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The Best of LKN

Epic Journey Media

Welcome to The Best of LKN podcast! Here you’ll find a collection of interviews with the owners of Lake Norman’s favorite businesses. Small business is the heart and soul of a community, and The Best of LKN is here to shine a spotlight on the small businesses that are making the biggest impact here in the Lake Norman region of North Carolina.In addition to featuring exceptional small business owners, we’ll also be interviewing the most influential professionals that serve the LKN community. From

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248: Sabores Bakery in Old Town Cornelius - Meet...

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2024/10/11

The co-owner of Sabores Bakery, Daniele Amaral, joins the podcast this week! Sabores Bakery is located in the Food Truck Village in Old Town Cornelius. Daniele shares the inspiration behind launching her food truck business along with her Mom earlier this year.Sabores is a scratch bakery that specializes in Venezuelan bread, baguettes, sandwiches, and sweet treats like pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls, and so much more!Sabores Bakery20833 Catawba AveCornelius, NC 28031Special thanks to:Brook...

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247: Simply Dare - Professional Home Organizing with...

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2024/10/04

Kenzie Harkey is the founder and CEO of Simply Dare, a home organization company serving the Charlotte and Atlanta markets.During our conversation, Kenzie shares the story of her entrepreneurial journey and an overview of the services her company provides.For our real estate agent listeners, you’ll love the ways an organizing company like Simply Dare can bring unique value to your business. Simply Dare’s “Moving Concierge” and “Home Sale Prep” services are just a few of the exciting and ...

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246: Freshwater Interior Design & Freshwater Custom...

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2024/09/25

Freshwater Interior Designs and Freshwater Custom Homes are a design-build partnership in Mooresville, North Carolina. Owners Karen and Alan Schmidt join the podcast to share the stories behind their businesses. They also provide details about the scope of their work and the areas of their expertise.Freshwater Interior DesignFreshwater Custom Homes—----------------------------------------------The Best of LKN PodcastHosted by:Jeff HammAllen Tate Realtors®Charlotte & Lake NormanLKNrea...

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245: Luke and the Lost Bell - A Book by Megan Miller

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2024/09/23

Megan Miller rejoins the podcast to share the story of “Luke and the Lost Bell.”“Luke and the Lost Bell” is a heartfelt children’s book written to help guide young cancer patients and their families. With vivid storytelling and enchanting illustrations, it highlights the power of love, support, and the indescribable joy of ringing the bell after being declared cancer-free.Listen in as Megan shares the inspiration and the mission behind the book.Luke and the Lost BellMegan Miller MarketingSpec...

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244: Jon Beyerle - Local Photographer & Small...

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2024/09/19

Jon Beyerle is a small business owner and photographer. He resides in Davidson, North Carolina.Jon has produced some of the finest photos of the Lake Norman area for local publications, businesses, and individuals.He’s also the owner of Soccer Shots - a highly regarded and interactive soccer program designed for kids aged 2 to 8. Join skilled coaches on Soccer Island, where young players can develop soccer techniques, build character, and enjoy a fun, engaging experience!In this conversation,...

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243: Fisher Fest 2024 - Meet Jay Brown with the...

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2024/09/17

Jay Brown is the Events Chair with the Tarheel Trailblazers organization. Jay joins the podcast to share details about the upcoming Fisher Fest 2024 event.Fisher Fest is an event held at Fisher Farm park in Davidson, North Carolina. This is an outdoor festival that invites local cycling and mountain biking enthusiasts to come together with members of the Davidson community.Tarheel Trailblazers is a non-profit organization that exists to establish, preserve, and safeguard access to a diverse r...

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242: Lake Norman's Glass Mansion - Meet Entrepreneur...

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2024/09/11

In this episode I sit down with Marty Lee, the new owner of Lake Norman’s “Glass Mansion.” 8776 Harbor Circle in Terrell, NC, also known as the Glass Mansion, is Lake Norman’s newest and most spectacular vacation rental property!Marty shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey, which began at a young age when he immigrated to the U.S. from Ireland.Marty has built an impressive portfolio of investment properties over the years, and this latest acquisition promises to be one of the greates...

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241: Next Level Disaster Relief - Meet Andre Gagne

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2024/09/05

Next Level Disaster Relief is a nonprofit founded right here in the Lake Norman area that provides short and long term response and recovery services to communities impacted in the Mid-Atlantic and SouthEastern United States, before, during and after any tragic disaster.Next Level’s founder, Andre Gagne, joins me in this episode to share the story and inspiration behind Next Level Disaster Relief. He also shares some examples of disaster relief missions that he and his team have carried out i...

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240: Cool Kids Clubhouse - Childhood Cancer Awareness...

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2024/09/03

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and it’s an honor to kick it off this year with Cool Kids Clubhouse in Huntersville. Cool Kids Clubhouse in Honor of Dan Jansen is a local nonprofit on a mission to improve their quality of life and reduce the social isolation, sadness, and academic loss kids experience with a cancer diagnosis.Cool Kids Clubhouse hosts a variety of FREE programs that directly benefit the child with cancer, their siblings, and their parents and provide much n...

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239: Tom Planishek - Founder of Planishek Properties...

