The Chris Salerno Show

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 stages, and how her personal and professional experiences shaped her mission to empower others. She dives into the mindset shifts that fuel career growth, how to lead without a formal title, and what it takes to be seen and heard at work—especially in today’s fast-paced, hybrid environments.Whether you're early in your career or looking to break through your next plateau, this episode offers powerful insights and practical tools to help you grow, professionally and personally.Connect with Vidya: Website: https://vidyaraman.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/vidyaramanYouTube: https://youtube.com/@vidyaramanAmazon book: Lucky You (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4M3XB5K)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 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 joining Charlotte Angels, Camille has spearheaded numerous innovative programs aimed at uplifting foster children and providing the community support needed to keep foster homes open. Nicole’s personal experience as an adoptive mother, navigating infertility challenges, and witnessing the trauma faced by children in foster care, has driven her commitment to supporting other families in the system.This episode is a heartfelt discussion on the importance of giving back to the foster care community and the ways Charlotte Angels is helping to create lasting change.Connect with Charlotte Angels: Website: https://www.charlotteangels.org/Donate: https://bit.ly/4l1lpFVIG: @charlotteangelsnonprofitSupport the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_

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, office, retail, industrial, and master-planned community developments.Todd also shares his passion for supporting diverse entrepreneurs through Red Hill Capital, a fund dedicated to investing in businesses founded by diverse entrepreneurs in the Southeast.Whether you're interested in commercial real estate, entrepreneurship, or investing in diverse founders, Todd’s insights are invaluable for anyone looking to scale businesses and make an impact.Connect with Todd: Instagram: @tcplusjcLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4kT2U6qWebsite: https://www.redhillventures.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_

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 raised private capital to acquire over 3,000 apartment units across the U.S. and participated in over $500M of multifamily transaction volume. His journey from Wall Street to real estate investing provides a unique perspective on the world of multifamily syndication and capital raising.Whether you’re a real estate investor or interested in capital markets, this episode is packed with valuable insights on multifamily investing, capital raising, and financial strategies.Connect with Elijah: IG: @elijahwbrownLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZaCvsBWebsite: https://www.goldhawk.us/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, 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 book, Backstage Guide to Real Estate, and has earned numerous accolades, including being named “Multifamily Syndicator of the Year” by the American Apartment Owners Association. He has also served on the Forbes Real Estate Council and Fast Company Executive Board, adding to his prestigious reputation as an industry leader.In addition to his work in real estate, Matt has an 18-year career in digital marketing, producing award-winning campaigns for Fortune 500 clients like Verizon, IBM, and Coca-Cola. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Matt has leveraged his diverse skill set to help others build wealth through multifamily real estate.Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your investing to the next level, Matt's insights are invaluable. This episode is packed with advice, inspiration, and actionable strategies for real estate investors of all levels.Connect with Matt: Website: https://picheny.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattpichenyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pichenySupport 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, 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 multifamily deals, amassing a portfolio that includes 100 doors without outside investors, 500 units with friends and family, and active involvement in over 5,500 units valued at $500M as both a general partner and limited partner.If you're interested in real estate investing, syndication, or learning how to scale your portfolio, this episode offers invaluable insights from someone who has been there and done it.Connect with Brian: IG: @brianwagersLinkedIN: https://bit.ly/432DcXhWebsite: https://wagerscapital.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_

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-Founder and Managing Partner of XVenture Holdings, LLC, a privately owned holding company that focuses on strategic development and business optimization across various sectors.Jey shares their journey from starting out as a Sales Representative at Professional Builders Supply to taking on leadership roles at NUTRISHOP USA and eventually co-founding XVenture Holdings. With an MBA in International Business and years of experience in sales leadership and strategic development, Jey’s approach to business is a blend of practical experience and long-term vision.Whether you're interested in sales, leadership, or strategic business development, Jey’s story is packed with valuable insights that will help you understand how to scale businesses across various industries.Connect With Key: IG: @jeyyokeleyLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/431DjT3Website: https://transimpact.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_

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, Pat grew his real estate business year after year. In 2004, he became the #1 Re/Max agent in the world and repeated this feat in 2006 with Keller Williams Realty. Over his more than 25-year career, he sold over 4,000 homes, totaling more than a billion dollars in sales.After leaving the sales side of the business, Pat faced failure in multiple new ventures but eventually found his true calling as a professional investor. He is now the co-founder of DAPT Acquisitions, which provides apartment housing to over 2,000 tenants in Georgia and Florida. Additionally, he co-founded GoBundance, a mastermind group with over 1,000 members across 4 countries, supporting men and women who want to achieve extraordinary success.Pat’s story is a testament to resilience and determination, showing that even the most unlikely people can achieve incredible success through hard work and perseverance.Connect with Pat: LinkedIN: https://bit.ly/4j0W79LWebsite: https://www.hiban.com/Instagram: https://bit.ly/3EUKGCb 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, we’re joined by Yonah Weiss, a powerhouse in the world of property owners' tax savings. As the Business Director at Madison SPECS, a national leader in cost segregation, Yonah has helped clients save over a billion dollars in taxes through the powerful strategy of cost segregation. With a background in teaching and a passion for real estate, Yonah shares his expertise in helping property owners unlock significant tax savings and improve their investment returns.Whether you’re a real estate investor or simply interested in tax-saving strategies, this episode provides valuable insights that can help you navigate the world of cost segregation and maximize your investments.Connect with Yonah: IG: @yonahweissWebsites:https://www.yonahweiss.com/ https://yonahweiss.madisonspecs.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_

We’re thrilled to welcome Joey Garuccio back to The Chris Salerno Show for his second appearance, where we dive deeper into the world of Bitcoin and its growing relevance in today’s changing financial environment. In this episode, Joey explores how Bitcoin functions from a technological perspective while focusing on its importance in the face of declining capital market quality, rising inflation, and real yields continuing to decrease across the board.Joey shares his thoughts on how Microstrategy has revolutionized Wall Street’s traditional thinking by flipping the narrative that share dilution is a bad thing—thanks to the innovative strategies introduced by Michael Saylor. This bold approach is just one example of how the world is beginning to embrace new financial paradigms, and Joey breaks down why Bitcoin’s absolute scarcity will continue to serve as a "black hole" of poorly proxied value in the future.With thousands of hours of research under his belt, Joey gives us an insightful look at why Bitcoin will continue to permeate the traditional financial system and why it’s so relevant to today’s economic conditions.Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or have been in the space for years, this episode is packed with fresh insights on how Bitcoin is becoming a dominant force in today’s financial system.Connect with Joey: IG: @therealsteedjoeygaruccio.substack.comSupport the showConnect with Chris Salerno:Website: www.qccapitalgroup.com LinkedIn: Christopher Salerno Instagram: @chris_salerno_ X (formerly Twitter): @Chris_Salerno_ TikTok: @chris_salerno_