“Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” - James Baldwin As we enter a new year, it is tempting to put the previous one in the rear-view mirror and never look back. In this episode, I discuss how it important that we not forget the journey that has brought us to where we are. In many ways, it can be our compass for the road ahead.   Theme Music: Burned Out (Brandon Liew) / CC BY 4.0

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” ― Mark Twain In this quick little episode (recorded on my birthday), I take a look at this profound quote and meditate on how another year passed means another chance to put the life lessons learned into practice. At this time last year, I was about to jump into the unknown with both feet. And I am so glad that I did. This last year brought me face to face with some of the biggest challenges of my life, but it also brought out both flaws in my character that needed to be addressed, and courage that I didn't know I possessed. Ask yourself today, why was I born? If you don't know the answer to that question, then stop chasing every other vain pursuit in life (money, relationships, fame, etc.) and start the hunt of your life. The hunt for purpose.   Theme Music: Burned Out (Brandon Liew) / CC BY 4.0