Best WhoGotNext Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 124: Did the Grammys Get It Right with Killer Mike? (feat. Lew), Episode 124, Vol. 11 1:03:35

6M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

On this episode I'm chopping it up with returning WGN guest Lew. We're asking the question, "Did the Grammys get it right with Killer Mike winning Rap Album of the Year?" Take a listen! #WhoGotNext #CLTure

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Episode 123: Cheryse, owner of Archive CLT, Episode 123, Vol. 11 59:07

7M ago59:07

59:07

This week WGN had the pleasure to speak with Cheryse Terry, owner of Archive CLT. Since opening August of 2022, Cheryse has curated and cultivated a location that is submerged in Black Culture through archived materials such as magazines, arcade, vinyl, books, and last but not least….coffee! Archive CLT welcomes you with open arms as soon as you wa…

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Episode 122: The Correspondent on CLT Culture & Events (feat. Shawn Allison II aka Black Ferris Bueller), Episode 122, Vol. 11 48:15

7M ago48:15

48:15

This week we're talking to Shawn, aka Black Ferris Bueller, CLT Blogger and CLT correspondent on all things surrounding black culture and events in the city. If you've ever been to events such as Off The Wall, Su Casa, Servin' The Culture, you will see the brother working nonstop, doing what he can to assist the curators of events such as these. It…

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Episode 121: What's going on with OUR small businesses in CLT? (feat. Ebony & Jai Good), Episode 121, Vol. 11 55:50

7M ago55:50

55:50

On the latest episode of WGN, I sit down with a couple homies, Ebony & Jai Good, to talk about what's going on with small businesses in CLT? Just a candid conversation amongst tax paying citizens who are just as concerned as I am about the direction of creating businesses (preferably brick & mortar) in. the CLT community. Definitely need more conve…

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Episode 120: Let's talk Real Estate in CLT (ft. Tony Stanford), Episode 120, Vol. 11 52:29

8M ago52:29

52:29

This week I'm circling the block with Tony Stanford, realtor in CLT. Tony is no stranger to being a recurring guest on WGN. Being a realtor in CLT they have firsthand knowledge of trends that are happening in the housing market. Going in to 2024 he sits down to talk about what is next for those who are seeking to purchase a home.…

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Episode 119: Bluz the Poet, Episode 119, Vol. 119 1:00:06

9M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

This week on WGN we're talking to a CLT LEGEND, Bluz The Poet. Bluz is an award-winning poet, multiple Emmy Award winner, published author, recording artist, & ambassador to the arts in the community. In our sit down, we talk about his journey into poetry and the many hats he's worn to assist with contributing to growing the art culture in the CLT …

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Episode 118: Dupp & Swat, Episode 118, Vol. 11 1:09:02

9M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

This week we’re talking to the co-owners of Dupp & Swat, Dion and Davita Galloway. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to speak with each of them on separate episodes, and I finally got them together to talk about their journey the past 13yrs owning Dupp & Swat on this episode. I wanted to give them their flowers and let them discuss their journey s…

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Episode 117: Ashley McKinley, Head of School for Friendship Day. Episode 117, Vol. 11 1:05:01

10M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

This week we’re talking with Ashley McKinley. She is the Head of School for Friendship Day School for the Sciences & Arts, a private school located in the Historic West End of Charlotte. Throughout her years in education, she has garnered a wealth of knowledge and used what she learned to enrich the youth, not only in the classroom, but also as a c…

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Episode 116: ATCQ Midnight Marauders celebrating 30 years (featuring special guest Lew), Episode 116, Vol.11 56:06

10M ago56:06

56:06

It's no secret to anybody who knows me that Midnight Marauders by ATCQ is one of my favorite hip hop albums of all time. When you talk about hip-hop classics this project embodies everything that defines a project to be that. Midnight Marauders was released Nov. 9th, 1993, followed up by their previous effort 'Low End Theory' (another Classic), and…

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Episode 115: Heather Victoria, Episode 115, Vol. 11 1:05:44

10M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

This week we’re talking to R&B singer Heather Victoria. She is signed to the collective Jamla Records here in the state of NC. We discuss her upbringing and how her parents were a huge influence on the path she chose in music; they also had a musical background. Other topics range from her introduction to 9th Wonder, the imprint she wants to contin…

