Exploring the Best of Raleigh with Coley Group Real Estate is a community-focused podcast that shines a light on the people, places, and businesses shaping the Greater Raleigh, North Carolina area. Hosted by Gretchen Coley of The Coley Group, the show goes beyond traditional real estate conversation to celebrate the local entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals who make Raleigh a distinctive place to live, work, and grow. Each episode offers an authentic, ground-level perspective on what makes this region thrive.
Listeners gain expertise across industries through conversations with a wide range of guests — from real estate developers and architects to salon owners, jewelers, fitness entrepreneurs, interior designers, longevity medicine doctors, and restaurateurs. Episodes cover topics such as local business building, placemaking and urban development, personal style, home design, health and wellness, and the culture of Southern hospitality. Whether the subject is a family-owned jewelry store or the future of North Hills, Gretchen Coley brings thoughtful, story-driven interviews that reveal the depth of talent and community investment in the Raleigh area.
This real estate podcast is ideal for current and prospective Raleigh residents who want a trusted guide to the city's best local resources, as well as business owners and professionals looking to connect with the broader community. It also serves homebuyers and sellers who want to understand the lifestyle and neighborhood fabric that surrounds their real estate decisions. For anyone curious about what makes Greater Raleigh more than just a market — but a genuine community — Exploring the Best of Raleigh with Coley Group Real Estate is an essential listen.
Gretchen Coley is a trailblazer in the luxury real estate market, recognized for her unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience. As the Founding Principal of Compass North Carolina and leader of The Coley Group, the #1 Compass team in the Triangle, Gretchen has facilitated over 3,000 successful transactions, amassing more than $2 billion in sales. With more than 25 years of experience, Gretchen has built an unparalleled reputation in real estate. Licensed in North Carolina since 2000, she has spent over 20 years working directly with builders and developers to create and effectively market master-planned communities and the homes within them.
As Founder and CEO of Best of Raleigh, a curated lifestyle platform, Gretchen extends her passion for Raleigh beyond real estate. What began as a podcast has grown into a digital destination showcasing Raleigh's best businesses, experiences, and people. Through storytelling and trusted recommendations, Best of Raleigh helps residents and newcomers alike discover how to live well in the Triangle. Gretchen also serves in leadership roles such as President of Women of Compass for the Southeast Region and has over $1 billion in sales volume. She was recently appointed by the North Carolina House Speaker to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), positioning her to contribute her extensive business acumen and community development expertise to the state's premier economic development organization.
Gretchen Coley is looking for Raleigh-area entrepreneurs, designers, wellness professionals, and real estate experts to share their local expertise and community stories with their listeners.
