Market Shakers

Building More Than Homes | Bernadette Kelliher on Habitat Augusta’s Big Vision

In this episode, Matt Kelly talks with Bernadette Kelliher about Habitat Augusta’s evolving mission, the success of Build the Band, and the importance of creating opportunities for working families to become homeowners. A great conversation about where Augusta is headed next.

How to Build a Custom Home on Your Own Land (Start to Finish Guide)

Thinking about building a custom home on your own land but don't know where to start? In this episode, we sit down with Vance Perkins to break down the entire new home construction process — from buying raw land to moving into your dream house. Vance walks us through everything you need to know before building a custom home in Georgia or South Carolina, including how to perk test land before you buy, the real difference between slab foundations and crawl spaces, why barndominiums are exploding in popularity, and how to avoid costly change orders during construction.

The Real Truth About House Flipping (Costs, Mistakes & Growth) | Gene Martin Interview

In this episode, Gene Martin breaks down his journey from customer service to running a growing real estate investment business, sharing honest insights on flipping homes, managing risk, and building a team. It’s a real, unfiltered look at what it takes to succeed in today’s market. Tune in and listen to the full podcast episode now.

Inside Augusta’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade | A 48-Year Tradition

Augusta’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the city’s biggest traditions, bringing thousands of people downtown every year to celebrate Irish heritage and community. In this episode, Matt Kelly sits down with Irish American Heritage Society President Jason Scherer to talk about the history of the parade, the stories behind it, and what makes this event so special in Augusta.

Why You Should Care More About Local Leaders Than National Politics

We’re back with Season 3, Episode 6 diving into why local leadership impacts your everyday life more than anything happening at the federal level. We sit down with Cheney Eldridge, the economic development director for Columbia County, we talk real projects, real decisions, and what’s actually shaping your community behind the scenes.