During the shutdown in April and May, many businesses took the opportunity to examine their operation and implement new strategies and ideas. Now those businesses are realizing the benefits of that time well spent. Local Lion is an example of such an operation, taking time to think about their longterm sustainability while also concentrating on projects that could make their shop run more efficiently. Owner Josiah Davis details how "pressing pause" paid off for Local Lion, and how these times have also reaffirmed the importance of local businesses being grounded and involved in the communities they serve.

Mind Your Business is presented each week in partnership with High Country Radio and Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.

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