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Your Seat at the Table - Real Conversations on Leadership and GrowthDesigning Products People Need but Don’t Want with Maria Ferrante SheppisWhat if your product lives in a world people need but don’t want? That single question reframes how we think about life insurance, sales, and innovation. With Maria Ferrante Sheppis, we unpack the hard truth: protection is a negative demand category—more like TSA than a car lot—and the playbook must honor that reality. Fear tactics backfire; trust, clarity, and frictionless design win.For decision-makers dealing with skeptical markets, and for any leader who’s ever felt alone in tough calls, Maria offers a question-driven approach to transformation—less about loud disruption, more about peer-powered disruption...
2025-12-0445 min
Verbal Shenanigans#539- Louis Ferrante, The Empty Oil can, and the Pressed HamJust when you think you are out, we pull you back in with another amazing guest. Louis Ferrante went from doing heist work for the Gambino family, to jail, to becoming a best selling author. We talk about his mob life, his reform, the mob’s role from then to now in the world, and real life versus Hollywood when it comes to the mob. Fascinating and entertaining interview to listen to.
We also figure out if Mike could survive prison, Scott tries to figure out actual mobster's names, and we find out what Mike's job...
2025-11-231h 34
The Fish CastThe Future of FSU Football (with Bob Ferrante)The Osceola's Bob Ferrante joins us for a deep conversation on FSU football and the future of the program. Will Mike Norvell stay around? What changes need to be made? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-10-181h 13
Novelist SpotlightNovelist Spotlight #190: Judith Valente explores ‘the Italian soul’ and how to savor the full joys of lifeIn the spotlight is Judith Valente and her new book The Italian Soul: How to Savor the Full Joys of Life. Valente — a journalist, poet and the author of six spirituality titles and three poetry collections — worked previously as an on-air correspondent covering faith and values for PBS and was also a staff writer at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal and was twice a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in journalism. Valente grew up in Bayonne, N.J., where she was surrounded by a large, boisterous Italian American family. We discuss:
2025-09-301h 09
Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews8/15 - Careathon - Laura Ferrante and Mike Hopkins, Paul Davis Restoration31 years ago, an original CCF founder, Laura Ferrante's family faced the challenge of pediatric cancer. Now, many years later, in partnership with Mike Hopkins of Paul Davis Restoration and the Child Cancer Fund, have secured funding in perpetuity for Ms. Joli's position of Child Life Specialist, a care position with direct interaction with patients -- and according to everyone who has worked with Joli Carver ("Miss Joli"), she's one of the best parts of the treatment process. Miss Joli's toys and games are part of the extensive care services kids receive, and is indicative of the kind of wrap-around care...
2025-08-1513 min
The POZ 5Villanova Head Football Coach Mark FerranteSend us a textOn today's episode, we have our first return guest, and the guys are honored that it is Villanova Head Football Coach Mark Ferrante. Ferrante, A former quarterback at St. Lawrence University, began coaching in 1983 at his alma mater before moving on to Wagner College and Lafayette College. He joined Villanova's staff in 1987 as the outside linebackers coach and transitioned to offensive line coach in 1989. Where he coached our guys, Mike Poz and Tim Tarpey. Over the next three decades, Ferrante became a cornerstone of the program, serving as assistant head coach fo...
2025-06-111h 28
AC23+ - Artist Legacy Series of the Arts Council of Greater Baton RougeAC23+ Artist Legacy Series E25 Yellowjackets with Bob Mintzer and Russell FerranteOriginal Air Date: 03/19/2025 Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge's Mike Esneault talks with Bob Mintzer and Russell Ferrante of the legendary two-time Grammy winning jazz fusion group Yellowjackets. Listen to them discuss the inner workings of the ensemble including recording and touring, amongst other topics.
2025-03-2030 min
Experience A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Transformative.The Medici: Bankers, Gangsters, Popes: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama by Mike WalkerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Medici: Bankers, Gangsters, Popes: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama
Author: Mike Walker
Narrator: Catrin Aaron, Saran Morgan, Tom Cullen, Sirine Saba, Patrick Baladi, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2024
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Mike Walker’s gripping BBC Radio drama about money, art, religion, politics and power Florence, 1415. Banker Cosimo Medici is looked down upon as a jumped up money-changer. Then he marries the noble Contessina de Bardi and becomes the richest man in Europe. But his wealth and power threaten the Florentine el...
2024-03-075h 40Embrace The Eye-Opening Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!The Medici: Bankers, Gangsters, Popes: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama by Mike WalkerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Medici: Bankers, Gangsters, Popes: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama
Author: Mike Walker
Narrator: Catrin Aaron, Saran Morgan, Tom Cullen, Sirine Saba, Patrick Baladi, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2024
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
Mike Walker’s gripping BBC Radio drama about money, art, religion, politics and power Florence, 1415. Banker Cosimo Medici is looked down upon as a jumped up money-changer. Then he marries the noble Contessina de Bardi and becomes the richest man in Europe. But his wealth and power threaten the Florentine el...
