What makes someone leave a big city life behind and return to their small-town roots? For Nick Graham, the answer is simple: the Outer Banks isn't just home—it's who he is.

In this episode, Randy catches up with Nick, a local insurance agent whose deep ties to the Outer Banks go back generations. From growing up surfing and fishing with family to building a thriving career in a tight-knit coastal community, Nick shares what brought him back after college—and why he's never looked back.

Key themes:

• Choosing purpose and place over prestige

• How to build a career in a referral-based town

• The power of community, networking, and doing the work

If you've ever wondered what it’s like to grow up where others vacation—or how to turn local roots into long-term success—this one’s for you.

Host: Randy Jones → @jonesgroupobx
Guest: Nick Graham → Outer Banks Forever

It’s easy to blame the market, the algorithm, or even the guests—but what if the problem is you? In this episode, Randy shares a humbling lesson from his own vacation rental property on the Outer Banks, where slipping standards and unchecked expectations led to a wake-up call.

Randy reflects on how we all sometimes stop doing the little things that lead to big results—whether it’s maintaining a rental, building a real estate business, or staying in shape long after the glory days of college sports.

Key themes:

• Why five-star reviews can set you up for failure
• The danger of resting on past success
• How high expectations demand high effort

Whether you’re a homeowner, entrepreneur, or parent, this episode will challenge you to take the “mirror test” and get back to doing the work that really matters.

Connect with Randy:
Randy Jones → @jonesgroupobx

Today Randy takes a deep dive into what the market looks like for buyers and sellers right now. He looks back on his predictions from January and compares those to where we are now. He also takes about his biggest pet peeves when working with buyers and sellers and the things he wishes they would do differently. He gives straightforward advice on how to get your home off the market quickly and all the things you need to consider when you sell. He compares the market of today to the market of a few years ago and gives his advice on whether you should sell your home or wait.