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Episode 114: King Carla, Episode 114, Vol. 11 1:01:36

10M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

What up folks?? WGN is back! We’re kicking this volume off with the homie Carla Lopez. She is an artist, curator, and educator who hails from the city of Charlotte, NC. We discuss her journey thus far in a career with art and the emergence of the art community post COVID in CLT. Carla has organized many art shows and always states she wants her art…

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Episode 113: Taylor Redd, owner of Redd Rose Vodka, Episode 113, Vol. 10 47:55

1y ago47:55

47:55

For the season finale I decided to catch up with the homie Taylor Redd, owner of Redd Rose Vodka here in Charlotte. Redd Rose vodka is strawberry flavored vodka that she created to honor her late grandmother Rose Redd, an entrepreneur that created a safe space for other women to generate income for their families while living in Ohio. In July of 20…

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Episode 112: Kateria Poe, Healing Advocate & Counselor, Episode 112, Vol. 10 1:04:47

1y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Let’s talk about Mental Health! This week WGN had the opportunity to sit down with Kateria Poe, psychotherapist, licensed counselor, and owner of Crown Connections here in Charlotte. Through Kateria’s education and upbringing, she brings a wealth of knowledge that affords her the luxury to connect with people; and through her work she helps individ…

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Episode 111: SnowFall Finale...Did they get it right? feat. Mike B, Episode 111, Vol. 10 (Bonus Episode) 1:48:39

1+ y ago1:48:39

1:48:39

Y'all know how it goes with WGN. We always bring you something different just to have a little fun. Since Snowfall started, I was a huge fan of the show and enjoyed it from beginning to end. So now that the show is over- why not discuss if the show ended the right way? Did you want to see Franklin Saint go out on a high or low note? Plenty of folks…

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Episode 110: VVG & PROMISE THE GAHD, Episode 110, Vol. 10 59:14

1+ y ago59:14

59:14

This week we’re chopping it up with VVG & Promise the Gahd. A few weeks ago, these two dropped the The New Te$tament, a joint project with 9 bangers that is filled with lyrical warfare between two juggernauts who’s been putting out heat of their own for years. VVG & Promise talk about why the time was now to drop the joint album and give me an insi…

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Episode 109: Brisbane Academy w/ Geraldine Brisbane, Founder, Episode 109, Vol. 10 57:16

1+ y ago57:16

57:16

This week WGN is speaking with Geraldine Brisbane, founder and educator of Brisbane Academy, founded in 1992 here in Charlotte. Prior to becoming a private school, Brisbane started out as a tutoring center, that later turned into a preparatory school with the help from the kids were under Brisbane’s leadership. In our discussion we talk about how t…

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Episode 108: Mackins Bridal Boutique, Episode 108, Vol. 10 54:01

1+ y ago54:01

54:01

This week we’re talking with Tracie and Jennifer, the owners of Mackins Bridal Boutique in CLT. The Mackins sisters started the journey in bridal wear when they opened their concierge service out of their home. After running that business successfully, they decided to open their own bridal boutique on the west side of CLT off Beatties Ford Rd. We d…

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Episode 107: Let's talk politics (with Jordan Lopez), Episode 107, Vol. 10 59:54

1+ y ago59:54

59:54

This week we're talking with CLT native Jordan Lopez. Jordan sits down with the WGN Pod to discuss the nuances of politics within local and state government. Lopez gets candid on why he chose this career field and it started when he got involved with student government back in high school. Lopez gives a snapshot on what it was like working as a Leg…

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Episode 106: Cozy & Malaysha, Episode 105, Vol. 10 1:02:44

1+ y ago1:02:44

1:02:44

This week we're talking to Cozy and Malaysha. Cozy is a graphic designer that's provided his work for many CLT creatives and small businesses in the city. Cozy come highly recommended and respected by his peers and clients trust him to bring their vision to life. His attention to detail and weaving CLT culture into his work is what sets him apart f…

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Episode 105: Ryan Howell, Jack of All Trades, Vol. 10 1:19:15

