The Real Hickory Podcast
by Mike Kelly
The Real Hickory Podcast is a hyper local podcast hosted by Mike Kelly Jr Realtor and Broker Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. Mike's guests are generally local leaders that shed light on things that are going on with their organization or business in the Greater Hickory, NC community. For real estate stuff go to www.betterfoothills.com
Episodes
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Tim Kerley Talks about Mortgages
Check out my latest episode with Tim Kerley with Fairway Inedependent Mortgage Corporation. Tim talks about how first time buyers should proceed, renovation loans and much much more. To reach out to Tim: Tim Kerley Senior Mortgage Advisor NMLS# 448270 Direct # 828-310-9251 Disclosures:...
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Small Business Spotlight with Ron Weber of Mountain View Sound and Video
On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike does another Small Business Spotlight with Ron Weber of Mountain View Sound and Video. Ron gives tips on how to plan out a home audio/video system, his favorite brands and how he keeps things simple for his customers. He also talks about how people...
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Business Spotlight with Karen Tonks of Kilty Pleasure Tours
Check out the latest episode of The Real Hickory Podcast where Mike interviews Karen Tonks with Kilty Pleasure Tours. Karen's business takes customers on amazing tours of local breweries and wineries. She offers other transportation options as well. Karen is a dynamic entrepreneur and a staple in...
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Real Estate 2023 in Review and a 2024 Preview
On this episode Mike does a quick review of the 2023 real estate market and gives some predictions on what to expect in 2024.
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Lindsay Keisler talks to Mike about the Chamber of Catawba County #54
On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast with Mike Kelly we are joined by Lindsay Keisler CEO and President of the Chamber of Catawba County. Mike and Lindsay had a great discussion on how the Chamber helps local business and why our area is such a great place to live. We also talked about a…
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What is The Hum? with Andrew Moose
It has been a little while since the last show but we have a special one today. On this episode we talked to Andrew Moose with The HUM, an outdoor music venue in Downtown Hickory. On the show you will learn how The Hum got started and the kind of events they host there. Andrew is a really...
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Mike Talks about Mortgages with Ownership Mortgage LLC
Check out the latest episode of The Real Hickory Podcast where Mike talks to Clint Davis with Ownership Mortgage LLC. In this episode they discuss the process of getting a mortgage, where rates may be headed, and some FHA news that may be able to save buyer money soon. For more information about...
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Mike Gets Interviewed on WHKY
On this episode we are sharing a recording from when Mike was interviewed by Hal Row of WHKY on 1/3/23. On this interview they discuss the name change to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills, How the market ended 2022 and the outlook for our local real estate market in 2023. We also...
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Mike talks to Genealogy Expert Rhonda Roederer
On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike talks to Rhonda Roederer of Heritage with Heart (www.HeritageWithHeart.com) On this episode they discuss how Rhonda became interested in genealogy and some stories on how she helped others learn more about their family history. We had a really good...
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Commercial Real Estate Update 2022
Check out the latest episode of The Real Hickory Podcast where Mike talks to Ryan Lovern of Commercial First Real Estate. Mike and Ryan discussed the hot and cold sectors of the local commercial real estate market and even a bit about how to start investing in commercial real estate. I learned a...
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What's Happening in Hickory with Dave Leonetti
On this episode of the podcast Mike talked with David Leonetti The Business Services and Redevelopment Manager with the City of Hickory. Mike and Dave discuss the progress of the City Walk and River walk, residential development in the Hickory area and how to nominate a local business for the...
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Mike taks to Rob Howard about Pocket Neighborhood in Granite Falls
On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast with Mike Kelly We talked to Rob Howard with Howard Building science to discuss the pocket neighborhood he is developing in Granite Falls NC. It is a neighborhood of 11 homes that is within walking distance of many stores and restaurants in Downtown...
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Mike is Interviewed on WHKY
On this episode we are sharing where Mike was interviewed by Hal Row on WHKY radio on 6/7/22. They talked about where the local real estate market is at the midpoint of the year. We hope you enjoy this conversation.
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Mike and Tim Talk about Mortages 2022 Edition
On this episode Mike talks to Tim Kerley Senior Mortgage Banker NMLS#448270 of Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group about how the local lending market is faring as we head toward the midpoint of 2022. Some of the topics discussed: *Advice for first time buyers *How interest rates are determined…
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Mike talks with Nathan Huret about HKY 4 Vets
On this episode we talk with Nathan Huret of HKY 4 Vets to talk about their program and how they are connecting Veterans to companies in our area to fill some of the open jobs in our community. I definitely learned a lot from our conversation and I hope you do as well. For more information on…
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Mike is Interviewed by Hal Row of WHKY
On this episode we are sharing Mikes interview with Hal Row on WHKY a local radio station in Hickory NC. This time Mike was interviewed and they discussed the local housing market. This recording is being used with permission by WHKY. Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify…
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2021 Review and 2022 Outlook for Real Estate
I had not posted in awhile so I thought it would be a good time to talk about the market since the year end statistics are now out for our area. This one is a quick one but hopefully you get something out if it. Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify You can also see a video...
