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Farewell to Abi, welcome Emma to New Home Sales Plus

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April, 24, 2026
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Farwell to Abi and Welcome Emma to New Home Sales Plus

I wanted to take a moment to share an important update with all of you, and more importantly, to express genuine gratitude. After eight incredible years working alongside me, Abi Licatino, who has been my schedule manager and Training Concierge, will be moving on to pursue her own exciting business venture, Northshore Alternative Health Alliance (NAHA).  Abi has been so much more than a manager; she has been a steady hand, a problem solver, a trusted partner, and, quite frankly, a big part of the engine behind everything we’ve built together.

Abi and Roland at the 2nd Tropical Retreat in St. Petersburg November 2022

Abi and I at the 2nd Tropical Retreat | St. Petersburg | November 2022

I officially started my training business in 2017, and Abi joined the team in late 2018. We had so much fun barnstorming and dreaming of ways to build the brand, the company, and serve our valuable clients. Abi was there for the first on-site Mastermind Group Meeting at Eagle Construction of VA in April 2019. Frankly, neither of us had any idea what we were doing, but thanks to Abi’s hard work and planning, it worked out wonderfully well, and a new industry program was born. Abi helped organize all the Mastermind Retreats, and IBS Parties, as well as organizing our two Beach Front Retreats, plus the many thousands of appointments with all of you, our trusted clients and friends.  Here are some lovely pictures that tell the story of our journey together.

Mastermind Retreat Number 1 Eagle Construction in Short Pump Virginia

Mastermind Retreat # 1 Eagle Construction of VA | Short Pump, Virginia | April 2019

MMG Retreat Number 2 in Fargo North Dakota

Mastermind Retreat #2 Heritage Homes | Fargo, North Dakota | October 2020

MMG Retreat Number 3 Hunter Quinn Homes in Charleston SC

Matermind Retreat #3 Hunter Quinn Homes | Charleston, South Carolina | April 2022

Mastermind Retreat Number 4 Stevens Fine Homes Wilmington NC

Matermind Retreat #4 Stevens Fine Homes | Wilmington, North Carolina | May 2023

MMG Retreat Number 5 in Chesapeake Homes Virginia Beach VA

Matermind Retreat #5 Chesapeake Homes | Virginia Beach, Virginia | May 2024

MMG Retreat Number 6 at The Gove Group Real Estate in Portsmouth New Hampshire

Matermind Retreat #6 The Gove Group | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | November 2025

Tropical Beach Front Retreat | Hollywood Beach, Florida | October 2021

Abi and Roland and their late mother Jackie helping sign in guests to the retreat

Abi, I, and our late mother, Jackie while signing in guests to the Retreat at 7:00 AM.

Tropical Beach Front Retretat St Petersburg Clearwater Oct 2022

Tropical Beach Front Retreat | St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Florida | October 2022

Abi helping Roland plan powerpoints

Abi helping me plan the next PowerPoints behind the scenes.

For those that don’t know Abi is also my baby sister, so I have been so thrilled to work alongside her and watch her flourish. Abi’s organization, care, and commitment have helped keep me (and all of us) moving forward at a high level, and I’m deeply grateful for everything she has contributed over the years. While we will absolutely miss her, I couldn’t be more proud of her for taking this next step. I know NAHA will be a huge success, and I hope you’ll join me in wishing her all the best in this exciting new chapter. 

At the same time, I’m very pleased to welcome Emma Lawrence, who will be stepping in as my new schedule manager. Emma will be helping coordinate all scheduling, logistics, and communications moving forward. I’m excited for you all to get to know her, she’s already hitting the ground running and will be a great addition to our group. Emma recently graduated from FSU in Biology, and is extremely organized, patient, and friendly.

Emma, Roland's new assistant

Please join me in thanking Abi and welcoming Emma.

Truly,

Roland


By Roland Nairnsey, President, New Home Sales Plus

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