1+ y ago1:19:15

1:19:15

This week we’re chopping it up with Ryan Howell. Too many things to name that’s he’s had his hands in including the QC Social Group, Hillman Day Party, COLOURS Day Party, the newly established Blackberry Weekend, just to name a few. Ryan is always creating and don’t see any signs of him slowing down. Although he considers himself to be a low-key in…

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Episode 104: Eat BLK CLT, Vol. 10 57:30

1+ y ago57:30

57:30

It's almost time for Eat Black Charlotte Restaurant week and their Food & Culture Festival to hit CLT this summer so we had to chop it with the organizers of this event. This week we're talking with a few of the co-founders of EAT BLK CLT DailySpecialCLT and Food Plug CLT. The fellas let us know what's in store for the event and discuss some of the…

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Episode 103: Alexis K, DEI advocate, Vol. 10 1:01:11

1+ y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

In honor of Women's History Month, I wanted to discuss Black women working in corporate America. Most executive roles or positions that require somebody to be the face of their company are not people of color. Not saying all of them fall in that category, but the number isn't as high as it should be. In my opinion, the last couple of years we have …

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Episode 102: STILL....UNAPOLOGETICALLY BLACK! (with Carolina Blitz), Vol. 10 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

On this week's episode of WGN we're catching up with Vashti, the owner of Carolina Blitz here in the QC. Since the last time she was on the pod ya girl has been BLITZIN'! Business is on the upswing, the sports credentials are validated, and the RESPECT has been cemented. We talk about what she has learned since becoming a business owner in the shor…

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Episode 101: What's Cookin' with Chef Santana?, Vol. 10 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

46:59

Welcome Back! Thank you for tuning in to the WGN. Starting off this volume with some cooking! Meet Santana Burriss, private chef, mixologist, and Culinary entrepreneur. Burriss is a CLT native that has a serious passion for food and we discuss how traveling across the globe shaped his experiences in the kitchen. Burriss doesn't dismiss that fact th…

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Episode 100: Cyanca! Episode 100, Vol. 9 1:10:02

2y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

If you know me then you would know I probably enjoy R&B way more than Hip Hop. Some good ass singing will always be my choice to set the mood. Now Cyanca, this sista right here.....definitely is making strides with some good music. I caught wind of Cyance a few years ago and had a fan (in me) ever since. Cyanca got her start in church, but to my su…

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Episode 99: Anita M. The Realtor, Episode 99, Vol. 9 48:01

2y ago48:01

48:01

This week WGN is diving back into real estate. This time we are getting into the woman's perspective. I had the pleasure to sit down with the homie Anita M, a realtor here in CLT who is ready to assist you with your home purchasing needs. Our conversation hits on a couple key topics. Anita gives the pod insight on why she decided to become a realto…

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Episode 98: DJ Micki Blendz, Episode 98, Vol. 9 59:56

2y ago59:56

59:56

Micki Blendz says she fell in love with music at a young age. Having siblings that were older allowed her to get a taste of what it felt like to be "OUTSIDE", which define that we know a thing or two about music. It wasn't until attending college she realized she wanted to be DJ. As most say, the rest is history. Since I enjoy music and love the cr…

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Episode 97: Fitted CLT (feat. Gio & Zay), Episode 97, Vol. 9 1:15:00

2y ago1:15:00

1:15:00

One theme that is constant with the WGN pod is cultivating relationships within business. Without it you might have a difficult time finding success. Professional relationships are the cornerstone of business building and you have to find your lane when establishing them. Gio, the owner of Fitted CLT definitely understands the importance of that. S…

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Episode 3: Fresh 2 Death Exhibition- WGN Speed Pod Edition (Pt. 3) 1:30:43

2y ago1:30:43

1:30:43

We're rounding out with the conclusion of WGN Speed Pod Edition with Part 3! Special Thanks to everybody who contributed. It was a dope experience. Special thanks to @duppandswat @crownkeepers again for letting WGN tag along for great time! #WhoGotNext #CLTure

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Episode 65: Paige Childers, founder of NConScene, Episode 65, Vol. 6 44:02