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Learning about the Charlotte FC with Shawn McIntosh
It is a pretty exciting time to live within an hour of Charlotte with all the growth around us and new people coming to the area. On this show we chatted with Shawn McIntosh Chief Fan Officer with the Charlotte Football Club that will be playing at Bank of America Stadium in February. In this...
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We Moved to Hickory....Now What?
We talk a lot about why people should move to our area, and over the last few years a lot of people have. Today we talked with Scott and Brenda Ireland to talk about Newcomers of Catawba Valley. It is an organization 250 people strong that get together quite often and make the most out of living...
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Mortgage Talk with Tim Kerley
On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike chats with Tim Kerley a Mortgage Lender (NMLS #448270, Licensed in NC) with Atlantic Bay Mortgage to discuss local lending in our area. Tim offered some great advice on how to make sure that you are pre-approved before you even make that offer.…
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Mike Chats With Comedian Jeremy Carswell
On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike Chats with Local Comedian Jeremy Carswell about a local Comedy event he is organizing on 5/14 at Club Cabaret in Hickory. Jeremy talked to Mike about getting started in comedy and shared some good stories. This was a fun one so make sure you check…
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Talking Crawdads and Couch Potatoes with Ashley Salinas
On this episode Mike chats with Ashley Salinas Director of Marketing, Communications and Merchandise for the Hickory Crawdads. We talked about how the Crawdads will be handling safety this season and some of the awesome promotions they have planned as they prepare for Opening night on 5/11/2021....
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Vacation and Travel Advice from Noelle Wachter
On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike talked to Noelle Wachter of Insights in Travel to discuss vacation and travel in the current environment and why using a travel advisor is a good idea. To Contact Noelle directly just visit her website at: www.InsightsInTravel.com You can also see…
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Jacky Eubanks Tells Us, What's Going on In Sherrills Ford
On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast Mike talks to Jacky Eubanks, Planning Director with Catawba County about the development that is happening in the Sherrills Ford area. It is a pretty wide ranging discussion and Jacky gives out a ton of information about what is happening in the eastern...
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How it Started and Where its Going
For the final podcast of 2020 Mike talked to two of his agents Roseann Flowers and Jennifer Elkins to review the local market in 2020 and talk about where things are going in 2021. It was the first time we had a show with multiple guests and we packed in a lot of information. Please subscribe to...
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Commercial Real Estate Update with Ryan Lovern
On this episode Mike talks to local commercial real estate expert Ryan Lovern with Commercial First Real Estate in Hickory, NC. They have a wide ranging discussion about what is hot and what is not so hot in the commercial market today. They also discuss Opportunity zones and how some DOT changes...
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How to Start Building a House
On this episode Mike talked to Mark Childers of Classic Home Renovations about the building and renovation process. There is a lot of really good information in here so we hope you enjoy it. Mark is a General Contractor in the Hickory area, and his company can be found at...
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City Walk/River Walk Update with Sarah Killian
On this episode we speak with Sarah Killian, Communications Specialist with the City of Hickory to talk about how things are progressing with the City Wak, The River Walk and the Trivium Business park. It was a very informative discussion and it is exciting to see how close we are to being able…
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Mike Talks COVID-19 with Dr. Peltzer
Today we talked to Dr. David Peltzer about COVID-19 in our area and how it is transmitted and how we should be behaving to limit transmission. It was a good conversation and I hope people take heed and realize that wearing a mask in some public spaces is better than getting shut down again.…
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Chamber of Catawba County on COVID-19
On this episode Mike talks to Lindsay Keisler President and CEO of the Chamber of Catawba County (our local Chamber of Commerce). They have a great discussion on how The Chamber is helping local business stay informed and what they are doing to support them as things begin to open up. To keep in...
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Tim Kerley Talks about Mortgages
Today Mike talked with Tim Kerley of Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group in Hickory. Tim talked about how the mortgage industry is adapting in a post COVID-19 environment. Tim explained how interest rates are figured and what consumers need to know about forbearance. We even discuss local take out…
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Coping with COVID-19 in Catawba Valley
Just Mike on this episode so it is short on time but has a ton of content. Discussion includes the local real estate market, some great people helping our community through this crazy time and some organizations that need our support. Please share with anyone you think it can help and hopefully…
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Beth Williams Explains Why You Need a Closing Attorney
On this episode Mike chats with Beth Williams of Williams Law Firm in Hickory to discuss the closing attorney's role in the real estate transaction. They have a wide ranging discussion on why title insurance is important and even talk about things going on around the Hickory area. Give it a…
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Learning about Women's Resource Center with Michelle Morgan
On this episode Mike talks to Michelle Morgan, Executive Director of Women's Resource Center in Hickory. They talked about what WRC does for the community, upcoming events, and how they help local women. She also discussed how people can help via volunteering or donations. The Real Hickory…
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Talking Local Entrepreneurship With Zack Cranford
On this episode Mike chats with Zack Cranford the founder of several local businesses in our area including Standard Oyster Co. in Hickory, Charolais Steakhouse in Hickory, Foothills Distillery in Conover, and Granny's Country Kitchen in Claremont. Zack talks about how he got started in business...
