Camel City Chat

This week we dive into important conversations with Editor, Author, Filmmaker, and Journalist for Camel City Dispatch, Chad Nance.  Chad catches up with us on some of the projects he has been working on. "Empty Bar" which helped raise money for Dale Cole and the virtual project. His collaboration with "Dear Winston" and "A Life in Sacrifice" an upcoming feature-length documentary about enviro...

This week with are on location with the Forsyth County Manager, J. Dudley Watts Jr!  We talked about everything from the board/manager form of government, all the departments in the county, COVID-19, Winston-Salem's peaceful protests, his wife’s alpacas AND a reduction in county tax rates! New episodes every week! Subscribe and ring the bell so you don't miss one. HOST: John McPherson of Cold...

This week John got to chat with John R. Bost; a former 3 time Mayor of Clemmons, aka The “Pastor of Clemmons”. Bost tries to live his life using his lifelong experiences in education, religion, the real estate market, governance, and nonprofits. He is a Catalyst, an influencer, confidant, and just a great guy and we are thrilled he took the time to be on The Chat!   New episodes every Wednesd...

This week's guest is Dr. Craig Richardson, a professor of economics at Winston Salem State, and also the founder of the center for the study of economic mobility. John and Dr. Richardson talked about how COVID-19 is affecting Winston-Salem and the country as a whole. We also discussed the B.I.G. idea (business wanting profits, individuals wanting upward mobility, and the government wanting a furth...

Ruth Hudspeth not only has magic skills when it comes to closing home loans, but she is a long-time supporter of John & MKT Real Estate Group.  Ruth opened the Winston Salem branch of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation with her business partner, Bill Reynolds, in 2007. They now have branches across the state, and serve as the in-house mortgage lender for Members Credit Unions across...

This week we have Nigel Alston, motivational speaker, columnist, trainer, and Executive director at NC Black Theatre Festival. He has been a local columnist for the Winston Salem Journal and on the Op-the Winston Salem Chronicle. Join John while he chats with Nigel about all of the awesome things that he does in around our city! New episodes every Wednesday! Subscribe and ring the bell so you don'...

Please welcome Pam Anglin to this week's episode of Camel City Chat! Pam is the Chief Development Officer at Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Nonprofit Consultant: Management/Development/Marketing/Events.  Pam has worked with many nonprofits such as:  Financial Pathways of the Piedmont financialpaths.org 336.896.1191 Community Care Center carectr.org 336.723.7904 Goodwill Industries of...

We are almost positive that you have heard this week's guest on the radio! John was able to chat with Tracy Myers, Owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx. Tracy is also the Owner/Founder of WrestleCade Entertainment.  Get to know a little bit about the man behind the popular "Everybody Rides!" slogan!  New episodes every Wednesday! Subscribe and ring the bell so you don't miss one. HOST: John Mc...

Our guest this week, Mary Jac Brennan, is the agent for fruit and vegetable horticulture for small farms and local food for the Forsyth Cooperative Extension. She's also a long time friend of MKT and an all-around awesome person. It was so fun to be able to catch up with her for this week's episode via Zoom! New episodes every Wednesday! Subscribe and ring the bell so you don't miss one. HOST: Joh...

This week we had the chance to catch-up with Candice Babusiak via Zoom!  Candice is an Owner of Rick Babusiak State Farm and a long time friend of John and MKT Real Estate Group. John and Candice chat about the ways that COVID-19 is impacting businesses and families in the community. She also shares some news that State Farm is giving back to their policyholders!  If you are concerned ab...

This week, North Carolina Senator Paul A Lowe, Jr., is the guest host of Camel City Chat. Senator Lowe has also been the Pastor of historic Shiloh Baptist Church in Winston Salem for over two decades! New episodes every Wednesday HOST: John McPherson of Coldwell Banker Advantage Triad Guest: Senator Paul A. Lowe Jr.  www.paullowefornc.com Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/camelcitychat

Spring is in the air! This week John is on location at Reynolda Gardens to chat with Jon Roethling, Director of Reynolda Gardens. So many of us have walked through the gardens and this is a great way to learn about one of Winston-Salem's most popular places to visit on a beautiful day.   New episodes every Wednesday HOST: John McPherson of Coldwell Banker Advantage Triad Guest: Jon Roethling,...

This week John chats with Mindy Bloom, the Development Director of Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem.  The Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem provides a “home-away-from-home” in our House and Family Rooms for families of children who are receiving medical care in our community.  These times are already stressful for families and the stress is multiplied by COVID-19. Mindy explai...

This week Algenon Cash joins John to chat about the many things he does in Winston-Salem.  Not only is he a successful investment banker at Wharton Gladden & Company, but Algenon's passion for food, community, & family drove his vision for Zesto Burgers.  New episodes every Wednesday HOST: John McPherson of Coldwell Banker Advantage Triad Guest: Algenon Cash, Wharton Gladden &amp...

This week we are happy to have Jeff MacIntosh, City Council Member of the Northwest Ward! Jeff has been a Council Member since 2013 and truly cares about the wellbeing of Winston-Salem citizens.  New episodes every Wednesday! HOST: John McPherson of Coldwell Banker Advantage Triad Guest: Jeff MacIntosh, City Council Member of the Northwest Ward Visit: www.cityofws.org/586/Northwest-Ward-Jeff-...

This week John chats with Teddy Burriss, of Burriss Consulting, Inc. located right here in the Camel City! Teddy is passionate about our city and he is passionate about helping professionals expand their careers.    Winston-Salem is filled with creative entrepreneurs that benefit from using social media for business purposes and Burriss Consulting, Inc. trains them on how to do that. &nb...

Winston-Salem is abuzz when it comes to road construction happening around our city. We wanted to get you all some information straight from the NCDOT Division Engineer himself, Pat Ivey!   New episodes every Wednesday!   HOST: John McPherson of Coldwell Banker Advantage Triad   Guest: Pat Ivey, NCDOT Division Engineer    Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/camelcitychat

Many Winston-Salem locals love to visit the Dash ballpark; not just to enjoy baseball, but for the good food, cold brews, fun events, and fireworks. Team President of the Winston-Salem Dash joins John to chat about what he loves about the Camel City and fills us in on all things Dash. New episodes every Wednesday! HOST: John McPherson of Coldwell Banker Advantage Triad Guest: CJ Johnson President...

Mayor Allen Joines chats with John about the new beltways, public safety, changes coming to 1st, 2nd, Liberty, & Main Streets, and much more!   New episodes every Wednesday!  HOST: John McPherson of Coldwell Banker Advantage Triad Guest: Mayor Allen Joines  Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/camelcitychat Visit: joinesformayor.com

Jeff Smith joins John to chat about Winston-Salem and how he started Smitty's Notes!  "When people in Winston-Salem and the rest of the Triad want the latest information about sporting and social events, restaurants and clubs, the arts community, downtown redevelopment, charitable fundraisers and a wide range of other community news and events, they go to SmittysNotes.com and read Smitty’s No...

With special guest, John Smaby, from the National Association of REALTORS, former president of 2019!

Lou Baldwin joins John on the premiere episode of Camel City Chat. They chat about what's happening in Winston-Salem, including the plan for tearing down the Budget In on Peters Creek Parkway. What's going to take its place? Also, Lou dishes on a new restaurant coming to Fourth Street! 

A sneak peek of our new podcast with John filling you in on the current real estate market in Winston-Salem! Premiere episode Wednesday, January 15th!