2y ago44:02

44:02

This week we are talking to Paige Childers, founder of @nconscene, a business development hub that works with small businesses to gain more exposure in the Charlotte community. We chat about how important it is for small businesses to be creative with marketing their products; especially during the pandemic. After successfully organizing three pop …

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Episode 3: Jennifer Michelle, Runway Coordinator & Model (Bonus Episode) 25:18

2y ago25:18

25:18

During the WGN speed pod sessions at the F2D Exhibition I sat down with runway coordinator/Model Jennifer Michelle. She was in charge of all models who were apart of the Fashion Show that weekend. Our conversation was so good I had make this one a bonus episode for this volume. We discussed her own personal journey in her modeling career and the tr…

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Episode 96: Davita Galloway, co-owner of Dupp & Swatt, Vol. 9 1:01:50

2y ago1:01:50

1:01:50

So, this week I completed the puzzle. Dion blessed the WGN pod on Vol. 1, and I said I would circle the block and pick up his partner so we can chop it up too! We are talking with Davita Galloway, co-owner of Dupp & Swat in Camp North End. Davita wears many hats - and I honestly can't decide what titles to add on this post so let's just sum it all …

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Episode 2: Fresh 2 Death Exhibition- WGN Speed Pod Edition (Pt. 2) 57:58

2y ago57:58

57:58

Part 2 of the Speed Pod Pop Up Edition is underway for this bonus episode. Still moving with talking to any and everybody who participated in the Fresh 2 Death Exhibition:

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Episode 1: Fresh 2 Death Exhibition- WGN Speed Pod Edition (Pt. 1) 57:30

2y ago57:30

57:30

Fresh 2 Death Exhibition was a two day showcase event that took place Sept 10-11 at Camp North End in CLT. The event, labeled Fashion StreetWhere, was brought to you by designers who created installments to highlight their contribution to the fashion scene in the CLT community and beyond. From fashion studios, models, Cars, Vendors, and an influx o…

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Episode 95: Curtis Walls- The Season of Alignment, Vol. 9 1:04:00

2y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

This week we're talking with Curtis Walls, owner of You Vs. Yourself Training Facility, founder of Become Inspire Empower brand, author, motivational speaker, and the list can go on. This discussion is about the "season of alignment" and his journey and the discipline he crafted to get where he is today. This conversation ended up being better than…

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Episode 94: Styled by Si (featuring Sierra S.), Vol. 9 45:13

2y ago45:13

45:13

If you Look Good then you Feel Good, right? Do you find yourself owning your confidence when you look in the mirror and see that you have on a great outfit on? Do you have trouble finding your confidence? Well this is where Sierra has found her lane in assisting others with owning their confidence. This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Fash…

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Episode 93: J. Spencer, Curator of The Platform, Vol. 9 44:13

2y ago44:13

44:13

WGN is back with Vol. 9.! We're starting this run off with the homie J. Spencer, curator of The Platform here in CLT. J. Spence created this platform for independent artist to have an avenue for them to have a place for to network with industry professionals and other independent artists who want to leverage their opportunities entering the music b…

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Episode 92: Shot By Lindsay, Vol. 8 37:26

2+ y ago37:26

37:26

As a fan of photography and cinematography I love scouring social media to see who is doing their thing in the city. Whelp, I found another dope photographer who is brewing. Shot By Lindsay is the name and he is about to make his stamp on CLT culture; and the images he capture embodies the importance of knowing when you have the “money shot.” He wi…

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Episode 91: Ryan Jor El, founder of Black Father's Rock, Vol. 8 57:49

2+ y ago57:49

57:49

This week WGN is talking to Ryan Jorel, founder and organizer of Black Fathers Rock here in the CLT community. Within the BFR movement he organize an annual event (self titled) that defines the mission of the organization; which is to change the narrative and dispel the notion that all black fathers are absent while providing resources to help stre…

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Episode 90: Dr. Lisa Folden, Vol. 8 41:30

2+ y ago41:30

41:30

This week we are talking to Dr. Lisa Folden, Physical Therapist, and owner of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants, LLC here in Charlotte. She provides a number of services for her clients to assist them with their goals that pertains to their individual health. In our discussion we talk about the challenges and politics she faced w…

