Mike Feehley is a luxury real estate broker with Ivester Jackson Distinctive Properties, a Christie's International Realty affiliate, and a career firefighter and chief with the Charlotte Fire Department.

In this episode, Mike shares how a spontaneous road trip to Charlotte at age 20 launched a dual career that now spans over two decades – 22 years on the fire department and 21 years in real estate, where he currently ranks in the top 250 agents out of 17,000 in the Charlotte area.

He opens up about reverse-engineering his career around the lifestyle he wanted, surviving the brutal 2008–2010 housing crash, and the decade-long grind it took to land his first million-dollar transaction.

Mike also talks about his move to Ivester Jackson five years ago and how the Christie's global network has opened doors to off-market luxury deals and out-of-state buyers relocating to Lake Norman.

He makes a compelling case for the west side of the lake – particularly the Denver and Sherrills Ford areas – and shares his thoughts on what the northward expansion of Charlotte's light rail could mean for local home values.

MIke Feehley | Ivester Jackson Christie's International Real Estate
350 Morrison Plantation Pkwy Suite C1
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-5233
https://mikefeehley.com/

Mike’s interview on the Epic Agents Podcast:
https://epicagentspodcast.com/002-mike-feehley-real-estate/

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Matt Venuti is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and national touring artist who began his musical journey as a trumpet player before discovering the electronic valve instrument (EVI) in a Boston jazz club.

That chance encounter launched a decades-long career of exploring groundbreaking instruments – from the hang drum he sourced from makers in Bern, Switzerland, to Himalayan bowls and custom sound-scape instruments – which he layers live on stage using a sophisticated looper he operates with his feet.

His touring career began about 16 years ago following the passing of his wife, an experience that drew him inward and shaped the deeply expressive, improvisational style he performs today.

Matt will be bringing his AmeriCosmos multimedia experience to the Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius, NC on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 (doors at 6pm, show at 7pm). The performance pairs live improvised music – performed on his full array of acoustic and electronic instruments – with a stunning visual reel of landscape footage shot across the United States, including national parks, canyons, and coastlines, alongside imagery from NASA's Webb telescope.

His goal is to leave audiences with a sense of expansiveness and shared appreciation for the country's natural beauty. Learn more at mattvenuti.com or find him on social media at @mattvenuttimusic.

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Karen Schmidt of Freshwater Design Build returns to the Best of LKN Podcast to share exciting news: Freshwater Shoppe, a retail design studio that opened in October 2025 on Brawley School Road in Mooresville.

Located next to their full-service design and build studio, the shop brings the same high-quality upholstery, rugs, window treatments, and accessories Karen's team uses in their professional designs — now available to anyone, no full design engagement required. A team of professional designers is on hand to help with everything from furniture selection to bookshelf styling, and appointments are available for more in-depth consultations.

Karen also shares a standout offer for Lake Norman realtors: a $300 Freshwater Shoppe gift card available for just $150, making it a creative and locally meaningful closing gift for clients settling into their new homes. The shop is open Monday–Friday 9–5 and Saturday 10–4, and now offers online shopping at freshwaterdesignbuild.com.

Whether you're furnishing a new home, looking for styling advice, or just curious what's inside that beautiful new building on Brawley, Karen and her team want you to come see what they've built.

Freshwater Shoppe

Freshwater Design Build

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