2024-03-075h 40Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+The Medici: Bankers, Gangsters, Popes: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama by Mike WalkerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Medici: Bankers, Gangsters, Popes: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama
Author: Mike Walker
Narrator: Catrin Aaron, Saran Morgan, Tom Cullen, Sirine Saba, Patrick Baladi, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2024
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
Mike Walker’s gripping BBC Radio drama about money, art, religion, politics and power Florence, 1415. Banker Cosimo Medici is looked down upon as a jumped up money-changer. Then he marries the noble Contessina de Bardi and becomes the richest man in Europe. But his wealth and power threaten the Florentine el...
2024-03-075h 40Download New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalThe Medici: Bankers, Gangsters, Popes: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama by Mike WalkerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Medici: Bankers, Gangsters, Popes: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast drama
Author: Mike Walker
Narrator: Catrin Aaron, Saran Morgan, Tom Cullen, Sirine Saba, Patrick Baladi, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2024
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Mike Walker’s gripping BBC Radio drama about money, art, religion, politics and power Florence, 1415. Banker Cosimo Medici is looked down upon as a jumped up money-changer. Then he marries the noble Contessina de Bardi and becomes the richest man in Europe. But his wealth and power threaten the Florentine el...
2024-03-075h 40
Front Row NolesFront Row Noles- Head Baseball Coach Link Jarrett and Bob FerranteHead Baseball Coach Link Jarrett joins Tom and KJ ahead of Friday's season opener vs. Butler to talk team strengths, coaching staff, Coach Mike Martin's memorial service, and much more. This week's Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante also joins us fresh off of an interview with Head Softball Coach Lonni Alameda to discuss the softball team's 4-1 week, expectations for the baseball team, Tour of Duty offseason football workouts, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-1441 minFront Row NolesFront Now Noles- Talking Coach Norvell's Extension with Bob FerranteWe discuss the hours leading up to Coach Norvell's extension following the retirement of Alabama coach Nick Saban, a deeper dive into recent portal acquisitions, and more with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante. Plus, Tom, KJ and Bob share stories about #11 following the sad news that former Head Baseball Coach Mike Martin is in hospice care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1742 min
A History of Italy161 - The Italian wars 1: setting up and setting offWe look at the background to the expedition by King Charles VIII of France into Italy to claim the throne of Naples. This takes us to explore the situation i Milan, with Duke Gian Galeazzo Sforza and his uncle Ludovico il Moro, then to Naples, where king Alphonse II has just succeeded his father Ferrante. We see the diplomatic and military preparation that once again sees the Italian powers, Milan, Venice, Florence, the Papal States and Naples have to decide which side to line up on, with the novelty of the most powerful army in Europe heading into...
2023-11-1416 min
Small Business ConfidentialProject RATHA large number of vacant houses in Cleveland Heights are a serious problem that needs to be addressed. We can't ignore these hundreds of vacant homes, so we are creating Project Rath, a project aimed at tackling this issue and taking it a step further. Find out more about this project in our first podcast episode where we discuss it and explain it in more detail.2:56 Mike Reilly explains what Project RATH is all about7:21 Mike Reilly discusses vacant houses and not paying taxes22:54 Mike Reilly says if housing is handled properly, retail will follow23:18 M...
2023-09-0131 minFront Row NolesFront Row Noles- "Expectations" with William "Bar None" Floyd and Bob FerranteAnnual guest and former Nole William "Bar None" Floyd joins Tom and KJ this week to talk expectations, competition, and excitement surrounding the 2023 Football team. Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante also joins the show to discuss Tuesday's Tallahassee Quarterback Club headlining guest Mike Norvell, along with a projected two-deep and positional battles ahead of 9/3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2441 min
The Cleveland Real Estate InvestorAugust 2023 Heat CheckFind out what's happening in real estate right now in August! In this episode, we're going to go over how long it takes to actually sell a property, how many listings there are right now, how many homes are actually selling and how inventory is doing. This and much more on The Cleveland Real Estate Investor podcast with Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante.2:03 Mike and Mike begin talking about statistics9:06 Mike Ferrante discusses about inventory crisis12:52 Mike and Mike discuss how many days it will take to sell a house17:23 Mike and Mike talks about...
2023-08-2125 min
The POZ 5Interview with Mark Ferrante - Head Football coach at Villanova UniversitySend us a textThe Poz 5 - Joe Jr., Chris, Tim, Mike and Mark Possenti have an open and uncensored discussion with Coach Ferrante, the head football coach at Villanova University, about the 2023 football season. Topics included - how the team is going to fair, the main rivals, and a candid talk about his players. Coach Ferrante was Mike's offensive line coach when he was at Villanova in the early 90's. For more information and candid outtakes on the POZ5 visit our website, thepoz5.com or our Facebook page @thepoz5.This episode wa...