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2024/08/30

Tom Planishek is the founder of Planishek Properties, a custom home builder in the Lake Norman area.In this episode, Tom shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration behind his company.Tom also shares some great advice for anyone considering a custom home as an alternative to a production home. Planishek Properties(704) 880-8110Additional links:Visual Comfort & Co. —----------------------------------------------The Best of LKN PodcastHosted by:Jeff HammAll...

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238: Tina Carusillo - Mental Health Awareness and a...

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2024/08/28

This is a very special episode for the podcast. We’re meeting Tina Carusillo, and opening up about mental illness and addiction.During our conversation, Tina shares the story of her son’s battle with bipolar disorder and drug addiction. Tina is open and honest about the family’s struggle with her son’s condition. We hope that by sharing Nick’s story we might be able to help other families who are experiencing similar struggles.Note: This episode involves a discussion about mental illness...

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237: Branch Wealth Partners - The Real Estate...

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2024/08/21

Branch Wealth Partners is an organization that helps individuals build generational wealth through real estate investing.Founder Greg Lafferty and client relationship manager Christina Wright join the podcast to share the story behind the company and the programs they offer for real estate investing.Want to learn more about real estate investing? Listen to this episode, and then contact Branch Wealth Partners to get started.Branch Wealth Partnershttps://www.branchwealthpartners.com/Special th...

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236: Automated Shades Plus - Meet Charlie Hurst

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2024/08/14

Charlie Hurst is the founder of Automated Shades Plus, based in Huntersville and serving the entire Lake Norman region.Automated Shades Plus is a premier provider of automated window treatment solutions. Charlie has specialized in motorized window coverings for nearly 20 years and provides skillful custom installations for clients.In this episode, Charlie shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration behind his business.Automated Shades Plus—-----------------------------...

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235: East Bay Woodworks in Mooresville - Meet Mike &...

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2024/08/09

Mike and Jennifer Puncochar are the founders of East Bay Woodworks in Mooresville, North Carolina. East Bay Woodworks is Lake Norman’s premier woodworking destination. The team specializes in crafting the highest quality bespoke woodwork creations for home and office decor.During our conversation, Mike and Jennifer share the story behind East Bay Woodworks and the inspiration for their business.They also share some great advice for aspiring business owners. East Bay Woodworks | Inst...

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234: Aria's Pride - Meet Rachael & Mike Ryan

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2024/08/06

Rachael and Mike Ryan join the podcast to share the story behind Aria’s Pride, a nonprofit they founded in honor of their daughter.Aria’s Pride is on a mission to make a difference in the lives of families facing childhood cancer. The team organizes several programs and projects throughout the year that help lift spirits during a very difficult time. Programs include holiday cheer packages, financial support, support groups, and a library that gives free books to families.The team also o...

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233: Lancaster Custom Dock & Lift Systems, Inc. -...

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2024/07/31

Lancaster Docks notesIn this episode of The Best of LKN podcast, Jeff travels to Troutman and sits down with Mark Lancaster.Mark is the owner of Lancaster Custom Dock & Lift Systems - a company that has been serving Lake Norman homeowners and businesses for nearly 40 years.Mark shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey and the principles upon which his company was founded.Lancaster Custom Dock & Lift Systems, Inc.1156 Perth RdTroutman, NC 28166(704) 528-7400—--------------------...

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232: 7 Dog Training Tips with Mike Calinoff |...

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2024/07/25

Mike Calinoff is the founder of Doglogics, a dog training company based in Mooresville, North Carolina and serving the entire Lake Norman region.Mike is known as one of the most effective dog trainers in the area. He likes to say that he’s actually in the dog evaluation business, and he trains humans.In this episode, Mike addresses some common questions dog owners have about training their dogs. He lays out advice and practical tips for training your canine family members.Dog parents - this o...

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231: The Cabin Pub in Davidson - Meet the owner,...

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2024/07/04

Traci Shaffner is the owner of The Cabin Pub - a lovely little waterfront bar in Davidson at the North Harbor cove. In this podcast episode, Traci shares the story of her entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration for buying The Cabin Pub in 2023.Listen in as Traci shares details about their cocktail program, live entertainment, as well as the products she’s curating for her guests from veteran-owned brands.The Cabin400 N Harbor Pl Dr ADavidson, NC 28036(980) 483-1529Special thanks to:F...

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230: Carolina Farm Trust - Strengthening Our Local...

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2024/06/27

Carolina Farm Trust is a nonprofit organization on a mission to strengthen local food systems. Their vision: A region in which food systems promote social, environmental, and economic resilience.Zack Wyatt is the President and CEO of Carolina Farm Trust. Zack first joined The Best of LKN podcast back in 2021 on episode 45. Since then, Carolina Farm Trust has grown from a team of two to more than twenty. In this episode, Zack brings us up to date on CFT’s progress with their urban farm de...

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229: Brown Bag Seafood Co. - Meet the Founder, Donna Lee

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2024/06/25

Brown Bag Seafood Co. is a fast-casual seafood restaurant located in the heart of Birkdale Village. Founder Donna Lee joins the podcast to share the story of her entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration behind the Brown Bag Seafood concept.We wrote about Brown Bag Seafood Co. on the blog last year - click here to read the article.Brown Bag Seafood Co. | Birkdale Village16915 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Suite CHuntersville, NC 28078Recommended:Know What Matters by Ron ShaichBrene BrownUnlock...

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