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Episode 89: Its your Charlotte BFFF....It's NIKKI!, Vol. 8 1:09:18

2+ y ago1:09:18

1:09:18

This week is WGNs bonus episode so we’re going to have some fun with this one. I invited Nikki to sit down and talk about what is keeping her attention in music and television. If you follow Nikki on her IG she is appreciated for her critiques and honest reviews on both fronts. So we talk about several and get her take on them on this week’s pod! D…

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Episode 88: Skinny Jay, Vol. 8 53:19

2+ y ago53:19

53:19

This week we're talking to Skinny Jay. He hails from South Central LA but definitely has made his presence known here in CLT. He shows love for his Cali roots but he definitely waves the CLT flag high and wants to do his part in elevating those around him to be a force here through collaborative efforts. Some will say Skinny is "the connector", and…

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Episode 87: The Firm Music Group, Vol. 8 5:50

2+ y ago5:50

5:50

This week we are talking to J Cannon and Jus Coop, who are collectively knows as The Firm. Not only is this their group name but both are heading the label The Firm Music Group here in CLT. These two brothers formed a bound while attending college and reconnected when they both ran into each other here in the city. We sit down and touch on the new …

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Episode 86: Teresa Hopson, Painter and Arts Advocate 42:14

2+ y ago42:14

42:14

This week WGN is talking to Teresa Hopson, Painter & Arts Advocate here in CLT. Her work highlights the beauty, strength, mythology, and experiences of African-American women. She is the founder of Singing In The Dead Of Night, an art exhibit that will be presented in September here in CLT and will focus on work from other African American women ac…

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Episode 85: Getting Charged Up w/ Desmond Wiggan, Jr. Co-Founder & CEO for BatteryXchange, Inc. 46:43

2+ y ago46:43

46:43

This week we are talking to Desmond Wiggan, Jr., Co-Founder and CEO of BatteryXchange, Inc. His company created a portable a charging station (or Kiosk) for your mobile devices that can be placed anywhere around the city. Desmond and I sat down to discuss how the idea came about when him and his business partner Aubrey Yeboah was living in China st…

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Episode 84: BREAKING NEWS! LEXUS IS SPEAKING! Vol. 8 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

47:43

WGN IS BACK WITH VOLUME 8! We are starting the season off with news reporter Lexus Wilson of Queen City News (formerly Fox46 in CLT.) We talk about the moment she realized in college that journalism would be her career choice and how it has grown in a short period of time after graduating. Wilson also speaks on the importance of maintaining relatio…

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Episode 83: Nikki Eason, The Androgynous Model, Vol. 7, Pt. 2 59:28

2+ y ago59:28

59:28

I entered uncharted territory for the last show of Volume 7. Had the pleasure of meeting Nikki Eason during her event where she was screening the premier of The Androgynous Model, where individuals are looking for a chance to compete for opportunities to be apart of a community that works with companies who are looking for models to help promote th…

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Episode 82: Cory from DailySpecialCLT, Vol. 7, pt. 2 58:21

3y ago58:21

58:21

On the latest WGN episode I circled the block again and chopped it up with Food Content Creator Cory for DailySpecialCLT. I got to know him on a previous episode during the Quarantine Edition and wanted to see how things were now with him a little over a year. Since then Cory has gained more exposure for the work he does in highlighting the delicio…

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Episode 81: Reeceeraps, Vol 7, pt 2 1:19:16

3y ago1:19:16

1:19:16

It's always dope when you come across those who are extremely passionate about their shit! ReeceeRaps is definitely dope and puts 100% into her music. You can just hear the hunger, energy, and passion in each rhyme she lets out; so you just know it's all pure with her! Growing up in Pittsburgh she's always been around music since a youngin' when he…

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Episode 80: Tony Stanford & Joy Bailey, Vol. 7, pt. 2 58:20

3y ago58:20

58:20

What's Next in CLT? That is the question today. I wanted some answers surrounding the many changes in CLT residential and commercial real estate so I sat down with Realtor Tony Stanford and Loan Officer and CLT native Joy Bailey to give us some insight. These two dropped a lot of info and gems on how things have been trending in the CLT Community. …

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