2023-08-0345 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorJuly 2023 Heat CheckLooking for the latest news on the market this July? What is the market like this summer? Are we having a balanced market or is there a shortage of inventory? What about duplexes, single family homes, and condos, and what is a point of sale? Stay informed and updated by listening to The Cleveland Real Estate Investor podcast.2:52 Mike and Mike discuss inventory shortages and listings10:15 Mike and Mike talk about duplexes14:11 Mike Ferrante mentions the market time and price18:01 Mike Reilly explains what POSs are
2023-07-1733 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorWe Need The Workers, Not The WorkWe need the workers, not the work. Listen to the latest episode of our podcast in which we discuss the importance of workers to your business. Where to find them, and what mistake business owners make when it comes to hiring people. This and a whole lot more on this episode of The Cleveland Real Estate Investor podcast.1:51 Mike Reilly points out we don't need the work; we need the workers.8:49 Mike Reilly discusses Amazon's success because it recognizes people online want everything at one place.12:51 Mike Reilly talks about where do you find workers 18:57 M...
2023-07-0533 minSmall Business ConfidentialWe Need The Workers, Not The WorkAs the world changes rapidly, the concept of work changes as well. Companies no longer focus solely on the tasks that need to be completed, but on the people doing the work - the workers. Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss this and more in this latest episode of Small Business Confidential.2:13 Mike Reilly points out we don't need the work; we need the workers.9:13 Mike Reilly discusses Amazon's success because it recognizes people online want everything at one place.13:15 Mike Reilly talks about where do you find workers 18:33 Mike Ferrante speaks about the word v...
2023-07-0532 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorJune 2023 Heat CheckWhether you're in the market to buy or sell a home, you're probably wondering if this is a good time to sell and what the market will hold for you. In our June 2023 real estate market heat check, we will provide you with a sense of the market status right now. This and much more on The Cleveland Real Estate Investor podcast.2:52 Mike and Mike start discussing heat check for June.6:21 Mike Ferrante discusses market time as a great barometer to check what's happening in the market11:59 Mike and Mike talk about financing16:34 Mike and...
2023-06-0731 min
Building Stronger AgentsDon't let your ego dictate when to start a team! It won't work. Mike Ferrante, team leader of 40 agents, shows us the ropes.Mike Ferrante obtained his real estate license in 2008, as the real estate market was collapsing. Rather than give up, Mike did whatever he needed to do to make a living. Mike began as a part time agent, and sold 12 homes his first year. He sold 35 in year two, and 65 in year 3, part time! At that point, Mike left his full time job, and has built his team to be one of the most successful real estate teams in Northeast Ohio. Mike shares the steps he took to start and build his team. Don't miss this episode. Lots of specific...
2023-05-2352 minFront Row NolesFront Row Noles with Osceola Insider Bob FerranteOsceola Insider Bob Ferrante joins Front Row Noles to discuss highlights from the first football Spring scrimmage and standout players so far, including how Mike Norvell has been able to build depth. Plus baseball talk, NIL conversation and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2941 minSmall Business ConfidentialHow To Sell A House, A boat, Or YourselfHow would you sell a house, a boat, or yourself? What are the steps in the sales process? Finding the right method that works for you is the key to success in sales. Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante will discuss their step-by-step sales process and how they close sales and deal with objections. This is a must-listen episode. Stay tuned.3:07 Mike and Mike discuss the steps in the sales process7:05 Mike points out to remember you are also in marketing mode when you are in sales mode 10:22 Mike talks about the importance of asking questions and d...
2023-03-2235 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorHow To Sell A HouseIf you're thinking of selling a house, you're probably wondering how the process works. What are the steps in the sales process? Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante, two experienced real estate investors and agents, will walk you through the process of selling, from start to finish. Stay tuned.2:08 Mike and Mike discuss steps in the sales process, he begins to break them down.6:22 Mike points out to remember you are also in marketing mode when you are in sales mode16:24 Mike mentions those who have a false sense of security, thinking that their resume will be...
2023-03-2235 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorMarch 2023 Heat CheckWhen is the Cleveland spring market going to be white hot? Hosts Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante of The Cleveland Real Estate Investor Podcast are back with another monthly heat check. Find out what your house is worth and how to price it. What about just pulling the house off and resetting the price? We discuss this and more on this monthly heat check of The Cleveland Real Estate Investor podcast.1:25 Mike and Mike start talking about March's heat check9:10 Mike talks about pricing correctly when selling a house 10:37 Mike Ferrante discusses how price and market t...
2023-03-1525 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorTales from the Naked CityMike and Mike are talking about real estate in Cleveland. They tell stories from the seamier side of investing as well as horror stories of having a bad property management company. You won't want to miss this great episode that will benefit all investors.2:08 Mike and Mike start telling horror stories about property managers18:18 Mike Reilly's advice for first-time investors in Cleveland18:50 Mike Ferrante discusses the importance of assembling the right team, as well as checks and balances21:12 Mike Reilly suggests keep your real estate team separate for cross-checking.
