Brought to you by, Jonathan Tipton & Steve Reed of Benchmark Home Loans, Benchmark Happenings is a podcast that is a biweekly discussion about living in and moving to Northeast Tennessee along with the local real estate market. Join your host Christine Reed as she interviews Jonathan & Steve, local business owners, sought-after industry experts, Veterans, Realtors, Benchmark clients, and more. Benchmark Happenings focuses on discussing all things related to mortgages and Northeast Tennessee. Placing the spotlight on all the reasons you would want to live in and move to Northeast Tennessee, Benchmark Happenings highlights upcoming events, local businesses, things to do, and other aspects related to Northeast Tennessee. We will also be answering mortgage questions from buyers, sellers, and real estate agents as well as discussing everything going on in our local real estate market. To help you to navigate the home buying and mortgage process, Jonathan & Steve are
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Signup to Generate a PitchBrought to you by, Jonathan Tipton & Steve Reed of Benchmark Home Loans, Benchmark Happenings is a podcast that is a biweekly discussion about living in and moving to Northeast Tennessee along with the local real estate market.
Recent episodes include "AI Works Best When You Still Do The Thinking" (19 August 2026, 27 minutes), "District 1 Race Update With Jessica Means" (29 July 2026, 26 minutes), and "Grit And Grace On The Ballot" (24 June 2026, 23 minutes).
Benchmark Happenings publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 81 episodes.
Booking probability for Benchmark Happenings is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Benchmark Happenings requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher.
The strongest fits for Benchmark Happenings are Property Management & Appraisal. Benchmark Happenings has a business audience.
Benchmark Happenings is a business podcast with 81 episodes published.
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Your neighbors are telling you the truth on their front porches, and it does not sound like a glossy mailer. We sit down with Jessica Means, a candidate for Tennessee House District 1, to get a real-time update on a...
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A parking-lot workout during COVID turned into a 1,000-person half marathon and, eventually, a run for state office. We’re joined by Jessica Means, a Sullivan County commissioner and candidate for Tennessee State...
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Local politics isn’t a side show, it’s the control panel for your taxes, schools, public safety, and the basic services you rely on every day. We’re joined by Anita Hodges, the Washington County GOP committee...
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To help you to navigate the home buying and mortgage process, Jonathan & Steve are currently licensed in Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia, contact us today at 423-491-5405 or visit...
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COVID didn’t just disrupt routines. For a lot of families, it exposed who actually holds power over your kids, your job, and your ability to live out your faith. We sit down with Danielle Goodrich, chair of the...
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A courtroom can’t pause when life gets messy, and in Northeast Tennessee, the volume is only climbing. We’re joined by longtime attorney, Rule 31 mediator, and judge candidate Steve Darden for a frank look at what...
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Style isn’t shallow when it helps you show up with confidence. We’re joined by Lindsey Lawson, founder of Brilliantly Bespoke in the Tri-Cities of Northeast Tennessee, for a grounded conversation about color analysis...
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A bill that could make it harder to sue the government over constitutionality. A budget that grows fast while everyday people feel ignored. A state capital that starts acting like it runs the counties instead of serving...
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A burst of courage can change a county. We sit down with Lakie Derrick, a 23-year-old Sullivan County Commission candidate who connects every stance to a biblical worldview, and trace how a sixth-grade conviction grew...
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What if getting older didn’t have to mean getting weaker, foggier, and overmedicated? We sit down with Dr. Tom Rogers of Performance Medicine to rethink aging from the ground up—focusing on prevention, strength, and...
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What if the year ahead is inviting you into something that feels exactly you? We sit down with author and coach Jenny Rogers to trace how a stack of journals, a stubborn curiosity, and a humble ladybug grew into Mama...
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Ready to rethink what “IT support” means? We bring back entrepreneur and Pointech founder Austin Ramsey for a candid, high-energy conversation about turning technology into real business outcomes. Austin shares how a...
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Buyers keep asking how we’re moving homes so quickly without cutting corners. The short answer: relentless standards, a smarter mortgage strategy, and a system that keeps 13 projects on track without the chaos that...
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Ready for a fresh start that actually feels like you? We sat down with Prime MD Aesthetics in downtown Johnson City to demystify modern, nurse-led beauty care—no scare tactics, no overdone looks, just smart planning and...
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A warm smile at the door. A clear answer when everything feels blurry. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Kacey Buchanan as we spotlight Agape Women’s Services in Johnson City—an oasis of free, judgment-free...
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A 50-year mortgage sounds like the shortcut to affordability, but does it really help—or just push the bill into the future? We put the buzz to the test with clear numbers on payments, total interest, and equity growth...
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The hardest day of foster care shouldn’t start on a linoleum floor. When a child is removed from home, the first hours shape everything—what they feel, what they fear, and whether they sense anyone is on their side. We...
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A cross‑country move doesn’t have to be chaotic. Pat, a seasoned California real estate pro, shares how she found her pace, her people, and her perfect view in Northeast Tennessee—plus the surprising role a modern...
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Mortgage headlines are loud, but the real story is quieter: confidence. We dig into why builder confidence is rising while buyer confidence stalls, how the Fed’s long “sugar high” of quantitative easing set us up for...
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Republican Candidate for Governor of Tennessee, Tennessee gubernatorial campaign
author, executive coach, supervisor, trainer, Safford Dance Academy
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government, York Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
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