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Learning About Appraisals with Christine Winn
On this episode of The Real Hickory Podcast we talk to Christine Winn of Winn Apprasial Group about the real estate appraisal process and some of her favorite things about our area. There is a lot of information in this one and we hope that you enjoy it. Podcast Credits: The Real Hickory Podcast…
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Aaron Kohrs Talks about Greenway Transportation
On this episode Mike talks to Aaron Kohrs of Greenway Transportation. They discuss public transportation in our area and a little bit about what it is like to run for local public office. Hopefully you will learn some things about our area that you did not know before. For more info about…
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Cameron Bixby Talks About Hickory Young Professionals
On this episode Mike talks to Cameron Bixby about Hickory Young Professionals (HYP) a networking group for local professionals 21-40 years old. They talk on a variety of topics including local food, swimming with sting rays and her day job at Catawba Insurance in Catawba NC. For more info about…
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Romeo Heatherly Talks about Business Networking
On this episode Mike talks with Romeo Heatherly of Romeo Heatherly Insurance in Hickory. On the show they discuss a business networking group he belongs to called BNI and how it has helped his business over the years. Listen as they discuss wide ranging topics from insurance, favorite Valley…
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Starting a Career in Real Estate with Hope Halbert
On this episode Mike chats with REALTOR Hope Halbert where they discuss getting into the real estate business, the state of the local market and even a little bit about ghosts. Follow Hope on Instagram @hopehalbertrealtor or check out her website at www.HopeHalbert.com Podcast Credits: The Real...
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Talking Biking and Marketing with Ryan Carroll
On this episode Mike chats with Ryan Carroll of Full Metal Chicken on a couple cool topics. First they talk about the Lake Hickory Trails which is a mountain bike trail system in Hickory NC. They discuss how it was started and how people can enjoy it now. The conversation then shifts to Ryan's...
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Talking about Early Childhood Development with Kim Holden
On todays podcast Mike talked to Kim Lyke Holden Executive Director of the Catawba County Partnership for Children. She has been in this role for 21 years and has lived in the Hickory Area since the mid 90's. The Catawba County Partnership for Children has several programs for Pre-K children and...
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Mandy Pitts Hildebrand Talks Hickory Tourism
On this episode Mike talks to Mandy Pitts Hildebrand CEO of the Hickory-Conover Tourism Development Authority also known as the Hickory Metro Convention Center and Visitors Bureau. Mandy has been in this role for almost 4 years and previously was the Communications and Brand director for the City...
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Commercial Real Estate Talk with Ryan Lovern
This week Mike talked with Ryan Lovern of Commercial First Real Estate in Hickory, NC. Ryan has been doing commercial real estate in our area for years and offers us a different take on what is going on in our hometown. On this episode Mike and Ryan discuss how the bond program is helping the…
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The Real Hickory Podcast #15 Erin Hunt
This week Mike interviews one of HREG's top agents Erin Hunt. Erin has only been in the business a couple years but has really hit the ground running and is doing very well so far in her career. Mike and Erin talk about the current market, and what it is like to get into the real estate business....
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The Real Hickory Podcast #14 Kelly Stewart
This week Mike talked to Kelly Stewart of Run Time Races to talk about his business and how he is able to help organizations in our area raise money for charitable causes. A big topic of conversation concerned the upcoming Charity Chase Half Marathon that is happening in Hickory on 4/13/19. Kelly...
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Episode #13 What Is a Chamber of Commerce?
This week Mike sat down with Lindsay Keisler President & CEO of the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce. Lindsay gives a great explanation of what the chamber does and also talks about some of the programs that they are working on to make life better in our area especially for the local business...
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The Real Hickory Podcast #12 Mike Gets Interviewed
Today Mike was interviewed on WHKY, a local radio station in the Hickory NC Area. They provided us with the audio from the show so we are sharing it with a quick intro but otherwise unedited. Mike has been an advertiser with WHKY in the past and the Hal Row is a local treasure. It was an honor to...
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The Real Hickory Podcast #11 Kevin McMillan
This week we talked to Kevin Mc Millan who has an insurance office in Newton NC. We discussed how to get into the insurance business, tips for getting homeowners insurance and things to look out for when picking an insurance company. It was a great conversation and Kevin was very informative.…
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The Real Hickory Podcast #10 Dave Leonetti
This weeks episode features Dave Leonetti the Business Services Manager with the City of Hickory. This show features discussion about the progress on the bond referendum and the future of the Hickory Trail system. They also discuss some similarities between Pawnee Indiana and Hickory NC and there...
About this show
The Real Hickory Podcast is a hyper local podcast hosted by Mike Kelly Jr Realtor and Broker Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills. Mike's guests are generally local leaders that shed light on things that are going on with their organization or business in the Greater Hickory, NC community. For real estate stuff go to www.betterfoothills.com
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