2023-03-0123 minSmall Business ConfidentialIs A Sale Class A Four Letter Word?In this podcast, Mike and Mike bemoan the lack of priority to teaching sales in High School or College. Like having a car with no gas.2:01 Mike and Mike talk about the art of selling5:13 Mike and Mike discuss the importance of listening to the market when starting a business.14:08 Mike Reilly talks about sales is like a four-letter word 19:39 Mike Ferrante speaks about methodology of selling20:25 Mike Reilly mentions a bias against sales29:35 Mike and Mike discuss the importance of listening when selling33:23 Mike Reilly concludes that sales class involves reading and...
2023-02-1035 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorBuild Your Own HomeIf you're thinking about building your own house, here are some things to keep in mind. On this episode of the Cleveland Real Estate Investor Podcast, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the process, from square foot costs to how much to pay an architect. All of this and more.4:00 Mike and Mike discuss building a house, from the ballpark amount to pay an architect to design the house to general contractor and more.14:34 Mike and Mike discuss how much a square foot house would cost.21:47 Mike Ferrante gives his first take on what the February...
2023-02-0925 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorFebruary 2023 Heat CheckFind out what is hot and what’s not, based on the insights of Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante, two of the most experienced investors, agents, and homebuyers in Cleveland. The latest episode of the Cleveland real estate investor podcast discusses the latest trends in real estate investing, current pricing and development, and general market updates on buying and selling. Stay tuned.2:02 Mike Ferrante talks about February heat check8:07 Mike and Mike discuss the market price, is it crashing or dropping? 13:40 Mike Ferrante mentions that millennials make up a large portion of real estate buyers today
2023-02-0929 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorJanuary 2023 Heat CheckMike and Mike are back with an all-new episode, talking about the real estate market in January. Are prices going up? What about inventory? How can a consulting expert help you with your investment? Tune in to find out!2:58 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss consulting as paying for expertise and knowledge9:04 Mike and Mike talk about the January real estate market heat check21:13 Mike Ferrante talks about inventory22:42 Mike Reilly speaks about ways to vet a realtor27:05 Mike Ferrante discusses about general comment about real estate market29:27 Mike Ferrante discusses the estimate...
2023-01-1732 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorThat's A Wrap For '22 And A Quick Look AheadMike Reilly and Mike Ferrante take a closer look at the year that was in Cleveland real estate. A number of topics are covered, such as the average number of years people live in their homes nowadays, work from home dynamics, converting retail and office space into apartments, Airbnb short-term rentals, what to do when a pipe freezes, and they also take a quick look ahead to what’s in store for real estate in 2023.8:03 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss how long people lived in their homes on average12:01 Mike and Mike discuss apartment and condo de...
2023-01-1735 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorBooks I Can’t Stop RecommendingThe holiday break is upon us and that means it's time to catch up on all the books and movies we've been meaning to read and watch. Listen to this episode to hear what we recommend for your holiday break, and learn about some of our favorite books and movies. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Cleveland Real Estate Investor Podcast! 4:01 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss making phone calls over networking to get clients5:22 Mike Reilly discusses cold calls as negative advertising8:07 Mike Ferrante and Mike Reilly talk about their favorite b...
2022-12-1931 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorDecember Heat CheckIn this episode, Mike and Mike start off with the December real estate market in Cleveland. White hot, red hot, or just warm? Then we discuss the pros and cons of the Realtors in the Northeast Ohio area. 5:57 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the real estate market in December9:08 Mike Ferrante discusses with Mike Reilly the reasons why houses sit on the market for so long10:56 Mike Reilly talks about minor checklists for selling a house13:55 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante talk about sweat equity17:40 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss about realtors
2022-12-1928 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorTo Airbnb or not to Airbnb, this is the question. Part 5Airbnb wants you to be a 'host'. As the ancient Greeks said, 'Be aware of strangers bearing gifts'. In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss the pros and cons of short-term rentals and should you be putting all your eggs in the Airbnb basket. They also discuss hiring a consultant to guide you through the maze of short-term rentals. Yeah, kind of infomercial, but worth listening to.4:05 Mike and Mike Ferrante discuss running your own Airbnb, as well as general tips and tricks.7:22 Mike Reilly talks about Airbnb for short term rentals.13:32 Mike Reilly discusses Airbnb...
2022-11-2834 min
Built HOWMike Ferrante - Don't Do It On Your Own The 21 Mike Team does over 500 transactions. Listen as Mike gets personal with lessons he's learned that potentially prevented him from losing it all. ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event. Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network
2022-11-1117 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorMid-Oct Heat Check And ARMsIn this episode. Mike and Mike talk about the Cleveland Real Estate market's reaction to the Fed's round of interest rates. Surprisingly, there seems to be no overreaction, instead a gradual rebalancing to normalcy. Then they talk about ARM's and why you should consider them in your financing plans.1:07 Mike Ferrante and Mike Reilly discuss interest rates5:08 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the cost of renting versus buying9:30 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss ARMs and malpractice among realtors13:32 Mike Ferrante throws numbers for real estate market analysis20:35 Mike Reilly discusses the possibility o...
