The Real Hickory Podcast

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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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May 15, 2024Episode 5728 min

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 in areas with limited internet coverage can take advantage of new technology. For more information about his company go to https://mvsoundandvideo.com/ The Real Hickory Podcast is hosted by Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills in Hickory NC. If you would be interested in highlighting your local business feel free to reach out to Mike directly. This podcast has won Best Podcast of The Catawba Valley the last 2 years running and is available on Facebook, YouTube Apple Podcasts and Spotify so please like and subscribe to help spread the word.

May 9, 2024Episode 5625 min

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 the Catawba Valley business community. Karen has another business called Time Genies, a concierge and errand service business and she will discuss that as well. To learn more about Karen and her businesses go to www.KiltyPleasures.com or www.Time-Genies.com The Real Hickory Podcast is hosted by Mike Kelly Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills in Hickory NC. If you would be interested in highlighting your local business feel free to reach out to Mike directly. This podcast has won Best Podcast of The Catawba Valley the last 2 years running and is available on Facebook, YouTube Apple Podcasts and Spotify so please like and subscribe to help spread the word.

January 5, 2024Episode 556 min

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.

September 8, 2023Episode 5437 min

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 new service that the chamber will be offering to help people learn how to get started when they start a business or project. For more information about The Chamber go to www.catawbachamber.org

June 7, 202330 min

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 interesting person and you will learn a lot. for more information about The Hum go to www.thehum.live

February 24, 2023Episode 5321 min

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 Clint and Ownership Mortgage LLC check out his site at: https://simplenexus.com/homehub/signup/CLINT@OWNERSHIPMORTGAGE.COM or call him, at 325.330.0499 *Disclosure: My real estate firm has an ownership interest in Ownership Mortgage LLC (NMLS 1907331) and because of this relationship, this referral may provide my firm a financial or other benefit. YOU ARE FREE TO SHOP AROUND TO DETERMINE THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE BEST SERVICES AND THE BEST RATE FOR THESE SERVICES.*

January 6, 2023Episode 5240 min

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 discussed strategies for buyers and seller in 2023.

December 19, 2022Episode 5128 min

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 conversation and I learned a lot. Check out her website for more information or if yo7 would like to book her for a speaking engagement.

October 31, 2022Episode 5039 min

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 lot and hopefully you will too. For more information about Ryan and her business go to her website at CommercialFirst.net Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify You can also see a video version of this on The Real Hickory Podcast Facebook page our the HREG YouTube page. Podcast Credits: The Real Hickory Podcast is hosted by Mike Kelly Jr. President of Hickory Real Estate Group Inc. The opinions and views on the show are from mike and do not reflect the views of any other organization. If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast or advertising opportunities reach out to Mike directly. Please subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and give us a good rating if you are so inclined. Music Author miguelji Title Blues Groove https://audiojungle.net/item/blues-groove/102836 For any queries related to this document or license please contact Envato Support via help.author.envato.com Envato Pty Ltd (ABN 11 119 159 741) PO Box 16122, Collins Street West, VIC 8007, Australia

September 13, 2022Episode 4929 min

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 "Business. Well Crafted." award. Please subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify You can also see a video version of this on The Real Hickory Podcast Facebook page our the HREG YouTube page. Podcast Credits: The Real Hickory Podcast is hosted by Mike Kelly Jr. President of Hickory Real Estate Group Inc. The opinions and views on the show are from Mike and do not reflect the views of any other organization. If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast or advertising opportunities reach out to Mike directly. Please subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and give us a good rating if you are so inclined. Music Author miguelji Title Blues Groove https://audiojungle.net/item/blues-groove/102836 For any queries related to this document or license please contact Envato Support via help.author.envato.com Envato Pty Ltd (ABN 11 119 159 741) PO Box 16122, Collins Street West, VIC 8007, Australia