The Handsome Homebuyer Podcast

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Oct 2026

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Long Island's #1 fix and flip real estate investor turned commercial developer becoming a private equity fund owner. I am the Handsome Homebuyer and on this podcast we chop it up with the finest real estate minds in New York. Listen as our guests walk us down a path of self discovery that often took them to a life filled with happiness and financial independence through real estate.

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October 21, 202639 min

Philip Butler on Zoning Laws and the Future of Long Island Development // Handsome Podcast #296

Philip Butler, Land Use and Zoning partner at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, joins the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast to discuss why building a relationship with a land use attorney early in a project matters so much. Philip also shares his views on how sustainable development and pricing on Long Island will be for future generations. In more than 15 years of practice, he has represented a wide range of clients on changes of zone, special use permits, site plans, subdivisions, variances, and Article 78 proceedings. Tune in for a practical look at the legal side of development on Long Island, and what it means for anyone building, investing, or planning a project.

September 23, 202653 min

Anthony Bartone On Developing Long Island's Luxury Communities // Handsome Podcast #295

Anthony Bartone is the Managing Partner and chief executive of Terwilliger & Bartone Properties, the firm building luxury multifamily communities across Long Island, and now expanding beyond it. Anthony has been involved in construction since 1993, and three decades of experience show in every project. What started on job sites has grown into developing beautiful communities that are changing how Long Islanders live. Anthony sits down with Charles to talk about the state of multifamily development on Long Island, what it takes to get projects approved and built here, and where Terwilliger & Bartone is headed next.

September 16, 202637 min

Rich "Big Daddy" Salgado Insures the NFL's Biggest Stars // Handsome Podcast #294

Rich "Big Daddy" Salgado might be the most connected man in the NFL, and he's never played a down in the league or worked for it. Rich is the CEO of Coastal Advisors, LLC and a prominent insurance advisor specializing in disability and life insurance for over 500 professional athletes and celebrities across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. A former offensive guard at the University of Maryland, where a teammate gave him the "Big Daddy" nickname, Rich has built a career protecting the financial security of the biggest names in sports. He sits down with Charles to talk about how he built his network, what athletes get wrong about protecting their money, and the stories that come with it.

September 2, 20261 hr 53 min

Making Garbage Glamorous With Anthony Confredo // Handsome Homebuyer Podcast #293

Anthony Confredo of Maggio Environmental sits down with Charles for a conversation that goes way beyond the garbage industry. Anthony opens up about fatherhood, the work ethic that's carried him through every chapter of his career, and what it took to reinvent himself when life demanded it. From lessons he's passing down to his kids to the grind of building his place in one of the toughest, most essential industries out there, this episode covers what it really takes to keep showing up.

August 19, 202646 min

Arthur Lih and LifeVac Have Saved Over 6,000 Lives and Counting // Handsome Homebuyer Podcast #292

Charles sits down with Arthur Lih, inventor and CEO of LifeVac, the simple airway clearing device that has now saved over 6,000 lives from choking around the world. This is a different kind of conversation, and a powerful one. Arthur's story didn't start with a product. It started with a moment that wouldn't let him go: hearing about a child who choked to death on a grape, and deciding he couldn't let that happen to his own daughter. From that, he came out of retirement, spent years on research and development, and built LifeVac into a device now trusted by first responders, schools, police departments, and families across the country.

August 12, 202640 min

Raquel Latona Went From HR To $170K on a Single Flip // Handsome Homebuyer Podcast #291

Episode 291 of the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast. When Raquel Latona started out at 20 years old, nobody took her seriously. So she stopped waiting for permission and invested in the one thing she could control: herself. This episode is the story of how that bet paid off, and how she built Casanova Property Group into the business it is today. Raquel sits down with Charles to talk about the early years nobody warns you about, the doubt that comes with being underestimated, and the decision to keep betting on herself when the easier move was to quit. It's an honest conversation about grit, self belief, and what it actually takes to build something from nothing in this industry.

July 29, 2026Episode 2901 hr 32 min

Handsome COO Eric Mason on the Path That Built Him // Handsome Homebuyer Podcast #290

Episode 290 of the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast. Charles sits down with Handsome COO Eric Mason, whose path runs from owning his own painting business through roles at some of the biggest companies in the country to leading operations at Handsome. The conversation covers the lessons from every chapter, what it takes to run the operational side of a growing real estate business, and why no experience is wasted. New episodes of the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast drop weekly. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kPT2LhK2BHA

July 22, 2026Episode 28931 min

From Zero Leads to $80,000 Commission // Handsome Homebuyer Podcast #289

Episode 289 of the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast. Charles sits down with Constantino Alves, who at 25 years old has built a business grounded in finance, relationships, and a genuine love for the process. He works with first time homebuyers and seasoned investors with the same care and commitment, and the conversation covers how he built it, what drives him, and why the long game wins in real estate. New episodes of the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast drop weekly. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/74ftNQaW328

July 15, 2026Episode 28833 min

The Master Of Chicken Salad // Handsome Homebuyer Podcast #288

The Dude himself pulls up to Episode 288. Charles sits down with the founder of Dude's Gourmet to talk about building a food brand from scratch, why his chicken salad is different from everything else in the case, and what it takes to stand out in a crowded market. The conversation runs from slow braised chicken and pickle juice to the wildest things Charles has found inside houses, including a possible burial ground in a Uniondale basement. Business, food, and stories you can't make up. New episodes of the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast drop weekly. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z09PDSWor-Y

July 1, 2026Episode 28748 min

From Side Gig To Full Time and She Never Looked Back // Handsome Homebuyer Podcast #287

Referrals don't come from transactions. They come from how people feel about dealing with you. In Episode 287, Kristin joins Charles for a candid conversation about leadership, culture, and what separates businesses that grow through word of mouth from ones that don't. If you are building something worth talking about, this episode is for you. New episodes every week. Follow the show so you never miss one.