2022-11-1028 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorNovember Heat Check And This Old Rental House TipsIn this episode, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante talk about the latest Cleveland Housing market reactions to the Fed's interest rates. Then they give their top ten, get ready for Cleveland winter, tips for your rental home.5:17 Mike Ferrante and Mike Reilly discuss hiring versus laying off8:26 Mike Ferrante's message to investors in Cleveland11:02 Ferrante discusses how it's still a great time to sell for those considering cashing out because the market is still hot. The market is still skewed toward sellers.22:26 Mike Ferrante and Mike Reilly discuss cap rates26:13 Mike Reilly shares top t...
2022-11-1039 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorOctober Heat Check... Getting CoolerIt's getting colder in Cleveland, both literally with the Real Estate Market and the weather. Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante do a deep dive into the stats, talk about buying opportunities coming up, and what qualifies as the smart buyers vs the dumb ones. 0:52 Mike Ferrante and Mike Reilly begin discussing analytics.6:41 Mike Reilly talks about smart money versus dumb money in real estate.8:36 Mike Ferrante and Mike Reilly discuss the common denominators among houses that have sat for 100 days.11:32 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the importance of assembling a great team before buying a...
2022-10-0619 minSmall Business ConfidentialFail To Plan, Plan To Fail Part 2Every business starts with an idea. But before you can turn your idea into a reality, you need a plan. Business plans are road maps that can assist you with the early stages of starting your own company. You can also use it in the future as your business grows and changes. Join us on our new episode as we discuss importance of business plan and its process from the planning stage to implementation and much more2:35 Mike Reilly emphasizes the importance of having a metric you use to gauge your progress every week and share his two...
2022-10-0332 min
The Cleveland Browns AnonymousJoe Has Got To Go Part 2New podcast episode is out! Get the latest Cleveland Browns news, insights and analysis brought to you by The Cleveland Browns Anonymous podcast. Join Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante as they discuss the latest headlines about the Browns.2:13 Mike Reilly talks about the person ultimately accountable for Browns' fiasco -- Joe Wood, the defensive coordinator.9:39 Mike Reilly discusses about the Browns’ defense.10:01 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss who is ultimately responsible for the game's outcomes16:53 Mike Reilly speaks about how Browns fans hope we don't go backwards, dealing with a head coach that ca...
2022-09-2219 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorSeptember 2022 Heat CheckEvery month, our podcast brings you the latest about the real estate market. Listen to Cleveland Real Estate Investor Podcast for the September 2022 real estate market update. Join us as we discuss what's happening in the world of home buying and selling. Don't miss out on this exciting information from real estate experts Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante.1:21 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante begin discussing September's heat check.1:21 Mike Reilly talks about newbie investors8.22 Mike Reilly discusses about first time home buyers11:11 Mike Reilly mentions about the desirable neighborhoods in Cleveland Heights17:23 Mike Reilly...
2022-09-1326 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorAugust 2022 Heat CheckIt's time for your monthly temperature check on the real estate market. On this episode, we discuss the real estate market in August 2022. Listen to the real estate experts Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante on what the housing market is like and what you can expect. Stay tuned and stay up-to-date on the latest market conditions.1:38 Mike Ferrante starts the real estate heat check by stating that the market is not changing, however there is less competition.3:37 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the market correction and the flood of sellers9:21 Mike Reilly shares his story...
2022-08-0925 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorThoughts And Prayers On HousingIn this episode, we talk about the housing problem in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. We dive into what led to this problem and what steps we can take to solve it. Our goal is to make this an inclusive conversation that benefits everyone living here. Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the top 10 things that the new mayor and some of the new council members should do as an action plan to turn around Cleveland Heights' housing situation.4:02 Mike talks about his first rule, nobody is allowed to talk about how they care about moving houses 5:40 On Mike’s s...
2022-07-1335 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorJuly Heat Check 2022Real Estate is constantly growing, but it always has its good days and bad days. This podcast will provide an overview of the state of the real estate market from an expert. With years of experience in the field, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante will give you an overview of what’s happening in Real Estate this month of July. Is there a crash coming? We will answer this question and more.1:59 Mike Reilly talks about the status of real estate this month of July4:47 Mike Reilly talks about rising interest rates and the rise of inflation in...
2022-07-0724 minFront Row NolesFront Row Noles- The Osceola's Bob FerranteThe Osceola's Bob Ferrante talks FSU baseball coaching search after the news of Mike Martin Jr's firing last week. We also discuss former FSU basketball coach Pat Kennedy, who was hired as head boys basketball coach and AD at Jefferson County High School last week, FSU Track and Field Outdoor Championships, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-1644 minSmall Business ConfidentialFail To Plan, Plan To FailEvery business need planning, and everyone who wants to advance in their careers needs it as well. If you don't plan, you can't be sure that your goals will be met or that you'll even know what your goals are. The act of planning helps us to stay on top of our schedules and make completing tasks easier. Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante are joined by Alex Hertzberg in this episode. In their discussion, they emphasize the importance of planning. They also share how they do their own planning strategy.4:36 Mike Reilly started the discussion about how you...
