The Chris Salerno Show

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, Chris sits down with Atiba de Souza, author, entrepreneur, and leadership mentor who has spent over 25 years helping business owners break free from burnout and build teams that truly take ownership. From gyms and bakeries to food service companies, Atiba has led across industries and discovered a consistent truth: most business problems trace back to one thing — ineffective delegation.In this conversation, Atiba breaks down the biggest mistakes leaders make when trying to hand off work, why trust is the real foundation of delegation, and how his C.A.S.E. Method helps executives reclaim their time and elevate team performance. He also shares lessons from coaching National Championship youth football teams and explains why strong relationships are the root of winning results in business and life.About Atiba:Atiba de Souza is the author of The Delegation Trap: It’s Not Them, It’s You, a practical guide that helps leaders escape bottlenecks and build teams that think and act like owners. With more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience, he mentors executives, speaks nationally on leadership, and teaches proven frameworks that help businesses grow stronger, even when the leader steps away.Connect with Atiba: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atibadesouza/Website: https://thedelegationtrap.com/Support the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, Chris sits down with George Otel, an entrepreneur and finance expert with over a decade of experience in real estate, business acquisitions, and strategic funding. George has helped more than 400 businesses secure capital and played a key role in over 15 business sale transactions, guiding owners through everything from partner buyouts to successful exits.In this conversation, George shares what sparked his path into real estate and finance, the lessons that shaped his approach to negotiation and risk, and the challenges business owners face when navigating funding options. He explores creative financing strategies, how he connects clients with the right capital sources, and what it truly takes to ensure a smooth business transition.About George:George Otel is an experienced entrepreneur specializing in real estate, business funding, and transaction strategy. He has structured financing solutions for hundreds of businesses and built strong relationships with a vast network of funding sources, allowing him to support financing needs up to $50,000,000. His focus is helping business owners grow confidently, make smarter financial decisions, and successfully navigate ownership transitions.Connect with George: IG: @georgeotelX: @george_otelSupport the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, Chris sits down with Claudio Ortiz, a clinical massage therapist, musician, and community advocate who’s redefining what it means to live a life in motion. With a background in exercise science and over a decade of experience in neuromuscular and therapeutic modalities, Claudio blends bodywork with creativity, helping clients heal not just physically, but emotionally and mentally.In this conversation, Claudio shares how his early love for movement and the arts led him to a holistic approach that connects physical recovery with the deeper human need for expression and connection. From overcoming his own injuries to helping others find balance, he explores the science of wellness, the power of community, and how art and healing often intersect more than we realize.Listeners will walk away with a new appreciation for the relationship between the body, mind, and creativity, and tangible advice for those beginning their own wellness journey.About Claudio: Claudio Ortiz is a clinical massage therapist, musician, and community organizer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. A graduate of UNC Charlotte with a degree in Exercise Science, he’s spent over ten years empowering clients through therapeutic bodywork and education. Outside his practice, Claudio is a key figure in Charlotte’s music scene, helping to build spaces for equity, inclusion, and creative collaboration through the Fair Play Music Equity Initiative. His mission is to bridge the worlds of movement and music, helping others heal, connect, and thrive.Connect with Claudio: IG: @cloudy_ohhhhhttps://www.massagebook.com/therapists/ClaudioMassage?src=massagebookSupport the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, Chris sits down with Ellanté Vides, a rising voice in faith-driven journalism and one of the most compelling Christian content creators shaping today’s cultural conversation. Ellante opens up about her journey, the responsibility she feels to speak truth in a chaotic media landscape, and how she has built a powerful online community through authenticity, courage, and Biblical conviction.If you’re interested in the intersection of faith, culture, motherhood, and media—or simply want to hear from someone bold enough to stand firm in her values—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Ellante shares what it truly looks like to live out your principles publicly, why so many are hungry for faith-based leadership, and how she’s using her platform to uplift and encourage thousands.Click in to hear her full story and the mission behind her growing influence.Connect with Ellante: IG: @ellantevidesTikTok: http://bit.ly/4oyyLvG YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hQYJrz Support the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_

In this episode of The Chris Salerno Show, Chris Salerno, CEO of QC Capital Group sits down with Ryan Marchi, QC Capital’s Managing Director of Investor Relations, to uncover one of the biggest opportunities in alternative investing right now: car wash ownership and the 100% bonus depreciation advantage that’s fueling investor interest across the country.Chris and Ryan pull back the curtain on how cost segregation studies, accelerated depreciation schedules, and diversified fund structures are creating massive tax savings and high cash flow for accredited investors.They also compare car wash investing vs. flex industrial, discuss why more investors are seeking alternatives to the stock market, and share insider insights into QC Capital’s active funds, returns, and what’s ahead before the 2029 tax deadline.Learn More: Website: www.qccapitalgroup.comSupport the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_

