The Chris Salerno Show

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, we’re joined by Kevin Guttman, a senior mortgage broker and Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional who’s helping homeowners and their families make smarter decisions about home equity in retirement.

With more than 21 years in mortgages, reverse mortgages, and real estate investing, Kevin has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, over 100 five-star reviews, and the trust of clients...

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, we’re joined by Fitzgerald “Fitz” Light II—an entrepreneur, speaker, and philanthropist recognized as one of Charlotte’s 2025 30 Under 30 honorees. Fitz is the Founder and CEO of FlightSuite.ai, an AI-powered CRM platform that helps service-based businesses scale smarter by automating outreach, follow-ups, and operations.

But Fitz’s impact goes beyond technology. As Director of Fundraising for Ch...

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, we welcome Emily Green—an entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant whose career embodies both grit and grace. Emily has founded and scaled two successful businesses: Grace Communications, a national marketing agency with clients in over 10 states, and Emily Green LLC, her personal brand focused on public speaking, solopreneur consulting, and professional development workshops.

After selling Grace Co...

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, Chris is joined by Stephanie Yocum, Chief Marketing Officer at QC Capital, for a deep dive into what makes AquaShine Express Car Wash’s marketing strategy different from the rest.

In an industry where most car washes rely on coupons, outdated tactics, or inconsistent branding, AquaShine has built a marketing engine that drives loyalty, wins awards, and powers rapid expansion across multiple state...

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, we welcome Steven Libman, a powerhouse in faith-driven investing and Co-Founder of Integrity Holdings Group. Steven's journey began with flipping and wholesaling nearly 1,000 residential properties, but burnout and high taxes pushed him to rethink everything. The result? A complete pivot into commercial real estate—and a business model built around purpose, passive income, and giving back.

I...

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, we welcome Seyi Olusina, healthcare professional, community connector, and the voice behind Queen City Unleashed, a podcast dedicated to sharing the untold stories of Charlotte.

Since launching Queen City Unleashed, Seyi has interviewed everyone from restaurant owners and comedians to nonprofit founders and estheticians—all with one goal: to highlight the people who make Charlotte thrive. Beyond ...

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, we sit down with Cyrus, an entrepreneur and CEO who’s redefining the luxury automotive experience in Charlotte, NC. From operating a premier dealership and car storage facility to creating a think tank and coworking space built around the concept of a business lifestyle, Cyrus has carved out a unique niche where passion for luxury cars meets entrepreneurial vision.

With over a decade of experienc...

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, meet Jean Briese, a powerhouse speaker and former Fortune 10 sales leader whose story will stop you in your tracks. From growing up forgotten and overlooked to becoming an award-winning businesswoman, Jean shares how she transformed pain into purpose and became a voice for resilience.

We dive into her memoir From Forgotten to Fierce, how she helps teams unleash their potential, and the mindset sh...

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, we’re turning up the volume with morning radio host Miguel Fuller. From falling in love with radio as a teenager in Atlanta to co-hosting a top-rated morning show here in Charlotte, Miguel’s journey is a story of passion, perseverance, and the power of connection.

Miguel shares how he went from managing his college radio station to building a career in cities like Savannah, Panama City Beach, and...

Back for his second appearance on The Chris Salerno Show, Kris Bennett returns with powerful insights into the world of self-storage and flex space investing. As the Founder of Bennett Investments and the newly appointed Managing Partner and COO of QC Flex Spaces, Kris is at the forefront of two of the most resilient and rapidly growing asset classes in commercial real estate.

Since 2017, Kris has closed over $130 million in acquisi...

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, we’re joined by Vidya Raman—former Fortune 500 executive turned executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of the best-selling book Lucky You. Vidya helps ambitious professionals break through plateaus by sharpening their communication, building authentic connections, and growing their influence in high-stakes corporate environments.

In this episode, Vidya shares her journey from boardrooms to ...

In this special episode, we’re joined by two incredible leaders from Charlotte Angels, Camille Maara and Nicole Hanks, who are dedicated to providing critical support to foster families and children in the Charlotte community. Camille and Nicole are both passionate advocates for children in foster care, and they share how Charlotte Angels is making a transformative impact on the lives of these children and their families.

Since join...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Todd Collins, the President and CEO of Red Hill Ventures, an investment firm based in Charlotte, NC. Todd has a diverse background, from managing projects at Accenture to founding Nationwide Compliant, a tech firm that was later acquired by a global Private Equity firm. Under his leadership, Red Hill Ventures has excelled in commercial real estate, managing a portfolio that spans multi-family, o...

In this episode, we’re joined by Elijah Brown, the founder of GoldHawk, a capital markets advisory firm and direct investor in multifamily real estate. Elijah has a wealth of experience in the real estate and financial sectors, having worked as an investment analyst at Bank of America and later as a manager at Healthpeak Properties, where he participated in $4B of transaction volume.

Elijah founded GoldHawk in 2017, where he’s raise...

In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Picheny, a true multifamily rock star whose unique journey blends real estate investment, coaching, and even a Tony award! With over 15 years of experience revitalizing communities through real estate, Matt has invested in over 10,000 apartments nationwide, helping individuals create passive income streams that allow them to design their ideal lifestyle.

Matt is the author of the #1 best-selling...

In this episode, we’re joined by Brian Wagers, the Chief Investment Officer at Elevate Commercial Investment Group, who has made a remarkable transition from a successful sales career to becoming a multifamily real estate powerhouse. Brian started by producing over $100M in sales, but his passion for real estate led him to focus on building a portfolio of multifamily properties.

Over the past 7 years, Brian has completed 26 multifam...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Jey Yokeley, an accomplished business leader with a diverse career that spans multiple industries including technology, energy, logistics, and real estate. Jey is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at TransImpact, where they’ve been instrumental in driving growth, after serving in several leadership roles within the company since 2017.

Alongside their work at TransImpact, Jey is also the Co-Foun...

In this episode, we sit down with Pat Hiban, a man who went from being labeled “Learning disabled with Speech Deficiencies” as a child to becoming one of the most successful real estate agents in the world. Despite early struggles in sports, academics, and social life, Pat took the only job that didn’t have a barrier to entry, real estate sales, and went on to achieve extraordinary success.

By consistently applying six key steps, Pa...