2022-06-1532 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorTales From The Crypt - Cleveland Rental Horror ShowHow do you know if your real estate investment is a home run or a total disaster? If you’re new to real estate investing, the major statistic we use to forecast our property's ROI is capitalization rate. It allows us to determine if we are actually making our ROI or are we losing money. In this episode, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante share horror stories of real estate experiences that can turn your dreams of financial security into nightmares of bad debt, poor returns, and lost opportunities.2:02 Mike Ferrante explains what a cap rate is.5:51 Mike Re...
2022-06-0222 minSmall Business ConfidentialLet's Play ConfrontationThe way you deal with mistakes and confrontations at work says a great deal about your professional abilities. It can be challenging to know how to react in these situations, but you can do a few things to make things easier for yourself. In this episode, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante will share their thoughts on confrontations, mistakes, and how to deal with them.15:52 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante talk about making mistakes and how to deal with them.19:25 Mike Reilly talks about the prospect of confrontation.21:39 Mike Reilly shares what it takes to be confrontational.
2022-05-2528 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorMay Heat CheckThis is the Cleveland real estate investor podcast. So you can stay on top of the trends and make the best investment decisions, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante provide insight on the current status of the Cleveland real estate market.1:48 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante start the discussion about analytics; how do you find a house to buy? 8:59 Mike Reilly talks about bubble on duplexes.13:51 Mike Reilly mentions importance of doing some due diligence for those of you who are hot to buy a duplex. 14:39 Mike Reilly talks about Cleveland areas that are getting overpriced no...
2022-05-1825 min
Small Business ConfidentialHow To Meet A Lawyer You Wont Want To Kill?Lawyers are often seen as unapproachable. What if you could sit down and have a conversation with one? What if you could learn about their work, their life, and how they got where they are? This episode features Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante talking to lawyer/entrepreneur Alex Hertzberg. They discuss what you are getting into if you start your own business. Topics discussed include understanding contracts, and obtaining good insurance. They also discuss consulting and services costs, customer management and the qualities their clients must possess to do business with them.14:34 Alex Hertzberg tells the importance of...
2022-05-1048 minSmall Business ConfidentialHow To Find A MentorA mentor is someone who can help guide you to success. A mentor can help you navigate your career, give you advice, and introduce you to new opportunities. But how do you find a mentor? How do you start reaching out to people who have the skills and experience you want to learn from? In this episode, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante share their thoughts on finding a mentor.4:36 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante start the discussion about how to find a mentor13:54 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante share some of the things that a mentor should...
2022-04-2537 minSmall Business ConfidentialAP Courses vs Lemonade StandStarting your own business or taking AP courses? Choosing either one can be challenging. It depends on your skills and goals. Some people may prefer to take AP courses in order to get a head start on their college education, while others may be more interested in starting their own business in order to gain real-world experience. Both options have pros and cons to consider before deciding on a final choice. In this podcast, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the advantages and disadvantages of starting a small business or taking an AP course. The two also share how...
2022-04-1532 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorApril Heat CheckCleveland home buyers: Is April a good month to buy a house? Get an update on what's happening in the real estate market by listening to Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante. Are we seeing an inventory shortage? Could Cleveland real estate be experiencing a bubble? This and much more on investment in Cleveland.1:25 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the real estate market check for April3:17 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante talk about interestrates12:57 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss about howdo people make money in Cleveland15:56 Mike Ferrante talks about...
2022-04-1435 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorMarch Temp Check And Who Is Ripping Off Grandma?The real estate market is constantly changing. Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it's important to stay ahead of new trends and know what to expect. Here is a market temp check for spring with Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante. We also discuss investors and vacant houses in Cleveland, and who is ripping off Grandma in the real estate market.3:49 Mike Ferrante discusses what caused the inventory shortage in Northeast Ohio5:03 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the percentage of home buyers who are investors versus home owners6:06 Mike Reilly speaks about investors...
2022-03-1539 minSmall Business ConfidentialWhat Is So Bad About "Finding Your Passion"Finding your passion and turning it into a business is a topic that is often discussed. That can be a good thing, but it isn't always the smart move. It's important to remember that your passion might not be what other people are interested in.Before you turn your passion into a business, take some time to listen first with our podcast as Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante talk about what business one should go into. Once you've listened, you can start thinking about the best business to start.
2022-03-0435 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorFeb 2022 Heat CheckIs the real estate market hot or cold during the winter? In this episode, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante give us an update about the status of the real estate market in Cleveland. We also discuss what repairs and maintenance you need to be aware of when you own a rental property, especially during the winter months.2:37 Mike Ferrante talks about the different challenges when you’re investing real estate in Cleveland3:16 Mike Reilly discusses the repairs and the maintenance that you have to be aware of when you own rental property5:20 Mike Reilly and Mike Fe...