On this episode of The Chris Salerno Show sits down with Marine-turned-entrepreneur Dave Wolcott for a masterclass in building holistic wealth, the blend of financial, intellectual, relational, emotional, spiritual, and human capital. Dave shares his origin story (including the day he and his wife discovered they were having triplets), his transition from the Marines to tech to private markets, and why he focuses on three non-correlated asset classes: real estate, energy, and private credit.They dig into long-horizon investing vs headline-chasing, the power of strategy > tactics, and how health, mindset, and systems accelerate wealth and fulfillment. Dave also previews Pantheon Wealth OS, a new platform to track both public and alternative investments in one place.If you’re serious about alternative investments and want a repeatable wealth blueprint, this episode is your playbook. Listen now, grab Dave’s free book, and claim early access to Pantheon Wealth OS to start tracking your path to financial freedom. Connect with Dave: Website: https://pantheoninvest.com/team/IG: @pantheoninvestResources & linksFree book: The Holistic Wealth Strategy — download at holisticwealthstrategy.comEarly access (first 100): PantheonWealthOS.com — aggregate public + alt investments, model scenariosPodcast: Wealth Strategy Secrets of the Ultra-Wealthy (host: Dave Wolcott)Support the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_

In this weeks episode of The Chris Salerno Show, Chris sits down with Bay Area powerhouse Suzanne Rocha to unpack what’s really happening in Northern California real estate—from $5M–$50M listings and client privacy to wildfires, insurance hurdles, lending realities, and the post-pandemic return-to-office commute. With a background in psychology + marketing, Suzanne shares how she built a boutique brand that competes with national firms, why custom (not cookie-cutter) strategies win, and how agents can thrive through any cycle with systems, empathy, and execution.What you’ll learnPsychology-driven selling: How listening, trust, and customized plans move clients through high-stakes decisions.Privacy + marketing for luxury sellers: Media leverage without sacrificing discretion.Insurance & risk in CA: FAIR Plan realities, wildfire zones, and prepping insurance day one (not at closing).Lending & logistics: Why pre-loading insurance with lenders matters; proprietary solutions for unique properties.Market pulse: Tech layoffs, RTO commutes, multi-gen households, and buyers adapting to “new normal” rates.AI & the agent: How to use AI to work smarter—without losing the human touch clients still demand.Building a resilient brokerage: Systems > chaos, time management, and leading with positive energy.Mindset for longevity: Managing stress, boundaries, and joy while running a high-performance team.Connect with Suzanne: Website: https://calhomeinfo.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuzanneRochaTV/IG: https://www.instagram.com/suzannerocha.tv/Support the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_

In this episode, Chris sits down with Jonathan Tuttle to dive deep into the world of flex industrial real estate and other alternative asset classes. From his roots growing up in a real estate family to building Landplay into a force in the Austin and Chicago markets, Jonathan shares his journey, insights, and lessons learned along the way.The conversation covers everything from why flex space is booming, how AI is transforming site selection and investor communication, and the rise of family office interest in alternative investments, to Jonathan’s entrepreneurial ventures in the podcasting space.Listeners will also get practical tips on raising capital, the importance of personal branding, and how to stay energized and focused through fitness and discipline.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Chris Salerno Show to hear more conversations with top business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs.Connect with Jonathan: IG: @jonathantuttleLinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/jonathantuttle1getpodcastbookings.com (Company)land-play.com/ (Company)Support the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_

This week on The Chris Salerno Show, Chris breaks down the latest data shaping the Fed’s next move, and why it matters for your wallet.With job growth slowing, unemployment hovering at multi-year highs, and retail sales still pressured by inflation, the stakes are high as the Fed heads into its September meeting. Chris explains what a potential 25-bps cut could mean for mortgages, credit cards, and business loans, and how to think about positioning yourself, or your company, as rates shift.If you want to understand how policy decisions ripple through the economy and your own finances, don’t miss this timely solo episode. Support the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_

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 who return or refer him again and again. As one of only 218 Certified Reverse Mortgage Professionals in the U.S., Kevin offers clear guidance on how reverse mortgages can create financial freedom — while putting people first.Whether you’re approaching retirement, supporting aging parents, or just curious about financial tools that create flexibility, this episode delivers clear advice and heartfelt stories from a trusted expert.Connect with Kevin: Instagram: @kevin.guttmanFacebook: http://bit.ly/48cPtuXLinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3VaxIFbWebsite: https://reversemortgagerevolution.com/e-Book: https://amzn.to/469bate Support the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_