The Handsome Homebuyer Podcast

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 o...

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...

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 Mar...

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...

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...

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 yea...

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...

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....

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 po...

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 yo...

At 32, Eric Boorum was still running delivery routes out of a restaurant. What nobody saw was that every drive, 20 minutes, sometimes 40 on a long route, he was on the phone the entire time, negotiating and handling real estate deals from the front seat. He built an entire career inside the dead time everyone else ignored, until he could finally step away from the job for good. In this episode, Er...

Most people design their home to impress everyone else. Jaclyn Marie stopped doing that, and that's exactly when her work got better. In episode #285 of The Handsome Podcast, Charles sits down with interior designer Jaclyn Marie to talk about the design trends that actually sell a house, not the ones that just photograph well. They get into which choices move buyers and add real value, which t...

Most artists hit a ceiling when the business starts pulling them away from their craft. In Episode 284, Nico Negron shares what it takes to grow beyond that point. As one of Long Island’s top tattoo artists, he’s built his reputation through skill and consistency. But as he opens a new shop, he’s making a shift bringing in the right people to handle operations so he and his team can stay focused o...

What does it actually take to become a top-performing real estate agent in today’s market? In Episode 283 of the Handsome Homebuyer Podcast, Charles sits down with Leah Tozer, Associate Real Estate Broker at Sotheby’s International Realty in Long Beach, NY. Leah ranked #1 in units, listings, and production in her office in 2025, and #4 companywide. They break down how she built her presence, what...

In this episode, Charles sits down with Mike Maxwell — better known as Russian Mic — for a conversation that goes far beyond business. Mike’s journey is anything but typical. From working in construction to owning multiple businesses — including gyms and even ice cream shops — he’s lived through the ups, downs, and everything in between. This is a story built on real experience, hard lessons, and...

Most agents think owning one town limits them. Lisa Strazzeri built her entire career proving otherwise. In episode #281, Lisa — who has become the go-to name in Massapequa real estate — breaks down why mixing your personal life with your business isn't a liability, it's a strategy. Her friends, her family, and her community became the foundation of a referral network that expanded well be...

Episode 280 of The Handsome Podcast features a conversation with Manjit Singh, Esq.—a respected community leader, investor, mentor, and hard money lender here on Long Island. In this episode, Charles and Manjit go beyond real estate transactions and dive into the mindset behind success. They discuss family, raising kids, discipline, and how personal values shape business decisions. This is a conve...

In this episode, I sit down with Bill Schwegler, a leading mortgage professional and team leader behind Team Schwegler on Long Island. With years of experience helping buyers navigate the home loan process, Bill brings deep insight into mortgages, real estate, and the mindset required to scale a business.

In this episode, we sit down with Seth Levy of Signature Premier Properties, a respected Long Island real estate leader known for building one of the top teams on the South Shore. As a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and Team Leader, Seth has created a structure that prioritizes performance, accountability, and consistent results. We discuss how he transitioned from solo agent to team builde...

In this episode, we sit down with Jose Padro of Signature Premier Properties, a dedicated Long Island real estate professional known for his positive mindset, strong negotiation skills, and commitment to delivering results. As the team leader of The Padro Team, Jose brings energy, professionalism, and integrity to every transaction. Whether working with buyers searching for the right home or selle...

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I've known for Leo Mejia for over a decade and he's my go to construction expert. Now he runs his own business after we spent 8+ years of fixing and flipping houses together. #FixandFlip #ConstructionSell your house, land or commercial property on: https://handsomehomebuyer.com/ Follow us on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handsome_homebuyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/handsome_hbInstagram...

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After 6 years Walter Greene makes his triumphant return to the Handsome Podcast. If you’re not investing in real estate you’re doing it wrong. #RealEstate #Podcast Sell your house, land or commercial property on: https://handsomehomebuyer.com/ Follow us on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handsome_homebuyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/handsome_hbInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/handsome_homebuy...