2022-02-2226 minSmall Business ConfidentialWhat It Takes To Be An EntrepreneurWe're Small Business Confidential, the podcast where we discuss all things related to starting and running a small business, the dirty little secrets no one tells you.Listen to Mike Reilly and his long-term sidekick Mike Ferrante share their stories about how they became entrepreneurs, as well as the benefits of running several small businesses while you are young as opposed to attending college.2:46 Mike Ferrante and Mike Reilly discuss what makes a good mentor.11:37 Mike Reilly talks about what is riskier, setting up your own business or working at a company. 16:53 Mike Reilly p...
2022-02-1838 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorOverpriced Bids And Missing OutMany times, we have talked about the importance of owning a home. And imagine you are just about to buy the house of your dreams, and in a split second, you don't have it because the bid is overpriced.In this episode, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante with his assistant Will talk about list price market value and discuss making an offer for a FHA home and the problems associated with it.1:40 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss getting outbid.5:10 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante explain about list price market value, and the way that investors...
2022-02-1339 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorHow To Buy A House From Your LaptopThe way people work is changing dramatically. Today, it’s all about remote work. There are thousands of companies that work with a remote team, and there are lots of resources available on how to make it work. In this episode, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss how to do things remotely in real estate, and give us ideas on how to do marketing and purchasing in the virtual world.2:33 Mike Reilly mentions a remote transaction he had with one of his clients.4:07 Mike Ferrante talks about the time when they began working remotely.5:00 Mike Fe...
2022-02-1346 minFront Row NolesFront Row Noles- Mike Martin Jr. and Bob FerranteFSU Baseball Head Coach Mike Martin Jr. joins the show to discuss the upcoming season. Plus, the Osceola's Bob Ferrante gives us his thoughts on the Offensive Line portal additions, 2022 scheduling, FSU Hoops growth, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-2640 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorThe Heat Is OnEvery market has a cycle and almost all markets have a boom-bust cycle. The marketplace of real estate is no different. With that in mind, here is what Mike Reilly's and Mike Ferrante's projection about the state of the real estate market in 2022.
2022-01-1826 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorWhy Are You Investing In Cleveland?Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discussed a simple framework for setting goals that will ensure success especially in real estate.2:02 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante talk about settings goals.9:13 Mike Reilly discusses the importance of defining your goal.13:29 Mike Ferrante explains how a good property manager in place can create a passive income.24:50 Mike Reilly explains how he got into investing and real estate.30:51 Mike Reilly discusses the importance of having a plan.
2022-01-1134 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorDecember Temperature CheckWe give a temperature check on the Cleveland real estate market, discuss the benefits of multifamily homes and more.10:22 Mike Reilly talks about micro targeting12:14 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante multifamily homes 15:50 Mike Reilly discusses Airbnb as short-term rental22:28 Mike Reilly mentions about real estate is like owning a restaurant30.54 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante talk about having a mentor
2021-12-1740 min
Gain TractionStop Merely Getting Sales and Start Building CustomersSteve Ferrante is the Founder and CEO of Pinnacle Performance Training. Steve helps elite auto shops sharpen their sales and customer service skills through consistent education. He’s now recognized as a leading sales and customer service trainer in the tire and automotive service industry and has been the contributing “Selling Smart” columnist for Tire Review magazine since 2010. In this episode… Your business is carried on the shoulders of your employees. How can you develop a team culture that provides a service-first experience for customers? It boils down to employee training and development. It’s just like a workout — i...
2021-12-0837 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorIs It A Moneypit Or A Great Investment (Part 1)On this episode, Mike Reilly and Brook Reilly discussed the major decision of buying a home. How does the person make sure it's a good investment? What are all the things you should consider when buying we discussed this and much more on today's episode.12:39 Michael and Brook discuss how valuable it is to own a home15:35 Mike Reilly discusses the benefits of buying a dirty house21:14 Mike Reilly shares a tip for first-time home buyers24:53 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante talk about owing a duplex34:20 Mike Reilly speaks about sending an offer...
2021-11-2441 min
Tuck Talk, presented by the OsceolaTuck Talk: FSU set to open 2021-22 season ft. Malik OsborneThe second Tuck Talk episode of the 2021-22 season features Ariya Massoudi's interview with Malik Osborne. Tomahawk Nation's Mike Rogner also joins the show. Tuck Talk is presented by the Osceola and sponsored by Alumni Hall and Madison Social.
2021-11-0457 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorGoing Down Auction RoadWe discuss the good, bad and ugly of buying properties from online auctions. It's anxiety inducing and has risks involved but you may just get a great price on a profitable investment property. 5:37 Mike Reilly shares what you need to know when you buy a house online 19:28 Mike Ferrante describes his first auction experience20:07 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss what people should know about auctions
2021-10-2727 min
The Mike Tomano HappeningThe Mike Tomano Happening: Episode 13 - Frank FerranteFrank Ferrante is an actor, specializing in live theater, who has portrayed Groucho Marx for almost four decades. We talk theater, his current show Teatro ZinZanni (which runs through the end of the year in Chicago), and his role in An Evening with Groucho. Frank also shares golden advice for aspiring actors and artists.
