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Matt Stone is the franchise owner of SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate. With a long history in Lexington. Matt comes on to share the ins and outs of running a commercial brokerage, and how they are able to help promote and develop the whole central KY area.

To connect with Matt, you can reach him at [email protected] or check out their website at  https://svnstone.com/

Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]

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David is one of the owners of Epic Lawn Care. Servicing over 800 clients in the Central KY area. David comes on to share how he's able to keep high employee retention, and how he put systems in to grow the business.

You can contact Epic Lawn Care through their website and number below:

http://epiclawncareky.com/home
859-494-6847

Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Ben and William join the studio from Bardstown with Brown Water Bourbon Exchange to talk everything Bourbon investing and wholesaling. Learn how they're making it easier than ever to invest in bourbon and they're long term goals to promote Kentucky Bourbon.

Check out their website and get in contact with them at:
https://bwbx.co/

Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Bruce and Brian are the co-founders of Bluegrass Hospitality Group. Starting in 1998 BHG now consists of 6 different concepts including Malone's, Malone's Prime Events, Harry's, Drake's, Aqua Sushi and OBC Kitchen. Currently in 7 states and employing over 3000 team members. BHG focuses to keep "100% guest satisfaction, 100% of the time."

Highlight topics discussed in the episode:
 - Building a $10 million a year business as a teenager.
- How to pivot your business when it challenges arise
- The future growth plan of BHG

You can learn more about BHG at https://bluegrasshospitality.com/

Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Crinda Franke is the President and CEO of ExecuTrain. Starting as the Sales Manager in 1994 for ExecuTrain Lexington. She went on to buy the Lexington franchise in 1997, then the Louisville franchise in 2000, and recently has purchased ExecuTrain United States.

ExecuTrain serves as Subject Matter Expert to Fortune 500 companies to design training, consulting, and support services for their companies. 

Find out more about ExecuTrain at:
https://www.executrain.com/

Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Bart is founder and owner of The Referrals Group. With groups all across Kentucky, Bart helps business professionals grow themselves, their businesses, and their network. 

Topics Discussed:
Business growth through a core network.
Launching a business before a finished product.
Tips on how to get involved with your community.

You can connect with Bart at:
Phone - 502-773-6638
Email - [email protected]
https://thereferralsgroup.com/

Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Steve Pearson is the pastor of Church of The Savior in Lexington, KY. Steve discusses lessons he's learned running and building churches. As well as his most recent endeavor bringing pastors of different churches together in central KY.

https://churchofthesavior.net/

Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Dave Bush is the owner of DB General Contracting. DB General contracting specializes in commercial space fit ups. You can get in contact with Dave and check out his company website below.

[email protected]
https://dbgencontracting.com/

Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Don Robinson is the owner of Winter Quarter Farm. Born the same year his father started Winter Quarter. Don has seen over 70 years of Thoroughbreds raised in the Bluegrass, including the 2010 horse of the year, Zenyatta.

https://www.winterquarterfarm.com/

Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Lincoln Ogata is the cofounder of EZ Turn. Founded in 2018, EZ Turn is a housing software company now used by College Universities in over 40 states.  It is used to manage over 50,000 units of on campus and off campus housing.

Topics include:
- Lessons learned from Lincoln's time in the military.
- Doing your research before starting a new business.
 - Staying true to the brand of your business.

You can check out the website at:
https://www.ezturn.net/

Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]