2021-09-2855 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorCleveland VS LA Real Estate Pt. 2We continue our discussion with LA investor and real estate agent Karim, of Century 21 on LA real estate VS Cleveland real estate, managing duplexes, short term rental cap rates, what to look for in a good property manager and more.1:33 Mike Reilly discusses duplexes3:15 Mike Reilly talks about what people think when they hear about Airbnb5:45 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante with Kareem discuss Cleveland as a rental market compared with California10:42 Mike Reilly, Mike Ferrante, and Kareem discuss the problems that businesses face
2021-09-0221 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorCleveland VS LA Real Estate Pt. 1California real estate in its relation to Cleveland real estate is a topic that has been brought up many times on our podcast. We decided to get an actual realtor and investor from LA, Karim of Century 21 to give his perspective. We get an LA temperature check on prices, cap rates and get into the psyche of the California investor looking to buy in Cleveland, how Karim guides people interested in the Cleveland area, Cleveland market vs California market and more.7:19 Karim answers Mike Reilly's question about how he guides investors into the Cleveland market10:47 Mike Ferrante...
2021-08-2338 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorNothing Personal, It's BusinessIf you’re planning to invest in a property, one thing that you might be asked by your seller is earnest money. If you are a first-time tenant, you may take this by surprise, and maybe be presented with a cost that you did not expect. It’s a good faith deposit that you put down in buying a home.In this episode, Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante strip down everything you need to know about earnest money, such as the terms and conditions that accompany it. Why do sellers charge you with this deposit? When do you...
2021-08-1940 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorThe Rookies Part 2In part 2 of our “rookies” episode with 21 Mike Team real estate agents, Chris Buck and Ryan Hemeyer, we discuss house flipping, how to increase the value of a home before selling, DIY methods for doing so with “sweat equity”, the next destination neighborhoods in Cleveland and more. We also revisit “grannyized” houses and a couple topics we’ve touched on previously.1:04 Mike Reilly speaks about sweat equity8:54 Mike Reilly talks about flipping a house10:27 Mike Ferrante gives his thoughts on flipping a house24:48 Mike Reilly discusses why an investor needs to have an upside
2021-08-1329 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorThe Rookies Part 1Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante host two guests on the podcast from the 21 Mike Team.New to the 21 Mike Team real estate agents, Chris Buck and Ryan Hemeyer talk about their background and how they got into real estate and give insights on their approach if they were to be dealing with some of the outside investors the Cleveland Real Estate Investor Podcast usually likes to talk about. We also talk about the current state of the Cleveland market, the transition we went through from being a buyer’s market to a seller’s market and more.9:37 Mike...
2021-08-1232 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorInvest In A NeighborhoodMike Reilly is joined by Mike Ferrante to discuss the mindset of investing in not just a house, but a neighborhood. There are a lot of internal and external factors to consider when making an investment. We also discuss areas that are up and comers in Cleveland that you’ll want to keep an eye out for and we give some more love to one of our favorite neighborhoods, Forest Hill.2:24 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss about micro-targeting5:25 Mike Reilly talks about overpaying a house6:40 Mike Reilly discusses about the next neighborhood in Cleveland that’s go...
2021-08-1039 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorDon't Be A BedwetterWe discuss the advantages of having a real estate agent instead of just playing real estate mogul yourself on Zillow or Realty.com. We talk about how much harder it is to find good deals on houses in a hot market, cash deals vs financing, watching for the intangibles of an offer and much more.2:43 Mike Reilly talks about people looking online at properties on Zillow, the MLS, etc.3:53 Mike Ferrante discusses the value of third-party websites11:45 Mike Reilly talks about the houses that are sitting on the market and cash versus finance deals.21: 29 Mike...
2021-07-1526 minThe Cleveland Real Estate InvestorThe Buyer's AgreementWe discuss a wide range of topics from how 90% of your headaches can come from only 2% of your customers, how we charge for consulting, what a buyers agreement is, many different reasons people get Airbnb in Cleveland and more.6:16 Mike Reilly talks about being mindful of what's the consulting and what's the sale11:03 Mike Reilly explains how they filter customers12:20 Mike Reilly discusses how they charge for estimates14:20 Mike Reilly and Mike Ferrante discuss the buyer's agreement28:52 Mike Reilly talks about how much he charges for consulting
2021-07-0842 min
#HomeForAll PodcastBONUS EPISODE 6: Life After "COMING SOON!"Join ACAR COO, Mike Valerino as he talks with ACAR REALTOR Members, Elyse Nedrow, and Mike Ferrante, as well as Broker/Owner, Linda LaFleur and MLS Now's Chairman, Jim Fox to discuss both sides of the "Coming Soon" status and how the elimination of that status is going to be received.Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com.
2021-07-0658 min